The turtle is often associated with sluggishness in people, so a tattoo with its image is not used very often now. However, people familiar with the symbolism of such an image treat it much more favorably.
Turtle tattoo: basic meanings
The turtle, with its slow movements and strong shell that allows you to hide from danger, symbolizes primarily calmness, poise, reliability, understanding when it is best to hide in cover, and, therefore, wisdom. In addition, it can become a sign of inner healing, protection and knowledge.
According to Chinese symbols, a turtle tattoo means not just wisdom, but the gift of foresight, developed intuition, rich experience and the ability to avoid danger, calculating all the steps of the enemy in advance.
The turtle is directly related to the symbolism of water and the moon. Moreover, in the cultures of some peoples, it is even the embodiment of the structure of the world, the basis of order. That is why a tattoo with her image symbolizes longevity, health, strength of nature, endurance, as well as fertility, birth and eternity.
If a tattoo characterizes a person, then the owner of the "turtle" can be called patient, reliable, responsible, calm and very wise.
Tattoo "turtle" as a talisman
A turtle tattoo has a special additional symbol: it can serve as a kind of protection. It helps to develop a philosophical outlook on things, become a more balanced, calm person, learn to cope with failures more calmly and take problems easily.
The turtle also grants a long life that is measured and calm. It protects against disease, fire, accidents and severe stress.
The turtle tattoo also has less obvious meanings. It can serve as a talisman for those who are looking for strength and endurance. To emphasize this symbol, the turtle is depicted as large, carefully drawing its shell, or a flute is added to the image, with which this creature, according to African beliefs, calls on the gods for help. Also, this image can mean protection from any adversity - a strong shell that is very difficult to destroy.
The Japanese add another interesting meaning to this: in their culture, a turtle tattoo makes a person more successful, allows him to achieve the necessary results, receiving support from fate itself. Moreover, it grants the ability to foresee important events, avoid danger and guess the chances that help a person change his life for the better.
