Tattoo Cat Meaning
The Egyptians in ancient times endowed cats with supernatural powers, depicted as a deity - a woman with a cat's head. The moon was considered the patroness of the sacred animal because the waning or dilating pupils reminded us of the cycles of waning or growth of the night star. The priests adorned their bodies with pictures of cats in an attempt to gain magical powers and a connection to the protective divine powers.
In ancient Rome, the freedom and willfulness of the pet became a symbol of independence. The image of the goddess of Liberty was always supplemented with the silhouette of a cat, proudly lying at the feet of a woman. The graceful posture of the coiled pet, resembling an endless ring, was considered a sign of eternity, the cyclical nature of life, rebirth.
In Eastern culture, a tattoo of a cat carried a negative connotation, as the animal's terrifying hissing in an attempt to defend its territory, flashing eyes and releasing claws were seen as equal to the manifestation of dark forces. In Islam, cats are the embodiment of evil genies, and for Buddhists they are evil and cunning creatures, but Muslims believe that the ability to stand up on all four paws when falling is an advantage obtained from the prophet Muhammad.
Since the Middle Ages, cats have had a bad reputation in Europe, associating them with witches in dark witchcraft matters. The silhouette of a black animal with burning eyes was depicted as a symbol of satanic machinations and magical rituals. But in England, a black cat crossing the road is a good sign, while in Russia and America it is considered to be a bad omen, promising trouble. For the Chinese, the image of the character for "cat" is the same as the number "80", so the animal is associated with longevity, confirming the theory of the "nine cats' lives".
Some facts
Perhaps no animal has been so massively persecuted as the black cat. Black has always been associated with night, mysticism, and thus with obscurity and mystery. Under the cover of the night the most terrible acts were committed, rituals were conducted, etc.
In the Middle Ages, black cats came to be regarded as the constant companions of witches, sorcerers and magicians. People believed that a sorceress could fly on a broomstick and could take the form of this animal. Inquisitors burned at the stake or drowned red-haired girls who were accused or suspected of practicing black magic. Black cats suffered the same fate as their owners. Thus began the global extermination of animals throughout Europe. People did not even suspect that after a short time Europe would be overtaken by a terrible plague epidemic that would take thousands of lives. And the reason for this will be an invasion of rats - the carriers of viruses and diseases - which previously exterminated it cats.
It is noteworthy that black cats were lucky charms for English sailors in the XVIII-XIX centuries. They always took the animal on board to catch rats. If the cat accidentally fell overboard, it boded ill fortune in the form of storm and tempest. Wives of sailors and fishermen kept mustached pets at home as a talisman and believed that their husbands would come home safe and sound.
By the way, in the UK, Scotland and Australia, the omen of the appearance of a black cat on the road is interpreted very differently: it is a sign of good luck, unlike other cultures.
Meaning of tattoos for girls
The cat is considered a nocturnal animal, in Chinese philosophy it is identified with the feminine, yin energy, darkness, the moon. That is why girls, decorating the body with drawings of graceful animal, tend to emphasize the power of its charm, beauty, soul. To this end, they choose sketches of slender, graceful images, displaying sexual looseness, desire to please and attract the attention of men.
Young, cheerful and easy lovers of cute big-eyed cats with fluffy fur often make tattoos with colored parts, cartoon faces. Young girls prefer to emphasize childlike naivety and lack of life experience with funny images of affectionate and touching kittens.
Realistic images of furry animals on the body for women - an expression of love for comfort, family warmth. A domestic purr, warming the winter evenings, rumbling affectionately in her arms - a symbol of the desire to find close friends, a comfortable home. For animal lovers, a portrait of a pet on the body is often just a decorative element, decorating the forearm, leg or neck.
Meaning of tattoos for men
Cat, nimble and muscular - a common theme for the sketches of male tattoos, denoting the natural strength, endurance. The drawings do restrained, graphic, often monochrome. These body ornaments are chosen by athletes, travelers, outdoor enthusiasts - the ability of cats to easily navigate in any situation is a very valuable quality that people want to adopt.
For the freedom-loving, independent natures tattoo cat - a sign of love for the will, the lack of any ties and family obligations. Images of a furry handsome goose is the sign of a modern Casanova, who does not recognize fidelity in relationships, long-term strong love ties. Such a man is selfish and does not want to be caught or confined.
Meaning Black Cat
An animal with a black coloring, chosen for the subject of the tattoo, usually carries the meaning of hidden secrets, dark affairs of the night, magical mysteries. A black cat is often depicted against the backdrop of the moon, as it is impossible to see in the dark. As a talisman for wealth, tattoos with a black cat are done in the hope of gaining a great fortune, because in ancient times in Russia it was believed that a cat with a black color helps to find an uncut ruble - a coin that always returned to the owner.
How did the character appear?
Cheshire Cat is a colorful character in the fairy tale "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by English mathematician, poet and writer Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll. The book was published back in 1865 and immediately became an international bestseller. The story is considered a model of the genre of absurdity. Several dozen feature and animated films were produced based on it.
It is noteworthy that the original version of the Cheshire Cat did not exist. The idea came to the writer later, when on one of the churches he saw an image of the animal carved out of sandstone. According to another version, the image came from drawings of grinning lions over the door of a tavern in the county of Cheshire.
In the book, the unusual cat belonged to the Duchess and was a friend of the main character Alice, whom the latter affectionately called Cheshik. He liked to philosophize on different subjects and believed that he was not in his right mind. A mysterious smile was the Cheshire Cat's calling card. He had an amazing ability to completely or partially dissolve into thin air. Sometimes the animal disappeared altogether, and sometimes there was only one head left with a smug smile.
Meaning cat in a hat
A tattoo depicting only the head of a cat in a hat or completely the animal in a cylinder worn on it, indicates the permanent inseparable connection of the owner with the criminal world. These are the kind of drawings on the body make people prone to participating in robberies and assaults. The symbol-tattoo denotes caution and the ability to easily gain credibility.
Drawing of a cat's head in a hat with a wide brim and a chic feather indicates a defiant and irresponsible character, intolerance to conventional moral values. Literally, such a tattoo translates as a dictum: "For the maintenance of conscience in abundance I have no means".
Technique of execution
The tattoo of a black cat (see photo below in the gallery) has a lot of stylistic solutions. If it is a portrait image of a pet, it is better to choose the style of realism, which will exactly reproduce the original. However, to do this, you should turn to an experienced master who has already worked in this direction. The technique requires certain skills and abilities: to correctly position the composition, pick up the color scheme, clearly draw the details.
A little bit psychedelic, but creative look tattoos in the style of watercolor, resembling the work of the artist. The silhouette of a black cat also looks stylishly in the technique of minimalism. The style is characterized by the absence of unnecessary details - everything is simple, concise and at the same time cute. Small tattoos are better to apply on the wrist, neck and forearm. To emphasize femininity and grace help tattoo on the stomach, back and lower leg. Young people may consider the style of new skool or old skool with a cartoon image.
A black cat can be depicted with clothes, with other characters, add inscriptions to the composition.
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Meaning in the Zone
Among prisoners and members of criminal communities, tattoos with a cat are extremely popular and have a certain interpretation. The main meaning of such drawings is contained in the word "cat" itself, which is deciphered as an abbreviation: "Native Inhabitant of Prison". Most often, the tattoo is made on the shoulder, and if the paws of the animal have keys or weapons, then the owner of the sign is ready to easily break the law for profit, to organize an attack or to break into an apartment.
For robbers it is characteristic to draw a picture of a cat on the leg, but skilled burglars choose to place the tattoo on the stomach. Women who count themselves among the criminal circles, also decorate the body with the image of a cat in a hat, making the tattoo colored, adding colorful details in the form of a bow on the neck, which denotes fraud. Dangerous robbers decorate the body with a drawing of a cat, releasing its claws and coming up for a powerful aiming jump.
Location of the tattoo
The cat is good by the fact that you can stuff it on almost any part of the body. A small picture will take its place on the shoulder, shoulder blade, ankle, wrist, and a large picture is better to put on the back, chest or thigh.
It is not at all necessary that the animal is depicted in full. For a detailed drawing will be enough only muzzle. This way you can preserve the symbolism of the beast without taking up much space on the skin with the drawing. Examples of such sketches are in the catalog, but tattoo-master can work individually, implementing any client's request.
