Mandala tattoo for girls

Mandala - This is a sacred sign of Buddhists, which is often applied to the body. An intricate design with many lines looks interesting and unusual. For girls, there are many original tattoo options with flowers, animals, geometric patterns and other symbols.

Originally, the mandala was used by Buddhists and Hindus for spiritual practices. The classic symbol is a circle, inside which other geometric shapes, signs and patterns are inscribed. This image represents the model of the universe. It is believed that the mandala carries a powerful energy charge, therefore, such drawings were placed on the walls of buildings, on clothes and on the body in order to bring harmony and happiness into life. Today, original images are popular not only among followers of Eastern teachings. Many people apply them simply because the "Mandala" tattoo looks beautiful and attracts attention, while the owner does not attach a sacred meaning to the drawing.

If you do not care about religious conformity, then you can come up with your own sketch, using the original symbolism for inspiration. The main thing is that you like the tattoo and evoke positive emotions. For those who believe in the esoteric meaning of these drawings, there are ready-made options, each of which means a connection with certain energies. Mandalas are popular, attracting good luck, wealth, love, health.

The tattoo can be black and white or color. The shades also have their own meanings.

• Red symbolizes strength and passion. It is suitable for women who dream of love or a change in life.
• White is associated with universal harmony. If calmness is your thing, you can use this color.
• Blue - awakens intuition and promotes the disclosure of femininity, so it is well suited for girls.
• Green is associated with health, growth and motherhood.
• Orange - attracts positive emotions.

For sketches of tattoos with mandalas, additional images are often used, which give the drawing a certain meaning. It can be a flower, an animal, or another symbol that denotes something important.

Tattoos can be of different sizes. Small ones, as a rule, are simpler and consist of geometric shapes. They are usually schematic and minimalistic. Large ones can be supplemented with images of animals or flowers, the sketch is a complex composition. According to the theme, there are several of the most popular types of mandala tattoos.

Flowers can be associated with femininity, spiritual purity, soft and kind-hearted character, beauty. They are also associated with natural energy and vitality. An opened bud can symbolize the flowering of a certain idea or a new beginning.

Flower shape goes well with the mandala, it is easy to inscribe it into a circle, and the petals, like the geometric ornament, diverge from the center to the edges. Often, sketches for tattoos are drawn with lotuses - this is one of the most popular oriental symbols. Variants with roses are also common - many girls like these flowers because they are associated with love and passion.

Such compositions consist of various shapes - circles, triangles, rhombuses, squares. An important rule is that the drawing should be symmetrical, with a pronounced central part. Tattoos of this type look more restrained and minimalistic due to clear lines, so they are often chosen by men, but they are also suitable for women. The geometric pattern looks dynamic, but at the same time has a strict structure.

Images of animals and birds often associated with certain character traits. For example, the elephant symbolizes wisdom and calmness, and the fox symbolizes cunning and ingenuity. A tattoo can be used as a kind of incentive if a girl devotes a lot of time to working on herself and wants to develop certain personality traits. And also the animal can personify the character of the owner, what she likes about herself.

These tattoos are made using ethnic motives, certain patterns or ornaments typical for different peoples. Such drawings have their own hidden meaning. Most often, a mandala in this style is depicted in the form of a circle with four protruding points. The circle here symbolizes eternity. The dots represent the four cardinal points or directions of development.

It is believed that mandalas can attract different energies and influence certain areas of life. There are symbols that help find love and build a harmonious family union. To enhance the effect of the mandala, you can make a tattoo in the area of ​​Anahata - the fourth chakra. According to Buddhist teachings, this point is associated with the manifestation of feelings, love and pleasure.

Mandala tattoos are popular, so there are many interesting sketches and variations to use for inspiration.

• With the moon. This celestial body is considered a female symbol, so a drawing with a crescent moon is suitable for a girl. And also the moon can be associated with a mysterious character and mystical abilities.
• With Yin-Yang symbol. He combines opposites and embodies world harmony.Typically, the symbol in the drawing is placed in the center of the mandala.
• Asymmetrical... This is a modern version that, in fact, violates the traditional principle. A classic mandala should always be symmetrical. Such a tattoo can symbolize a desire to challenge fate.
• With the hand of Fatima... This symbol, also known as Hamsa, serves as a protective amulet. The mandala fits into the contour of the palm - it is believed that it will enhance the properties of the sign and protect its owner.
• With an eye in the center. The tattoo has protective properties. The eye is a divine eye, it symbolizes the protection of higher powers.

The choice of a place for a tattoo has a certain value. If you want to attract the attention of others, then open body parts where the pattern will be visible will do. The mandala can be placed on the leg - on the thigh or ankle, on the arm - on the wrist or forearm, or on the shoulder. Some tattoo lovers stuff their sleeves. If the symbol has a sacred meaning for you, and you do not want to show it to other people once again, then you can place it on your back or chest, as well as on your side.

Best suited:

• shoulder or forearm;
• shin;
• buttocks;
• lower back.

And also a tolerable level of pain will be when drawing a pattern on the outer part of the thigh or shoulder blade. It is not recommended to get the first tattoo on the neck, palms or knees - these are very sensitive places.

Below you can see the finished work with mandalas. They can be used for inspiration if you want to get a tattoo of this symbol.

• The mandala on the back looks graceful. A tattoo can consist of two symbols - a large and a smaller one, which have different meanings. And also the sacred sign goes well with the texts in Sanskrit - these can be lines from sacred Buddhist or Hindu books.

• A small mandala on the arm is a good option for a first tattoo. Drawing in this area will not be too painful.

• Many girls get a tattoo in the shoulder area. The pattern attracts attention, and if you don't feel like showing it, you can easily cover it up with clothes.

• The moon mandala is a symbol that promotes femininity. The tattoo will look good on the back.

• An interesting option is that the two halves of the image are located on the legs. This solution looks original, while retaining the traditional symmetry characteristic of eastern symbolism.

• The tattoo under the chest is located in the area of ​​a special point - the fourth chakra. It is believed that the influence of energy will enhance the effect of the mandala, in addition, it looks beautiful and feminine.