The Libertarian Socialist flag has a five pointed, red and black star that closely resembles a nautical star.
Tattoo culture
A blue five-pointed nautical star wrist tattoo
This symbol is part of the tradition of sailor tattoos. A nautical star represented the North Star, with the idea that this symbol would help a sailor navigate or stay on course, including finding their way back to port or back home.[8][9] A nautical star tattoo can also indicate that a person has crossed the North Sea[10], or has rounded Cape Horn[11].
In the 1950s, some lesbians in Buffalo, New York wore a blue five-pointed star tattoo on the wrist, a location that could be covered by a watch.[12] People getting tattoos to reflect this history may choose a nautical-style star.[13]
Since the 1990s, nautical star tattoos have become popular in the United States in general.[14] A nautical star may symbolize protection, guidance, and good luck,[9] or metaphorically represent finding one's way home when lost in life or travel.[14]
