Interesting Hints About Aries And Ram Head Tattoo

Posted on July 2, 2009
Filed Under Before You Decide, Tattoo Designs, Tattoo Meanings

Every person who wants to get a tattoo searches for something unique and original, but sometimes it can end up in getting one of the perverted tattoos. Sometimes in pursuit of something eccentric we make mistakes, while sticking to classic patterns can bring some pleasant surprises – like in the situation with the Zodiac signs.

Zodiac signs are considered to be universal – they carry information about people, organizations, countries, etc. When a person is born under a certain Zodiac sign, then he or she comes to the world with certain ‘haves’ and ‘wants’. Every Zodiac sign can show the person’s goals, problems and ways in life. It is believed that Zodiac signs influence our life, creating our unique characters and tastes.

Today we’ll delve into the first Zodiac sign – Aries. Aries belongs to the fire element and symbolizes bravery, courage, responsiveness, vitality and action. The symbol of Aries is ram’s head, or letter ‘V’ with slightly curved ends (like the ram’s horns).

Interesting Hints About Aries And Ram Head Tattoo

Ideas for tattoo designs of Aries Ram are numerous. It can be the Aries constellation of stars framed with a ram’s body outline, small tattoos of Aries sign or varied images of ram. There’s also a popular Greek legend about Phrixus and his sister Helle – children of the goddess of clouds, who were saved from death by a golden ram, who carried them away from their evil stepmother. Unfortunately, Helle fell off the ram and died, but her brother reached the safe place and sacrificed the ram to thank gods. The ram’s golden fleece was hung on an oak tree and a monstrous dragon became its guardian. This legend gives us a great source for tattoo designs: you can have children on the golden ram’s back inked or an oak tree with the fleece and the dragon – such tattoos can make a perfect choice for a sleeve.

If you are born under the Aries sign (March, 21 – April, 20) then you have a great opportunity to make a very interesting tattoo that will have both the aesthetic and personal meaning. In addition to the variants stated above here are some more design that are quite unusual but very pretty.

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Sagitarius Tattoo Design: Why A Centaur? on July 14th, 2009 3:32 am

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