Today, few people are surprised by the presence of tattoos on the bodies of young people. Although quite recently it was considered something shameful.
What can I say, even now, there are happy owners of tattoos catch the surprised, and sometimes frightened and condemning glances of laymen. Nevertheless, the desire to cover your body with graceful, and sometimes bright and provocative designs has once again taken root in the former Soviet Union.
And, if earlier tattooed people tried to put some important meaning into the drawings they dreamed to imprint on their bodies forever, now some special meaning is put into tattoos more and more seldom.
Often people are simply driven by the desire to stand out from the crowd, to decorate their bodies, to make themselves more attractive to the opposite sex, creating around themselves through a tattoo of a certain aura of mystery and sexuality.
However among those wishing to pay tribute to the gradually developing trend of tattooing still left true connoisseurs of art of body painting, for which to put a picture on their body is a serious and responsible step, in which they put a special meaning. Therefore, many of the admirers of the art of tattooing wish to imprint their zodiac sign on the body. Today we will tell you what is the meaning of the zodiac sign Capricorn tattoo.
History of the Capricorn symbol
We all have some idea of the zodiac sign, to which we are assigned by the time of birth. And when it comes to Capricorns, everyone immediately imagines a spiteful melancholic sullen person who does not get along with people, is silent, stingy, vindictive, and selfish. However, few people know that the symbol of Capricorn (a goat with a fish tail) traces its history (according to one version) back to ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, Capricorn was depicted as a man with goat legs and horns on his head. But he was not called Capricorn, though, but Pan. According to legend, Pan was considered the son of the god Hermes and Dryope (although some sources indicate a different mother's name). Either way, and Pan had at least half a divine origin.
When Pan's mother saw the strange creature with goat legs, who immediately burst into otherworldly, deafening laughter and began to run and jump furiously, she was seized by disgust and horror - she refused the child. But Pan's father, Hermes, would not leave his son. The young god wrapped the baby in hare skins and took him to the ancestral home of the ancient Greek gods - Mount Olympus. The lively and funny child amused the gods of Olympus so much that they named him Pan, which means "all" in Greek. After all, the amazing merry son of Hermes gave them a "universal" joy.
When Pan grew up, he did not want to live on Olympus with the other gods, but went away into the dense forests. More than anything else, this amazing demigod loves to play the whistle and herd flocks of sheep. Young nymphs from the woods run to the sweet and gentle sounds of the flute, and they love to dance the round dance with Pan in a frenzy. The amorous patron of forests and herds is also no stranger to carnal pleasures, which he often indulges in with beautiful maidens. Only a few of them were able to reject his insistent love - one of these unassailable beauties was the beautiful Siringa. It is not uncommon to see Pan in the boisterous company of Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility. Together, surrounded by young nymphs and maenads and goat-footed satyrs, they parade from settlement to settlement, bringing the locals, who are no strangers to the joy of life, into a frenzy of delight, drawing them along with them.
But some are terrified of Pan, for it is easy to make him angry and then disaster will follow. It is not without reason that the fear of the night sounds of the forest is called "panic". Shy shepherds also fear waking the fierce god of the forests. They do not pick up their whistles in the afternoon, for fear of disturbing the angry god. The arrogant and imperious gods of Olympus respected and loved Pan for his labours and his invaluable help in worldly matters. For his services to Olympus, Pan was immortalized in the constellation Capricorn.
In Mesopotamia on the day of the winter solstice, there was a tumultuous o (under the constellation Capricorn). On this day even the clergymen were dressed in goat skins.
The ancient Jews called the ritual of "letting go of the goat" as Azazel. On the day of the ritual, goats were sacrificed everywhere, and one goat was released into the wilderness, laying all the sins of the people on it. This is where the popular expression "scapegoat" comes from. Azazel was also, according to Hebrew beliefs, the name of the fallen angel who dared to defy God. Some nations attribute to Azazel the role of the serpent tempter, for it was he who taught women the art of seducing men, and men to use edged weapons.
The influence of the celestial luminaries
The ruling planet of the sign is Saturn. It is its main influence that determines the description of Capricorn, his character and temperament. According to astrologers, Saturn belongs to one of the darkest planets. Therefore, representatives of the sign often suffer from melancholy and depression, it is difficult for them to fight panic moods, they do not tolerate loneliness and constantly need moral support.
Mars is in exaltation, which allows Capricorns to reach certain heights in any sphere of activity. Representatives of this sign are characterized by determination, efficiency, practicality and diligence.
Jupiter is in the fall, hence the aspiration of the people of this sign to imitate the higher in their social status. They are devoid of ambition, trying to get close to the boss or a stronger partner to identify his vulnerabilities. When they feel strong in themselves, they will squeeze their yesterday's idol at the first opportunity.
The Moon is in exile, hence the lack of sensitivity. People of this sign lack emotionality, they lack intuition, and pragmatism comes first. Capricorns do not understand the sensitivity of others, so they can easily manipulate their feelings. Relationships with others are more like formal, with only occasional brief displays of affection.
Neo-Tradition
If you decided to return to the sources of the Capricorn symbol (the ancient Greek god Pan), such style as Neo-Tradition will be very appropriate. This style is characterized by the brightness of composition, clear, one might even say meticulous detailing of the picture, "fresh" images, complex color play (due to what Neo-Tradition seems to have some similarity with realism), and three-dimensional representation of details. All these features of this style can best emphasize the unconventional appearance of Capricorn in the image of the boisterous and merry god Pan.
Virgo
Many experts believe that the symbols, the drawings of the symbols of the Zodiac usually very clearly characterize those who belong to them. Well, they're probably right. Virgo belongs to the element of the Earth. She is the only lady in the whole system. She embodies the ancient Greek goddess Demeter, the patroness of Nature, crops, fertility. There she is, the Virgo, the symbol of the Zodiac, whose symbol is a big letter "M" with a neat squiggle to the right. Most likely, its creators had the reproductive function of the lady in mind.
Virgins often promote a healthy lifestyle. They are critical about their own weight, diet, appearance, health. There is a belief that it was Virgins who specifically invented the first, most daring diets.
Dotwork
To depict their zodiac sign in this style decides in the majority of the male half of the fans of tattoo art. This is due to the fact that the work in the Dotwork style is usually bulky, screaming, distinguished by contrast and brightness. A characteristic feature of the style is the "dotting" technique. Such tattoos are usually performed in black. Sometimes there is a catchy combination of red and black. Dotwork perfectly matches the semantic load of the Capricorn sign, displaying tenacity, resilience, strength of character, courage, uncompromising.
The meaning of the tattoo
In most variants, the Capricorn tattoo is not described by one definition, because the discussed animal in some way combines two entities, two different parts of the torso. The horns and hooves of the goat have always been considered as a sign of courage and endurance, as evidenced by the natural feature of goats to defend their own with these body parts, and the tail promotes fast swimming, which can be interpreted as the ability to swim with the flow of life and adapt to any conditions.
People born under this sign are ambitious and intelligent, on the one hand, and are endowed with spirituality and sensuality, on the other. The Capricorn body image characterizes its owner or mistress as a goal-oriented and a bit stubborn person who seeks to "stand firmly on the ground" and always achieves the goal set.
Capricorns are able to make the right decision and always act logically, but at the same time, somewhere in the depth of the soul, remain dreamers and very friendly to others. Honesty, fairness, prudence, perseverance, harmony of the external and internal can be attributed to the positive qualities of Capricorns, and the often found coldness, calculating, indifference and cruelty to the negative.
Thresh polka
This style reflects rebellious and wild nature of the god Pan, because both the god himself and his rambunctious retinue have always caused contradictory feelings in people: admiration and, at the same time, disgust mixed with fear. The trash polka style is designed to evoke the same feelings as the sight of the merry retinue of Dionysus and Pan: admiration and horror. The bold image of Capricorn in the style of trash polka will suit both guys and girls who are not afraid to stand out from the crowd, to shine with their individuality.
Love and family
People born under the sign of Capricorn, the symbol of which you already know, are not very easy to get along with others. For this reason, it can be too difficult for them to find their soulmate. They are looking for a long time, preferring the role of the bystander, checking the person from all sides. After making sure that the potential partner is reliable, they open a completely different side. Capricorns help their beloved in everything, never allow themselves the betrayal, try to provide a comfortable life.
Representatives of the sign prefer formal marriage because they are conservative and love reliability. Family and work are equally important aspects of life for them, but work is still a priority. People born under Capricorn make excellent husbands and wives as well as caring parents. They try to provide a comfortable life and a secure future for their family members. The disadvantage is the excessive demand for their family members, the desire to lead all, as well as the lack of displays of love and tenderness.
Capricorn compatibility with other symbols
If you wish to depart from the traditional image of the zodiacal Capricorn in the form of a goat with a fish tail, you can safely turn to the origins of the nature of the Capricorn symbol - the merry god Pan. Here it won't be out of place to depict the dancing Capricorn god in a round dance with nymphs and maenads, with a flute in his hands or against a background of a bunch of grapes (as a tribute to Dionysus, Pan's companion and the god of wine-making).
The admirers of C. S.'s talent. Lewis and his unforgettable Chronicles of Narnia can portray the goat-faced satyr walking with a girl by the hand (Mr. Tumnus and Lucy) as a memory of childhood, of the fairy tale that is always with us. We should not forget that in his work the writer and philosopher Clive Lewis often refers to ancient Greek mythology (nymphs, dryads, fauns, deification of the natural elements).
It is possible to depict Capricorn on the against the planet Saturn - his patron saint.
Choosing a place
It is most acceptable to apply a sketch with Capricorn on the shoulder, forearm or calf, where vertical sketches look ideal. Large-scale drawings look spectacular on the back or thigh. The scapula, chest or sides would be a great choice for medium sized drawings. Neat and small drawings, such as symbols, lettering or constellations, can be placed on the hand, neck, the instep of the foot, wrist, fingers and any other part of the body.
A little more about the symbolism of the Capricorn
The image of the goat from the time of early Christianity was attributed something diabolical. And during the Middle Ages, everything associated with paganism, and at all stigmatized as "devilish. Persecuted by the Inquisition, the girls were accused of participating in sabbaths (here we can see the connection to the festivities of Dionysus, Pan and their dryads), and of having sexual relations with Satan (whose outer appearance, incidentally, has much in common with fauns). One way or another, the image of Capricorn was greatly distorted and vilified during the time of the domination of the church. During the Renaissance, artists and other artists increasingly began to turn in their work to images from the myths of ancient Greece and Rome. Renaissance humanists, for example, wanted to return to the ancient canons: the celebration of the beauty of the human body and the human spirit.
In today's world, there are still opinions about the "devilish" nature of Paganism. What to consider the nature of Capricorn, devilish or divine, is for you to decide. After all, the devil was once an angel. And the world, alas, is not divided into "black" and "white."
Performing Techniques
If your heart was conquered by a colored and colorful tattoo, then for its design should be looked at the technique of watercolor, newskul or realism. For restrained and monochrome images, use minimalism. Compositions of geometric figures and abstraction like no other will emphasize the hidden sacred meaning. Littering will allow you to apply a tattoo inscription of any size, with or without swirls on the body. Very original looks Capricorn, designed in an ethnic style or geometry technique, which is characterized by regular shapes and the presence of clear lines.
Capricorn tattoo is relevant not only for people born by the will of fate under this constellation. Astrologers believe that the image of such a strong-willed and multifaceted creature can encourage anyone to develop in their character the symbolic qualities peculiar to this sign. However, can you cope with the tenacity, restraint and purposefulness of Capricorn? It is up to you to decide.
Capricorn zodiac sign tattoo photo on the head
Aquarius
Symbols of the zodiac symbols often enough consist of straight lines. Aquarius is no exception. Two parallel broken lines mean rushing water. Others believe that this is a graphic representation of electricity. After all, the abode of Aquarius is Uranus.
Evaluating all critically, representatives of this sign are the most intelligent in the zodiacal wheel. They are majestic disputants. Don't you believe it? In a group of people express a thought, and the first person, objecting to you, will probably be Aquarius. And not because he strongly disagrees with you. It is just difficult for him to refrain from an argument. It is almost impossible to force him to change his point of view.
Capricorn zodiac sign tattoo on the body
Capricorn zodiac sign tattoo photo on the arm
A photo of the Capricorn zodiac sign tattoo on the leg
Source: vse-o-tattoo.ru
