Capricorn Tattoo Designs
Believers of astrology say that our lives are influenced by the heavenly bodies. They propagate that all the things that happen to us are because of some changes taking place in the planets, moon and sun. These romantic ideas are bought by majority of us, that’s why, most of the cultures have their own take on the Zodiac and follow astrology, though maybe with some other name. In America, Greek-Roman Zodiac is the most famous. In this, there are twelve astrological signs with each one representing a particular month of the year. It is believed that people belonging to the same sign have the same nature, values, traits, strengths, etc. Capricorn is the tenth sign of this Zodiac.
If you are planning on getting a Capricorn tattoo design on your body, then here is some information on the kind of designs you can opt for.
Capricorn Tattoo Designs: Significance
Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac and is represented by the mythological goat, named, Amalthea who was honored by Zeus, the Greek God for giving milk to him when he was a child. The sign Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the second largest planet of the solar system.Capricorns are known to be very conventional in their behavior. They believe in working hard and show consistency in whatever they do. They understand the value of time and thus, never waste it. Capricorns are steady in their relationships and prefer the traditional man-woman roles, i.e. the man as the provider of the family and the woman as the one who brings up children and takes care of the household. Generally, people who support or agree with these traits and values, go in for Capricorn tattoo designs on their body.
Capricorns are very private people who also value their personal pride. This trait is translated in the Capricorn tattoo designs which exhibit a goat who stands proudly, with a calm, far away look in its eyes. Capricorns are very helpful by nature as long as somebody has not wronged them in any way. They are also very quiet and believe in “doing rather than talking”. A Capricorn will seldom be a part of any loud confrontations, and believes in minding his own business. Even in parties or social get together, the goats will be standing on the side and waiting to be introduced to the “important people” (Capricorns prefer to talk to people with some sort of authority). The Capricorn tattoo designs should be such that it exhibit all these qualities of the goat. The designs should be free of clutter or frivolousness just like the Capricorns.
Capricorn Tattoo Designs: Placement, Pattern and Color
Capricorn tattoo deigns can be supported anywhere on the body. The most preferred areas are arms, lower back, shoulders, chest, ankles and feet.
You can get yourself inked with either a tribal Capricorn tattoo design or a Capricorn Celtic design. Though celtic tattoos for men are much more intricately made and have rich history behind them, it is the Capricorn tribal tattoo designs which are more popular with youngsters. This is because Capricorn tribal designs are really innovative. In tribal designs, the Capricorn sign is combined with designs of flowers, hearts, crosses, skulls, stars, moon and sun.
Sometimes the Capricorn sign is combined with some other sun sign of the Zodiac too and a heart is inked in between to link both the signs. This tribal design is widely supported by people in committed relationships. Tribal designs are mostly carved with black ink and have a very aggressive look so such Capricorn tattoo designs for men should be placed either on the arm or on the chest and for the women, on the lower back. Read more on tattoo designs of zodiac signs.
Capricorn tattoo designs are carved in many colors, such as yellow, red, green, purple, orange, black, gray and green. Out of these, black and gray are the ones which really bring out the Capricorn traits of seriousness and conventionality. Thus, these colors are the most popular for Capricorn tattoo designs.
It is believed that one who is born under a particular sun sign should only support its tattoo. But that’s far from truth, if you believe in the Capricorn qualities of hard work, seriousness, discipline, ambition, professionalism and patience, then you can support Capricorn tattoo designs on your body even if you belong to some other sign of the zodiac. Aastha Dogra