All about the "Valknut" tattoo

A sign like Valknut is covered with mysticism and riddles. It is a powerful symbol respected by many nations. We will tell you about what a tattoo with his image means, and who it is suitable for, in the article.

Valknut is an ancient sign that appeared back in the days when people worshiped a large number of deities, bringing them gifts, and believed in the existence of magical creatures. This mark is also referred to as the Knot of the Slain and the Heart of Hrungnir. It was believed that Valknut's vocation was the discovery of a new one, scooping up secret knowledge from the depths of the Universe and wandering around different worlds. This symbol was held in high esteem by many ancient peoples, including the Scandinavians, Slavs, Celts, English, Egyptians and Germans.

It is believed that the symbol first appeared in the Scandinavian countries in the 9th century AD, but there are other versions according to which this sign originated in Egypt and Ancient Greece. It is not easy to say exactly which version is more true.

Archaeologists have met this image on many of their finds. So, Valknut was found on a stone that was found on one of the islands in Sweden. The drawings depicted on it were associated with a memorial procession. Another similar stone was found in the same Sweden, it also had the Valknut sign on it, and the plot component of the rest of the drawing was also associated with death: the image depicted the killing of a warrior.

If we talk about what the Valknut symbol looks like, then it is not like any other signs. It has nothing to do with either the image of the star or the image of the Sun, which are often found in the culture of the same Slavs.This sign represents the union of three equilateral triangles connected in a special way. There are two options for fastening them.

So, in one of these variants, the triangles intersect. These figures are depicted so that one of them is below, and the other two are slightly higher, while the left triangle, which is on top, is located higher than the triangle on the right side.

The second version of such a sign is an interlacing of triangles. If you don't look closely, you might think that this is one zigzag line, from which three triangles appear, with each of them gradually passing into the next.

Now it's worth saying what this sign means. In general, its meaning is distinguished by its versatility. Often this sign is interpreted as a symbol of the fallen soldiers, hence its second name - the Knot of the Killed. This image is also associated with the supreme god in German-Scandinavian mythology Odin. This is due to the fact that this deity was considered the rightful ruler of Valhalla - this is the name of the place, which became the final refuge for the fallen warriors.

Another meaning of the symbol is trinity. Many believe that each of the triangles symbolizes a specific goddess, while each of them is associated with time and human destiny: the goddess Urd had the ability to rule the past, Verdandi ruled the present, and Skuld ruled the future.

The Trinity is interpreted in a different way. In the pagan sense, this sign symbolizes the human world, the world of the gods and the world of the dead.

Besides, for the Scandinavians, this sign symbolized victory. For this reason, he was often seen on weapons. Among the Vikings, this sign was applied not far from the burial place so that the human soul could move to the afterlife. In the culture of the Celts, with the help of this symbol, the right to power was emphasized.

And in certain cases, the symbol can become one of the most powerful amulets for its owner. He can save his master from evil forces, contribute to his self-development and spiritual transformation, relieve him of fears and inner frames, energize and develop intuition. This is exactly the meaning of the Valknut sign by the British.

The Valknut tattoo is versatile. It is suitable for both girls and men. She helps women develop intuition, insight, calmness and wisdom, men - to temper character, gain willpower and endurance.

The Valknut sign can be depicted on a tattoo as an independent symbol. In this case, the triangles can either be intertwined, representing one continuous zigzag line, or intersect. Such a sign in itself has tremendous power and strength.

Sometimes this symbol is supplemented with a variety of elements, which most often are a dark forest landscape, eagles or crows. As a rule, such images, in combination with the Valknut sign, look rather mysterious and frightening.

Some people prefer to depict the Valknut symbol in a runic circle, thereby enhancing its meaning. This circle looks like a rim, which is located along the outer perimeter of the main amulet, and personifies the infinity of life, the cyclical nature of its processes.

These runes are recommended to be used for body images.

• Feu - this rune symbolizes prosperity, the path to which was thorny and difficult. She is a symbol of determination, fearlessness.
• Uruz - this rune symbolizes vital energy and, in general, in its meaning is in many ways similar to the Feu rune. Such a rune helps a person get rid of everything that he really does not need, and also makes his activities more productive and fruitful.
• Turisaz is the rune of the hammer of the thunder god Thor. She grants her owner protection from higher powers, luck. Such a rune is a kind of guarantee that a person's path, despite all its difficulties, will end successfully.
• Dagaz - this rune symbolizes a turning point, as it were, it opens a new thing to a person, helps him find the path to truth, go to the next step, develop spirituality in himself, and find harmony.

Valknut is a powerful amulet that requires a respectful attitude from the person who is tattooing with his image. It is highly discouraged to apply it only for aesthetic reasons.

When such tattoos are applied to the skin, they usually adhere to clear lines, and the corners of the triangles are made pointed. In this case, the image itself is dominated by black, which fills the inner part of the contour. In color, such drawings are extremely rare.

If the drawing contains images of birds, then their image is performed in such a style solution as realism. As a result, such drawings look very impressive, bright and natural.

Usually, the location of the tattoo does not have any effect on its meaning, however, a tattoo with the Valknut sign is an exception. So, the symbol is not recommended to be applied in the chest area, too close to the heart. It is believed that this sign causes a rapid heartbeat, which can subsequently lead to serious health problems.

There are not many sketches of tattoos with the Valknut sign, because not every person decides to put such a powerful sign on his body.

Consider the existing options for such tattoos.

• Here is a variant of the simplest tattoo, which is distinguished by its restraint and conciseness. If desired, the tattoo can be easily hidden under the fabric of clothing.

• And here is Valknut in the runic circle. Such tattoos also do not differ in their large size, they can be easily hidden from prying eyes.

• There are also examples of such tattoos that are suitable for those people who are lovers of larger and more complex images.