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Numerology and Star Tattoo Designs
The most meaningful and symbolic way to personalize the meaning of stars
is by the number of points the star contains moreover to astrological
implication and the particular choice of color for star designs. Diverse
areas and peoples gave more or less importance to stars with different
numbers of points.
 The four-pointed star is usually described as a simple plus-sign type of
cross or by this same design with a special accent given by sharpening
the ends of each point. Its plainness would make it a perfect choice for
tribal designs, like a chest piece or an armband.
The most fashionable five-pointed star takes on considerably diverse
meanings to different people. The filled-in star design is most commonly
used simply to represent a star. It is often used in art and
illustrations and has the most literal meaning. It can be found in the
more common celestial style tattoo designs and often combined with
additional features such as butterflies or fairies. The pentacle is the
most popular design that symbolizes witchcraft. The five-pointed star
signifies the quest after Divine Knowledge, feminine power and the
secrets of life. The five angles represent the five elements of earth,
air, water, fire and spirit. The reversed pentacle commonly known as the
satanic pentacle or pentagram is barely the only meaning behind the
reversed pentacle. It has also been recognized to embody the pagan
horned god. However, due to popular modern thought, this symbol is
nearly always linked with dark meaning or satanic ritualism.
 The six-Pointed Star is also recognized as the Star of Remphan, who is
an ancient pagan god, when not used in the Jewish connotation of the
Star or Shield of David. The six-pointed star, also known as the
hexagram, has a long history. It was most likely used as a magical
symbol and an amulet. Also known as the Magen David or Shield of David,
this symbol really took place as the official seal of the Jewish
community after the 17th century A.D. The seven-pointed star is thought to represent the perfected man. It was
placed inside of a square to give this particular star design more
meaning, which stands for the finite. Further representation was
specified by placing two discs at the core of the star. The first was to
imply the sun and the second to further exhibit its focus as the heart
of our universe. The septagram is also accepted as the elven or fairy
star. To most, it is a symbol of childhood, dream, and magic.
The eight-Pointed Star is the emblem of the cross of Saint John. The
points signify the eight knightly virtues of tact, perseverance,
gallantry, loyalty, dexterity, explicitness, observation and sympathy.
The nine-pointed star is also acknowledged by many as the Nine-fold
Goddess. This star symbol is believed to be what unites the Nine Worlds.
Others think of it as an eternal bond of the three special trinities. As
the biggest single digit number, nine has come to be a symbol of
completeness.
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