The sun and the moon will always be constants in our lives. They were here before us and they’ll be here after us.
The tattoos are no different, across cultures and timelines, sun and moon tattoos have existed since forever. They are similar to Yin Yang tattoos in a way that they represent two opposing sides.
They represent warm and cold energies, light and dark, essentially Yin Yang!
If you decide to get a sun and moon tattoo you are embracing the duality of the world and the human spirit!
Let’s take a look at some of the best Sun and Moon tattoos as well as their meanings!
Significance of Sun and Moon Tattoos
As I’ve said the sun and moon tattoos generally represent two opposing sides: life and death, good and bad, warm and cold, femininity and masculinity, etc. The list goes on!
Some styles combine the sun and the moon into one and this can represent the duality in one person and the blend of these harmonies.
However, we also have matching sun and moon tattoos, for couples or for BFFs, where the sun represents one person and their personality and the moon represents the other.
And of course, you’ll also be able to see many designs where there is only the Sun or only the Moon!
Sun and Moon Tattoo Inspiration!
1. Sun and Moon with Flowers
2. Woman Kissing Moon and Sun
3. Detached Sun and Moon on Each Leg
4. Moon Inside the Sun
This is one of the tattoo designs that combine both celestial bodies and it could mean that the person wearing this tattoo embraces both energies within themselves.
5. Simple Sun and Moon Tattoo
6. Moon Hatching from the Sun
This can mean that someone represents themselves as a warm light person, but is actually colder.
Or it can mean rebirth, creating something from something else. Either way, it’s a cool tattoo!
7. Tiny Highlighted Sun and Moon with Stars
8. Another Blended Sun and Moon Tattoo
9. Compass Sun and Moon Tattoo
A compass usually symbolizes guidance and the sun and moon together symbolize balance!
10. Tiny People Sun and Moon
11. Blended Sun and Moon on the Back
12. Clouded Sun and Moon Tattoo
13. Fine Line Sun and Moon Tattoo
14. Thick Outline Sun and Moon
15. Line Sun and Moon Tattoo
16. Live by the Sun, Love by the Moon Tattoo
17. Decorated Sun and Moon Tattoo
This sun and moon tattoo still may represent the balance inside one person, but complexity as well since there are many ornamental details around the sun and moon.
18. Realistic Moon and Sun with a Face Tattoo
19. Half-Full Sun and Moon
20. Feminine Sun and Masculine Moon
21. Third Eye Sun and Moon
The blended moon and sun suggest that this person is balanced, plus the third eye on the sun might suggest that this person is enlightened spiritually and psychologically!
22. Two Moons and One Sun
The moon represents reflection and self-examination, so the meaning behind this tattoo might be a reminder to stay vigilant!
23. Fine Line Simple Sun Moon Tattoo
24. Sun and Moon with Realistic Faces
25. Colored Sun and Moon Tattoo
26. Sun and Moon Separated by Plant
27. Sun and Moon Engulfed in Clouds
28. Creepy Sun and Moon Tattoo
29. Tarot Cards Sun and Moon
The sun and moon tarot cards usually represent mental clarity, instincts, and trust!
30. Sun, Moon and Star Tattoo
The same way that the sun and moon represent balance in the universe, adding a star to the mix won’t change the meaning.
The mix of these opposing celestial bodies still holds the meaning of opposing forces coming together in harmony!
31. Hand Sun and Moon Tattoo
32. Hands Holding the Galaxy
Hands holding the Galaxy and the sun and moon might represent the hands of God or the Spirit- the source of all energy!
33. Sun and Moon above Mountains
The sun and moon above the mountains might represent new beginnings and transitions!
34. Clouded Sun and Moon Tattoo
35. Collarbone Sun and Moon Tattoo
36. Gothic Sun and Moon Tattoo
37. Sun and Moon Tattoo
This is a reoccurring theme and design but with a saying underneath: ‘Protect your energy’ meaning that the wearer of this tattoo is balanced and wants to protect this energy they’ve acquired.
38. Sun and Moon Tattoo Incorporated into Sleeve
39. Cute Sun and Moon Tattoo
40. Small Shoulder Sun and Moon with Tiny Stars
41. Sun and Moon Spine Tattoo
42. Cute Cartoon Sun and Moon Tattoo
43. Ornamental Sun and Moon Tattoo
44. Moon Engulfing Sun Tattoo
45. Yet Another Moon Inside the Sun Tattoo
46. Dangling Sun and Moon Tattoo
47. One Line Sun and Moon Tattoo
48. Thigh Sun and Moon Tattoo
49. Four Eyed Sun and Moon Tattoo
50. Palm Sun and Moon Tattoo
51. Floral Sun and Moon Tattoo
52. Serpents with the Sun and the Moon
The snake surrounding the sun and the moon represents wisdom and protection!
53. Simple Dotted Sun and Moon Tattoo
54. Framed Sun and Moon Tattoo
55. Red Sun Black Moon Tattoo
56. Shaded Moon and Sun Tattoo
57. Mandala Moon and Sun Tattoo
The Moon mandala is a very important symbol in Buddhism and it represents the ‘mind of enlightenment’ while the Sun mandala represents balance and vitality along with enlightenment!
58. Sad Sun and Moon Tattoo
59. Compass Sun and Moon Tattoo
60. Fire and Ice
The sun and the moon representing fire and ice is just another metaphor meaning that there is a balance between opposite and one can’t exist without the other.
61. Shoulder Sun and Moon Tattoo
62. Sun and Flowers in Moon Tattoo
63. Zodiac Sign Sun and Moon Tattoo
These two celestial bodies are deeply rooted in Horoscope and the Zodiac so it’s just natural that they would coexist!
In this tattoo we have the Scorpio Zodiac sign, but of course you can get the sign that you were born in!
64. Tarot Card Sun and Moon Tattoo
65. Realistic Faces
This sun and moon tattoo utilizes actual people’s faces as the sun and the moon! This can be a really fun couple’s tattoo!
66. Sun and Moon Lady Tattoo
67. Split Sun and Moon Tattoo
68. Shaded Sun and Moon Tattoo with Lines
69. Cute Tiny Sun and Moon Hugging
70. Orange Sun and Blue Moon Design
71. Tiny Shoulder Dotted Sun and Moon Tattoo
72. Under the Same Sun and Moon Tattoo
This can be an ode to a loved one that has moved far away, but the sun and moon shine on you both!
73. Sun and Moon Wrist Tattoo
74. Scales Sun and Moon
Scales usually represent a balance between things! As do the sun and moon together.
75. Fiery Red Sun and Cold Moon Tattoo
76. Sun Sweating and Chill Moon Tattoo
Get it? The sun is hot.
77. Yin Yang Eclipse Sun and Moon Tattoo
As Yin and Yang represent the balance between two opposing sides, so do the sun and the moon!
78. Mandala Hand Sun and Moon Tattoo
We said that the Mandala sun represents balance and vitality and the hand represents the Spirit!
79. Realistic Moon and Sun Tattoo
80. Dotted Moon and Sun Back Tattoo
81. Moon Hugging the Sun Tattoo
82. Detailed Moon and Sun Tattoo
83. Sun and Moon Hand Tattoo
84. Dancing Moon and Sun Tattoo
This tattoo might represent the dance of eternal balance which is ever-changing!
85. Colorful Sun and Moon Tattoo
Conclusion
The sun and moon tattoo will never be old-fashioned. We all have our light and dark sides, the good and the bad within us all!
There are many designs to choose from, so take your time and pick the one that resonates with you the most!
And the one you like the most, duh!
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