Tattoo "Black Sun": meaning and application zones

The Black Sun tattoo is a popular ornament found on the elbow and knee, chest, shoulder and other areas of men and women. Today it is often applied, choosing sketches at random, not knowing the history of the appearance of the sign and its meaning. Having studied the meaning of this tattoo among the ancient Slavs and Celts, you can more consciously approach the search for your own amulet symbol and the place for its application.

The black sun is a mystical sign, a symbol of the endless change of cycles in the Universe. In a sense, it is close in meaning to the Hindu wheel of Samsara, a symbol of eternal movement to the heights of spiritual life. In other ancient religions, the sign of the solar disk had its own interpretations. So, the Indians gave him the features of a deity: angry, formidable, bloodthirsty.

The Slavic symbol had a completely different meaning. Here he was considered a talisman, a special sign that protects against the evil eye. The Slavs depicted the black sun schematically, but always with 12 rays. The Celtic image of this sign was even more simplified: in the form of two circles enclosed in each other. 12 broken lines-rays emerged from their center.

In most cultures, the sign of the black sun was worn as an amulet on the chest or wrist. Slavic Kolovrat, the very symbol of a pagan deity, could be single or through, with 2 different directions of rotation of the rays. They symbolized the birth of the new and the triumph of life, but also reminded of the end of existence. Later, the meaning was distorted, and today this sign is increasingly worn by representatives of neo-pagan movements, sometimes of a radical orientation, calling for the struggle for racial purity.

It is known that initially the image of a black sun could only be worn on the body by mystics: priests and other clergymen who understood what this drawing meant. It was also used as an ornament for tattoos by warriors who went to battle or won a glorious victory. The Slavs applied this symbol as a sign of close connection with the clan, with ancestors, considered it a powerful protective amulet. But drawings on the body at that time could only be used by men.

The following abilities were attributed to this symbol:

• removing barriers to good deeds;
• expanding the boundaries of human spiritual development;
• disclosure of talents;
• cleansing, renewal of a person after a serious illness or ordeal;
• the growth of intuition, the ability to recognize lies.

Initially, the black sun was considered a tattoo exclusively for men. It was worn by warriors and priests, so the ornament was clear, with complex geometry. A pronounced trace of the Celtic style suggests that a person demonstrates his belligerence, firmness and irreconcilability of character. The modern meaning of the black sun on the male body is more peaceful. People with such a tattoo often wear it as a sign of spiritual enlightenment, rebirth, thus emphasizing their readiness for change.

Choosing a black sun as a talisman is suitable for men with an active lifestyle. It will become a talisman for its owner, will help him in a difficult period of life. It is important to understand that tattoos carry a certain energetic and semantic message. Black sun is a good choice for men who want to conquer doubts. This is a good sign for beginners to a new life.

The size of the tattoo is also very important. Young people often try to make the image as large as possible, occupying the entire forearm, lower leg, and chest. This is not at all necessary in the case of a black sun tattoo.

For girls, sketches of tattoos with the sun are chosen in more miniature versions. They decorate the ankle or thigh, wear a sign between the shoulder blades and on the neck. Usually the image is left in monochrome, complementing it with a moon inscribed in a solar circle. This symbol has a romantic meaning, sometimes it is done in the form of paired tattoos.

Interestingly, over time, the symbolic image of the black sun began to be considered a sign of procreation. Girls and women who want to know the joy of motherhood apply it to areas of the body hidden from prying eyes. It is believed that the amulet helps protect against the evil eye, other people's bad words and thoughts, protects the future baby.

The black sun is a symbol that toughens the character of its owner. That is why it is not recommended to choose it as a tattoo for strong-willed women, strong and independent. The mystical influence of a sign can negatively affect these vivid personality traits, distort them, making them too exaggerated, grotesque.

The main variants of the image of the black sun are well known to professional tattoo artists. Blackwork, old school, minimalism, tribal are most often chosen as techniques for work. Now let's look at the main plot varieties.

• Runic. The sun in them looks like a filled circle framed by complex geometric patterns.
• Full disc. This symbol is a fairly modern stylization of ancient images.The solar disk is completely colored, with pointed or curled rays in an even number around it.
• Kolovrat. The same wheel with lightning rays connecting 2 circles. This symbol has a very deep meaning. It is necessary to choose a sketch with caution, since many options indicate belonging to radical neo-pagan groups of people.
• Rising Sun. A symbol of new life. The disc of the celestial body is only partially visible, here a frame in the form of rays is required.
• The two-faced sun with the moon. Such tattoos are classified as paired tattoos, emphasizing the desire to find harmony. The sun and the moon are inscribed in the disk at once.
• In the form of a mask. In this case, the sun in its meaning approaches the traditional ornaments of the island states. The sun mask can be kind or formidable, harsh or spiteful. But in any case, it is a talisman that protects its owner from other people's evil thoughts.

These are the main sketches that tattoo artists use when applying a black sun ornament to the body.

Black sun tattoos are popular among men and women who are passionate about Slavic or Scandinavian culture. It is customary to apply them to open parts of the body. Initially, the black sun was a talisman of warriors, so it was not hidden, but placed openly, being proud of this symbol, showing it to others.

The most common application areas deserve a closer look.

• Forehead. Here the image of the luminary corresponds to the "third eye", according to beliefs, which opens in people who have attained enlightenment. It is applied in the center, between the eyebrows or above.

• Breast. Here, the black sun is most often applied as a sign of belonging to a certain group of people. The image should be chosen with care. A talisman tattoo is placed in the center of the chest.

• Neck. The black sun here warns strangers against a collision with a dangerous and serious person. This is a sign of a warrior and a winner.

• Shoulder. It is customary to wear the Celtic version of the black sun, complemented by runic symbols. The exact decoding of this element is different for everyone.

• Back. The black sun applied between the shoulder blades is considered a strong talisman.

• Knee or leg. The lower the tattoo is, the weaker its energy. This is the opinion of the mystics. If you just want to decorate your body with such an ornament, a foot or patella will be the best solution.

• Elbow. The rising sun is depicted here. Also, similar tattoos can be found in the area of ​​the wrist, hand, forearm. The symbol of rebirth, a new beginning is often applied to the hand in cases when they want to mark a new stage in the life of a man or woman.

The popularity of the sun symbol often makes it an element of combination tattoos.