All about the sword tattoo

A sword tattoo can have a double meaning. On the one hand, this weapon symbolizes aggressiveness and attack, and on the other hand, it is a sign of the defender of the native land, family and other values. But in any interpretation, such an image is chosen by strong and self-sufficient individuals.

How to interpret such a tattoo depends on how the sword looks, on the plot and additional elements.

• Strength, masculinity. The one who wears such a tattoo seeks to help others and devotes himself to the struggle for a good cause, defends his place in life.
• Anger. This person is possessed by negative emotions, or he is driven by a desire for revenge.
• Suffering from betrayal, dashed hopes. But if the image of the sword is complemented by the sun or fluttering butterflies, then everything is not so bad, and everything is slowly getting better.
• Inevitability. Here we are talking about the belief that any offense is punishable one day.
• Love of freedom. Such a person would not even think to apply for permission from someone. For everything he is responsible for himself, and only he can decide what to do.

In order to understand in detail what the "Sword" tattoo means, it is important to find out how this is the case in different religions.

• For Buddhists, such edged weapons mean wisdom. The blade tattoo was worn by those who devoted their whole life to self-development and self-knowledge.
• In Kabbalah, this symbol has a peaceful meaning. It is found on the body of those seeking balance. Such people believe that there is an equal share of joys and sorrows in life. And for sins, sooner or later, punishment is coming.
• In Christianity, a plot is known - 7 swords stuck in the chest of the Mother of God. This equates to the number of sorrows that once befell every mortal.

In some religions, the image of the sword is considered a bridge to another world, a transitional link between the beginning and the end.

For men, a tattoo with a sword is a sign of struggle and victory, in the name of which life is worth putting on the line.

Girls put it on the body, demonstrating a warlike character. Such individuals know how to stand up for themselves. They often associate themselves with the Amazons.

For girls, the image of a blade braided by some kind of plant is also typical. So they express mourning, grief for a loved one who died in battle.

It happens that the drawing is applied without giving special meaning to the tattoo. In particular, when it is desirable to hide certain body imperfections. For example, vertical and horizontal scars and scars.

The meaning of the tattoo is also influenced by the direction of the blade's edge. If it is raised up, it means that a person is ready for battle, down - he shows wisdom, is used to upholding justice.

The image of a sword sheathed is a sign of poise. Such a person is able to objectively look at the situation and is determined to fight.

A tattoo with a sword lying between a man and a woman is evidence of a platonic sincere relationship.

A cold weapon cutting through a stone is a sign of persistence in achieving even the most unattainable goal. The owner of such a wearable pattern is an energetic person in life, distinguished by a persistent character and a desire to win.

A tattoo with a broken sword is an experience in connection with the irreversible loss of a loved one. Either there was betrayal with suffering.

If a cold weapon with a long edge, then the owner of the tattoo is distinguished by an unprecedentedly powerful spirit.

Short tip - a person is used to acting instinctively.

When a drop of blood is applied to the blade, fearlessness is characteristic of a person even in the face of death.

Among fans of tattoos, plots depicting a blade with a snake are common. Such symbolism has a double interpretation: the victory of wisdom over the enemy or a sign of temptation. And also it can mean the presence of magical powers.

A tattoo of a snake wrapped around a sword demonstrates an eternal struggle.

Besides, popular are real and fantastic blades that have become famous thanks to legends, movies and literature. They differ in appearance and can be supplemented with individual elements.

A symbol of fatal circumstances, the inevitability of fate, forcing the bearer of this image not to waste a single minute of his life.

The colorful sword of King Arthur, depicted clutched in his hand, hiding under water. The Gift of the Lady of the Lake returns to her.

The famous 7-tooth blade from Japan. Except him, As a tattoo, a kind of samurai swords, especially a katana, are popular.

Roland's blade driven into the wall of Notre Dame de Rocamadour.

According to legend, the Scottish commander ordered the hilt of his weapon to be covered with the skin of an avaricious treasurer, punishing him for collecting taxes from local citizens in favor of the British.

This sword is associated by legend with Galliano Guidotti. The Italian knight had a frivolous lifestyle. Once the Archangel Michael appeared to him, calling on the knight to become a monk. To which he only laughed, saying that it was as difficult for him to turn into a monk as to drive a blade into a stone. But arguing with the archangel was not worth it. The point went into the stone like clockwork.

With the help of this weapon, the angels guard the gates of paradise.

The plot of the tattoo is also drawn up on the basis of additional details related to the sword.

A heart cut by a sword, or a blade in the heart means that the person had to go through the betrayal of the second half.

A sword near the heart. The owner of the tattoo will fight for his feeling and protect it in every possible way.

A skull pierced with a dagger is a willingness to confront death and emerge victorious. A skull tattoo always has something to do with the end point.

If a cross is stuffed in the cold weapon zone, the tattoo represents union and unity.

Ivy-braided sword - honoring the fallen in war.

On the tattoo is a blade piercing a person. This means that its owner is tormented by mental anguish, weighed down by the injustice of life.

The weapon of warriors is a symbol of the ability to defend oneself and one's own dignity. If wings are depicted next to it, this personifies freedom. These two symbols together in a tattoo serve as an indicator that its owner is confident in his abilities, in the first place for him is justice and sincerity. He wants to develop spiritually.

The ear of a servant was cut off by him when Christ was taken into custody. This sword symbolizes devotion.

A purely male tattoo, embodying courage, bravery, devotion, the desire to get what you want, no matter what.

The choice of girls striving for external perfection and endowed with inner strength. Sometimes it is complemented with flowers.

Typically, these tattoos are spectacular images in the technique of realism. They are performed in black, red and brown colors, bronze shades are added.

Black and white minimalism looks no less interesting if the tattoo is done correctly, when it turns out to be voluminous and convex.

Drawing a tattoo can look very realistic, performed in the tradition of 3D, greywash, or be stylized. Graphics, new school, linework, engraving, watercolors, traditional - these are just a few of the applied techniques of execution, allowing the master to create a real wearable masterpiece.

The elongated shape of the sword visually harmoniously looks in any area on the leg, on the arm or along the back. The meaning of a tattoo with such an object on any part of the body does not depend on its location.

Broken lines are also inadmissible. Therefore, the areas for the tattoo of the sword are selected exactly according to the size, choosing a flat surface. They are least often applied to the abdomen.

For a large-scale drawing, the back zone is considered the most suitable. It also looks great on the chest and forearm.

It is better to stuff miniature tattoos on the wrist, on the finger, on the neck, on the shoulder blade or on the ankle.

The best area for transferring a sketch with this subject is the spine.

For girls, a tattoo transferred to the thigh will look beautiful.

Usually, the size of such a tattoo is quite large-scale, therefore, before visiting the master, it is important to choose the exact sketch of the drawing, imagine how it might look on the body, in order to rejoice in the decision made in the future.

In addition to the image of the blade itself, its pair is used, it is complemented by other elements: inscriptions, knights, armor, animals, geisha and others. Depicted in fire, drops of blood, half visible.

Some of the sketches are especially inspirational.

• Thorns. The sketch is performed on areas of the body that are hidden for prying eyes, when the meaning of the tattoo is protection from encroachment, and on the forearm is a demonstration of aggression.

• Ivy. The blade entwined with it is a manifestation of longing for a loved one.

• Shield. Border guards wear a tattoo with a shield. This is a typical sign of border protection.

• Two crossed swords. An indicator that their owner is ready, if anything, to inflict reprisals on the offender and restore justice. Such a pattern is traditionally stuffed into open areas, demonstrating to the environment with whom they associate.

• Sword with a rose. The flower in such a composition is evidence of romanticism, a motive of sensuality, a tendency to dreaminess, and the blade does not exclude the possibility of defending itself. These two symbols in the complex are preferred by people restrained in peaceful affairs, but if necessary, they are fearless and decisive.