It is not indifferent to what pattern a person is going to decorate the body. In ancient cultures, it was believed that some symbols attract luck and love, others can destroy life. A large number of people are interested in deciphering tattoos with magical meaning.
Value
In ancient times, only sailors and bandits made tattoos. The first tattoos were used for protection, others showed what social conventions a person has. When, at the end of the 19th century, Albert Edward, the British heir to the throne, left for Japan and there, bewitched by colorful tattoos, asked him to draw a dragon on his back, the fashion for body jewelry fell into European salons.
However, only in modern times, tattooing has become truly popular. What kind of people make images on their skin is amazing, as a rule, these are portraits of deceased loved ones, favorite cars, dogs and cats. However, one must be careful, because each drawing can carry a hidden magical meaning. If a symbol is foolishly chosen, it will do more harm than good!
Example
From the left shoulder of Angelina Jolie descends on the back in several vertical verses of the mantra. It is recorded in the ancient Khmer language. These are the so-called Five Sacred Lines. This tattoo is a magical symbol of antiquity. Jolie wanted to protect her adopted son in Cambodia from misfortune. Below, on the back of the actress, is a tiger. Thus, she decided to celebrate her Cambodian citizenship.
But not only this value has a tattoo with a magical 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 may at any time demand to execute any pattern on her skin. As a rule, getting a magic tattoo is not so easy. We are not talking about the fact that they perform it exclusively in the Buddhist temples of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, of which the most famous is the temple Wat Bang Pra 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 the sketch of the magic tattoo is realized, as is believed in many cultures. The figure tells about what virtues and laws a person will be guided in the future.
Buddhists look
Orthodox Buddhists reject magic tattoos when it comes to Sak Yant. This is a magical tattoo among Thais. There is too much faith in the supernatural forces supposedly governing life. Of course, one drawing does not stop for a full impact on life. It is believed that more needs to be done.
After all, if sak yant is a prayer, there is no need to dwell on one. So with the image on the body. When a magical tattoo is made, the sequence is usually like this. First, they do one thing, and then they have to do more, maintain a connection between the student and the teacher. But at the same time, it’s not only people who are especially spiritualized, pious and pure, decide on sak yant. Clients of Thai masters look about the same as in Europe a few decades ago.
Differences
Initially, people who were not members of the intellectual and spiritual elite of the society — gangsters, representatives of other “dangerous professions” —polices and soldiers — applied mainly for tattoos. If, however, the “tattoos” of Russian prisoners represent pure information: “I’m sitting (sitting) in this or that prison, don’t fall for me,” then Sak Yant is a promise to become better. The five principles of Buddhism (which say that you can’t lie, steal, use drugs, offend others) are also reflected in Sak Yant. This is a commitment that says: "I have a tattoo, I will be better."
Creators
Of course, the bodies of tattoo artists making magic images are also densely painted. Top down. On their bodies are Khmer words, images. Each, even the smallest, sign has a deep religious significance, everything is carefully formed into a thoughtful composition. Not artistic, of course, but spiritual. And this leaves a crucial imprint on a person’s entire life. Tattoos are also known that are not visible to outsiders at all.
The tiger, as you might guess, is power. A photo of a magic 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 this helps in fishing (fishing), its image is highly appreciated 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, it is believed that he can fall into a trance, jump into a river or sea and say goodbye to life. In general, you need to be careful with animal tattoos, because it is easy to take on some of the features of the prototype.
Traditional characters
Traditionally, the first yant is a palm image. A proverb is written in the center - “everyone will have his own” - and this is a guide for the student. Also popular is the Buddha image. It provides protection. Success is given by the Hindu deity Ganesha, that is, a person who has 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 magic tattoo, there can be no question of using a razor or chemical ink. The patterns are "painted" with a special bamboo or metal needle - sometimes even half a meter in length - and natural dyes, as a rule, are collected by a tattoo artist (only a few buy ready-made ones). Tattooing 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, sak yant, a magic 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 be heroic and do not drink alcohol, lie, steal, kill or succumb 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. Just the dye that is injected under their skin is not visible. The case of Angelina Jolie confirms that the stars are allowed more. Including in the field of magic.