Moon tattoo

Images of the moon are one of the most popular, spectacular and, at the same time, mysterious and multi-valued motifs in tattoo culture.


What can moon tattoos mean? Who do they fit and on which parts of the body do they look particularly advantageous? Which moon tattoo designs are particularly popular?

The eternal moon of the Earth, the mysterious, cold and infinitely mysterious Moon, is perhaps one of the most popular and multi-valued symbols that researchers encounter in absolutely all beliefs and religions.


The moon was not the last place in cosmogonic mythology, it was the night light that was associated with the patronage of the higher forces to explain natural phenomena. It is not surprising that such a bright and multifaceted symbol is also used by tattoo fans nowadays.

It is noteworthy that tattoo culture today is witnessing a bizarre interweaving of meanings and meanings given to different types of moon images. Moon tattoos give sacral and mystical meanings:

• the secret of the transition from death to revival;
• ability to intuition and foresight;
• penetration into the mysteries of esoteric knowledge;
• a veneration for the unknown and the mysterious.

However, if you dream of a tattoo with the moon, but have a reputation of rational man and even a little pragmatic, you can realize your dream: in a different interpretation, the moon serves as a symbol of the eternal desire to penetrate the mysteries of the universe!

Note that for women and men tattoo «moon» acquires completely different semantic load.

Traditionally, the moon is referred to as a female symbol - as opposed to the male solar principle.


In esotericism, the moon is regarded as the patron saint of emotions and mysteries, subjectivity, all that is connected with the world of feelings and inexplicable spiritual impulses. Depictions of the moon are usually associated with female deities who have provided patronage to seekers of their way (Selene), magic, power and secret knowledge (Hecate), love and family ties (Ishtar). The moon tattoo talks about the desire to find harmony and order in life, tenderness and love, the understanding of wisdom and secret knowledge.

Images of the moon in male tattoos have an even more exotic origin.


In the pantheon of the Sumerians, the God of the Moon, Cena bore the burden of responsibility for human destiny and the course of his life. By placing a tattoo of the moon on his hand, the man informs the universe that he intends to personally control the course of his destiny and will not be frightened by any obstacles in his life.

Note that in male tattoos the image of the night light often carries a symbolic load, diametrically opposite to the female tattoo, serves as an expression of strength and independence, firmness of spirit and indicates a desire for loneliness.

Fragile girls prefer to get a tattoo of the moon:

• on shoulder;
• on the neck;
• on the upper back;
• on the wrist;
• on the fingers of the hands.

As a rule, in these cases, used miniature images that highlight the tenderness and grace of the female body, highlight the beauty of the shoulders, neck, artistry and expressiveness of the hands.

The guys prefer medium and even large images of the lunar disc, which can be applied to the neck or chest, caviar or foot. If the choice falls on a miniature image, it is applied behind the ear, on the earlobe, on the back of the head.

Today, there are a huge number of tattoo sketches with the moon that can be implemented in a variety of styles.


Here are some of the most popular variants of such drawings:

• Moon and a cat embody grace, mystery, self-sufficiency. In the male tattoo versions, the combination of a moon sickle or disc with a cat silhouette suggests a desire for strength, courage and agility. Such tattoos can be of different sizes, performed in color or monochrome version.
• Moon with wolves - such a plot predominates in male tattoos to emphasize invulnerability, independence, pride, a willingness to always protect the interests of the family. As a rule, animal images are very realistic and expressive.
• Moon with an owl looks incredibly harmonious, speaks about the desire for intellectual development and understanding of new, to elevate above rivals and competitors, wisdom and patience.
• The moon with a face - such a tattoo is an expression of emotions that own a person - celebration, peace, sadness or joy.
• The moon with the skull is about the fascination with mysticism. Moreover, the skull symbolizes the inner acceptance of the laws of being and humility before the inevitable.

If the moon is a patron planet for humans, it is always possible to make a tattoo depicting a pendant charm that will have even more power than a real decoration.