Moon Tattoos

What does a moon tattoo mean?

The moon in tattooing is tied to feminine energy, intuition and emotion, and to the cycles of nature. Its phases, from new moon to full moon, mirror the stages a person moves through, so a row of phases speaks of transformation, rebirth and the endless cycle of life. A crescent usually marks new beginnings and growth: the waxing crescent means setting intentions, the waning one letting go. The moon is also light in darkness, a sign of hope in hard times. Ancient Egyptian mythology linked it to Thoth, god of wisdom and time, and Greek tradition to Artemis, protector of women. Styles range from realism with craters and shadows to geometric, watercolor and traditional work, often with stars, the sun, wolves or owls. Small phases suit the wrist, the spot behind the ear or the spine.

moon tattoo meaning