The moon has been the subject of visual arts, literature, poetry and countless others in the course of human history. Similarly, moon tattoo is one of prevailing tattoo ideas for women for it is the prominent symbol for femininity. Like many counterparts in the nature such as day and night, men and women, male and female, the moon is the natural counterpart to the sun. When the moon orbits Earth, the shape of its sunlit portion as viewed from Earth changes over the month. Each phase of the moon cycle has their unique meanings.
The moon is associated with femininity for the fact that one lunar month is equated to a woman’s menstrual cycle. The word moon sprang from Luna in Latin, the name of powerful Roman deity of the Moon.
Apart from gender association, the moon tattoo is loved by people for its symbolic meanings. Generally, moon has been the symbol of time, emotion, intuition and illumination. The phase of New Moon is the sign of upcoming of new beginning. Waxing crescent moon sends us hopes and signifies intention. The crescent moon and star is rooted in religion and Islamic world. It has been used on the flags of Lybia, Tunisia, and Algeria. And it also appeared on the flags of Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Muaritania.
Here in this post are 50 examples of meaningful Moon Tattoos, as a source of your inspiration.
Sun and moon tattoo
Sun and moon is a natural pair for man and woman. If you are looking for tattoo ideas for couples, this one could be your reference. The two tattoos use personification to add feminine and masculine attributes to the matching tattoos.
Eight Moon Phases on the Spine of woman
Cat and flower on the crescent
Moon mood
Waning Crescent Moon
Kiss the Moon
Watercolor moon and flying bats tattoo
Stylish wrist tattoo with crescent & Stars as elements
Crescent and Star on upper arm
The moon and sun
The sun watches what I do, but the moon knows all my secrets. So probably this tattoo is the best choice for those who believe there’s always witness on earth.
Crescent and star on cracked skin
Integration of moon and sun
A creative design that combines moon and sun as if they are integrated part. It looks like the crescent appears on the sun.
Stylish tattoo with Crescent, stars and music notes
The crescent and sun
Crescent in braids and knot effect
Wolf and moon
Crescent Moon Foot Tattoo
Melted clock hung on the crescent moon
A tattoo inspired by Salvador Dali’s famous painting – “The Persistence of Memory”.
Moon Back Tattoo
Sun and moon with birds flying away custom design tattoo
Japanese Mon
Star and moon tattoo
Sun and moon tattoo
Wolf and moon tattoo
Panthers And Moon Tattoo On Shoulder
Gothic Girl and Tree Tattoo by Jackie Rabbit
Moon Tattoo
Tatuagem lobo Gabriel
Comic style with moon, skulls and cross
Moon Tattoo
Full moon
Crow in the moon tattoo
Moon Gazing Hare
Moon Tattoo
Sun and Moon
Moon Tattoo
Moon Tattoo
Moon and Sun Tattoo
Moon Tattoo
Moon and Sun Tattoo
Moon and streets of UK tattoo on arm
moon phases tattoo
sun moon and stars
Moon and cat tattoo
Moon tattoo
Blue moon red mandala
3D moon tattoo
Sun & Moon Tattoo
moon and script tattoo
She was like the moon. Part of her was always hidden away.
The Femininity of Moon Tattoo Designs
SOME GREAT TATTS HERE SOME NOT SO MUCH.
I’m planning to have another tattoo and surprisingly i got inspired by one tattoo posted she was like the moon……..but i want my own style.
I loved this tattoos thanks ffor sharing. The moon is an amazing inspiration.