The nautical star is a 5-pointed star, the points are split in half and filled with an alternating color (usually black-red or black-white). Sailors used stars and the North Star (aka Polaris) for navigation, so it's not hard to see why so many of them have star tattoos. They function as a guide to get them back home safely.
Also today, people have star tattoos for similar reasons, you can rely on them when you are lost in your life, they are a light in the darkness.In Ireland the nautical star is a symbol for good health, it's an old Pagan symbol you can find in certain Irish hospitals.
The nautical star tattoo has a special meaning in the gay and lesbian community. Some gay and lesbian people have a nautical star tattooed on their wrist as a sign of their disposition. The wrist is a place that can easily be covered by wearing a watch or a bracelet. Curiously, many celebrities have a star tattoo on their wrist (see further).The nautical star is also a popular punk rock tattoo design.
One of the most sought after tattoo designs today is the butterfly tattoo. This design is more attractive to women, although there are also people who use it. The butterfly is one of the most beautiful and colorful creatures that we often see around. They are soft and pleasant to look not like the scary-looking insects. And although there are some other nice-looking bugs, butterflies are still regarded as the best. In addition, the butterfly tattoo designs are popular for many reasons. For one, because they are naturally colored, the user can use the colors that she wanted the butterfly tattoo. Plus, the unique patterns on butterfly wings individuals can provide an opportunity to get creative and produce a good design.
