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A moon tattoo encapsulates a symbol that is steeped in deep mythological meaning and symbolism. The moon has been a symbol of our feminine side and also a symbol for the deep mystical relationship mankind has with nature. The meaning of a moon tattoo is usually personal and dependent on the culture you live in and your personal belief system. In Western astrology the moon is said to represent the feeling nature of the individual. It is used to characterize the inner child within us, as well as the past and how we have been as individuals rather than how we are now.
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And both Eastern and Western cultures associate the moon with the mother, nurturing, and the home. It is universally associated with water and tides and the female cycles of menstruation. The moon looks outwards, shining its light on others, which has become synonymous with the traditional feminine principles of care-giving and comforting others. A moon tattoo when combined with the sun, traditionally symbolized both the masculine and feminine aspects of the human soul. The moon tattoo is also closely associated with the many animals that come out at night, particularly to hunt. These include owls, bats, wolves, panthers and coyotes. |