Nowadays, such a phenomenon as tattoos is becoming more and more popular. Men and women of different ages in pursuit of the trend decorate their bodies with various characteristic drawings. If earlier tattoos were very primitive and were only the fate of those in prison, but now the technology of their drawing have reached a very high level and tattoo has become an essential attribute of youth.
The procedure is quite inexpensive, given that it is done once and for all and at the same time helps a person to indicate their individuality. Some tattoos, or rather images are suitable for both guys and girls, one of them is a snake.
In guys.
Men stuff themselves with this particular reptile for a variety of reasons (someone associates himself with it, or it is his favorite animal). Snake tattoo in men means:
- one of the very first, meaning: intelligence, mental balance;
- second meaning: fearlessness, courage;
- the third meaning: strength;
- goodness;
- temptation;
- power.
To show a trait such as intelligence, the snake is drawn in a calm balanced state, on its face, if you look closely, you can tell that she was thinking, it should also be very calm, which in turn will show the calm character of the tattoo owner.
Snake tempter draw around the whole body with an apple and a very cunning snake face, which is a reference to the snake in the Bible, namely Adam and Eve.
Tattoo snake meaning power, very often can be found it is this interpretation, as the image looks more beautiful, the snake power portrayed or encircling his body the crown or the same on the battle sword. In general, a man with a reptile can emphasize his character trait or body area.
The meaning of snake tattoo
It is not uncommon to portray swallowing its tail, thus creating a ring or figure eight, a sign of infinity, which is a symbol of death and at the same time a new life, rebirth.
In addition to this, there is another meaning - evil, nastiness (because one of the names of the snake is a creep), sophistication. Someone who through tattoos wants to show his negative qualities, not caring what others think of him.
In combination with other objects, the drawings take on an unexpected meaning:
- With an eagle - the struggle between temptation and willpower
- With a skull - death and destruction, speaks of the frailty of all earthly things
- with a rose or an apple - temptation, weakness before temptation, he wants to say that he tries to suppress a craving for temptation or to show those around him that he has a weakness before temptation
- With a sword (dagger) means that life is a constant struggle.
For men
Men put a certain meaning in this tattoo:
- mental capacity
- balance of mind
- courage
- courage
- advantage
- temptation
- strength and power.
In order to emphasize such qualities as intelligence or equilibrium she is depicted in a calm state, with no signs of aggression, as if she were "thinking".
And that would emphasize qualities such as strength and power, often depicted with a crown or a cold weapon.
Tattoo snake for girls
Women "stuff" this image no less often than guys, because it emphasizes such qualities of them:
- slyness
- dodgy
- dexterity
- Fidelity in marriage and friendship.
In order to show their fidelity in marriage or friendship, portray two snakes intertwined with each other in a tight knot, or even as a variant, hearts wrapped in a snake.
And such property as dexterity can have in itself a quality - to find a way out of any situation, not to think ordinarily. Because of the versatility can be portrayed in the form of a bracelet on the wrist or ankle. And that would look sexy is not necessary to apply a big picture.
For girls.
Girls choose the image of the snake with approximately the same frequency as men, because it perfectly describes girls: dexterity, cunning, fidelity in marriage, intelligence and many other qualities. Snake dexterity is quite simple to portray to the master, all he has to show is a thin, twisted reptile twisted into a neat spiral.
Dexterity here is not only a physical quality of the girls' body, but also the ability to think outside the box, to get out of the most difficult situations, to find a way out where there seems to be none. Loyalty in marriage very often make a couple on various anniversaries, often, reptiles are stuffed with both partners.
Drawings look often as follows: two snakes are intertwined making a very strong knot (strong as a couple's relationship), the second option is also a snake that, flying around the heart means that the partner has conquered the heart of the girl. In general, the snake on a woman's body should not be large, in order to make the girl as sexy as possible.
How to determine the meaning by the location of the tattoo?
The modern meaning of the snake tattoo can be interpreted depending on the location of the body image. So, the snake is used as a talisman, and its image is stuffed around the wrist or forearm. Mystery and not manifested motifs mean the snake tattoo on the ankle, attractiveness and fertility - symbolism for those who chose to apply the image of the snake on the hip or coccyx area.
The snake, depicted in the form of a closed circle, demonstrates infinity and eternal circulation. Wrapped around the limb drawings show a strong grip, an inability to yield.
There are no fundamental differences between the position of the drawing and its meaning, but some shapes and symbols help to interpret such a tattoo from a completely different perspective.
Meaning in the zone
In the zone, the owners of the reptile on the body become thieves in the law. The most philosophical meaning in the zone is the eternal vicious circle, that is, as already mentioned, the beginning and the end. People in the zone often stuff the Criminal Code, which, ripped with a sword or dagger around which is entwined snake, such a symbol make cons to show their hatred of the police, prosecutors and the subsequent revenge to the above-mentioned characters.
Revenge is one of the main meanings of the zone, because such qualities as vindictiveness, vengeance, anger desire to punish those who did you wrong are characteristic of prisoners.
A snake wrapped around various kinds of artifacts can show the rank of the convict and who he was in the zone (for example, a snake in the crown). A large number of people in the zone do this procedure for themselves, while most do not even know the meaning.
In general, now you know what the snake (tattoo) means on the body of a man, woman and on the zone, as well as how to depict the snake, what it would mean and emphasize that character trait - which is inherent in you.
The snake in the culture of different countries and religions
In ancient Greece, the snake was the main sign of wisdom and cunning. Many gods were associated with this sacred animal, as evidenced by various myths and legends. In Egypt, snakes were associated with eternal life.. Hindus treated these animals with great respect. For them, the snake was the creator of the universe. At the same time, they considered this creature ...a serene and just creature.... In the Christian religion, the snake is associated with the devil's minions.Because it is stated in the Bible that the serpent influenced the seduction of Eve.
The history of the symbol in tattoo culture and craftsmanship
Let's start with ancient Greece: there were two colorful characters associated with snakes. First on the list is Hermes, one of the wisest, most cunning and fastest gods. He carried a huge list of "skills" and distinguished himself by exquisite diplomacy. He is considered the creator of the alphabet and measures. His famous attribute - a staff with two snakes entwined it.
A second, no less famous character in Greek mythology is Asclepius - the father of medicine. There are many variations of legends associated with him and snakes, so it's just worth reminding you his attribute - a bowl with a snake bent over it. Such a sign you might have seen on ambulances or in modern genesis.
In Egypt, there was a very interesting legend about a giant snake eating its tail and thus living forever. Interestingly, the image of the eternal serpent has repeatedly emerged in world culture, for example, the Celts have the World Serpent Ermungand. However, the closer to us, the more mysterious his appearances in art and literature.
Hindus are a very strange people, because snakes, which kill thousands of people every year in their country, are highly respected there. Some classes in India consider the snake to be the original creature that created the universe. Among Buddhists, the snake is also considered a creature of the calm and fair, which, if necessary, can help. Thus the cobra, according to legends, sheltered under its hood the sleeping Buddha from the scorching rays of the sun.
Japan - how much is in that word. Not surprisingly, the statement "snake" to a woman there will not cause offence, but a pleasant shyness. In Japan since ancient times, the snake is a symbol of sexuality and all the best female qualities. It looks graceful, strong, dodgy and calculating. In addition, the snake is ready to wait for the right moment, to remain unnoticed until the last and go quietly, if it smells fried.
In the religion of Christians and Jews, snakes are considered as minions of the devil. According to the Bible, it was the serpent that seduced Eve, putting her to sleep, and persuaded her to touch the forbidden fruit.
Tattoo Meaning
The snake is so polysemantic symbol that it can be attributed many meanings. Let us outline only the main characteristics that most often emerged in the cultures of different peoples.
The snake as an image of rebirth. The snake devouring its tail as a symbol of the infinity of existence was popular among the Hindus.
The snake as a symbol of sexuality, fertility, carnal pleasures.
The snake as an image of a secretive and mysterious creature.
The snake as a talisman and protector from hostile forces.
The snake as a symbol of respect for nature and care for the environment.
The snake as the ability to resiliently bear the burdens of life.
The snake as a symbol of wealth and success. Most likely, this interpretation of the image is associated with dragons, which, according to various legends, guarded a huge amount of gold and jewelry in their caves and killed anyone who dared to encroach on this wealth.
The snake as a personification of a person who can do meanness to another, to bring down the right path, to tempt, to seduce, to force to make the wrong choice.
The meaning of the tattoo Wolf
Tattoo with the image of a snake can symbolize eternity, sexuality, patience, aggressiveness, resistance to unpleasant moments in life, the abundance of various benefits, the ability to be calculating, fast and agile. The snake has very many interpretations, often ambivalent.
The tattoo can always be endowed with its own, special meaning, which will be known only to you. Artistic tattooing has no rules, which is true for creativity in general. You can give no meaning to a tattoo, but apply it for the sake of beauty. Although once the meaning is determined, it is easier to answer annoying questions. Snake tattoos are done by both men and women. The part of the body on which the tattoo is located is not so important. However, some believe that the snake, which entwines some part of the body "suffocates" its bearer and suppresses his character, poisoning him. These people advise to depict snakes calmly to avoid internal contradictions with the symbolic content of the tattoo.
Location of the body drawing
It is difficult to say that the snake tattoo on the hand changes the meaning a lot. It is not particularly important where the drawing is executed. Rather, you should be concerned about how it is depicted. The meaning of a snake tattoo on your arm can vary depending on how the snake interacts with your body. If it wraps itself around a limb, you may become an unwitting captive of this creature and its character traits. Everyone knows that the snake's grip is very strong. It is much better to portray snakes as calm and measured. Then the chance of internal character clashes will be an order of magnitude lower. But much depends on your goals. A snake tattoo on the leg does not fundamentally change the meaning. The only thing that can be added is the possibility of the carrier to attack from the most unexpected side.
