Sun and moon tattoo ideas

What a sun and moon tattoo usually means

Sun and moon designs are about opposites that belong together: day and night, light and dark, two people, or two sides of one person. That is why couples and friends often split them, one sun and one moon.

Size and placement

• To split the design, get the pair drawn as one image first so both halves match in style and size.
• The rays and faces carry the detail. On a small piece, keep the rays few and long.
• Round designs fit round spots: the shoulder, the upper back or the thigh.

Before you take it to your artist

• An AI design is a starting point. Some tattoo artists say AI designs are often too detailed for the spot they are meant for, so expect your artist to simplify it.
• The free stencil is a clean line version that shows the line work. Your artist will still redraw it to fit your body.
• Check the size before you book: try the design on with a daylight photo of the spot.