Jewish and Jewish tattoos

Tattoos aren't just for beauty. They often carry deep meaning. It can be a drawing or sign intended to reflect a person's character, bring changes in his life, or an inscription that speaks of an important event, serving as a life motto. Most often, Latin or Hebrew is chosen for the inscriptions.

Choosing Hebrew, you should pay close attention to the correctness of the spelling. Before getting a tattoo, it is better to consult with a specialist who knows this language and write the phrase from right to left. Otherwise, you can get a completely different meaning or just a meaningless set of symbols.

When deciding to get Jewish tattoos for a person belonging to this nationality, keep in mind that in Judaism it is sinful to put anything on the body.

In addition to the language, symbols for tattoos such as the Hebrew are used. star of David or the hand of Fatima.

Star of David

The Jewish star tattoo is especially popular among the male population.

• This religious symbol refers to Judaism and symbolizes the perfection of God. Two triangles superimposed on each other with vertices pointing in opposite directions form six corners. The corners symbolize the four cardinal points, heaven and earth.
• Triangles symbolize the masculine principle - mobility, fire, earth. And the feminine principle is water, fluidity, smoothness, air.
• Also, the Star of David is credited with protective symbolism. It is believed that the one who applied it to his body is under the protection of the Lord.
• Such a sign was found not only in Judaism, long before them the hexagram was used in India, Britain, Mesopotamia and many other peoples.

When choosing a tattoo like this, it is best to use body parts such as the back or arms. The symbol has always been used for religious purposes, it is depicted on the flag of the State of Israel and should not be disrespectful to it.

Fatima's hand

The hamsa tattoo is more common among the female half of the population. It is usually depicted symmetrically, which distinguishes it from the true image of the palm.

• Jews and Arabs use this sign as an amulet. It is believed to have a protective function.
• This symbol also has a sacred meaning. Its other name is the hand of God. There was a symbol in ancient times in the form of the hand of Ishtar, Mary, Venus, and so on.
• Mainly used to protect women, increase lactation, strengthen immunity, ensure easy and healthy pregnancy.

Hamsa in translation means "five", in Judaism the sign is called "Hand of Miriam", associated with the five books of the Torah.

Also, Jewish tattoos include the names of Yahweh and God, the menorah and the enneagram (nine lines that determine the type of personality).