Many believe that the Zodiac signs can give us great insights into the personality, talents and characteristics of people as well as information about our day to day living.

So, is a Zodiac tattoo right for you? It really all depends upon your personal belief and convictions in regards to astrology. Do you often look at your horoscope or read astrology books or articles on your zodiac character traits and and prospects, then maybe you take it seriously enough to consider a zodiac symbol tattoo.

Ruled by: Mars
Element: Fire
Motto: I am
Color: Red
Gem: Ruby, Garnet, Bloodstone, and Diamond
Flower: daisy
Body Part: head

Positive qualities: Aries loves being first; anything unusual and likely to make them stand out from the pack is going to be appreciated. This is the sign of the daredevil, rams are adventurous and brave. They understand things quickly, have a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

Negative qualities: the ram is egoistic, they find themselves the most important. They lose their temper easily and can be rude and impulsive, they are in a hurry to get everywhere and set the world on fire.

Ruled by: Venus
Element: Earth
Motto: I have
Color: Blue, Green, and Pink
Gem: Sapphire, Emerald, Jade, and Opal
Flower: lilly
Body Part: ears, neck, throat

Positive qualities: Taurus knows how to appreciate the finer things in life. Comfort features largely in the Taurus home and they are very practical and have a big sense of responsibility (they are very reliable). They love art, good food and luxury.

Negative qualities: the bull can be possessive, stubborn and lazy. They are materialistic and greedy.

Ruled by: Mercury
Element: Air
Motto: I think
Colors: Yellow, Green, and Silver
Gem: Aquamarine, Jade, and Topaz
Flower: rose
Body Part: hands, arms

Positive qualities: Gemini rules the mind and these people are usually driven to investigate and discover everything they come across. You could almost argue that there needs to be two of them to cover all the ground they do. They are spontaneous, funny, intelligent and like to talk a lot.

Negative qualities: twins can be inconstant and superficial. They have a hard time controlling their nerves.

Ruled by: the Moon
Element: Water
Motto: I feel
Colors: Pale Blue, Silver, Pearl, and White
Gem: Emerald, Cat’s Eye, Pearl, and Moonstone
Flower: water lilly
Body Part: stomach, breasts

Positive qualities: Ruled by the Moon, Cancerians are very attached to their family and their homes and are very sensitive, sympathetic and have a big intuition. They are introvert, caring, adventurous and have a lot of fantasy.

Negative qualities: crabs can be over-sensitive, moody and they have a hard time letting things go.

Ruled by: the Sun
Element: Fire
Motto: I will
Color: Gold, Red, Yellow, and Orange
Gem: Amber, Topaz, Ruby, and Diamond
Flower: poppy
Body Part: back

Positive qualities: Lions are powerful, confident and creative and quite naturally think of themselves as the King and Queen of their personal jungles. They are often rather dramatic and are likely to have a following of loyal friends who appreciate their rather regal charms.

Negative qualities: the lion can be dominant and intolerant. They like to be the centre of attention.

Ruled by: Mercury
Element: Earth
Motto: I analyze
Color: Gray, Beige, and Navy Blue
Gem: Jade, Jasper, and Platinum
Flower: aloe
Body Part: intestines (difficult place to have a tattoo…)

Positive qualities: Virgos are the most practical sign of the zodiac, analytical, modest and clever. They are hard workers and very tidy.

Negative qualities: the virgin can be very critical and choosy. They can have too much attention for details.

Ruled by: Venus
Element: Air
Motto: I balance
Color: Royal Blue, Amethyst, and Yellow
Gem: Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, and Jade
Flower: cosmos
Body Part: kidneys

Positive qualities: the libra is very friendly and charming. He or she is idealistic, romantic and diplomatic. They have a great sense of justice. This sign more than any other strives to create a balance in its life and needs harmony and peaceful surroundings to help them leave the sometimes too hectic world behind.

Negative qualities: libras are very indecisive and changeable.

Ruled by: Pluto
Element: Water
Motto: I desire
Color: Red, Maroon, and Black
Gem: Ruby, Garnet, Bloodstone, and Topaz
Flower: yoni
Body Part: secret parts

Positive qualities: Scorpions are very intense and passionate, and more than any other sign inspires fear in the other signs and with good cause. They have very powerful emotions, can be jealous, closed, stubborn and sometimes aggressive and cruel and have the ability to look at the essence of things.

Negative qualities: A good and loyal friend, they will never forget a kindness but they also find it next to impossible to forgive an injury.

Ruled by: Jupiter
Element: Fire
Motto: I see
Color: Purple, Violet
Gem: Turquoise Sapphire, Amethyst, and Diamond
Flower: narcissus
Body Part: hips, thighs

Positive qualities: archers are optimistic and sincere. They have a talent for languages, study, philosophy and love nature, sport and games and are usually the clown princes of the zodiac. They love to travel and hate to be tied down.

Negative qualities: the archer can be restless, extreme, tactless and loud.

Ruled by: Saturn
Element: Earth
Motto: I use
Color: Dark Blue, Indigo
Gem: Onyx, Obsidian, Jet and Garnet
Flower: carnation
Body Part: knees

Positive qualities: Capricorn has an appreciation for history and tradition, they are reliable, determined and hard workers. They are rational, patient and have a lot of discipline, and like things to be done in the correct manner. They are consistent and conscientious workers.

Negative qualities: they can be strict, miserly and pessimistic. They are prone to depressions.

Ruled by: Uranus
Element: Air
Motto: I know
Color: Blue
Gem: Amber Amethyst, Garnet
Flower: primrose
Body Part: ankles

Positive qualities: Aquarians are known for being “out there”. They are unusual and individualistic and are often surrounded by friends. He or she is loyal, rational and very intuitive.

Negative qualities: This sign can come across as a little impersonal at times as they often feel more content within a crowd of friends than in a one on one relationship and can be eccentric and careless.