Quote Pemps="Pemps"Going slightly O/T... What is it with all these star tattoos?? It must be easy money for the tattooist.'"
"Nautical Star tattoos are very commonly used in the gay world to denote homosexuality. They are often placed in a location that can be easily concealed. For example, one could have the star tattooed on his/her wrist, allowing them to hide it (with a watch or long-sleeved shirt) by day, and reveal it at night at the bar/club."
"The nautical stars were originally used by sailors to help guide their way as they sailed through the night. They relied upon the stars to protect them and bring them home safely. A lot of soldiers get nautical stars for the same reason: protection."
"They symbolize protection, guidance, loyalty, and honor. They can also symbolize prestige or a higher rank in the military."
"Back in the day sailors would tattoo nautical stars on them because they relied on the stars to take them home. So in that case the star would be a symbol of guidance. Now as time has passed the nautical stars represent the direction of ones life. If it's pointed upward they have a higher outlook on life and so on."
"The meaning of the Nautical star is to create your own path, but use the stars as a guide when you are lost or scared."
