Overview of the "Capricorn" tattoo and their placement
Capricorn tattoos usually look pretty, vibrant, and attractive. At the same time, they also carry a certain meaning. We will tell you about what such a tattoo can mean, who is it more suitable for and where to place it, in this article.
Peculiarities
Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac, the emergence of which is largely associated with ancient Greek culture. There he evokes associations with the majority of the son of Hermes, the God of trade, cunning, theft and eloquence, Pan. Pan was a demigod with horns and hooves. The mother immediately abandoned the child as soon as she saw him. And Hermes decided to take the child to Olympus. There Pan amused the Gods, and therefore quickly became their favorite.
Having matured, the son of Hermes decided to leave Olympus and settle in the forest. There he amused himself by playing the flute and tending sheep. In general, Pan led a riotous lifestyle, and therefore often in the drawings he is depicted together with Dionysus, the God of wine. However, not only fun and carelessness meant this Capricorn. In anger, he was severe, hence the name of the strongest fear - panic. Despite this, the Olympian Gods loved Pan, considered him their helper, because he once warned them about the arrival of a monster in the face of the fiery Tytheus. Thus, Pan saved the gods. They hid together in the Nile River, where Pan had a fish tail. Ultimately, the gods made a unanimous decision to create an entire constellation in his honor.
The demon Satyr often appeared in the image of a mountain goat in ancient Greek mythology. This creature personified fertility and prosperity, but at the same time, for many, it symbolized an excess of sexual activity, eternal priesthood and revelry.
The sign of Capricorn also causes many associations with the goat Amalthea, which fed with her milk the child of the main God of Olympus - Zeus. V gratitude he turned this animal into a constellation.
Among Christians, the image of a goat had a negative interpretation. It was believed that he was associated with Satan, because he often took the guise of a goat. For this reason, this animal symbolized hypocrisy, cunning and meanness. In Buddhism, this image means life energy, and among the Jews, impure thoughts.
At the present time, Capricorn is the zodiac sign of those people who were born in the period from December 23 to January 20. They are under the auspices of Saturn.
The designation of such a zodiac sign as Capricorn is presented in the form of a symbol that originated from the ancient Sumerian God of wisdom and water element - Enki. It is believed that this God has a fish tail, and the head and body are borrowed from a mountain goat - it is in this form that the zodiac sign Capricorn is depicted.
Many believe that this zodiac sign combines ambition, developed intelligence, passion, spirituality. He, even despite the presence of elements of the water element in it, is connected with the earth, which speaks of responsibility, great patience and pride, resourcefulness and condescension. However, this sign also has a negative meaning. So, the responsibility of Capricorns can border on dictatorial habits, which will suppress the will of others. They are also characterized by vanity, they are often selfish, they like to question even true knowledge, and also do not converge very well with others. In addition, it is believed that people who are carriers of this zodiac sign care about their financial well-being and often achieve great success in their chosen field.
A tattoo with the image of Capricorn is suitable for both women and men of different ages, and regardless of whether a person is a bearer of this sign or not.
Types and sketches of tattoos
For girls
Capricorn tattoos for women are usually especially pretty. Typically, such wearable designs are dominated by a variety of bright shades, as well as floral elements, the sky, the galaxy, planets and stars. Moreover, the figure can depict both the constellation Capricorn and the animal itself in the guise of a mountain goat with a fish tail. However, the latter type of tattoo on female bodies is extremely rare.
The constellation Capricorn, as a rule, is done by people who are carriers of this sign. It is believed that such a tattoo will become a real talisman for them, which will protect them from bad thoughts, wrong actions, and also enhance their good qualities.
There is also a more interesting version of such an image - this is a girl with horns. Often there is a decoration on the neck of this girl, and a rim with flowers on her head. Her look is proud and confident, and her hair is lush.
It is permissible to use in such body designs and additional elements that are associated with the marine theme, often one of these is waves. The presence of a marine theme in the picture will indicate that the owner of the tattoo loves travel.
There are also more minimalistic options for such a female tattoo in the form of the Capricorn symbol, which to many resembles the letter n with a graceful curl at the end. It is believed that the image with this symbol has a special meaning. It can have a tremendous impact on a person's worldview, his perception of the world, to establish affairs in all spheres of human life, be it work, family or something else.
In some cases, such tattoos are complemented by various inscriptions, the content of which depends on the girl's preferences. Often such inscriptions contain something about a person's values, his inner aspirations, for example: "Family", "Love", "Harmony", "Success", "Prosperity".
For men
Men who want to have a Capricorn tattoo on their body often prefer sketches depicting a mountain goat with a fish tail. It can be either a portrait drawing of this animal, or a full-length image, which can be supplemented with a beautiful background in the form of mountains and a forest - it depends only on the wishes of the man, as well as the compositional features of the drawing.
By the way, the head of Capricorn, according to many, also has its own meaning. Such a drawing will symbolize a firm character, steadfastness and a willingness to go forward, despite all the difficulties and fears.
You can supplement such a drawing with the constellation Capricorn or a symbol in the form of a letter n with a curl, made to match the style of the main image.
Some additional elements may also be present on men's tattoos. Some of them will slightly expand the meaning of the body pattern. So, if a tattoo depicts cards, dice, coins or a horseshoe, then such a drawing will mean good luck and success, which will literally haunt the tattoo wearer, helping him achieve prosperity and well-being in any area of human life.
The presence of such compositional elements as a skull, wrist or hourglass will indicate that a person feels the time and has a philosophical relationship to death.
In men's drawings, there may also be attributes associated with a marine or hiking theme, as well as various natural vegetation that will speak of a person's love for nature.
Styles and colors
A tattoo with the image of Capricorn can be performed in different styles. As a rule, those who wish to have it on their bodies often prefer the realism style. It is characterized by a high degree of detail and rendering of small details, due to which the drawing turns out to be so realistic. Usually, such images occupy a significant area of the skin, since it is almost impossible to draw the smallest details on small tattoos.
A style like geometry would be appropriate here too. This style direction is characterized by an abundance of different shapes and lines. They also have a big impact on the meaning of a tattoo. Usually, in drawings with Capricorn, broken lines are depicted, which speak of impulsiveness, passion, dynamism and dedication of a person, and triangles, symbolizing great vitality, pragmatism, ambition and the desire to win.
The dotwork style for such a tattoo is also appropriate. Compositions performed in this style direction are applied in an unusual way - by means of many points that are at a certain distance from each other. As a result, such drawings look very bright, flashy, and sometimes even aggressive, which only emphasizes the firmness, perseverance and strength of a person - that is why such drawings are so often preferred by men. Such images are usually performed in black. Sometimes a combination of red and black is also used.
Watercolor style tattoos with Capricorn also look very interesting. They are especially popular with girls, because such drawings look quite colorful, but at the same time gentle, which is achieved thanks to soft transitions between shades.
But the trash polka style is more suitable for men's tattoos. This style direction quite vividly reflects the rebelliousness and savagery that are inherent in God Pan. However, this style is also suitable for girls who want to stand out and emphasize their individuality, rebellious nature.
The minimalism style is also popular. It is suitable for secretive people who do not want to show their tattoo to everyone. Drawings in this style are usually small and inconspicuous, and therefore they are easy to hide under the fabric of clothing.This style is especially suitable for such drawings, which depict the constellation or the symbol of Capricorn.
If we talk about the color scheme, then a person is also given a large choice. The shades in such drawings can be used very different - it depends only on the style, the desires of the person and the compositional features of the image itself.
However, many people prefer colors such as blue, brown, green and black to emphasize the belonging of the sign to the element of earth.
Where can you place it?
Capricorn tattoos can be placed on any part of the body. In many ways, the location is determined by its scale, the preferences of the person himself, as well as his desire or unwillingness to show his drawing to others.
So, if the body picture is quite dimensional, then it would be best to place it on the shoulder or forearm of the hand, on the back or chest. In some cases, such tattoos can also be placed on the shoulder blade, thigh or rib, but here a lot depends on the shape of the pattern.
Small tattoos are most often stuffed on the leg, ankle, collarbone, neck, wrist, and in some cases on the shoulder blade. Such drawings, by the way, are easiest to hide under clothes.