Dragon tattoos are some of the most popular tattoo styles in the world today, chosen by both men and women for what the designs represent. Different cultures from around the world have used dragons in their mythology throughout history and many people choose to have cultural dragon designs tattooed on them to represent something meaningful to them. There are many reasons that a person may decide to get dragon tattoos and with a small amount of creativity, the image can be just as unique as the person wearing it.

Many different cultures have dragon myths and stories in their history and these stories are often the most repeated stories in the culture. European nations had knights that traveled great distances to slay the fire breathing dragons that stole gold and consumed maidens. Asian cultures had wise dragons who foretold the things that were needed for people to live a good life. Some Middle Eastern cultures had dragons in their stories, based on the huge lizards that inhabited their lands, and their stories were passed down from generation to generation around the evening campfires. Many of the dragon stories of the past have origins that remain unknown, but the stories remain some of the most popular of all times.

Different Types Of Dragon Tattoos

The most popular types of dragon tattoos resemble a reptilian creature with lizard-like features. More expensive dragon tattoos depict each individual scale that covers the body of the dragon and some dragon tattoos have the forked tongue common to reptilian creatures prominently displayed. For the dragons that fly, strong wings resembling those of bats and breathing fire are common elements of the tattoo design. Dragon tattoos that contain these elements are commonly chosen because this is how most people see dragons in their imagination.

Dragon tattoos mean something different to each person that chooses to obtain them and the meaning of the tattoo can be often be determined by the image on the tattoo. Dragons meant to represent strength are large with large wings and a rebellious expression on its face, often breathing fire to the side or directly at the person viewing the tattoo. Dragon tattoos symbolizing wisdom and intelligence will typically have a smile or a look of internal reflection and are designed to look wizened to appear like they are very old.

Dragon tattoos can be used to represent many different emotions and ideals, such as good, evil, mischief, wisdom, adventure, or strength. The image chosen depends on what the person really wants and what the tattoo will represent to them. Dragon tattoos can be any color that the person can imagine, with men choosing designs of red or green and women choosing designs in purple, blue, or pink. The colors are important to the design of the dragon tattoos to give you a dragon design that is as unique as you are.

There are many varieties of tribal tattoos, including tribal suns and stars, tribal zodiac symbols, tribal religious symbols, and tribal armband tattoos. While they are all creative forms of body art, they can also have meaning behind them, and you should consider these meanings, as well as placement when choosing a tribal tattoo design. In ancient times, tattoos were used to either mark a person as a member of a group, or to express religious, magical or spiritual beliefs. Tribal tattoos are a wonderful way to express yourself;  just be sure you believe in the statement you are making.

Suns and Stars

Some of the first tribal tattoos existing thousands of years ago were of suns, honoring the sun gods and the element of fire. Tribal suns and stars tattoos can vary in size and detail, making them a good option for just about any part of your body. The shoulders and back (just below the neck) tend to be the most popular locations for this type of tribal tattoos. A creative twist on the tribal armband tattoos is a “chain” of stars that wraps around the foot, just below the ankle, with a larger sun or star tattoo closing the chain just below the big toe.

Zodiac Symbols

The zodiac is the first known celestial coordinate system, and its use in astrology has been fascinating mankind for thousands of years. The zodiac varies by culture, with the Greek/Roman zodiac being the most popular. When selecting a tribal zodiac symbol tattoo, consider your birth sign under the zodiac you most identify with and believe in. Understanding the meaning behind your birth sign, and the respective common traits and strengths, will all you to express a very personal tattoo.

Religious Symbols

In the case of tribal religious symbol tattoos, you may want to take the time and develop your own design. Studying the symbols of tribal and shamanic religions, including Native American, African, Samoan, Maori, Ancient European will help you find a symbol that is meaningful to you. Then use your creativity, or pay a professional tattoo artist to design a unique tattoo.

Armband Tattoos

The armband is probably the most popular type of tribal tattoo, but yours can still be very unique and personal. While armband tattoos typically incorporate flames, barbed wire or knot work, you can use any of the aforementioned tribal tattoo types as well to create your own design. You can also modify your preferred design into a wristband.

If you are a Libra then you are maybe diplomatic, fair, idealistic in relationships, flirty but loyal. The Libra sign is also the only sign that is not represented by a person or an animal, the Libra sign is a pair of scales. This can make it difficult to make it an interesting design.

If you would like to get a Libra tattoo then there a variety of ways you can design a tattoo to suit you and your tastes. Understanding what the Libra sign is associated with can help you choose a design for your Libra tattoo. Remember also that what you like and think looks nice is the best guide to choosing a great tattoo.

Detailed Tattoo

If you would like your Libra tattoo to go beyond the simple design of a pair of scales you can incorporate a female figure into your Libra tattoo. This is because the Libra sign is associated with the Greek goddess, Themis, the goddess of justice.

Having a female figure holding the scales is a way to make your tattoo different and it can be done in a variety of ways. If you would like to have the female figure resemble a Greek goddess then it can be done in a painterly style or you could modernize your tattoo and have a sexy pinup hold the scales.

If you choose to forgo the female figure and want to stick to just the scales in your Libra tattoo then you can go with many different designs. You can go with a simplistic and minimalist design or you can choose a very elaborate design. Look around the internet and find a drawing or design that really catches your eye. Or you may already have an illustration that you want to use.

Adding other elements to your Libra tattoo can also make it an interesting and attractive design. One of the options of making your tattoo stand out is to make it a Celtic Libra tattoo. A Celtic Libra tattoo will incorporate Celtic knots into the design, whether around the symbol or into the actual symbol.

There are many ways to make your Libra tattoo special. Choosing a specific color or style is just one way to make it special. You can also personalize it by putting an image that you like into the design. Remember that astrology tattoos are popular and if you want yours to be special you will have to put some thought into making it different.