50 Meaningful and Beautiful Sun and Moon Tattoos

Much of the popularity of any tattoo design is, quite simply, not symbolic but rather aesthetic. However, we believe that a tattoo is a symbol of our self and social identities. We’re among those who love the tattoos that not only look good, but also have history and meaning behind imagery. Sun and moon tattoos definitely fall into this category, having such a rich symbolism and multiple meanings.

What does a tattoo of sun and moon symbolize?

The sun and the moon have been the subject of visual arts, literature, poetry and countless others in the course of human history. Like many of counterparts in the nature – day and night, darkness and light, male and female, the moon is the natural counterpart to the sun. Joined together in a design, sun and moon represent a universal belief and expression of the merging of opposites.

Nearly in all the cultures throughout the world, the sun is a masculine figure and signifies strength and power. On the other hand, the moon is considered as a feminine figure and represents calmness and stability.

Sun and moon tattoos signify the basic principle of life – where there is good, there will also be bad. They represent the duality of human nature – everyone has a dark side and a bright side.

Just as there are sun and moon, day and night, everyone has their good days and bad days in life. No one can live this life without having to experience the good and the bad moments that will shape his/hers personality.

Sun and moon tattoos also imply unity in diversity and sometimes sexual and spiritual union of man and woman. They are a symbol of love, being often chosen by couples. After all, the love story between the sun and the moon is old since the universe.

Joined as one, these celestial symbols represent the cycle of life, death and rebirth. One of the most basic, yet powerful, symbols, the circle is a representation of the universe in its most simple form.

Inspirational Sun and Moon Tattoos

Now that you know the symbolism behind the imagery, it’s time for a little inspiration. Check out the image gallery below and maybe you’ll find a tattoo to inspire your own ink piece. As with any tattoo, it’s important to choose the style, design and location that suit you. And of course, the right artist to put your ideas on the skin.

Another way to show sun and moon tattoos

As a tattoo artist, you can refer to these exquisite sun and moon tattoos to make more beautiful tattoo works, of course, you can also design some personalized die cut stickers to decorate your store, such as : in the door on the transparent window with interesting tattoo stickers to attract customers into the store. At the same time you can also give these custom die cut stickers as small gifts to tattoo clients, I am sure they will love you.

photo credit © tattoo artist ❁ NiKi ❁

photo credit © tattoo artist @crush.on.line

photo credit © tattoo artist Robson Carvalho

photo credit © tattoo artist • Ana • @anahataink

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photo source © tattoo artist Marta Ostrowska

photo source © tattoo artist • Dani • @danitattoonyc

photo source © tattoo artist Felicia Lozoya

photo source © tattoo artist Angelo Parente

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best sun and moon tattoos

photo credit © tattoo artist • Yana • @ohh.yana

photo credit © tattoo artist Ira Shmarinova

photo credit © tattoo artist Shona Lynne

photo credit © tattoo artist • Bruna • @brunatattooer

photo credit © tattoo artist • Tzeboruko_tattoo • @blk_neko

photo source © tattoo artist • Alina Tu • @alinatu

photo source © tattoo artist • Cara • @caravanessa.tattoo

photo source © tattoo artist • Susanne • @foreverdarkwoodstattoo

photo credit © tattoo artist • Genie Kittie • @geniekittietattoo

photo credit © tattoo artist • L I B B Y G U Y • @libbyguytattoos

photo credit © tattoo artist • Marie • @marieradfordtattoo

photo credit © tattoo artist • Masa • @masa__island

photo source © tattoo artist • Hannah Stradling • @straddles

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photo source © tattoo artist @tata.tsvetkova

photo credit © tattoo artist • Emily Brown • @emily_b_tattoos

photo credit © tattoo artist • Shane Po • @shane.po

photo credit © tattoo artist • Anuk Fringeli • @anuk.tattoo

photo credit © tattoo artist •Tuğba Bozkurt • @tugbabozzkurt

photo source © tattoo artist • Fanny Chou • @fannychoutattoo

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photo credit © tattoo artist • LC • @lorencrawley

photo credit © tattoo artist • Juan Beron • @chazsci

photo credit © tattoo artist • Anka Kiełtyka • @lama_del_ray

photo source © tattoo artist • Andrew • @tatsbyandrew

photo credit © tattoo artist • Fany • @fany.ink

photo credit © tattoo artist • Krysz • @kryshink

photo source © tattoo artist • @dima.inkart

Sun and Moon Tattoos For Couples

photo source © tattoo artist • Stella Luna {tia} • @stellalunaink

Sun and Moon Tattoos For Sisters Or Best Friends

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Amanda W. - October 14th, 2017 at 1:01 am none Comment author #1115 on 50 Meaningful and Beautiful Sun and Moon Tattoos by KickAss Things

Amazing talent shown in this collection! Thank you for sharing! I have one sun and moon tattoo and am seriously considering another that I found here.

Deatra Allen - February 10th, 2022 at 4:55 pm none Comment author #10960 on 50 Meaningful and Beautiful Sun and Moon Tattoos by KickAss Things

Wonderful work on all but one particular will be my next tattoo. Scrolling through this one stopped me in total amazement!! The detail is unbelievable to me. Done by tattoo artist Anka Kieltyka. The eyes of the Sun are breathtaking.
BEAUTIFUL WORK!