There are many natural phenomena that happen in this world that are really powerful. Between the elements of the earth like fires, tornados, tsunamis and earthquakes, there are many things happening that are fascinating. The shooting star is another one of these phenomena that when you see it for the first time, you are in shock.
You can safely assume that there is a lot of symbolism behind the shooting star. Anything this rare is going to have a lot of meaning. Shooting stars have been seen for ages and even the Neanderthals were fortunate enough to see them.
Therefore, you can imagine there is a lot of talk about shooting stars and they have worked their way into our culture in many ways. In this case, we are talking about the shooting star tattoo’s meaning and what it symbolizes for those who choose to get this tattoo. We will talk about some of the different variations of the shooting star tattoo and delve into what these variations mean. We hope you take something from this post so you have a better understanding of the shooting star and what it symbolizes.
Shooting Star Tattoo Meaning
Shooting star tattoo meanings can vary depending on who has the tattoo. One of the meanings of the shooting star tattoo is good luck. The chances of seeing a shooting star is pretty slim. You have to be looking at the right place at the right time to see one. Many don’t even know what a shooting star looks like and until you see it for yourself, it is hard to understand what they look like. Once you see a shooting star, you will realize just how lucky you were.
The shooting star can also symbolize a big change in your life or a chapter ending. When you see a shooting star, it is usually a symbol that a star has “died”. However, it is actually dust or a meteorite that is burning up and heading towards the Earth’s atmosphere. With the end of this rock comes the end of whatever you are going through that needs to end. It is a symbol of a new start and many people get this tattoo to represent every day being a new start.
The shooting star tattoo also symbolizes a moment in your life. This moment could be happy or sad but just like you spotting the shooting star, the moment has passed and you need to move on to the next part. It is a great way of looking at life and staying in the present. It is also a reminder to not get stuck in the past or look toward the future. Enjoy the moments or what they are and then let them pass.
In the times of Ancient Greece, the falling star was said to be a symbol of falling or rising souls. This is understandable as you are watching something in the sky crash down towards the Earth. According to Christian and Jewish traditions, the shooting star is a reflection of demons and falling angels.
On the other hand, some parts of Asia believe that seeing a shooting star is a bad omen and would represent the tears of the moon. It was a symbol of upcoming death, loss of a loved one or war. However, this view is one that isn’t shared by many as most will make a wish when they see a shooting star.
Shooting Star Tattoo Variations
There are some variations of the shooting star tattoo but many of them have similar meanings. In most cases, the person with the shooting star tattoo will have star shapes on their body with smaller stars trailing that star to symbolize the effect that a shooting star gives off. We tend to see this image by itself or incorporated into a mural of a galaxy or planet. Just like the rest of space, the shooting star is a wonderful scene so to capture it on your skin for years to come is a great way to remember the message that you are trying to send yourself.
About Shooting Stars
A shooting star actually has nothing to do with stars at all. These astounding strips of light that we get to see if we are lucky enough are produced by meteoroids, or parts of rock and dust, that are traveling through the sky towards the Earth’s atmosphere and burning up on the way down. The trail of light that you see behind the “star” is the burning meteoroid called a meteor. Meteors are often called falling stars or shooting stars. If any part of the shooting star survives the trip through the Earth’s atmosphere and hits the ground, it will go by the name of a meteorite.
During specific times of the year, you are probably going to see more shooting stars than on other nights. During these times, it is called a meteor shower and they happen when a trail of debris is left behind by a comet while it orbits the sun and the Earth passes through that trail. The meteor shower is given a name and it is based on the constellation that is present during the time of the shower and where the shower started.
An example of this is the Leonids or Leonid Meteor Shower. You can safely assume that it looked as if this shower started around the Leo constellation. To clarify, none of these showers actually start in any of the constellations nor are the stars involved in the constellations part of the meteor shower. It just helps astronomers find the shower a bit easier.
Wherever you decide to get your shooting star tattoo, take the time to research the shop or artist you want to use. It is the most important decision you can make outside of deciding on the tattoo you are going to get and maybe even more important. Fortunately, most artists put their work online so take your time and find the right artist for you. If you need help with that, please reach out to us so we can help.