Tattoo Anchor - meanings and designs for girls and men, the application sites on the hand, finger, foot

The history of origin

The history of the tattoo of this maritime symbol goes back several thousand years. It was loved to be inscribed on both brave, bloodthirsty pirates and peaceful sailors constantly sailing in merchant ships, which were often hit by pirate raids. Nowadays, this symbol is popular among members of the maritime service. Sailors assigned this tattoo function as a talisman - a protector from a dangerous profession.

This sign can be seen in the culture of different peoples of the world. In many corners and countries of the immense earth it has left its characteristic features:

• In ancient mythology representing the world's civilization, this symbol of the sea can be seen in the image of gods, goddesses who had a connection with it. The Greek goddess of sailors is Amphitrite. The Hindu god of the world's waters, guardian of those lost at sea is Varuna. Neptune is the god of the sea with the Romans.
• In Christianity, the image of the anchor was associated with the sign of the cross. He was raised as a sign of faith in salvation. It later became the symbol of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
• the people of Egypt symbolized the anchor with peace, goodness and spiritual harmony. The contact of the male and female, the beginning of life.
• In India, a deck of fortune-telling cards has always been in great demand. One of the main drawings there is an anchor, which has the meaning of a sudden barrier formed in the way.

Nowadays, the anchor tattoo is worn by more sushi people, complementing it with other components, and making different sketches. They give it new meanings without losing the underlying meaning.

The meaning of the anchor tattoo

The symbolism of the image of the anchor in our time has become multifaceted, wide-format. The fundamental meanings are as follows:

• reliability, resilience (correlation with a strong-willed character, able to hold on in the storms and hardships of life);
• passion for the sea (expresses courage, bravery, love of travel and sea business, faith in a successful voyage);
• loyalty, devotion (based on the key role of the anchor, expresses immutability, commitment to someone alone);
• safety (designating the function of protector from dangerous drifts of fate, helping to keep afloat, not to go badly);
• strength, tranquility (the anchor's ability to hold the ship even in a strong storm, denotes a powerful, solid personality, capable of overcoming difficult obstacles);

In combination with other components, the anchor sign acquires other meanings:

• the composition with the shark expresses a sea storm, the movement of the elements;
• in the composition with an octopus means immortality;
• joining with the wings, indicates a chosen free path;
• entwined with the snake indicates cunning and wisdom;
• together with the name is an expression of devotion to the chosen one;
• in combination with a helm marks the independence of the bearer, his free views and passion for travel;
• a combination with a lighthouse will show us a confident person, firmly on his or her chosen path;
• a collection with flowers or hearts consider romantic natures.

Image Styles

The anchor tattoo now has a great fame. In many salons you will find a large assortment of sketches, compositions, interesting options. Also, the masters will offer you different manners of application. The main ones are:

• Old school - a classic in black and white. Usually used as a talisman, a protector from the insidious elements of life;
• new school - the style of the new school. In contrast to the previous one, it contains a range of colors. It is used for a bright, masculine theme;
• watercolor - colorful and colorful manner. Suitable for sentimental, soft, sweet ladies.
• Engraving - performed in black and white. Represents a complex of simple lines and strokes. This type of performance is used by those who like not to stand out, and beautifully, clearly make their own.
• realism - a concise and clear image, both in color and in black and white.

Application Locations.

The image of the anchor has a rich symbolism and no extreme appeal. Therefore, it is applied to various parts of the body. The choice depends mainly on the size of the picture. The most comfortable and everyone's favorite are:

• shoulder;
• arm (forearm, outer side of the palm, fingers, wrist) ;
• neck;

A wide range of additional symbolism, the ability to combine, combine and do different sketches allows you to do more voluminous tattoo anchors, and place on such places as:

• chest;
• legs;
• back;
• left and right side;
• collarbone area;

The anchor tattoo is currently one of the most common. In the salons there are a lot of photo sketches, combinations, variations on it. Masters offer a variety of genres, ways to perform the selected photo, in which you will see the very fragment.

Some studios have specialized programs to help you find the personality that suits you best and make a more accurate choice. The meaning of this symbol as you could notice is quite versatile, and is able to change when combined with other drawings. Therefore, the choice is great. Now it is only necessary to sail up to the right pier, and find your anchorage.

Photo ideas and beautiful sketches of tattoos with an anchor