Taurus Zodiac Sign Tattoo

In modern society, where each of us is free to show the world in any form all our qualities, character traits, addictions and hobbies without restrictions, it is already difficult to surprise someone with clothes, piercings or a tattoo.

Nevertheless, tattoo art does not lose its relevance at all. Since ancient times, a drawing on the body served as a talisman, a talisman, a display of certain distinctive features, status or origin, and now every image on the skin of its owner gives him something that is imperceptible to others - inner confidence, inspiration, strength, energy, determination or simply fulfills his need to stand out from the crowd.

Almost any carrier of a tattoo in one way or another puts into it his own and akin to the inner state of the meaning, it is this aspect that makes the art of body painting so popular among representatives of all genders and ages.

In this article, we will briefly return to historical sources in order to find out the meaning of a tattoo with the Taurus zodiac sign, the features of applying and combining such an image with other symbols.

The historical past of the zodiac sign Taurus

The Taurus symbol is imprinted in many ancient legends, myths and legends, and it's easy to guess why. If we move away from the zodiac canons, then the bull is a powerful, strong, hardy, rather patient animal, but irrepressible and indomitable in anger. Suffice it to recall the well-known Spanish bullfight, where picadors and banderilleros spend a lot of time and effort during several thirds (parts of the performance) to anger a fighting bull, but when the goal has already been achieved, the animal rage has no limit.

The ancient Greeks left us a legend about how the constellation Taurus appeared. The legend tells how the supreme god of Olympus, Zeus, decided to kidnap the most beautiful girl on Earth, the daughter of the Phoenician king, Europe. Her charm and charm could only be compared with the unfading beauty of the goddesses, and the heart of the ruler of Olympus could not bear the longing for her. However, how could a formidable, mighty god not frighten off a delicate, fragile charm? Then Zeus decided to take the form of a snow-white bull and quietly hide in the royal herd grazing in the meadows. Young Europe, walking with her friends, went to pick the flower she liked when a beautiful, strong animal approached her. The bull looked not at her as if he wanted to tell about something important, fawned, and then bowed and lay down at the feet of the king's daughter, as if offering to ride.

The girl stroked, caressed him, sat on the strong back of the bull, when suddenly, with the speed of the wind, he began to carry Europe to the sea, and rushing into the raging waves, swam like a fish, farther and farther, drawing the girl into the distance. Opening her eyes, closed with fear, Europe saw that the waves had subsided, Nereids appeared from the depths of the sea, accompanying the snow-white bull with divine singing, and Poseidon himself swam side by side with him, clearing the way for the magical animal from the waves and winds. And then an island called Crete appeared in the distance.

Very soon, the bull reached dry land, dropped the kidnapped girl on the ground, and, disappearing for just a moment, returned already in the true guise of Zeus, appearing before Europe in all its greatness. The young beauty fell in love with her captor, became his wife and soon gave birth to three sons - Minos, Sarpedon and Radamant, who more than once glorified their names. So the constellation Taurus appeared on the firmament, keeping the love story of the great god Zeus and the beautiful princess of Europe.

It is also believed that in the myth of the god Dionysus, the son of the great Zeus, the whole essence of Taurus is best reflected. A young and strong youth with the head of a bull, decorated with a vine, ivy, fig leaves, always holds a cup of wine in his hand, being on the verge between earthly, carnal, reckless entertainment and divine will, wisdom, strength. In the character of this deity, as in the symbolism of Taurus, there is an eternal, indestructible connection between two worlds, which have a place in the human soul. After all, it is not without reason that it is believed that people born under this sign receive its most striking and contradictory qualities:

• perseverance,
• a responsibility,
• balance,
• thoroughness
• foresight,

But at the same time -

• emotionality,
• sensuality,
• passion,
• imperiousness and sometimes even cruelty.

As a sign of the zodiac, Taurus personifies not only determination, dedication, will and desire for victory, it is also a symbol of harmony, spiritual self-improvement, intellectual and physical development, therefore, to this day, both men and women apply an image of Taurus or a bull on their bodies to emphasize your strengths or acquire those qualities that are so lacking in overcoming life's obstacles. In addition, the zodiac Taurus is considered the patron saint of comfort, well-being, material values, so many choose him for themselves as amulet and a talisman, applying it, according to esoteric canons, on the left shoulder.

Original ideas and stylistic solutions

The style and color scheme, of course, largely depends on the gender of the tattoo owner and on his personal preferences. Since the stereotypical association of Taurus and the bull with masculine strength and energy has not yet sunk into oblivion, it is easy to guess that this kind of sketches are chosen for the most part by males.

Realism

A realistic depiction of a furious, aggressive, mighty animal rushing forward in full steam will tell about the irrepressibility, energy, inflexibility and very tough disposition of its carrier, and the horns directed forward for attack and the hot breath of the animal will tell about the readiness to defend its “territory”. Dark red, burgundy and brown tones in the implementation of such an idea would be appropriate to emphasize the meaning put into the tattoo.

Ornamental and Polynesian

Sometimes men choose monochrome drawings of a bull, made using runic ligature or ethnic, in particular Polynesian, ornaments, thereby demonstrating a desire for self-knowledge and paying tribute to their ancient ancestors. The stories that emphasize the connection of a person with his origins, belief in natural strength and power, include the astrological image of Taurus, supposedly carved in stone... Such a tattoo is considered an amulet that gives its owner the support of the earthly element.

Oriental

The bull in the oriental style will become the personification of a certain belligerence, determination, firmness of character and steadfastness of principles, but at the same time it characterizes a multifaceted and comprehensively developed personality. In addition, oriental-style tattoos are almost always created quite large and large-scale, because the plot should have a place not only for the main idea, but also for such elements of nature characteristic of this direction as oriental flora and fauna.

Watercolor and abstraction

As for the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity, they often choose small, minimalistic and neat drawings that really bear some resemblance to talismans and amulets. These can be zodiacal images of Taurus, made in watercolor technique or in the form of ornamental abstraction. For such works, black is more often chosen, as well as warm or “earthy” shades, because they mainly emphasize such characteristics of Taurus as regularity, reliability, patience, discretion, the need for care, the manifestation of feelings and emotions.

Newschool

Also, girls and men with a good sense of humor and a penchant for self-irony can choose for themselves a cartoon image of a bull or Taurus. in new school style, which is characterized by crisp bold contours and bright catchy colors. Such a picture on the body will be not just a decoration, but also an indicator of an extraordinary, emotional and slightly eccentric personality.

Compositions and plots with other symbols

In tattoo art, there have long been no frames and limitations for imagination. Through the drawing on the skin, we can tell and show absolutely everything that we consider necessary, and tattoos with the signs of the Zodiac are no exception, because they can be combined with a host of other symbols, it all depends on what exactly the owner of the tattoo wants to tell the world about himself.

From the simplest and most common options can be called the image of the astrological sign Taurus with inscriptions, for example, the date of birth or the word "Taurus" (Taurus). The inscriptions are often made in a beautiful unusual font or using a scarification technique.

Girls may like the option of combining the sign of Taurus and Venus as the planet that controls it and the symbol of the feminine principle. Moreover, the earthly element inextricably links this zodiac sign with the forces of nature, so another excellent option for a girl's tattoo would be a composition with intertwining floral motifs, for example, with lilacs or lilies of the valley, which correspond to the sign of Taurus, floral ornaments or flowering trees. A very interesting idea can be a realistic image of a serene calf against the background of a green meadow or a cozy blooming garden.

Men may like the drawing of a bull surrounded by flames or in combination with attributes such as swords, blades, battle axes and battle axes.

A plot with two animals will be appropriate for representatives of both sexes, one of which will be Taurus, and the second will be the symbol of the Chinese horoscope. Tattoos illustrating space landscapes... So why not please yourself with a picturesque picture of the constellation Taurus in the night sky, where, of course, the brightest star in the entire zodiac will become the center of the composition - Aldebaran?

In conclusion about conventions and stereotypes

Many people think that getting a tattoo with an inappropriate date of birth with a zodiac sign is a big mistake and stupidity. But is it? It is likely that stupidity is to succumb to the influence of established stereotypes and patterns.

As already mentioned, in tattoo culture there are no prohibitions, frames or boundaries for the manifestation of one's imagination, the realization of desires and preferences, and if a person is not born under the sign of Taurus, but he has character traits and qualities that are best reflected in this symbol , then why shouldn't he get such a tattoo in order to feel satisfied or even happy. Strong, both physically and spiritually, girls choose for themselves plots that seem to be more suitable for men, and men sometimes want to emphasize not only the primordially masculine qualities, but also, perhaps, their some sentimentality, romance and softness, choosing a bright drawing with elements of wildlife. Therefore, when looking for a sketch for yourself or thinking about the idea of ​​a future tattoo, it is important to rely not on the opinion of society, not on the rules or recommendations of others, but above all on your feelings and desires. Only then, day after day, contemplating the drawing on your skin, you can enjoy and rejoice at your choice.

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Photo of Taurus Zodiac Sign Tattoo On Body

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