Sketches and meaning of the tattoo "Santa Muerte"

Santa Muerte tattoos are very popular. You can get such a tattoo in salons all over the world. But before deciding on such a step, you need to know in advance the meaning of this symbol.

Santa Muerte is a religious cult that originated in Mexico. Its name in translation into Russian means "Holy Death". An interesting legend is connected with the emergence of this cult.

It is believed that previously all people on earth were immortal. But over time, such a life bored them. Therefore, people turned to higher powers for help. Among them, one girl was chosen, who was immediately named Death. Her face instantly turned into a skull. She herself became a spirit that comes to people only to take them to another world.

Having decided to fill such a tattoo, you must first decide on what it means. Such images can have several values.

1. Love. Residents of Mexico applied to their bodies an image of a bright girl, hoping that she would help them in matters of the heart. Now such a tattoo can also become a symbol of love. In addition, she often acts as a talisman that protects girls and guys from problems in their personal lives.

2. Luck. Such tattoos could be seen on men who are fond of gambling, and also not afraid to take risks. It was believed that such a symbol is able to attract success and luck to life. Since alcoholic drinks and cigars are often presented to Death as a gift, these details may well be present in the picture.

3. Passion. Among men, tattoos depicting sensual women are popular. They are painted with bright scarlet lips and roses in their hair. These tattoos symbolize passion and vivid feelings.

4. Adoption. The face of Holy Death can also often serve as a reminder that in the face of death, all people are equal. Therefore, wealth and other merits do not matter much.

5. Justice. In some cases, a tattoo depicting Holy Death is complemented with a drawing of scales. In this case, it symbolizes a person's faith in justice. In addition, such tattoos are often stuffed on the body by people who are in a relationship. In this case, the Goddess of Death is a symbol of harmony.

Tattoos with images of Holy Death can be either black and white or colored. They are usually created using rich shades of red, green and blue. Complement the sketches with details in black and white.

Bright drawings in the style of Chicano or realism always look bright and effective. When choosing a suitable tattoo option for yourself, you should pay attention to the most interesting sketches.

• Praying virgin. A tattoo depicting a girl with her face raised up and her hands folded in prayer is quite common. As a rule, such a tattoo is a symbol of the forgiveness of sins. The same can be said about the images of girls with their faces hidden behind a veil.

• Map. The depiction of Holy Death on the background of a playing card or holding a deck is another popular symbol. It is believed that such a tattoo can bring good luck to its owner. Dice are also often handed over to the girl's hands.

• Web. The image of Death with cobwebs on his face and roses in his hair is a symbol of danger. Such tattoos are often stuffed by men who are not afraid of risk.

• Crown. Many masters, creating a sketch of a tattoo, depict a crown on the head of the deadly goddess. Thus, they emphasize her power over people. Such a tattoo can become a symbol of the fact that a person submits to his destiny. In addition, she can emphasize his desire for power.

• Weapon. The image of a girl with a weapon in her hands is a symbol of the fact that a person who has got such a tattoo is ready to take everything from life. This tattoo will look best on a man's body. It is usually stuffed on the chest or forearm.

The selected drawing can be both voluminous and very small.

Santa Muerte tattoos can be placed on any part of the body.

• Hand. Men's tattoos look beautiful on the shoulder or forearm. A tattoo in this style can be done as part of a full sleeve. The image of the gloomy Death in this case can be supplemented with such symbols as dice, cards or flowers.

• Leg. Elongated tattoos are often stuffed on the legs. Small symbolic drawings can be placed on the ankle. Volumetric stylized paintings can decorate the front or side of a woman's thigh.

• Back. This body part is ideal for creating large paintings. A large portrait made in bright colors will look beautiful there. Such tattoos do not deform over time. And this is especially important for drawings in which faces are clearly visible.

• Breast. Beautifully voluminous tattoos in this style look also on the chest. This option is popular with men. Women are more likely to get small tattoos between their collarbones.

• Stomach. For people with a taut, slender figure, a thematic tattoo can be placed in the lower abdomen. It should be understood that during pregnancy or after a sharp increase in weight, such a tattoo can be severely deformed.In addition, it is important to remember that such tattoos are not suitable for people with a low pain threshold.