Tattoo marks for men - common symbols, interesting designs, photos

Compared with ancient times, when the nail signs were applied to indicate belonging to a tribe and clan, or to protect themselves from evil spirits, nowadays tattoos are a popular, decorative decoration of the body of women and men.

Nakolki can be symbolically divided into the following categories: animals, faces of loved ones and celebrities, religious, symbols of country and nation, totems, talismans, objects, inscriptions, cartoon characters and so on. They are all divided into those that are used for beauty without meaning and those that have meaning. Let's take a closer look at what signs men in the 21st century prefer to tattoo on their bodies and what is the meaning of this?

Signs of the zodiac

Many believe in the influence of astral signs on a person's destiny. And accordingly believe that if you portray a symbol of his zodiac sign, it will serve as a personal talisman and it will have a positive impact on future destiny. Roughly they look like this:

Aries - a "V" symbol with rounded ends.
Taurus - a circle with horns.
Gemini - like a Roman numeral 2.
Cancer - a horizontal "69."
Leo - small Latin letter "n" with rounded ends at the bottom.
Virgo - a distorted Latin letter "M".
Libra - two parallel horizontal lines, the upper one curved in the middle.
Scorpio - Latin letter "m" with a transition to an arrow.
Serpentine - the letter "U" with a wave in the middle.
Sagittarius is an arrow.
Capricorn - the number 7 placed next to the number 6.
Aquarius - two curved lines on top of each other, which represent waves.
Pisces - two brackets turned in opposite directions from each other and connected in the middle by a dash.

According to statistics, men choose this image when they first go to the tattoo artist.

The inverted triangle

The figure of the triangle has long symbolized different things for different peoples: for Christians - the Trinity; for Egyptians - wisdom; for Freemasons - the cosmic beginning; for Jews - the union of correct thinking, execution and verbal content.

Today, a tattoo depicting an inverted triangle indicates that its bearer has a strong character and aspiration for the best. This symbol can be supplemented by adding an all-seeing eye, a tree, and more.

Ancient symbols

Often guys often give preference to the Slavic runes, which are attributed magical properties. Here is a list of the most sought-after ones:

Mythological character Lelja - energy, joy and fun.
Rainbow - harmonious interaction of the forces of chaos and order.
Krada - spiritual purification.
Peace - discovery of potential.
Black God - destruction of the past, getting out of a vicious circle.
Alatyr - beginning, opportunity, perspective.
Need - recognition of problems and needs.
Krada - getting rid of unnecessary things and striving towards the goal.
Wind - strength, wisdom, and wealth.

Energy signs

The main signs of energy in tattoo-symbols:

Dolphin. He is an intelligent and beautiful animal. Due to its friendly behavior and way of life, it has been loved by people since ancient times. If you portray two dolphins at once, the meaning will be equal to the Chinese symbol of yin-yang. Although, according to statistics, they are more often chosen by girls.
Black sun. Since ancient times, the sun was worshiped as a deity. Today, it is a masculine symbol that strengthens the bond with all its ancestors.

The Three Sixes

The number 666 has different interpretations:

Biblical - a symbol of the apocalyptic beast (Satan's henchman) as well as human wisdom.
Numerological - a sign of wealth and abundance, strong love and faith.

One should not look for a secret sinister meaning in these numbers, as even priests advise to steer away from negative emotions toward peace and harmony.

The Cross

The cross has always been considered a symbol exclusively with positive, good energy. There are different kinds, here are some of them:

Ankh - "key of life" in ancient Egypt, symbolizing wisdom, eternal life and rebirth.
Swastika - a cross with curved ends that symbolized sunlight, life energy and good luck until it was compromised by the Nazis.
Greek - equilateral, symbolizing the sun god and the four elements.
Orthodox - the symbol of the corresponding religion.

On what part of the body is it better to be tattooed?

When choosing a place on the body for a future tattoo, it is necessary to consider the anatomical features and aesthetics. Specifically for the application of signs, the following areas are recommended:

Wrist - ideal for amulets and amulets.
Neck - for any non-scale sketches, minimized in complexity.
Ankles - for zodiac and similar signs.

Undoubtedly, you can also do tattoos on the back, abdomen and face.

Recommendations before going to the tattoo master

Before you go to the tattoo master you should make sure of his professionalism and qualifications, and it is advisable to do the following on your own:

Decide on the idea of the future image;
Find out what meaning it carries;
Draw a sketch or find a photo on the Internet;
To have a good mood.

Tattoo signs amaze with their variety and beauty. They can be depicted in different styles and any color. And also it is worth remembering that the meaning of the tattoo depends on the enclosed personal meaning.