Tattoo — meaning and sketches for girls and men

The sun has been revered and praised by our ancestors since ancient times, because it played and still plays an important role in the life of mankind today. It is not surprising that the image of a natural light source is depicted in the paintings of ancient people in caves and on the canvases of modern artists. It is clear that the "Sun" tattoo is also often found.

Sun tattoo value

Since we are talking about a source of heat, the solar disk was associated with the life cycle of people. For this reason, there are two directions in accordance with which the sketch of the "Sun" tattoo is executed:

• ascending disk;
• incoming disk.

The rising sun is usually associated with the birth of a new life, the desire for light, freedom. For this reason, for prisoners, the tattoo "Sun" at sunrise means an unrestrained desire for freedom, independence. Sunset means the fading of life, unwillingness to belong to this mortal world, detachment from the surrounding environment.

Versions

Often people order a tattoo "Sun and Moon", depicted merged into one. And this is not surprising, since such a picture denotes the unity of the male (sun) and the female (principles). This kind of identical tattoos are performed by lovers in the same place, for example, on the back.
• Red rising sun, made in the Japanese style. Japan itself is the land of the rising sun. Even the state symbols of this country depict an ascending red disk. An option to identify yourself as an adherent of eastern (Japanese) culture.
• Style tribal. Such a sketch of the "Sun" tattoo is close to the images that representatives of ancient tribes applied to their bodies. Often such pictures are accompanied by a powerful fire flame, barbed wire, chains. As a rule, it is performed in black and white, but no one forbids to show originality and use other colors, as an option, yellow and red. In Slavic peoples it is used as a tattoo amulet.
• Black disk. And the point is not only in color, but, first of all, in design solutions. They are close to the strict, Germanic style with clear geometric shapes and symmetry. It is relevant for neo-pagans. It is worth being careful when choosing a black, German disk, since similar emblems were used by the Nazis during the war.
The evil sun. This kind of tattoos are pricked by people with irrepressible energy, great physical strength. The information component of the image characterizes strength and power not only as a source of warmth and kindness, but also as an aggressive destructive substance. The sun gives life and takes it away with its merciless heat.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that the meaning of the "Sun" tattoo can be varied depending on the specifics and additional elements of the image. For more detailed information on these issues, you should contact experienced tattoo artists. They will not only help you choose the best option, explain its meaning, but also perform a drawing on the body.