Tattoo — meaning and sketches for girls and men

The "Moon" tattoo does not go out of fashion and remains in demand. The reason for such popularity lies in the universality and deep meaning of this image.

The meaning of the tattoo "Moon" was formed on the basis of the main human ideas about this cosmic body. It is believed that the tattoo is magical and reveals in a person those sides that are affected by the natural object itself. The moon is multifaceted in this regard.

From the creation of the world

The moon is an occult symbol. Ancient civilizations began to deify it. For example, the Egyptians had the goddess Hathor as the divine incarnation of the moon, the Greeks identified Artemis with the moon, and the Romans - Diana. Among the mighty northern warriors - the Celts, this role was played by Morgana. As a rule, the ancient peoples attributed the feminine principle to the moon, not counting the Japanese, who had the moon personified by the god Susanowo.

Initially, the cultures of the world revered the moon as a powerful patroness, giving people protection and all sorts of benefits. Among the Maya people, the moon was responsible for a safe birth and the health of the baby. The Chinese considered her the rightful ruler of the Yin energy.

What will the "Moon" tattoo tell you about

The image of the moon is important for the owner. Therefore, despite the versatility, it is necessary to approach the choice of the "Moon" tattoo and its location seriously.

The meaning of the tattoo "Moon"

mystery; connection with otherworldly forces; harmony with nature;
• balance and calmness;
feminine: tenderness, beauty, fertility and love; increased emotional perception of the world; intuition and hidden abilities (sometimes magic power is implied);

It is believed that this tattoo helps a person to find his way. To gain an indomitable will and the strength to move forward towards the intended goals.

Suitable for whom?

Most often, people with such a tattoo are fraught with a certain mystery. Such people prefer to bypass mass gatherings. Leisure "people of the moon" privacy in nature. These are creative and subtle natures. Such people believe in the existence of unicorns, the power of magic and know more than one hundred signs.

The moon is chosen by writers, artists, poets and musicians, for whom originality and independence are important. Women and girls like the moon because it helps to reveal femininity and sensuality. In men, the moon, on the contrary, activates brutality. In this case, the value depends on the image of the moon and a well-chosen composition.

Variations of compositions with the moon

Before you start applying a tattoo, you need to immediately determine the type of the moon itself and additional details. The master will offer ready-made compositional solutions or develop a sketch of the "moon" tattoo, taking into account personal preferences. Choosing the right image, it will not be superfluous to get acquainted with the meaning:

tattoo "sun and moon". One of the most powerful and stylish tattoos. This combination combines both principles and symbolizes complete harmony; tattoo wolf and the moon opposite indicates the boundless loneliness of the owner;
• tattoo the owl and the moon says that before you is a man who leads a nocturnal lifestyle, full of all sorts of secrets. The image of a bat on the background of the moon is also interpreted;
• a cat on the background of the moon is a female tattoo that gives the owner an aura of mystery and femininity;
• the presence of stars around the full disk of the moon indicates the carrier's desire for family ties;
a tattoo on which the moon is covered with clouds will help to emphasize the mystery; the month with a welcoming smile is chosen by the owners of boundless imagination, who believe in elves and magical fairies;
• men, unlike the weaker sex, prefer to fill the image of a month or a full disk with a ferocious grin.

In addition to the direct meaning, tattoos with the moon carry a hidden meaning and attract ancient energy. Stylized tattoos are popular in this regard:

polynesian motifs, suitable for those who prefer ethnic style in everything; crescent moons in the Celtic style are considered a symbol of eternal life; the crescent moon made in the Muslim manner emphasizes the religion of the bearer.

A sketch depicting the full lunar cycle is popular. And also paired tattoos for lovers. A man becomes a carrier of a stylized sun, and a woman becomes a suitably decorated moon.

Where to fill it?

The choice of location depends on the freedom, personal preferences and the size of the proposed tattoo. But you can also select the most suitable places that reveal the beauty of the tattoo.

For example, a lone wolf on the background of the moon will look great on a man'sback . And small pictures of cats on the background of the moon decorate the femalewrist . It is better to perform such tattoos in monochrome. Also, the upper part of the body is suitable for moon tattoos: forearm, breast, shoulder blade.