Starfish is an unusual creature, so the starfish tattoo always looks fascinating. This symbol has an attractive appearance and also has different meanings.
Starfish can choose for themselves both men and women. You can find a great many sketches with this symbol, and choose the one that will make the greatest impression on you.
Starfish tattoo does not have to be small, and you can place it on almost any part of the body.
Starfish in worldviews
The symbolism of this needle-skinned invertebrate originated in mythologies and religions. In these systems, the traditional meanings of the star of the sea emerged:
- being a symbol of Venus as born of the sea, it became the patroness of love feelings;
- In Irish culture it was a symbol of good health, so it was often used as a tattoo by sailors;
- The Latin name Stella Maris is consonant with the Christian Virgin Mary, and the starfish was portrayed as an attribute of her image;
- In Christianity is a symbol of selfless love and the Holy Spirit, and therefore - mercy.
History of the symbol
The symbol became popular for the first time with sailors, and its origin is quite ancient. The old-time sailors were very superstitious people. Sailing for many months in stormy waters led to many superstitions. Therefore, the sailors for protection began to put on their bodies tattooed amulets, in the form of a starfish, which was to protect and help return to their native port alive and unharmed. Over time, the image has become popular with travelers and soldiers, because each of them wanted to return to their native home.
In Ireland, the symbol has the meaning of good health, which is associated with the starfish.
Nowadays, it is common among members of the U.S. Navy, although its popularity is not limited to this contingent. The starfish tattoo is a graceful, eye-catching piece of jewelry that in Christian iconography symbolizes the Virgin Mary. She grants safe passage through the waters of the raging sea and is a life-saving beacon for the traveler in the waters of the world.
Starfish in a dream
Almost all of the interpretations of the meanings of the appearance of the starfish in a dream are positive, but the specific meanings vary quite markedly:
- Making a profit;
- A good acquaintance that will lead to success;
- rest or recovery;
- a wedding.
But there are also negative meanings, which are associated in the dream with evil in relation to the starfish:
- dead dreams of bad news;
- the killing of a starfish warns of difficulties at work;
- tearing off a star's rays in a dream, you can expect your own bad actions in reality.
Starfish in the dream of people who often see it while awake, does not mean anything, and to beware of the intrigues of unwittingly offended people in this case is not worth it. As in most dreams, the key meaning is given to exactly where and in what water the star was: pure promises fulfillment of desires, and cloudy - dissatisfaction with the results achieved.
A seahorse
This cute, tireless and cheerful inhabitant of the depths of the sea will be an excellent talisman for a man who loves to gamble, suitable for someone who often plays the lottery, goes to the races, constantly beats the odds and can not safely pass by a bookmaker's office. Skate toy is considered a symbol of creativity and resilience. He will help establish an energy connection with the element of water and promptly prompt a non-standard solution in a difficult and at first glance hopeless situation.
The starfish in the coffee grounds divination
When parsing the symbols formed by the coffee on the walls of the cup, it can be difficult to see exactly the starfish. If it appears in such a divination, however, the meaning may be:
- The endeavors that you wanted to learn about will be safely completed, but will not bring joyful emotions;
- the absence of independence, dependence on others and restrictions associated with it.
That is, in general, its appearance does not portend anything bad, but warns of the need to pay attention to your actions, as well as to get rid of inflated expectations.
Sketch ideas
As we have already seen, our heroine is worthy to become the protagonist of the sketch and a symbol of the struggle for happiness. You can limit yourself to a minimalistic silhouette or make a full-color version in the technique of realism. In the latter case, stock up on photos from the Internet and color encyclopedias.
If you are partial to cartoon style, ask the master to draw an image of a star with mischievous eyes. You can give her a popsicle tentacle or wear sunglasses.
If the star is interesting to you not by itself, but as one of the water inhabitants, you can safely include it in any subjects of tattoos on the sea and beach themes, having previously prepared a detailed description of the desired result. This amazing creature would look good on a Davy Jones heart chest, next to a discarded letter bottle or on the fractured bottom of a shipwrecked sailing vessel.
Starfish as an amulet
- Because of its nature, from ancient times its image has been a protection for sailors;
- Because the image is similar to a rose of the winds, it protects the voyage and safely conducts through storms (and other obstacles);
- because it is associated with the polar star, it protects in travel and helps to find the way more easily;
- According to an ancient belief, contributes to mutual love, so often given to lovers, while protecting them from the spell of love;
- As the starfish senses prey and overcomes obstacles on the way to it, the constant wearing of this symbol contributes to the achievement of the desired.
Fish
A statuette in the form of a fish is a symbol of business and money luck, business success, profit. It is not without reason that ancient China depicted fish on some coins. The symbolic meaning of a pair of fish is wealth, harmony, mutual understanding, and... soon appearance of an heir. If you dream of a child, place this talisman in your bedroom, on the headboard of your marriage bed.
Miraculous talisman of love. It dispels anxiety and distracts from bad dreams. Coral also has protective functions: protect against the evil eye, spoilage, evil spirits, accidents, theft and disease. To protect your home, take the coral in hand and, moving clockwise, touch it in all corners, walls, doors and windows. Then hide it in a secluded place. Ancient Roman women wore coral jewelry to attract male attention.
The shell supports career advancement. If you dream of a promotion, decent salary, place it in the northern sector of the apartment, in the career zone. A seashell will weaken the negative influence of geopathogenic zones: place it under the bed with a hole to the floor. To have a successful trip, take the shell with you. Spiral seashell will help to solve problems. Meditate better with a seashell with half-closed flaps.
Dolphin figurine in ancient legends is the embodiment of salvation. Denotes protection and mutual assistance, brings harmony, kindness and peace. Two little dolphins together is a symbol of balance, embodies the duality of nature, the golden mean between extremes. Dolphin with an anchor - prudence, he will make you analyze the pros and cons before making any vital decision.
The meaning of the tattoo - shooting star
Not for thousands of years, people at the sight of a furrowing meteorite in the sky in a hurry to make a wish and in this holy faith in its execution. This is why tattoos with the image of shooting stars symbolize the fulfillment of cherished desires and good luck accompanying in life. Often young people choose the image of not one star, but several, united in a single harmonious composition. Such images can occupy a relatively large part of the body, but look very graceful and attractive. Predominantly girls choose flying images of meteorites and make such a star tattoo on the shoulder, waist or neck.
Symbolism
Sea stars are one of the oldest inhabitants of the sea floor. They exist on our planet for over 500 million years, that is, much longer than all the fish known to science.
Starfish tattoos are equally beloved by both women and men. The meaning behind the starfish tattoo is in part due to some of the characteristics of this creature. Sea stars are known to be able to fully regenerate a severed limb or drop it at will if the star is threatened. Therefore, such a tattoo can mean rebirth. Naturally, we are talking here about a kind of personal rebirth: a person loses something (or consciously gives up something) in order to get something new in return.
Another meaning of the tattoo starfish, associated with the peculiarity of the structure of this creature - security. In nature it has very few enemies, because the star is covered with needles, so the risk of becoming someone's lunch for her is very small. In addition, the star's body has tiny claws that are always ready to repel an attack.
Tattoos with a starfish in meaning have much in common with the symbolic image of the celestial luminaries. Therefore, such work can indicate the search for the path, that is, its place in life. It is known that sailors were guided by the stars, determining the course. The stars in the sky gave hope of a successful return home, confidence, and a sense of security.
By the way, although sea stars are always depicted with five limbs, their number can be different, up to twelve. On how many limbs in the star, to some extent will depend on the value of the tattoo. For example, the Celts considered the familiar five-pointed star a symbol of harmony and magical powers, it was widely used in protective spells and to create amulets. The six-pointed star has a deep religious meaning and signifies the supremacy of the divine over all things. The septagram, a star with seven ends, is popular among people who are fond of esotericism. It is believed that the image of the seven-pointed star can enhance magical abilities of man, to establish a connection with the mystical forces. The eight-pointed star symbolizes abundance, a tattoo with its image is intended to attract in a person's life good luck and wealth. In ancient Scandinavia one of the ritual images was a star with nine ends, which symbolized the nine worlds of which they believed the universe consisted. Now the nine-pointed star is considered a symbol of stability.
The starfish tattoo may well combine a nautical theme with the symbolic meaning of the star.
Location, styles, colors, additional symbols
Sketches and tattoos themselves can be performed in color or monochrome, small or large in size, two-dimensional or three-dimensional. Three-dimensional image is a modern type of drawing on the skin, combining the artistic part and an optical illusion. The appearance of a three-dimensional sea star tattoo allows you to see a photorealistic optical illusion. This tattoo is performed in any technique and style, can be schematically drawn in black, can be multicolored and fun, like a cartoon character, and can be realistic. The image is supplemented with symbols associated with the sea - seaweed, stones, fish. It all depends on the desire of the potential owner, on his artistic preference and, of course, on the professionalism of the master. An experienced master will choose a unique sketch and create a picture-masterpiece on the skin, which will become the owner's decoration and pride.
Tattoo designation - Star of David
The six-pointed star is one of the most important religious symbols, it speaks of man's deep belief in the absolute supremacy of God.
