Scorpion tribal tattoos look very cool and are flaunted by many youngsters these days. They are trendy and it is believed to ward off the sting of the scorpion and often the evil spirits. Scroll down to find out more on scorpion tattoos.
These deadly creatures have been a part of many novels and movies with supernatural themes. The sting located at the end of the tail is a very prominent characteristic of this predatory arthropod. They are the ultimate epitome of death, danger, pain and so on. Yes I am talking about one of its kind, the scorpion. An amazing creature as it is, it has been widely explored. To add to the popularity of this lethal member of the family scorpions, people are now adorning their arms and any appropriate part of the body in the form of tattoos. These are being preferred by many tattoo enthusiasts lately. Amongst these, scorpion tribal tattoos are a hit. Let us check out what these mean and why people opt for scorpion tattoo art.
Tribal Scorpion Tattoo
Scorpion Tattoos - Symbolization: Many tribal cultures have endorsed scorpion tattoos and are well known in Africa, Middle East and South East Asia. These tattoos are found anywhere where you can find these relatives of spiders. These scorpion tattoos portray strength and are powerful amulets. They are believed to protect the bearer of the tattoo from evil as well as the sting of the scorpion itself. This is because it is said that a scorpion is feared by all the human beings, animals and supernatural beings also. But scorpions have always embellished the ancient religious scriptures, predominantly Greek and Egyptian.
Why go for Tribal Scorpion Tattoos: Scorpion tribal tattoos as mentioned earlier, reflect strength and toughness. Thus, the number one reason why people go for these tattoos is to show that they are strong. It also epitomizes the fact that if you use your potential and strength in the right manner at the right time, size does not matter. Another very obvious reason to go for a tattoo is if an individual is a Scorpio, the sun sign. Interestingly enough it seems that people like the contradictory things the tattoo and the creature represents - power and healing, life and death and that is why people opt for it. This is what I think makes a tattoo of a scorpion unique. But, this may not exactly be a good thing, at the same time it need not be so bad. It is completely upon the bearer to decide why and which one. When you select one, think and check out the colors. Red and black look the best.
Different Tribal Scorpion Tattoos: Now, these tribal tattoos portraying scorpions are available in different designs and varieties. They can be either very elaborate or very simple. Black scorpion tattoos are chosen by many when it comes to tribal tattoos. It could be very expressive or a subdued one. For example, one tattoo can have the scorpion ready to sting, whereas the other one could be an ornamental and less aggressive portrayal of the scorpion. The parlor or the studio will most probably have a catalog or you can find zillions of designs on-line.
Before You Get a Tribal Scorpion Tattoo
- Ponder over all the options and designs at hand.
- Decide where you want it and how big you want it to be.
- Where you want it is important but also see where will a scorpion tattoo look good on your body.
- Ensure that the parlor or the studio you go to is credible and reliable.
- Also analyze your pain tolerance capacity.
- Finally, think twice before you finally take the plunge.
Getting scorpion tribal tattoos is no big deal if you have prepared yourself fully and are ready for the post-tattoo procedure care. You might want to mentally prepare yourself for the reactions and treatment you will get from others after you get such a tattoo. People are going to think you as a tough guy on account of your tattoo and you might just face slight problems.
But eventually, if you are all up for it and that is what gives you the adrenaline rush, do not care about anyone. It is the scorpion after all, which will provide you the courage and power! Go for it! By Medha Godbole
