nautical star 

Nautical Stars are an old sailor's tattoo, sailors took on these tattoo's as before navigational equipment became available they would use the stars. Having the tattoo would be like always having a star with you.

These are now popular tattoo's, the their symbolism is now more of they're a symbol of following your dreams, or of security.

Sadly, a lot of jerks just get these tattoo's because they look cool and don't have a clue what they mean.

"I just got a nautical star tattoo on my neck"

nautical star by Sam Bickley January 30, 2005

Nautical Star 

The Nautical Star is an old symbol used by sailors. It represents the North Star. If a sailor was stuck without any kind of navigation system, the stars were always a way back home. If you could find the North Star - you could find home. Sailors, believing in curses and omens, often tattooed a Nautical star on thier forearms to ensure a safe journey home.

Later, the Nautical Star was used by soliders for the same reason.

They are also used today as a symbol of independance and finding one's own way in life.

I just got a Nautical Star tattoo on my forearm.

Nautical Star by MikeNessMonster July 18, 2007

nautical star 

A symbol of protection and guidance. Also, sailors would nautical stars tattooed on their forearms as a good luck symbol in hopes of returning home safely.

I just got nautical stars tattooed on my shoulders.

nautical star by Sasha June 17, 2006

Nautical Star 

While the nautical star once served as a symbol of safe return and guidance for sailors, it has had other uses over the years. Among other things, it was used by lesbians in the 1950s as an identifying mark so they could recognize each other.

I got a nautical star tattoo yesterday.

Nautical Star by //nah August 6, 2014

Nautical Star Tattoo 

People who have nautical star tattoos have said it is: a symbol to follow your dreams, a remembrance star, something to let everyone know that you rely on the stars to guide you in the specific path you choose, or representing love.

"Have you seen Kayla's Nautical Star Tattoo?"
"Ya its fucking sexy, I heard she got it because of me."

Nautical Star Tattoo by Scarredforlife October 8, 2013

the nautical stare

the look of pure hatred and disgust that can only happen in response to a true plasmoment

im doing the nautical stare rn that shit was so retarded

the nautical stare by scoutie_ts April 18, 2021