Sigil Tatoo, Who has one and what do you think of the idea? Options

I was thinking of getting a pentagram or other magickal symbol on my forearm. For one, it may help realize my astral self from the dreamstate and additionally, will post a white flag to help me meet others of the occult. How common is it to have that type of tatoo?

i know plenty of people who have a pentagram tattoo. some aren't as knowledgeable as others as to what it really stands for though. some people get it just because it looks cool, or because they're "satanist" (don't get me started on that though). as far as making yourself more aware of your astral body while dreaming, i would just meditate on being aware of it while awake first. and to get the attention of other occultists and to break the ice, i would just wear a pentagram ring or necklace. you could still get the tattoo, but in my experience, people wearing such symbols are generally more aware of the meanings behind them than the people who get them tattooed on. not to say that that matters. it's more of a mode of thought in people. i.e. - "i wanna look like a badass, i'll get a pentagram tattoo." as to "i'm proud of my religion, and i want people to know that i am". the latter being via jewelry.

not to say that the latter couldn't still get a tattoo, of course.

Tattoos can work as an extremely powerful tool of commitment, like an oath. The intent behind the image will also affect your way of thinking permanently, which is kinda the point though. Remember that jewelry you can always take off.

Tattoos can work as an extremely powerful tool of commitment, like an oath. The intent behind the image will also affect your way of thinking permanently, which is kinda the point though. Remember that jewelry you can always take off.

very true....

I got a couple of magick tatts I did by myself with a needle and ink. just spots in certain places. that correspond to a energy pathway or chakra. these are very hard to see.
got some on my hands and i represents certain planetary and elemental power than I form hand seals with my hand to activate and connect for what I want to achieve.
like I can touch my left thumb at a certain spot. like acupressure and press down on that. and form a seal to help raise energy and direct energy I use my index. or to mentally manipulate I will use my pinky. usually I will repeat a mantra silently

I have had problems with doing this because I have gotten naddis burn on some of my fingers and it is not pleasant at all. accupreasure and naddis circutry is something you want to look into for tattoo placement and. and different mandras and asanas as well.
Ive got an anhk tattoo and the rest are just modern tattoos. Ive seen this woman with really nice tribal band around her summoning finger. I thought was a good idea II might get one myself. but I have to many tattoos already otherwise I would get full body ancient buddest and sunskrit. or all angelic etc the way I am now I just have a mixture of art. would love to be able to start from scratch. I would not use color but just lines and arcane writing on my body. and it would be cheap and painless that way.

I want to get this as a tatoo :

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it is a personal sigil, it references my true self.


I plan to get some decorative tatoos on my left leg and hip. I tried to make my car into a modern art sculpture last year, and I ended up with numerous surgery scars from the doc's putting the bones in my left leg & hip back together. I'd kinda rather have some sort of exotic script tatoo decoration, instead of all the 'zipper' scars. I'd like to incorporate the above sigil into the design as a sort of central focus piece, but I'm not sure exactly how to go about it.

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Kate

I plan on having my entire set of astrological profile stats inscripted in invisible blacklight ink on the underside of my forearm.

I figure, if a tattoo is like an oath, why not make an oath to be true to myself? And the astrological profile gives me that special unique "key" to hold onto. They are my stats, no one else's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I like that design Kath. its better to go to the best quality tattoo parlor you know and show them your scars and get a professional consultation. some of them are really good at cover ups and stuff and they can perform miracles. but you should probably not limit them to much on the design. maybe you could put that sigil another place.

tattoos are expensive otherwise I would be covered in them. just the moneys hold me back. the pain I can handle. it nothing to me anymore. just a minor discomfort

You might consider going to an artist who is among the pagan community. They would likely be knowledgeable about the sigil's meaning and have an appropriate ritual to empower it.

You might consider going to an artist who is among the pagan community. They would likely be knowledgeable about the sigil's meaning and have an appropriate ritual to empower it.

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I like the way you think there, Goibniu. That's a really good thing to go for!

I've noticed that Chinese characters are becoming popular tattoos. I would suggest caution when getting a tattoo with words that you don't understand. Some Chinese people don't like white people and have a naughty sense of humour. Here is an example of a man who had "stupid American" tattooed on his body. I have also seen several women wearing tattoos that they thought said something like peace or harmony, but actually read "lewd woman" (prostitute).

LOL that is funny Goibniu. really classic and cunning. I love it for the idiots that get it done to them. they deserve it if you ask me.

I like that design Kath. its better to go to the best quality tattoo parlor you know and show them your scars and get a professional consultation. some of them are really good at cover ups and stuff and they can perform miracles. but you should probably not limit them to much on the design. maybe you could put that sigil another place.

It should be with the scars (personal meaning).
anyway, I'm an artist myself, and with myself as a canvas, I can't say that I'm entirely comfortable not directing the creative flow. On the other hand, I know the best art is never born from such limited circumstances. Ideally I'd want to see the spark of a muse in a tatoo artist's eyes when they outline their idea for the scars. If so, I would step down and let the muse work.

anyway, I'm not concerned about whether the sigil matches the rest of the tatoo. if it did match, then it might almost take away from the sigil as a focal point, which would actually be counterproductive in my view. if it 'kinda matched' that'd be ideal i think.

You might consider going to an artist who is among the pagan community. They would likely be knowledgeable about the sigil's meaning and have an appropriate ritual to empower it.

not necessary. I very rarely subcontract my magick, and never to other people.
If I got a tatoo from a pagan/occultist/etc. I'd actually ask them to refrain from trying to charge it themselves. I have bought handmade occult jewelry under the same request. of course, art has a charge of it's own... but aside from the artistic magic, I prefer it to be left alone.