From very minimal black and white designs to extravagant colourful ones, here are some of the best moon tattoo inspirations.
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07 May, 2021
From very minimal black and white designs to extravagant colourful ones, here are some of the best moon tattoo inspirations.
This line-drawn moon tattoo is so sweet and simple. If you’re looking for a moon tattoo that’s original, you’ve found it.
1This Line-Drawn MoonThis line-drawn moon tattoo is so sweet and simple. If you’re looking for a moon tattoo that’s original, you’ve found it.
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If you like the more intricate tattoos, this henna-style tattoo has all the pretty detail you could ask for. This one is on the bigger side, so make sure to pick a spot where it will fit.
2This Henna-Style MoonIf you like the more intricate tattoos, this henna-style tattoo has all the pretty detail you could ask for. This one is on the bigger side, so make sure to pick a spot where it will fit.
Feeling like you’ve got dual personalities (looking at you, Geminis)? This dainty sun and moon tattoo will reflect your light and dark sides.
3This Sun and MoonFeeling like you’ve got dual personalities (looking at you, Geminis)? This dainty sun and moon tattoo will reflect your light and dark sides.
This hand holding a moon is just one of those tattoos that makes you stop and think. It’s artistic and a little abstract, and I love the purple shade of the moon.
4This Purple MoonThis hand holding a moon is just one of those tattoos that makes you stop and think. It’s artistic and a little abstract, and I love the purple shade of the moon.
Another dual tattoo for you—but this time a little bigger with a little more detail. I mean, don’t those faces look so peaceful? PSA: Treat your tattoo skin with the utmost care (always wear sunscreen and moisturize) to keep your tattoo in good shape long term.
5This Dual Sun and MoonAnother dual tattoo for you—but this time a little bigger with a little more detail. I mean, don’t those faces look so peaceful? PSA: Treat your tattoo skin with the utmost care (always wear sunscreen and moisturize) to keep your tattoo in good shape long term.
It wouldn’t be a moon tattoo roundup without at least one moon phases tattoo. This one is so sweet, simple, and small enough to fit across your arm (which is perfect for tucking away when you need to).
6This Phases of the MoonIt wouldn’t be a moon tattoo roundup without at least one moon phases tattoo. This one is so sweet, simple, and small enough to fit across your arm (which is perfect for tucking away when you need to).
ICYMI, watercolor tattoos are having a moment. How they make them look like this, I’ll never know…so instead, I’ll just gaze in awe at this pretty moon tattoo.
7This Watercolor MoonICYMI, watercolor tattoos are having a moment. How they make them look like this, I’ll never know…so instead, I’ll just gaze in awe at this pretty moon tattoo.
Getting a moon tattoo doesn’t mean you can only have a moon in your design. This flower and moon combo is so cute and soft and it could legit be placed almost anywhere.
8This Flowers and MoonGetting a moon tattoo doesn’t mean you can only have a moon in your design. This flower and moon combo is so cute and soft and it could legit be placed almost anywhere.
Roman numerals are always a popular tattoo choice, but this moon tattoo keeps it so unique. I’m legit obsessed with that rose too.
9This Roman Numeral MoonRoman numerals are always a popular tattoo choice, but this moon tattoo keeps it so unique. I’m legit obsessed with that rose too.
This simple black moon tattoo really holds its own. If you want to keep it on the simpler side, you can’t go wrong with this design.
10This Simple Black MoonThis simple black moon tattoo really holds its own. If you want to keep it on the simpler side, you can’t go wrong with this design.
Okay, so my first rec normally wouldn’t have been a cat tattoo, but just look at how good this cat and moon illustration is. What better way to show love for your pet?
11This Cat MoonOkay, so my first rec normally wouldn’t have been a cat tattoo, but just look at how good this cat and moon illustration is. What better way to show love for your pet?
This sun and moon couples tattoo is great for two reasons. It’s a really sweet way to always stay connected—but if for some reason your relationship doesn’t work out, each tattoo flies really well solo too.
12This Sun and Moon CouplesThis sun and moon couples tattoo is great for two reasons. It’s a really sweet way to always stay connected—but if for some reason your relationship doesn’t work out, each tattoo flies really well solo too.
Some people just want the moon and some people want the whole universe. This colorful moon tattoo gives you both in one pretty circular package. BTW, if you’re getting a tattoo for the first time, check out our guide before you book your appointment.
13This Landscape MoonSome people just want the moon and some people want the whole universe. This colorful moon tattoo gives you both in one pretty circular package. BTW, if you’re getting a tattoo for the first time, check out our guide before you book your appointment.
Greek mythology is a great place to start when looking for a particular tattoo aesthetic. This Medusa and moon tattoo is just so freaking cool.
14This Medusa MoonGreek mythology is a great place to start when looking for a particular tattoo aesthetic. This Medusa and moon tattoo is just so freaking cool.
If you’re here for a couples or BFF tattoo but you want something a little more detailed, this sun and moon tattoo is here for you. I just love the shading and line work under each symbol.
15These Gradient Sun and MoonIf you’re here for a couples or BFF tattoo but you want something a little more detailed, this sun and moon tattoo is here for you. I just love the shading and line work under each symbol.
I’m obsessed with this simple moon tattoo. It’s small and not overpowering, and the chest placement is kinda genius.
16This Chest MoonI’m obsessed with this simple moon tattoo. It’s small and not overpowering, and the chest placement is kinda genius.
This black cat and moon tattoo really gives all the Halloween vibes. It’s perfect if you like to rep spooky season all year long.
17This Floral Cat and MoonThis black cat and moon tattoo really gives all the Halloween vibes. It’s perfect if you like to rep spooky season all year long.
This sweet lil moon face stick and poke tattoo is a real mood. Also, it happens to be my favorite emoji (?), NBD.
18This Moon FaceThis sweet lil moon face stick and poke tattoo is a real mood. Also, it happens to be my favorite emoji (?), NBD.
This linear constellation moon tattoo is so unique. It’s a long one, so it would be ideal for leg or arm placement. Pro tip: Replace this constellation with your sign’s constellation to make it personal.
19This Constellation MoonThis linear constellation moon tattoo is so unique. It’s a long one, so it would be ideal for leg or arm placement. Pro tip: Replace this constellation with your sign’s constellation to make it personal.
Collarbone tattoos are already so cute, and this gradient moon design is literally so sweet. Plus, small tattoos are ideal because the aftercare isn’t too high maintenance.
20This Soft Gradient MoonCollarbone tattoos are already so cute, and this gradient moon design is literally so sweet. Plus, small tattoos are ideal because the aftercare isn’t too high maintenance.
This moon phases tattoo is so realistic and so pretty. It’s a great daily reminder that you’re perfect no matter what phase you’re in.
21This Realistic Moon PhasesThis moon phases tattoo is so realistic and so pretty. It’s a great daily reminder that you’re perfect no matter what phase you’re in.
If you grew up reading Le Petit Prince, this one will give you all the feels. The moon tattoo is based on the original illustrations from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
22This Petit Prince MoonIf you grew up reading Le Petit Prince, this one will give you all the feels. The moon tattoo is based on the original illustrations from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
This tattoo is so artsy and unique. It’s definitely one that will have people asking “What does your tattoo mean?” all the time. So, like, make sure that’s what you’re going for before you ink.
23This Moon and CloudThis tattoo is so artsy and unique. It’s definitely one that will have people asking “What does your tattoo mean?” all the time. So, like, make sure that’s what you’re going for before you ink.
A tattoo is a way of expressing yourself, and this moon design is definitely expressing the sensual side.
24This Sensual MoonA tattoo is a way of expressing yourself, and this moon design is definitely expressing the sensual side.
Okay, so technically, this isn’t a moon tattoo, but it could be a moon if you wanted it to be, and the colors are just so pretty that I couldn’t not include it.
25This Colorful MoonOkay, so technically, this isn’t a moon tattoo, but it could be a moon if you wanted it to be, and the colors are just so pretty that I couldn’t not include it.
What better way to express your edgy side than with a wolf on a moon tattoo? One glance at that and people will know you’re deep.
26This Wolf and MoonWhat better way to express your edgy side than with a wolf on a moon tattoo? One glance at that and people will know you’re deep.
This isn’t one of those tattoos you can hide from your grandma on holidays, so be prepared to show it off. It’s got moons, suns, and all the science-y diagrams you could wish for.
27This Moon DiagramThis isn’t one of those tattoos you can hide from your grandma on holidays, so be prepared to show it off. It’s got moons, suns, and all the science-y diagrams you could wish for.
This moon tattoo reminds me of a tarot card. I have no idea what it means, but it’s cool and I want it.
28This Moon and KnifeThis moon tattoo reminds me of a tarot card. I have no idea what it means, but it’s cool and I want it.
This floral moon tattoo combines detail and simplicity, and I absolutely love the wrist placement of this lil bb.
29This Floral MoonThis floral moon tattoo combines detail and simplicity, and I absolutely love the wrist placement of this lil bb.
This moon and eye tattoo feels like a great way to channel your psychic intuition. Or, you know, you could get it just ’cause it’s cute and dainty.
30This Moon and EyeThis moon and eye tattoo feels like a great way to channel your psychic intuition. Or, you know, you could get it just ’cause it’s cute and dainty.
If you were like “floral moon tattoo but make it bigger,” I’ve got you. This deserves a spot on your bod where everyone can see how gorgeous it is.
31This Large Floral MoonIf you were like “floral moon tattoo but make it bigger,” I’ve got you. This deserves a spot on your bod where everyone can see how gorgeous it is.
Underboob tattoos have been A Thing for a while now, and I’m totally here for it. This landscape moon tattoo is a great choice for this spot.
32This Mountain Landscape MoonUnderboob tattoos have been A Thing for a while now, and I’m totally here for it. This landscape moon tattoo is a great choice for this spot.
The great thing about a moon tattoo is that it’s kinda genius for small spots on the body—like this cute hand tattoo.
33This Hand MoonThe great thing about a moon tattoo is that it’s kinda genius for small spots on the body—like this cute hand tattoo.
It might be my personal obsession with cacti talking, but this one just speaks to me. I mean, how cute is this desert moon tattoo? Be sure to lotion up that bad boy after getting inked.
34This Desert MoonIt might be my personal obsession with cacti talking, but this one just speaks to me. I mean, how cute is this desert moon tattoo? Be sure to lotion up that bad boy after getting inked.
A great option for a moon tattoo is to just get the whole damn solar system, obvs. This one is so unique because of the minimalist design.
35This Minimalist Solar System MoonA great option for a moon tattoo is to just get the whole damn solar system, obvs. This one is so unique because of the minimalist design.
You’ll see this one only once in a blue moon, amirite? But really, this blue moon tattoo is cute and colorful without being too overwhelming.
36This Blue MoonYou’ll see this one only once in a blue moon, amirite? But really, this blue moon tattoo is cute and colorful without being too overwhelming.
This crescent moon tattoo legit looks like it came from a fairy tale, and that’s the exact energy I’d want to bring to a tattoo.
37This Crescent MoonThis crescent moon tattoo legit looks like it came from a fairy tale, and that’s the exact energy I’d want to bring to a tattoo.
One moon tattoo simply not enough? These opposing moons might be a great route to go down.
38This Opposing MoonsOne moon tattoo simply not enough? These opposing moons might be a great route to go down.
What goes with a moon tattoo better than stars? This simple moon tattoo is so cute and delicate.
39This Moon and StarsWhat goes with a moon tattoo better than stars? This simple moon tattoo is so cute and delicate.
A fan of symmetry? These matching wrist tattoos are a great option, and they’re perfect for showing off only when you want to.
40These Wrist MoonA fan of symmetry? These matching wrist tattoos are a great option, and they’re perfect for showing off only when you want to.
Be super subtle with this transparent moon tattoo. It’s so detailed and so sophisticated.
41This Transparent MoonBe super subtle with this transparent moon tattoo. It’s so detailed and so sophisticated.
If you love the tiny tattoo movement, try (and by that I mean commit, bc tattoo removal is no joke) this sun and moon finger tattoo. A finger tattoo is a great spot that can easily be hidden away as needed.
42This Finger Sun and MoonIf you love the tiny tattoo movement, try (and by that I mean commit, bc tattoo removal is no joke) this sun and moon finger tattoo. A finger tattoo is a great spot that can easily be hidden away as needed.
Mother and daughter tattoos make me smile every time I see them. There’s no bond quite like it, and these moon tattoos are an adorable way to remind you of that.
43These Mother-Daughter MoonMother and daughter tattoos make me smile every time I see them. There’s no bond quite like it, and these moon tattoos are an adorable way to remind you of that.
This dream-catcher-style moon tattoo gives me major Tumblr circa 2010 vibes (in a good way). The detail in the feathers is honestly so impressive.
44This Dream Catcher MoonThis dream-catcher-style moon tattoo gives me major Tumblr circa 2010 vibes (in a good way). The detail in the feathers is honestly so impressive.
For those who are brave enough to get an ear tattoo, this pretty lil moon tattoo is so sweet. It’s literally like having an earring you never have to change.
45This Ear MoonFor those who are brave enough to get an ear tattoo, this pretty lil moon tattoo is so sweet. It’s literally like having an earring you never have to change.
Another moon tattoo idea is this intricate (but delicate) design. The lines, the shape, the placement—everything about this one is just pretty.
46This Intricate MoonAnother moon tattoo idea is this intricate (but delicate) design. The lines, the shape, the placement—everything about this one is just pretty.
The colors in this moon tattoo are cute without being super over the top. And don’t you just love that little scribble of blue sky?
47This Yellow MoonThe colors in this moon tattoo are cute without being super over the top. And don’t you just love that little scribble of blue sky?
You might need to get this one touched up over the years, but it’s lowkey worth it for the sleek and simple look of this black moon tiny tattoo.
48This Finger MoonYou might need to get this one touched up over the years, but it’s lowkey worth it for the sleek and simple look of this black moon tiny tattoo.
Behind-the-ear tattoos are a great choice if you like the idea of a hidden tattoo. This moon tattoo is a cute option, and I honestly love the female gender symbol on this one.
49This Behind-the-Ear MoonBehind-the-ear tattoos are a great choice if you like the idea of a hidden tattoo. This moon tattoo is a cute option, and I honestly love the female gender symbol on this one.
This one probs isn’t for the faint of heart since the bikini line is a pretty sensitive area. But if you’ve got it in ya, this moon tattoo is so cool.
50This Bikini Line MoonThis one probs isn’t for the faint of heart since the bikini line is a pretty sensitive area. But if you’ve got it in ya, this moon tattoo is so cool.