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Aquarius Tattoos – The Water Bearer

Aquarius Tattoos are most often linked to the zodiac sign of Aquarius which represents people born January 20 through February 18. The zodiac is depicted as a man pouring water from an urn which is known as the Water Bearer. For Aquarius tattoos, the water is a symbol of spiritual knowledge. Also, Aquarius tattoos can be chosen for the meanings of creativity, optimistic, wise, spiritual and calm. It can also signify being unpredictable, which if you are a true Aquarius then you may have a difficult time deciding what design you want for your Aquarius tattoo. And best of all, Aquarius tattoos can be unisex.


Varieties of Aquarius Tattoos

The accurate representation for Aquarius tattoos would be the image of the water bearer. This design is either of a man or woman holding an urn full of water and pouring it out. Even though the water bearer is a very literal translation, you can experiment with either male and female bearers, how the urn is held as well as the design of the urn itself. Another variety for Aquarius tattoos is a more subtle choice, the glypth symbol. This symbol is two horizontal, parallel waving lines.
 

This design can be very tribal in nature or one that is softer and have your tattoo artist ink two waves on top of each other. Either design you choose for Aquarius tattoos, you can customize with your tattoo artist to come up with your own water story.

These designs of Aquarius tattoos can also be used with a combination of symbols. A pitchfork is popular symbol that can accompany the water bearer. Also, flowers can beautify either Aquarius tattoo designs such as orchids or dandelions which are directly associated with the zodiac sign of Aquarius.


Color and Location of Aquarius Tattoos

The clear choice of color for Aquarius tattoos is blue to represent the color of water. The various shades of blues and greens and even light purple are all beautiful choices to depict water and the sea. For the Aquarius tattoo of the glypth symbol, black ink can be very powerful and tribal or you can color the waves in with a turquoise or aqua.

As for the location of Aquarius tattoos, the zodiac sign is said to rule the calves and ankles. This placement can be chosen if you want a true alignment with the birth symbol, but of course you can opt for the back or even the arm.