Valkyrie: a tattoo and its meaning for men and women

Valkyrie tattoo: meaning

For men and women, this tattoo has slightly different meanings. According to Scandinavian beliefs, the Valkyries influenced the life of any warrior from the moment of birth until his death. It was these warrior-maidens who decided who would die in battle and who would return home safely.

The Brave Valkyrie is a mythological image

This warrior woman is a direct descendant of the elves, who were able to fly and therefore had wings. This woman warrior is often portrayed with wings on his back (huge or purely symbolic), in a "winged" helmet or armor, less often - on a winged horse.

For men

For men Valkyrie means harmony, unbridled energy and almost animal aggression, but at the same time, the wisdom and strength. It is believed that this tattoo protects its owner, and he himself - his family and friends. It is a true warrior, must in any situation to maintain composure and judgment, because the way to Valhalla open only for the most worthy.

The symbol of the tattoo is predominantly aggressive, militant

The sketch is most often placed on the back or thigh, if the picture is large. Often this tattoo is also applied in the form of a sleeve. A small picture can be placed on the shoulder, calves of the legs, ribs.

Usually it is a beautiful half-naked woman in armor or with wings

The wings of the Valkyrie are worthy of a separate description. They often symbolize the destruction for the sake of creation. The Scandinavians believed that the warrior picks up the dead soldiers on the battlefield, carrying them on her wings directly to Valhalla. Warrior-woman protects those who fight for the good, not for the sake of honor and glory.

The image of the bearer of the tattoo is based on the element of lightness, and can be seen as a symbol of freedom from base motives.

For women

Woman-warrior - the same Valkyrie. The meaning of the tattoo is a strong talisman, the harmony of strength of mind and extraordinary femininity, light aggressiveness and energy of nature. The Valkyrie is often considered the patroness and protector of pregnant women, as well as young maidens dreaming of a child. It is said that this image contributes to the fact that the baby will be born healthy, strong, as a real warrior.

Tattoo Valkyrie - amulet

For girls it is also a "strong" symbol. Female warrior, usually small in size, is printed in the area of the shoulder blade, on the arm, closer to the shoulder, on the hip or shin. Especially bold, but romantic personalities, place this tattoo on the forearm or chest.

Themes of body art with the Valkyries

These female warriors are usually depicted in the form of a beautiful girl. Their head is decorated with a helmet. Often they sit on a horse and have their own wings. Such tattoos are very attractive and feminine.

In Slavic mythology, the Valkyries are depicted differently. The graphic realization is conveyed by a circle, within which ornaments, rhombuses and swastikas are contained. According to Slavic beliefs, this symbol gives the warrior justice, honor, wisdom and nobility.

Valkyries were used as amulets and were tipped to remind the warrior to return home from the battlefield.

According to mythology, the amulet gets rid of laziness, helps to overcome obstacles and gives purpose. Swastika meant prosperity and life, protecting the warrior from bad thoughts. It also had the power to guide spiritual growth and was a symbol of the cyclical nature of human existence.

Images of Valkyries have no restrictions on the choice of colors and styles of application. Among the widespread popular are ethnic trends, old skool, thrash polka, chicano. The picture can be black or multicolored. There are sketches of a single image of a warrior. It is also possible to choose whole compositions, one of the elements of which is a Valkyrie.

The most difficult direction for tattooing is realism. In order to perform such work, the master must be a good artist. He will have to accurately convey all the strokes and details of the drawing. Such images are masterpieces and look like entire paintings.

Valkyrie sign and its meaning

Usually looks tattoo with Valkyrie, as an image of a woman warrior. But this is not only a Scandinavian warrior, because the word "Valkyrie" also exists in ancient Slavic culture.

The Slavs used it as a peculiar amulet, a solar symbol, representing two squares superimposed on each other, cross on cross, additionally decorated with the Slavic swastika and inscribed in the Sun-circle.

This unusually strong "sign" is able to neutralize the forces of evil, block any destructive energy and protect the wearer from the effects of black magic

This symbol of the Valkyrie is not only protecting its owner from the pernicious external influences, but also informs others about the strength of spirit of its owner and the firmness of his intentions. The rays of the Slavic swastika here - a symbol of the best qualities of this warrior: honor and wisdom, nobility and justice.

Valkyrie tattoos can represent a whole picture, with a complex plot. Usually it is a battle scene with many details and secondary characters, less often - a landscape with sunrise or sunset. When it comes to Slavic amulet, it is usually depicted separately from any other pictures, less often - together with some "animal of power" (for example, a wolf).

Conclusions

The image of the Scandinavian Valkyrie in the form of a tattoo will bring the owner a strong character and the desire to achieve new heights in life. It is not recommended to impose a tattoo to careless and insecure people. The warrior is suitable for individuals with strict character traits.

Valkyrie tattoo is one of the most mysterious symbols of tattoo art. It is an image of a brave, strong, beautiful female warrior. The symbol comes from the mythology of the ancient Scandinavian countries. According to legend, many beautiful Valkyries had to accompany the god Odin and carry the souls of valiant warriors to Valhalla (the Scandinavian equivalent of Paradise). The symbol of the Valkyrie is bravery, honor, a symbol of protection of the land and the clan.

Valkyrie tattoo: photo

Valkyrie tattoo on the photo looks different. Here are the most common drawings:

• A female rider with a sword. The picture is located on the back or hip, performed in black and blue tones;
• A girl with wings and in armor. Her wings are huge, each feather has a meaning - inscriptions, additional symbols are additionally placed on the feathers;
• Slavic Valkyrie on one of the fingers or toes, sometimes stuffed as a ring;
• the wings of the warrior, framing the silhouette of the sword. The image usually adorns the inner part of the forearm or shoulder blade area;
• Valkyrie in a picture of complex intertwining, with a detailed face, arranged on the body in the form of a sleeve, with a transition to the back;
• A fighting woman warrior. Can be a schematic figure with a sword, padded under a sun-swastika, or a qualitatively drawn picture, part of a battle scene;
• Valkyrie-"Amazons" head in a winged helmet, placed on the shoulder or shoulder blade;
• a Slavic symbol-Valkyrie in the form of (the role of) the Sun or the Moon opposite the head of a wolf howling at him;
• a warrior woman depicted next to a Viking man, as if taking his soul. Such a colorful picture is framed by outlines of clouds and rays of light.

On our site you will find many of these and other pictures of Valkyries for all tastes.

Choice of location on the body, color, style and sketch

Valkyrie is a bright and colorful image that must occupy a decent amount of space on the body, due to this the ideal location of the tattoo is the back, ribs, forearm, collarbone, ankle, calves of the legs or chest. In general, the more picture, the better, because you can display all the very small details, filling the image with colors.

By the way, as for the colors, in most cases black and blue are used, but there are no restrictions, thanks to this drawing can be done in the most realistic way. Realism - the best of the style solutions for this kind of tattoo, but no less beautiful looks Valkyrie tattoo in an ethnic (Slavic style), Chicano, thrash polka or old skool.

Beautiful options for sketches:

• Valkyrie face.
• Valkyrie on a horse.
• The wings of a belligerent member of the fair sex.
• Valkyrie with a shield and spear.
• Charm Valkyrie.

Valkyrie: a tattoo sketch

Sketches with Valkyries, both Slavic and Scandinavian, can be created by hand or found in our gallery. Valkyrie can be tattooed almost anywhere the tattoo owner wishes. The miniature tattoo amulet is beaten on the scapula, finger, wrist, sacrum area, chest, shoulder, back of the neck. It is not uncommon for a woman warrior to be tattooed on her hip, back, or ribs.

Generally, this tattoo can be performed as a graphic or imitation watercolor pattern, popular styles of this tattoo are "Black&Grey", new skool, realism, fantasy, minimalism and others. On the pages of our website there are dozens of different images of this tattoo - black and white, in color, Scandinavian and Slavic.

Interpretation in predictions

The rune as a symbol has a rich history. The sign comes from Scandinavia, but it was actively used by the Slavs in ancient rituals and as effective amulets. The main value of the runes - the movement of the Sun, as the most irresistible force, which represents the natural protection. She is not lured and not enticed, but only revealed.

The goddess-like character named Valkyrie from ancient times, called the companion of Odin, so the rune marks the most powerful protection from evil forces. It helps to reveal the inner potential and destroy the influence of the enemies. Means long and full life.

By the main meaning of runes include attracting good luck. In such a complex character gathered a variety of impacts on people. It not only protects the person, but also its future. Attracting luck, Valkyrie allows a person to realize and ensure a good future.

Runa also means serenity. Without interference from outsiders, a person is able to find harmony. It is directed by inner energy and does not stray from the intended path.

The sign also symbolizes equality for business partners and for lovers. For the family, such a sign is a harbinger of good luck and financial stability.

For personal life.

Valkyrie is a powerful symbol, but there is no destruction in it. For personal life, the sign is favorable. It promises new experiences if the lovers have recently been together, or the restoration of former passion if the partners have long cooled to each other.

The general meaning of Valkyrie for love:

• The strength of family ties;
• The transition to the next level;
• Family harmony;
• Joint ambition-partners complement each other;
• restoration of trust.

For established couples, Valkyrie is a sign of stability. It says that detractors will not be able to harm the spouses.

For a relationship with a long period of stagnation, the rune is a sign of advancement. Partners will find a way to move on. It represents the unity of souls and bodies in a pair of lovers.

For single people in the predictions for personal life Valkyrie - a sign of excessive closeness. The personality is unable to open up to the world. She is used to keeping control of both feelings and actions. Scandinavian rune warns against the illusion of loneliness. A comfortable state cannot last forever. Gradually loneliness will become a self-made cage - there is no happiness or joy in it.

For a professional life.

The general meaning of the runes of warriors for the professional life - success. The man is a professional in his field, he is persistent and determined. A person with such a rune is able to achieve their goals.

Runa is named in honor of Valkyrie - maiden warrior, who chooses, the souls of what warriors go to the celestial hall of Valhalla

With the enemies of the problems of interpreting Valkyrie runes does not arise. If a person can pick up his companions and partners, no ill will not harm him.

Another case where the rune warriors reflect the negative value, if a person is not confident and their own fears are destroying their own achievements. Such a person - the enemy himself.

For the state of health.

Valkyrie symbolizes good health. If a person takes care of himself and his well-being, there will be no health problems. Prevention is the key to good health.

For sick people, Valkyrie is a sign of quick recovery. The sick person has all the resources to recover quickly.

If the rune of warriors falls on sick children, their parents will be able to find good doctors. The child will be helped, and he will soon go on the mend.

Scandinavian sign symbolizes mental problems. Refers to such a prediction for people suffering from phobias or obsessions. Their spirit is sick - it's reported by the rune.

The path to healing is through painstaking work on himself. Otherwise, the person will only get worse. Valkyrie urges you to take care of your health. If the disease is left on its own, it will destroy all the good that is in the life of the questioner.

Amulet with a Scandinavian sign

The main purpose of the Scandinavian symbol is an amulet. The Valkyrie is used to create the strongest protection. Its power is able to cleanse not only the human body, but also his home from negativity. Runic protection serves the whole family.

How does an amulet with a sign of warriors help:

• Strengthens internal defense mechanisms - mental and physical;
• Strengthens human energy;
• Helps temper the character;
• Increases resistance to negative events;
• prevents the impact of minor problems.

With the help of a homemade amulet, a person focuses on a single goal - on what he needs. His purposefulness is strengthened. The person is no longer distracted by trifles and follows his purpose. Achievement of the goal with such amulet is inevitable.

Personal talisman destroys any obstacles on the way to the goal. Protects against fear and insecurity.

If Valkyrie is used not as a personal protector, but as a talisman for the house, it is exposed so that enemies do not even try to harm the master of the dwelling.

Application and use

Runic symbols have their own meaning and application. Suitable Valkyrie balanced and sensible individuals. Runa only emphasize their strengths. If a person is too passionate, or used to go on the emotions, the rune will aggravate the situation. It will force him to move forward, but with false goals.

Scandinavian sign helps with apathy and depression. If a person has long lost the urge for life, this amulet will come in handy. Strengthens Valkyrie willpower and does not allow you to lose heart. Emphasizes wisdom, so go to people with a philosophical turn of mind.

The most popular option is to wear a small amulet in the form of a pendant or bracelet.

But the best way to apply a powerful symbol is to put it on clothing or accessories. Embroidery or engraving is used for this purpose.

If the amulet is installed in the house, it is better to associate it with military themes. A successful option - the application of the rune to a weapon or sculpture of a warlord.

Advice from the runes

Scandinavian symbol serves as a clue. It incorporated the forces and they come to man at the right time. The rune speaks of a willingness to act. A person can no longer remain in such conditions. His soul and body are ready to evolve, to move forward.

Tip of the runes: you can not settle for less. If there is an offer, they must find the maximum benefit to himself. You can not agree to terms that inhibit development. Runa says that people are responsible for their own success and can not blame anyone for failure. To be successful is the work of the individual, not his close environment.