What do snake tattoos symbolize?

Answer 1

Snake - embraces both Eastern and Western tattoo designs. The snake is one of the 12 animals which appear in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. (Born in 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001.) Rich in wisdom and charm, you are romantic and deep thinking and your intuition guides you strongly. Avoid procrastination and your stingy attitude towards money. Keep your sense of humor about life. The Snake would be most content as a teacher, philosopher, writer, psychiatrist, and fortune teller. According to Chinese folklore, each animal is associated with certain personality traits, and those born in the year of the Snake are calm and gentle, romantic and perceptive. However, they may be prone to sloth and vanity. Tattoos only mean what ther wearer wishes it to mean. There is no set guidline of meanings for tattoos anymore. There are certain meanings to tattoos that were around just as soon as 20 years ago, but with the majority of people having some ink work done and the rise in popularity of tattoos it has come to the point where not many meanings remain, it means only what you want it to. If you wish to know what it means on someone else, then ask them as only they will be able to tell you.

Answer 2

life and rejuvenation due to shedding of it's skin as well as death due to it's ability to kill with a venomous bite.

if the snake bites it's own tail (ouroboros) it stands for the cycle of eternity.

can mean temptation.

The snake is represented in many religious texts so in Norse mythology the snake symbolises the sea. The serpent in The Bible represented Satan and then later Christ himself

In Egypt and South America it symbolises the Underworld

Answer 3

The snake and eagle symbolize energy (snake) and consciousness (eagle). Harmony between the one who experience (eagle), and what he experience (snake). The eagle and snake can also be seen as merged into one. A kind of snake with feathers.

Answer 4

Also known as the fish hawk, the Osprey is the only bird of prey that feeds solely on live fish. Known for its acuity of sight, the Osprey has been used to represent those of vision; it is also a symbol of abundance and long used as a totem of the Fisherman.

Answer 5

The snake and dagger tattoo typically symbolizes wisdom and or power. A dagger with a swallow is usually meant to represent good luck.

Answer 6

Many things...

- Evil

- Tempation

- The Devil

- A love of snakes?

It all depends on the person getting the tattoo.

Answer 7

If the snake is still struggling, some people say it represents "the fight between good and evil". If the snake is already dead, I guess that means good wins. :)