Unicorns have always been a source of magic and possibilities to little girls all over the world. From infancy, we are encouraged to embrace their purity and charity virtues. We’re taught to emulate the magical perfection that they represent. It’s standard issue secret girl magic knowledge. Why else would we cover our rooms, clothes, and notebooks with them from the time we can make our own choices?
The beloved unicorn represents specialness and heroism intertwined with healing powers. They are beautiful mythical creatures that are too beautiful to actually exist. Unicorns are, quite frankly, things that dreams are made of, no matter what age. There's a reason the phrase “If you can choose between being anything and a unicorn, always be a unicorn,” exists.
Royal families used to drink from a chalice made from a “unicorn” horn, perpetuating the myth that unicorns were pure, noble, strong, and courageous like a good queen or king should be. In reality, the "unicorn horns" were actually rhino horns. In some religions, it’s believed that the unicorn is blessed by God.
It’s only normal that people would want to have a little bit of that magic with them at all times in the form of a unicorn tattoo. Unicorn tattoos mean fertility, kindness, and endurance. Basically, these magnificent creatures in tattoo form can guarantee boss status.
Unicorns are thought to embody traits many humans would like to have bestowed upon themselves such as strength, power, grace, chastity, purity, spirituality, wisdom, and healing. No matter how you look at it, a unicorn tattoo is a wonderful way to keep good luck and prosperity with someone at all times, and who couldn’t use more of both of those?
Mythical Creature
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the stunning colors in this unicorn tattoo leave us completely speechless.
Just Breathe
Sometimes we just need a simple reminder from the most magical mythical creature to just breathe. This whimsical tattoo would make most people smile.
Black Beauty
This black stallion unicorn doesn't look like any unicorn we ever saw on a Trapper Keeper when we were in school. This is the coolest, most streamlined unicorn ever. Pretty sure even the toughest guy would rock this tattoo.
Watercolor Unicorn
This blue and pink unicorn tattoo is as beautiful and aloof as any unicorn could be. It takes courage to put such a large piece of art on one's body forever, but go big or go home, right?
My Little Whimsical Unicorn
This sweet, whimsical unicorn is giving us throwback feelings to the My Little Ponies of our youth, and we're here for it. Nothing says fun and carefree like a whimsical tattoo of a unicorn on your arm.
Old School Unicorn
Wow! The detailed linework in this black and white old English unicorn is something regal legacies are made of. This tattoo is more like a piece of art than a simple body decoration.
Even Unicorns Have Bad Days
When even the most magical and ethereal creature known in fairy tales has a bad day, it gives the rest of us hope that we're all in this together. This too shall pass, but hey, in the meantime, we're all unique and magical in our own ways.
Diva Unicorn
Sometimes a unicorn feels like a 1920s fancy flapper girl, and all the pearls in the world don't feel sexy enough. The smoky eye and sensual looks this unicorn is throwing is giving us major seductress vibes. Can you say sexy unicorn?
The Path Less Chosen
There is something seriously beautiful about the journey we all embark upon in life. It's never a straight line, and neither is the line on this delicate, sketch-style unicorn.
Dabbing Unicorn
Nothing makes quite as bold a statement as a dabbing unicorn on the side of one's head. It's a subtle reminder for people to be their own biggest fans and dab on the haters.
Celestial Unicorn
This beautiful celestial unicorn tattoo reminds us that anything is possible. Reach for the stars and more in order to reach your dreams.
Punk Rock Unicorn
When we think of a unicorn, we think of hope, youth, magic, and possibilities. This punk rock unicorn is the antithesis of all that we know. He's an anarchist, and he welcomes loneliness and the seedier side of life, he embracing it; even in his pessimism, he's an optimist.
Birth of a Unicorn
No place is as enchanted than the one where a unicorn is born. This stunning unicorn in vibrant hues of purple, pink, and orange grows and melds into full magical bloom, sure to capture the glance of anyone who sees it.
A Unicorn by Any Other Name
Just a friendly reminder that all things are not as they appear. Maybe a unicorn is just a pony with an ice cream cone, or maybe a new perspective can change everything. Magic is all around for those who are willing to see it.
Geometric Unicorn
Small geometric tattoos are very popular right now. There is something about a geometric unicorn that feels like a puzzle to be put together, revealing all the magic of the universe.
Possibilities Are Endless
This tattoo of a little girl on her rocking horse shows that we are more than what exist now. We are the memories of our past and the dreams of our future.
Unicorn Mandala
This beautiful and ethereal unicorn feels like she's on a higher spiritual plane. She's majestic and regal, demanding attention.
