It doesn't matter what pattern a person is going to decorate the body with. In ancient cultures, it was believed that some symbols attract good luck and love, others can destroy life. A large number of people are interested in the question of deciphering tattoos with magical meanings.
Meaning
In ancient times, tattoos were made only by sailors and bandits. The first tattoos were used for protection, others showed what kind of social conventions a person has. When, at the end of the 19th century, Albert Edward, the British heir to the throne, went to Japan and, bewitched by colorful tattoos, asked to draw a dragon on his back, the fashion for body jewelry hit European salons.
However, only in modern times has the tattoo become truly popular. What people make images on their skin is amazing, as a rule, these are portraits of deceased loved ones, favorite cars, dogs and cats. However, you need to be careful, because each drawing can carry a hidden magical meaning. If a symbol is unwisely chosen, it will bring moreharm than good!
Example
From Angelina Jolie's left shoulder down her back in a few vertical mantra verses. It is written in the ancient Khmer language. These are the so-called Five Sacred Lineages. This tattoo is a magical symbol of antiquity. Jolie wanted to protect her adopted son in Cambodia from misfortune. Below, on the lower back of the actress, there is a tiger. This is how she decided to celebrate her Cambodian citizenship.
But not only this meaning has a tattoo with a magic sign. Because it is believed that the image of a tiger on the body allows its owner to take on some of the features of this animal. And sometimes they even say that he becomes a tiger. Of course, not every tattoo is magical.
Where to do
Not everyone has the capabilities of Angelina Jolie, who can at any time demand to perform any pattern on her skin. As a rule, making yourself a magical tattoo is not so easy. We are not talking about the fact that it is performed exclusively in Buddhist temples in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, of which the most famous is Wat Bang Phra near Bangkok.
When a person chooses a magical pattern, it leaves an imprint on the life of the future owner. This happens regardless of where exactly the sketch of a magical tattoo is realized, as is believed in many cultures. The picture tells about what virtues and laws a person will be guided by in the future.
Buddhist view
Orthodox Buddhists withrejection refers to magical tattoos when it comes to sak yant. This is a magical tattoo among Thais. Too much in this belief in supernatural forces, supposedly ruling life. Of course, one drawing for a full impact on life does not stop. It is believed that more should be made.
After all, if sak yant is a prayer, there is no need to stop at one. So it is with the image on the body. When a magical tattoo is made, the sequence is usually like this. First they do one, and then they have to do more, to maintain communication between the student and the teacher. But at the same time, not only especially spiritualized, pious and pure people decide on sak yant. Clients of Thai masters look about the same as in Europe a few decades ago.
Differences
Initially, people who did not belong to the intellectual and spiritual elite of society - bandits, representatives of other "dangerous professions": policemen and soldiers, applied for tattoos. If, however, the “tattoos” of Russian prisoners are pure information: “I am sitting (sat) in this or that prison, don’t get caught by me,” then sak yant is a promise to become better. The five principles of Buddhism (saying that one should not lie, steal, use drugs, offend others) are also reflected in sak yant. It's a commitment that says, "I have a tattoo, I'll be better."
Creators
Of course, the bodies of tattoo artists who make magical images are also heavily painted. Top down. On thembodies of words in Khmer, images. Each, even the smallest, sign has a deep religious meaning, everything is carefully put together in a well-thought-out composition. Not artistic, of course, but spiritual. And it leaves the most important imprint on the whole life of a person. There are also tattoos that are not visible to strangers at all.
Tiger, as you might guess, is strength. A photo of a magical tattoo, for example, means that a person defeats opponents (including competitors in business, which is why the tiger is so popular among businessmen), just like a crocodile. Since it helps in catching (fishing), its image is highly valued by fishermen. But at the same time, a magical image requires caution from a person. If the owner of a crocodile tattoo forgets about it, sits near the water and drinks alcohol, then it is believed that he can fall into a trance, jump into a river or sea and say goodbye to life. In general, you have to be careful with animal tattoos because it's easy to take on some of the traits of the prototype.
Traditional symbols
Traditionally, the first yant is an image of a palm. A proverb is written in the center - "everyone will have his own" - and this is a guide for the student. The image of the Buddha is also popular. It provides protection. Success is given by the Hindu deity Ganesh, that is, a man with the head of an elephant. The image of a hermit brings not only wisdom, but also a good mood.
Magic requires silence
When applying sak yant, a real magical tattoo, there is no question of usingrazor or chemical ink. Patterns are "drawn" with a special bamboo or metal needle - sometimes even half a meter long - and natural dyes are usually collected by the tattoo artist (only a few buy ready-made ones). Getting a tattoo is not a procedure, it is a real ritual. During the ritual, the master explains the meaning of the tattoo, which only appears on the skin, and also gives instructions on how to behave in the near future.
And the first requirement on the list is to be silent. This must be done within three days. If the prohibition is violated, the sak yant, the magical tattoo, will lose its power. And all efforts (as well as money, since such a tattoo is not considered cheap) will turn into nothing. In this case, the talkative owner of the tattoo can show heroism and not drink alcohol, lie, steal, kill, or give in to passion until the end of his life. Sak yant is evidence of true faith.
Proof of this is the fact that women often decide on tattoos that cannot be seen. And this is not at all because they are made in places inaccessible to prying eyes. It's just that the dye that's injected under their skin isn't visible. The case of Angelina Jolie confirms that the stars are allowed more. Including in the field of magic.
