Some of the most popular temporary tattoo designs are the signs of the Zodiac or Astrological symbols. Following is a brief description of the meaning behind these symbols.
The twelve signs of the Zodiac represent different types of personalities.
The signs are associated with one of the classical elements. The elements are Fire, Air, Water and Earth.
Fire and Air signs are considered positive or extrovert, masculine signs, while Water and Earth signs are considered negative, introvert or feminine signs.
The Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. The Fire signs exhibit righteousness. They conform to the standard of moral law. They do what is right and are known for their sense of fair play. They are truthful, straightforward, just, upright and virtuous in their dealings with other people.
The Fire signs are the true warriors. They demonstrate courage, fortitude, zeal and pugnacity. They have the mental and moral strength that enables them to venture into unknown waters and to persevere and withstand danger. They seldom show fear and are confident in their actions. They have mettle, resolution, and tenacity. The Earth signs have a physical nature. They have a characteristic love for the material, tangible things. They derive pleasure from sensory stimulation such as taste, smell and feel.
The water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Torrents of passion well within water signs and they feel things deeply. However, water signs are always emotionally reserved, no matter what impression they might give on the surface.
They are prudent and have a deep regard for conventional rules of behavior.
The Earth signs by nature are merchants. They are the storekeepers, barterers and traders.
They are at their best when buying or selling material or tangible commodities. Most are business oriented.
Their sensitivity makes them highly aggressive, even Low-self esteemed as the Pisces. Often psychic, water signs read your true intentions simply by reading your gestures and body language and will trust actions more than words.
The water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Torrents of passion well within water signs and they feel things deeply. However, water signs are always emotionally
reserved, no matter what impression they might give on the surface.
The emotional nature of the Air signs is directed toward personal appraisal. Air signs have a tendency to judge themselves harshly. They set standards for themselves when its comes to their hygiene, fashion, education, job performance, and family.
At their worst, they can be mean. They carry a grudge, and are quick to express their opinion. Libra is not as violent as Aquarius or Gemini. Aquarius is known to change their temper like a change in wind direction. The Air signs will not hesitate one moment to express their anger verbally, but physical violence is not a first choice during that anger.
The water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Torrents of passion well within water signs and they feel things deeply. However, water signs are always emotionally reserved, no matter what impression they might give on the surface.
Still water, it has been said, runs deep, and the mystery about water pertains to this group . A water sign will always become quiet or withdrawn when they are trying to sort things out. It will take some time to get to know them well, for they reveal themselves slowly. They realize their intense emotions hold tremendous power, and they tend to handle their feelings carefully. When they fall in love, water signs love with their whole hearts and all their devotion.
The Earth signs by nature are merchants. They are the storekeepers, barterers and traders.
They are at their best when buying or selling material or tangible commodities. Most Earth signs are highly business oriented.
