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Big Dipper Tattoo Meaning, Designs & Ideas

Since we were kids, we would look into the night sky and stare into the stars. We might have one day hoped we would become astronauts or just enjoyed the beauty of looking into the beyond. Wondering what was out there and looking at the constellations. Not all constellations are easy to see but one that I remember being able to see growing up was the Big Dipper (which technically isn’t a constellation). Many others must feel the way I do because if you take a look around, you are bound to see a Big Dipper tattoo.

For those that are fans of the great beyond, a symbol like the Big Dipper means a lot to that person. In this post we will review the symbolism behind the Big Dipper tattoo and what it means to the person wearing it. In addition, we will take a look at the different ways people having gotten this image tattooed and how that might affect the meaning of the symbol. By the end of this post, we hope you have a better understanding of what the Big Dipper tattoo represents and that we might give you some ideas of what to ask for when getting your very own Big Dipper tattoo.

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What is the Big Dipper

The big dipper is found within Ursa Major, which is a bigger constellation. It is probably the most recognizable asterism in the sky and therefore, one of the most talked about.

The Big Dipper is also known as different names depending on the culture. It is also known as Saptarishi, the Saucepan, the Plough or the Great Wagon. This asterism is particularly noticeable in the night sky during the summer.

One thing to note is that the Big Dipper is usually confused with Ursa Major (also known as the Great Bear). However, the Big Dipper isn’t actually a constellation, but it is the most visible part of the constellation it is a part of which is Ursa Major.

Big Dipper Symbolism and Myths

The story behind Ursa Major and the Big dipper is different depending on where you look. In Greek mythology, Zeus was hiding Callisto from his wife, Here, by turning the nymph Callisto into a bear. Unknowingly, the son of Callisto, Actas, went hunting one day and came across Callisto in her bear form. So Actas wouldn’t kill Callisto, Zeus put them in the sky together and these asterisms became known as the Big and Little Dipper. In this case, the Big Dipper tattoo represents the nymph, Callisto.

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