Distant stars have always delighted and mesmerized people with their inaccessibility. Each of us at least once in our lives admired the small bright lights in the night sky and dreamed. For centuries, people watched the stars and came to the conclusion that they are collected in certain patterns and resemble the outline of the shape of different objects, animals or mythical creatures. Thus, mankind discovered such a concept as "constellation", which from the Latin means "collection (group) of stars". Today we know about 88 constellations and some of them are quite remarkable, for example the Big Dipper and Little Dipper, the constellation Orion or Cassiopeia. And if not everyone is fond of Astronomy - the science that studies the universe and the stars including, everyone knows, has heard and read many times about the existence of the zodiac signs, under which a person is born. Many people prefer to use such an idea for the design of body jewelry, and therefore, today we propose to talk about the tattoo "constellation".
General meaning
Since ancient times, the stars indicated the direction of the way. By their location, sailors and travelers determined the direction in which they needed to move. Therefore, the tattoo with the image of the constellation can serve as a guide in life and contribute to the realization of his destiny. It is also believed that this image helps to cope with difficulties and always find a way out of a difficult situation. It is not uncommon to associate constellation symbols on the body with society. Each person is part of a billion-dollar society, which can be compared to the millions of stars in the universe, where some of them are linked together in constellations, like people in a family. Such a sketch can mean a close connection with loved ones and family.
The constellation Big Dog.
Few people know, but it was the constellation Big Dog that gave us the pleasant word "vacation." The fact is that Sirius, the brightest star in this constellation and the northern hemisphere sky in general, begins to appear in the morning just before the summer solstice. In ancient Egypt, it preceded the Nile flood and the summer heat, when all work practically stopped. And because Sirius was also called the Dog Star, which in Latin sounds like "canis," this period of idleness became known as the "dog days," or vacations.
By the way, in those ancient times, these summer vacations were not rejoiced at all, but even feared. It was not for nothing that Sirius was called the Dog Star, and summer was called the dog days. This was a time of particularly widespread infection, of which there were always plenty in Africa. So the morning appearance of Sirius heralded not only rest, but also the possibility of dying of some kind of fever. So Sirius was then a star that aroused not only respect but also fear. And in general, this star served as a key figure in many ancient religions.
Today, the constellation of the Great Hound does not scare us, so let's get acquainted with it a little more.
"Taurus".
Such a tattoo is able to direct all its potential to achieve a comfort zone for its owner. It keeps away from stresses that are associated with financial issues, symbolizes realism, tremendous patience and peacefulness. Also "Taurus" is characterized by assertiveness, indifference and selfishness. Communicating with a person who has such an image on his body can be very difficult.
"Cancer."
This constellation, according to astrologers, can be called the most inconspicuous, but the emotionality and sensitivity of the owners of a tattoo with such an image is enough for ten people. The sketch of the tattoo "Cancer" symbolizes adherence to tradition and "going backwards", or in other words - the rejection of everything new and unknown. The owners of such a tattoo have a contradictory character and very skillfully hide their feelings. The tattoo with the constellation of the same name helps the owner to find harmony and self-awareness.
"Scorpio."
Drawings of this nature indicate an incredible storm of emotions, bubbling inside the owner of the tattoo, which he skillfully hides under an external calmness. Dramatic, the desire for leadership, the propensity for tyranny, power - only some interpretations of the tattoo with the constellation of "Scorpio". Applying the sketch on the body, to some extent, helps the owner to find peace of mind and gives the strength to fight against external aggression.
Stars of the constellation Big Dog
When it comes to the notable stars of the constellation Big Dog, there are several, and they're worth going and taking a look at.
Sirius
This bright star in the Big Dog constellation isn't really that remarkable at all. The fact is that it's one of the stars closest to us - it's only 8.6 light-years away - and that's why it shines so brightly, even though it's only twice the size and mass of our Sun. However, it is a hot white star, emitting 22 times as much light as the Sun. If they suddenly switched places, all the seas and oceans on Earth would boil in a jiffy from the unbearable heat.
The most interesting thing is that Sirius is actually a double star. Curiously enough, it was first discovered by Friedrich Bessel, a German astronomer and mathematician, in 1844, but he did it on paper. He analyzed many observations of this star and found it "wiggling" in space, with a period of about 50 years. This can only be explained by the presence in the system of a fairly massive companion, the second star.
The Sirius system in the Space Engine simulator
Bessel suggested this in 1844, and in 1862 Alvan Clarke, using his new 18-inch refractor, actually discovered a second component of Sirius, called Sirius B, or Puppy. This discovery was another triumph of gravitational theory - first a discovery on paper, then in reality.
Puppy is the first white dwarf discovered by man. Its mass is approximately equal to the solar mass, but its diameter is comparable to the diameter of the Earth. Therefore, the density of its matter is such that its mass of the volume of a matchbox would weigh more than a ton. In fact, it is a star that shines only through compression, it is a complete "bankrupt".
Choice of technique
For the design of body art with variations of constellations, you should initially decide on the choice of the sketch. If you want to decorate your body with a constellation against the sky and express the grandeur of the cosmos in a drawing, then pay attention to techniques using different colors, such as realism, traditional or watercolor, which will allow you to convey the plot as much as possible. For neat, small drawings showing only the stars or their likeness, which are connected by lines, a great choice would be the style of Dotwork, graphic or tribal.
How to find the constellation Big Dog
The constellation The Big Dog is not really a constellation to be found - Sirius, the brightest star in the sky (luminosity -1.4m), is simply impossible to miss. The constellation is not far from the constellation Orion, below and to the left of it, so it rises later.
The constellation Big Dog in the sky.
If Orion can be observed in October in the middle of the night, and in November from almost evening, the Big Dog appears somewhat later, when Orion is already high above the horizon, that is, by the end of November or in December you do not have to wait for its appearance. The Great Hound is among the winter constellations for a reason - this is the best time to study it.
Sirius is located almost on a straight line passing through the three stars of Orion's belt, but slightly lower. It cannot be confused with anything else. Once you find Sirius, it's not hard to find the other stars of the constellation.
Where to score
Tattoos with constellations can decorate any part of your body. Such sketches do not refer to large-scale or volumetric images, unless of course you decided to decorate yourself with a picture of the entire night sky, decorated with stars. In the list of popular places of application you can note such areas of the body as the shoulder, forearm, hand, shoulder blade area, collarbones and back. Very interesting look pictures of constellations on the neck, behind the ear, on the fingers or feet.
The constellation tattoo is considered universal and looks equally beautiful on the body parts of both men and women. The constellation under which you were destined to be born is an integral part of your life. This fact is able to characterize you as a person.
The origin of the dragon tattoo sketch
The dragon image appears in the legends and legends of various peoples, but each nation presents it differently. Hence the duality of interpretation of body painting with a drawing of mythical reptiles. Since the beginning of the Rising Sun, Japanese dragons have been regarded as sacred creatures, patrons of the country and people, and a symbol of unshakable power. For this reason, the dragon tattoo on the arms, chest, abdomen, waist and back of the Japanese Yakuza mafia became one of the mandatory elements of the traditional distinctive sign of strength and superiority. In China, the drawing of this lizard has similarly national significance. It has long been considered the sacred patron saint of the ruling imperial family and a symbol of prosperity for the country. In these countries, the fire-breathing mighty creature is still revered on a divine level.
If you ask a European about what a dragon tattoo means, he would attribute a negative meaning to this creature. Western peoples saw the image of the lizard not as benign as Asian peoples. For them, it was more like a ravager who willingly burned villages, destroyed castles, and stole their jewels and beauties. Europeans associated the dragon with excessive power and fury, so they put his face on the neck, forearms, shoulder blades and calves to show their enemies that their strength is comparable to the dragon.
