Moon Tattoos

The Night Light: Moon Temporary Tattoos

Mystery. Cycles. Intuition.
You don’t fear the darkness. You find beauty in it.
You are guided by the tides and the stars.
You are looking for a moon temporary tattoo.

This is the symbol of the feminine divine.
You want a crescent moon on your wrist? We have them.
You want the full moon phases tracking down your spine? We have those too.
You want celestial tattoos with stars and clouds? Done.

We are Australia’s local experts. We ship from Brisbane.
We don’t drop-ship. We pack it here.
Express takes 1-4 days. Standard takes 3-7 days.
Spend $50? I pay the shipping.

The Reality Check.

Moons are simple shapes, but complex textures.
A circle is easy. A cratered moon is hard.
Visual Technique:
A bad moon tattoo looks like a banana (crescent) or a plate (full).
A good moon tattoo uses stippling (dots) to create the craters and the “Man in the Moon” texture.
Symbolism:
The moon represents change. It waxes and wanes.
It represents the night.
It represents the feminine energy (Yin) vs. the sun’s masculine energy (Yang).

The History: Selene to The Tides

Why do we look up?
The moon controls the ocean. It controls the calendar.

Ancient Goddesses
Selene (Greek). Artemis (Hunter). Luna (Roman).
The moon was always a woman.
She was the watcher in the night.
Wearing a crescent moon connects you to this lineage of powerful women.

The Lunar Cycle
The phases of the moon mirror the phases of life.
New Moon (Beginnings). Full Moon (Climax). Waning Moon (Release).
The “Triple Goddess” symbol (Waxing, Full, Waning) represents the Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
It is a powerful Pagan and Wiccan symbol.

Sailors & Navigation
Sailors used the moon to navigate.
A moon tattoo meant you could find your way in the dark.
It represents hope.

Styles: Minimalist, Realistic, and Boho

Moons fit every aesthetic.

The Minimalist Line
A simple black outline of a crescent.
This is understated. Chic.
It looks great on the finger, wrist, or behind the ear.
It says “I am a dreamer” without shouting.

The Realistic Crater
Detailed shading showing the topography of the moon.
The “Dark Side” vs. the “Light Side.”
This looks like a scientific photograph.
It captures the mystery of space.

The Boho Celestial
Moons with dangling crystals, stars, and clouds.
This is the “dreamer” look.
It mixes the moon with other celestial tattoos like suns and zodiac constellations.
Perfect for festivals.

Sticker vs. Semi-Permanent (Moon Edition)

Option 1: Standard Ink (The Glow Choice)
Pros: Can print white ink.
The moon shines. It glows.
Standard Ink can use white gradients to make the moon look luminous against your skin.
It can also use gold foil for a “Harvest Moon” look.
Cons: Sits on top.
Best for: Glowing moons and metallic celestial designs.

Option 2: Semi-Permanent (The Shadow Choice)
Pros: Sinks into the skin.
It creates a matte, dark navy-black stain.
It looks like a silhouette of the moon in an eclipse.
It lasts 2 weeks.
Cons: No white ink. The moon will be black (or negative space skin tone).
Best for: Moon phases down the spine and blackwork crescents.

Placement: The Cycle

The shape of the moon dictates where it goes.

The Spine (The Phases)
The moon phases running vertically down the spine.
It aligns with the chakras.
It uses the length of the back perfectly.
It is our #1 best-selling large placement.

The Wrist (The Crescent)
A small crescent on the inner wrist.
It is visible to you.
It is a reminder of intuition.

The Nape (The Full Moon)
A realistic full moon on the back of the neck.
It acts as a “third eye” watching behind you.

Application: Alignment

Applying moon phases requires a straight line.
If the moons are crooked, the cycle looks broken.

The String Trick

1. Mark: Use a piece of string and tape to create a straight line down your spine (ask a friend).
2. Align: Line up the tattoo sheet with the string.
3. Tape: Tape the sheet to your skin. Remove the string.
4. Wet: Sponge it down.
5. Peel: Peel slowly to ensure all the tiny stars transfer too.

Which Ink is Right For You?

Gold Crescent?
Need the metallic shine? Stay here. Go to [Temporary Tattoos].

Black Phases?
Want a dark spine piece that lasts 2 weeks? Go to [Semi-Permanent Tattoos].

Your Own Planet?
Drew a specific planet or moon? Go to [Custom Tattoos]. Upload it.

Safety & Hygiene

You want magic, not irritation.
We use cosmetic grade materials.

Here is the compliance list:
Supplier documentation includes CE, ASTM, MSDS, RoHS, REACH/SVHC, CPSIA/EN71, CPNP/SCNP, ISO9001 and FDA-related compliance information.

Safe for skin. Non-toxic.

FAQ: Moon Symbolism

Q: Does the direction of the crescent matter?
Yes.
Waxing (growing) vs. Waning (shrinking).
In the Northern Hemisphere, “Doc” rule applies (D shape is waxing, C shape is waning).
In Australia (Southern Hemisphere), it is reversed.
But for a tattoo? Just choose the curve that fits your body best.

Q: Can I get a Sun and Moon?
Yes.
The union of opposites.
Sun (Masculine/Day) and Moon (Feminine/Night).
It represents balance in a relationship or within yourself.

Q: Will the tiny stars rub off?
Celestial sheets often have tiny dot stars.
Yes, tiny dots rub off faster than big moons.
Place them on low-friction areas (like the shoulder) to keep the stars shining longer.

Look below. Find your light.
Crescent dreams. Lunar cycles. Celestial magic.
Get the moon temporary tattoo that guides you home.