Zodiac tattoos are currently a rage among the fashionable and the trendy. The Greek- Roman zodiac system is widely followed in the United States of America. This zodiac system is broken up into twelve different signs. You might consider getting a zodiac tattoo appertaining to the particular zodiac sign that you fall under. Zodiac signs can be etched almost anywhere. However, the zodiac tattoos are usually placed on the hips, the small of the back, chest and shoulder blades. Read about the various zodiac tattoos in detail, before deciding to ink one on your skin.
Aries
People falling under the zodiac sign of aries tend to be courageous, dynamic, impulsive, adventurous and confident. Mars is the ruling planet of Aries. Red is the controlling color of Aries. The Aries zodiac sign comprises of the ram or simply the horns of the ram. You can opt for a ornate depiction of the ram's head in shades of red.
Taurus
The characteristic traits of Taurus are reliability, determination, patience, persistence, jealousy and possessiveness. The bull is the signifier of Taurus and its color is light pink. You can choose from a wide range of zodiac tattoos for Taurus. Symbolic and pictorial symbols of the bull are appropriate tattoos for this zodiac sign.
Aries
People falling under the zodiac sign of aries tend to be courageous, dynamic, impulsive, adventurous and confident. Mars is the ruling planet of Aries. Red is the controlling color of Aries. The Aries zodiac sign comprises of the ram or simply the horns of the ram. You can opt for a ornate depiction of the ram's head in shades of red.
Taurus
The characteristic traits of Taurus are reliability, determination, patience, persistence, jealousy and possessiveness. The bull is the signifier of Taurus and its color is light pink. You can choose from a wide range of zodiac tattoos for Taurus. Symbolic and pictorial symbols of the bull are appropriate tattoos for this zodiac sign.
Gemini
Gemini's are known for their intellectual abilities, versatility, liveliness, wit, eloquence and adaptability. The unpredictable nature of Gemini is also another characteristic trait. Green is the controlling color of Gemini. You can choose from a wide array of pictorial and symbolic depictions of the Gemini 'twins'.
Cancer
Cancerians are known for their shrewdness, imagination and sympathetic nature. They tend to be a little jealous and moody by nature. Silver is the color of Cancerians. The zodiac sign of Cancer is depicted by the crab. Cancer tattoos are characterized by the sharp pincers and claws.
Leo
Those born under the zodiac sign of Leo tend to warm, faithful, generous, creative, bossy and patronizing. Gold is the color for Leo and its ruling planet is the Sun. You can choose from a host of zodiac tattoos meant for Leo. The luxurious mane and the swishing tail are the common attributes of this zodiac tattoo.
Virgo
Virgo is known to be practical, meticulous, shy and intelligent. They tend to be conservative and harsh at times. Green and dark brown are the colors for Virgo. You can go for descriptive symbols or pictorial representations of the 'woman', who is thought to represent Virgo.
Libra
Libra is represented by the scales and the people falling under this zodiac sign tend to have a balanced outlook of life. Librans tend to be idealistic, romantic, diplomatic, flirtatious and indecisive. Blue is the color for Librans. You can choose from a wide array of symbolic and pictorial renditions of the scales.
Scorpio
Scorpios are known for their dogged determination, passion, intuition, power and secretive nature. They also tend to be resentful and obstinate. Maroon is the color for Scorpions. You can choose from a wide range of pictorial and symbolic representations of the Scorpio.
Sagittarius
Sagittarians are known for their straightforward nature and philosophical bent of mind. The other characteristic traits of Sagittarians are their optimism, jovial nature and restlessness. Sagittarius is symbolized by the archer. Purple is the color for Sagittarians. You can choose from various symbolic and pictorial representations of the archer.
Capricorn
Those born under the zodiac sign of Capricorn are known to be practical, disciplined, ambitious and patient. Capricornians tend to be fatalistic and pessimistic. The mountain goat is the signifier zodiac sign of Capricorn. Brown is the color for Capricornians. You can opt for a pictorial drawing of the goat or go for an ornate depiction of its horns.
Aquarius
Aquarians are known for their loyalty, honesty, intellectual abilities and humanitarianism. They also tend to be unpredictable and perverse by nature. The water carrier is the symbolizer of Aquarius. Turquoise is the color of the Aquarians. Aquarius tattoos are depicted by the colorful water waves or the figure of the archer carrying the pitcher of water.
Pisces
Pisces is known for its compassionate nature, imaginative and spiritual bent of mind and sensitivity to others. Pisceans also tend to be secretive, weak willed and vague. Pisces is symbolized by two fishes swimming in the opposite direction. Sea green or aquamarine is the color for Aquarians. You can choose from an extensive variety of symbolic and pictorial representations of the two fishes.
You can customize your zodiac tattoo by incorporating the corresponding color and element into the zodiac pattern.