| There is a long tradition in the art of | | | | the resurgence of older or classic tattoo |
| tattooing for good luck. Many of the most | | | | designs has come a strong resurgence of good |
| popular tattoos that people get are symbols | | | | luck symbols. Again they were once worn by |
| of good luck. This dates back to the | | | | sailors but now a good luck tattoo can be |
| tattooing tradition of sailors. They often | | | | appreciated by many different types of |
| lived a life of uncertainty at sea and need | | | | people.Below is a list of some of the more |
| all of the good luck possible to come back | | | | popular good luck tattoo designsSparrow |
| home alive. Thus sailor often got tattoos | | | | Tattoo |
| like a sparrow for good luck and safe | | | | |
| return.In recent years the art of tattooing | | | | Often used by sailors as a symbol of good |
| has gone through somewhat of a rebirth or a | | | | luck because the bird would be spotted near |
| neo classical period of sorts and some of the | | | | land. Thus meant the sailors were returning |
| older tattoo designs are being brought back | | | | safely home to family.Nautical Star Tattoo |
| to life with new bright and vibrant colors. | | | | |
| For example the sacred heart or sparrow | | | | The exact meaning of the nautical star is |
| tattoo are two classical images that have | | | | somewhat shrouded in history and lore but |
| resurfaced into circulation and design | | | | most have come to interpret is a symbol of |
| themes. The difference is the new versions | | | | the northern star or Polaris which sailors |
| have lots of bright and vibrant colors. They | | | | would use to navigate by. So a Nautical star |
| offer a kind of retro look and a nod of | | | | is kind of the guiding light through life and |
| appreciation back to the history of tattoos. | | | | often thought to bring good luck. |
| Thus makes them fairly popular. Along with | | | | |