Images on the body can tell a lot about a person, his interests and character, about his views on life. In addition, you can choose for yourself a tattoo that will become a great talisman or a real talisman.
Today we are going to consider a variety of meanings of the tattoo worm. We will find out what are the symbolic layers of such an image, how exactly it is used by men and girls, how much the essence of the tattoo is influenced by a variety of additional subtleties, details of composition.
Symbols of playing cards, dice, dice - the history of origin of games
Before you put the symbol of any game on your body, you should know not only its meaning, but also its origin, because the two concepts are related.
Interpretation of symbols evolved over the centuries, in different eras, people have different attitudes to the games.
Let's talk briefly about the history of games: how they appeared, how they were played and what they were.
Playing cards
There are several versions of the origin of playing cards, or cards:
- Chinese. In this country back in the 8th century were invented sticks, and then strips cut from paper, which depicted various symbols. The game was similar to dominoes. Such cards were used by the Chinese as money, they even had drawings of coins or dots on them. A little later in the cards began to translate flowers, figures of gods, and even domestic scenes. The game became known as "mahjong. Modern cards known to us appeared in China in the 12th century, but with their appearance did not disappear already invented games - dice, dominoes, mahjong.
- Egyptian. Of course, it is related to the emergence of games in Egypt. According to history, the priests recorded the wisdom of our world on 78 gold tablets. Of this number, one part of the cards became a playing deck and the other became the divination cards of the Tarot. These symbols also made their way to Europe, but who brought them in remains a mystery - the Arabs or the gypsies.
- European. In the 14th century, which is when cards appeared in Europe, there was an ambiguous attitude to the games. At first, the game was forbidden, but people have ceased to hide their passion and even monks began to play. It is known that for the treatment of the mentally ill King Charles 6 was created a special deck, which differs from the modern only by the number of cards. There were 32 of them, as ladies were not depicted on the cards at that time.
Whether or not to believe in these stories is up to you.
It is believed that the images on the cards characterize a certain character from Ancient History:
- King of Spades was King David.
- The Lady of Spades was represented by the goddess of wisdom, Athena.
- The King of Tref was personified by Alexander the Great.
- The Lady of Tref was characterized as the Queen or Argin.
- The King of Hearts was Charlemagne.
- The Queen of Hearts was compared to Helen of Troy.
- The King of Diamonds was Julius Caesar.
- The Lady of Diamonds was represented by the Biblical Rachel.
In Russia. Card game appeared in the 17th century. There was an order created by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich stating that playing cards was a crime. For committing such an act, they were branded and had their nostrils torn out.
Under Peter the Great. the attitude to cards was positive as card games became a source of income, and the money received from the games did not go to the state treasury, and were spent on children from orphanages and orphanages.
Interestingly, in the 19th century, a deck of playing cards cost a fortune - 5 rubles 40 kopecks. They could only be bought by noble people who had a decent income.
Dice or dice
Dice game appeared in ancient times - Before the advent of writing.. Back then the dice were symbols of magic or conspiracy, with which people called upon the gods.
- In ancient Greece. legend that invented the game warrior in the Battle of Troy, named Palamedes. At that time, two types of dice were common: similar to modern ones, and made of animal joints. The game was played this way: they put the cubes in a jug, poured them out and counted the points of each player. The winner was the one whose score was higher.
- And in ancient Rome. dice was forbidden. It was only possible to play during Saturnalia, the great feast of Saturn, associated with fertility and agriculture. This game was considered magical, as if the gods favored some players and turned away from others.
- Slavs played a similar game called "zern." Dice were prepared, the sides of which were black and white. They were also tossed and thrown to the surface. The winner was the one who guessed the color of the face falling out of the cube.
- In Europe Game in cubes was interested only the higher classes and even the clergy.
- In Russia this game was banned, although it was very popular among ordinary people.
Yes, and now the game of dice is still relevant.
Dominoes .
This Chinese invention Originated in the 12th century. It was made of ivory and ebony, but as such they had no name. A game played the same way as dice or dice.
White cards with black dots became widespread around the world. The French came up with a name for them that referred to orthodox priests who dressed in such colors, or a mask.
In the countries of China, India, Korea, America dominoes were used as a magical tool capable of predicting a person's fate, which ordinary people could not use. And in Europe, the game of dominoes took on a different meaning - it developed logic, memory, it could be played by anyone.
As we know, the game of cards, dice and dominoes have survived to this day. Anyone can play them. And some for the love of excitement, even impose themselves tattoos with the signs of games.
In combination with other cards.
Fortune telling involves many combinations of cards, which are more correctly deciphered, guided by the current situation. Numerical cards offer such interpretations:
- Sixes are often associated with the road, travel, new acquaintances. Diamonds promise a meeting under strange circumstances with a bright person, hearts - a romantic secret trip with a lover (mistress), clubs - serious difficulties that accompany the upcoming journey, spades - the cancellation of holidays, vacations.
- Seven - symbols of interest, change. Diamonds indicate the passion shown by someone in relation to the diviner, hearts hint at a love adventure, crosses - the removal of some personal problems or obstacles, spades - a gift.
- Eights are full of surprises. Diamonds represent a crushing business defeat or business failure, hearts are a sure sign of unjustified expectations or disappointment, crosses foretell a small but pleasant professional success, and spades represent a memorable adventure or an unusual occurrence.
- Nines are considered as symbols of some news, exciting the questioner. If 9 of diamonds came together with a card depicting the queen of hearts, the diviner should expect an imminent parting with the person who unexpectedly met on his life path. Trefoil promises romantic joy, spades - mourning. Rolled nine of the same suit - a lover will give in and fulfill a desire.
- Tens are usually associated with money matters. For example, hearts bode well for the unexpected loss of financial security or sponsorship, and diamonds portend job disruption, and sometimes dismissal. The ten of crosses is a predictor of unexpected winnings, spades - a harbinger of unreliable friends or partners.
Figure cards, lying in the layout with the queen of hearts, carry a variety of meanings, which are interpreted by experienced fortune tellers at the time of the divination. To correctly interpret mysterious messages, it is necessary to take into account the current state of the person, the true state of affairs, the peculiarities of life, the underlying details of the situation of interest.
Card divination - an ancient way to open up the future, an opportunity to get a clue, a direction. But it is wrong to be completely guided by the interpretation of a lucky picture. Man - the active creator, the head of his own life, capable of changing the future, build the present, to make a variety of decisions, to create and develop the necessary conditions.
Who is suitable for a tattoo with game symbols?
Tattoo with the symbols of games can do both girls and guys. Masters studio "Maruha" say that it is better to choose a tattoo by its meaning, as well as relying on your character.
Tattoo with game signs will suit you if you consider yourself human:
Unconventional card and rose tattoo
One who loves adrenaline, freedom.- Positive.
- Emotional.
- Romantic.
- Traveler.
- Activist.
- Risk-taker.
- Bright.
- Extraordinary.
- Creative.
- Patient.
- Independent.
- Strong.
- Powerful.
The tattoo is also suitable for those who:
- Wants to find harmony, balance in life, create a family.
- Wants to turn fortune in his favor.
- Is not afraid to trust fate.
- Dreams of making friends, making new friends.
- Suffers any suffering. Interpretation could be religious.
- Holds a leadership position.
It does not matter what gender you are. The main thing is that the tattoo likes you and carries the meaning you want to express.
If you are 100% sure that the signs of the game tattoo will suit you, then you can apply to the tattoo parlors St. Petersburg. There you will be advised on how best to design a drawing, or familiarize yourself with some features that will help you create your own unique tattoo.
The meaning of the Queen tattoo
The queen gives a person emotionality, sensuality, control over the situation, the ability to regulate conflicts. The talent to profit is also enhanced. If it is a woman, she seeks to establish peace and order.
The semantic load of the tattoo of the queen is most often the following:
- power, connection with the ruling circles - direct or symbolic;
- prestige, greatness;
- confidence in one's position, power;
- beauty and idealism;
- justice, the ability to make the right decision;
- victory over the enemy;
- longevity;
- grace, refinement, stateliness;
- Pride and ambition.
The meanings of card queens are particularly distinct. The queen of hearts is a sign of harmony and love, while the queen of spades is a sign of discord and destruction. But the queen of hearts is stronger, it has a stronger energy and can eliminate negative influences.
The meaning of the images of queens for girls
When a woman wants to adopt the quality of an aristocratic person, he unwittingly or consciously chooses such an image to wear on the body. And not without reason, because a beautifully executed image adds aesthetics to any body.
Every girl at heart is a princess, waiting to be worshipped. But maturity and adulthood have their mark. And ladies want recognition, admiration throughout life. And queens of all dynasties, real and fabulous, are always a certain ideal, which is associated with flawless beauty, grace and refined manners. The Queen knows her price, she is generous and a bit cold in the manifestation of emotions - the status requires to maintain a lofty detachment.
Types and features of tattoos with the symbols of the games - what to complement the sketch and what style to choose?
Determining with the sketch of the tattoo, it is worth paying attention to the peculiarities of performing tattoos with game symbols.
We will tell you about the important nuances when creating a sketch.
The size of the tattoo with game signs
There are small and medium Tattoos with the image of playing cards, dice or cubes, dominoes. They look much prettier and more attractive than large images.
Men and women prefer to apply pictures of medium and small scale also because they do not look so bulky, but still accommodate all the details.
What can not be said about the huge tattoos (Petersburg), which look empty or incomplete.
Location of tattoos with gambling symbols
Clients of the studio "Maruha" already did themselves similar tattoos and performed them in such places:
- On the chest.
- On the hands, shoulder, wrist.
- On legs, calves.
- On the back, in the shoulder blades or lower back.
These are the most common places to apply tattoos in the form of gambling marks.
You can choose any place on your body - but do not forget that the location may also change the meaning of the tattoo (Petersburg).
Stylistic design of playing tattoos
Winning of all get tattoos with such signs in the following styles:
- Dotwork or "dotwork". A picture consisting of a thousand little black dots can easily win over anyone. The most important thing here is to pay attention to the play of light and shadow.
- Minimalism. The abundance of details in such a tattoo can lead to a piling up of symbols and an uncertain meaning of the tattoo (Petersburg). In the style of minimalism usually make cubes or bones.
- Oldschool or Newschool. Bright colors and unparalleled combination of various additional details with the main characters of the games will bring this style of tattoo. Such tattoos remain in demand among young people.
- Classic or black and white design. And such tattoos are usually done by men or women who do not want to flaunt their tattoo. Drawings look cool if done by an experienced master, who knows how to beat the light and shade of the picture.
- Realism. In this style tattoos (Petersburg) are also beautiful, because they will pass the real-time environment.
You can experiment and choose a style that no one else has ever used. Then you are sure to get a unique tattoo, which will not have anyone in the world!
