If you are still considering wording, I have always liked the quote of Churchill:
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

I would use imageshack.us and then click the little icon with mountains when you write a reply and just enter the link to the image 😉

Honestly, if none of your friends who tattoo can even draw that, why do you think it would be a good idea for them to tattoo it on you?

I would opt against it for exactly that reason.
Also, this info is technically not necessary to save your life.

If I’m not mistaken it says “As above so below, as within so without”.

As far as I know relates to Hermeticism? I would probably try to stick with that topic and get something relating to the three sources of wisdom. The sun, the moon and the stars could be a good fit? Maybe your Zodiac sign in a realistic form of stars, if that holds significance for you? If you want to be a little more diverse, how about something related to laboratories for Alchemy? Or you could try to somehow fit the Caduceus…? What is important about Hermeticism to you? Why did you decide to get the quote? I know that you said you got it spontaneously, but why did you choose *this* quote? Maybe that will help you find out what fits for you personally?

First of all let me say that I’m sorry that you lost your mother last week.

I think your idea is wonderful because it is truly personal and unique. I am not familiar with the book, but does it contain any illustrations of the moon that might fit your concept?

What kind of style do you have in mind? Realistic? Drawing? Comic style? Old school? New school? I’m sure there are many more… Also what type of moon? Full moon? Half moon?
Personally I immediately thought of a moon wearing a sleepy head but since this is such a personal tattoo, I really think you are the one who needs to decide on all these details! Once you are clear on how you want it, take it to an artist of your choice whose style you like and let him do his magic 🙂

The paper lantern is a great idea, haven’t seen that in tattoos very often, if at all!
Looks like it’s going to turn out great, congrats 🙂

No one is forcing you to get your junk pierced. If you’re no happy with the price, don’t do it.
I think it’s perfectly understandable that professional piercers charge a premium for certain areas.
Also, if you originally had it done “years back”, have you considered that prices may generally have gone up?
I’d rather pay more and get a quality job. Not that I would ever get a piercing in an intimate area, but to each their own.