Leo Zodiac Tattoos

Zodiac signs have been objects of admiration for a very long period of time. People who believe in the zodiac want to get themselves zodiac tattoos. Not only in America are people fascinated with the zodiac but it is the same the world over. Almost all the cultures which exist on the face of earth have their own version of the zodiac. People who are born between 23rd July and 22nd August fall under the zodiac sign Leo. Leos are fond of tattoos as they have a liking for dramatics. The other attributes attached to the Leo sign is warmth, generosity, pompousness and bossiness. Very often, you will see that Leo tattoos have lion designs and the colors used include gold and ruby. However, there are other designs which can be used to make Leo zodiac tattoos as well.

Leo Tattoo Designs

Leo is the fifth sign in the zodiac. It is a masculine sign which is ruled by the sun. You can make use of Leo design ideas and get tattoos made either on the shoulders, wrists, arms or back. There are a number of celebrities who have got themselves lion tattoos. Some of the celebrities include Robbie Williams, Christian Slater, Rod Stewart, etc.

Lion
Lion, the king of the jungle, is the symbol of the Leo constellation. The image of a lion fits well with the personality of a Leo as they often are people who live their life king size. There are different versions of the lion tattoos. You can use a flowing mane to make a large and majestic tattoo design. For a variation, you can also use a crown on the lion tattoo design. There are also tribal tattoo designs available in this category. It normally consists of a picture of the head of the lion and it is usually made in black color.

If you want your lion tattoo to be in sync with religion, you can make use of the Lion of Judah iconography. It was the symbol of the ancient tribe of Judah. After the death of Jesus Christ, a number of Christians took Lion of Judah to symbolize Jesus. There are also Chinese lion tattoos. In the Chinese culture, a lion is said to have strong and protective powers. There are lion images used on flags of a number of countries. The flag of Scotland, Belgium, etc. do have an image of a lion.

Fire
Fire is the element which rules the sun sign Leo. Hence, there is a close connection of these flames with the sign. You can make use of flames in your tattoo design to make an incredible looking tattoo pattern. Bright colors and strong, bold lines add to the beauty of the flames. A Leo sun sign tattoo idea can be to have flames starting at the wrist and extending up the arms. You can also have flames behind the image of a lion.

Sun
Since the zodiac is ruled by the sun, you can certainly make use of the sun to make your zodiac tattoo. There is also an option of using tribal sun designs to make a Leo tattoo. The sun can also be used in conjunction with the lion. If you only want to use the sun, you can make use of the sun with a face and rays emanating from all over the body.

Astrological Sign
The astrological sign of the zodiac of Leo is a snake which curls up in the form of a 'U'. If you do not want an elaborate tattoo, you can just use the astrological sign. Else, you can also use it to combine with other designs like the lion, the sun or the flames.

Lettering
If written letters fascinate you, then you can choose to get a Leo tattoo in any script. You can use the Arabic script, the Japanese Kanji script, etc.

Leo tattoos can easily be adapted for both girls and guys. You can add different designs to make the tattoos look unique. Girls can add flowers to make the tattoo design look more feminine, delicate and soft. Guys can make the mane flow in the air and give a terrific look to the design. There are people who choose to get the face of the lion made on the knees and the feet on the leg. It looks like the majestic lion is on its prowl. You will have to use your imagination and make your tattoo look different.