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Showing posts with label koi fish tattoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label koi fish tattoo. Show all posts

Koi Fish Tattoo Stencils


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Meaning of Koi Fish Tattoo Designs

Koi fish tattoo designs symbolize good luck and prosperity. There used to be an ancient myth about a koi fish who wanted to climb a huge waterfall on the Huanghe River to turn into a kite. So a koi fish usually represents a person who is determined to become a better individual and do good for the universe.


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Another symbolism for the koi fish tattoo is for those who have made it through many difficult obstacles in their own lives. Many people who have overcome adversity, including fighting cancer or recovering from alcoholism or drug use, also get koi tattoos. The Koi serves as a kind of symbol to represent one's own personal success.


Meanwhile, tattooing floating koi symbolizes determination. The Chinese in particular believe that they symbolize prosperity in business or professions and in school.


Japanese meaning


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In Japanese, koi means 'carp' or carp fish. However, just because the word has a simple meaning doesn't necessarily mean that koi fish have no form of symbolism. The word “koi” comes from the Japanese word “nishigikoi”. Koi fish come in a variety of colors and their scales are decorated with beautiful patterns. People keep koi fish in ponds and breed them as pets, and you can find pet stores that only sell koi fish. Koi fish are high maintenance fish and are very expensive to care for.


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Koi fish are also a common topic in tattoos. According to most tattoo artists, koi fish represent strength, wealth, determination, independence, perseverance, and luck, among other things. All of this is based on the great amount of awe and respect that the Japanese people have for the humble koi fish.



Behind the ear tattoo, beautiful small koi fish.

Behind the ear tattoo, beautiful small koi fish.

 

Behind the Ear Tattoos:

Many women are inking their bodies these days. Apart from finding the amazing and creative artwork, more women are now choosing unique body spots to ink, and behind the ear tattoos are becoming popular.  Unlike the face tattoo, you can easily cover up the ear emblem with your long hair when you don't want to show it. If there is a concern about exposing your tattoo at the workplace or in school, this will be a good body spot to consider.
Tattoos in this area are usually small, but the designs can be very attractive. There are almost unlimited choices you can use for such a small area. You can have a feminine and cute design like a koi fish or tough and Gothic style artwork. Some of the popular behind the ear tattoos for females are the astrological symbols, stars, birds, hearts, flowers, cartoons and butterflies. You can also consider to have someone's name permanently attached behind your ear to signify a close relationship.


Koi fish arm tattoo. Nice job!


Koi fish arm tattoo

 

Koi Fish Tattoo and their Meaning

 

Koi fish tattoos symbolize the will to struggle on and on to challenge the obstacles in the path of success. These tattoos are suited for the pioneering individuals who stop at nothing but success. Determined to practice what they believe in, these individuals are courageous enough to brave the unknown and its perils.

Love, hate, courage, etc., are the names of our emotions which are abstract. We cannot realize them as physical entities, so that others can see, touch and experience it. If we stop using the words that are used to represent or convey these abstract concepts (love, hate) we won't be able to talk about them. This tattoo helps a person in exhibiting his innermost feelings as clearly as possible.


Ηοοκed fish, back tattoo by ToPo. Just amazing!


Ηοοκed fish, back tattoo by ToPo

Meaning of Fish Tattoo:

Fish have been looked upon as a symbol of water, mother, and Goddesses. They are associated with feminine power and reproductive power. In Celtic culture, fish are associated with female sexuality and birth. The water sign Pisces is depicted with two fish swimming in the opposite directions.


Amazing color, koi fish tattoo.

Amazing color, side koi fish tattoo.


Koi fish tattoo:

The koi fish have long been a part of the Japanese life.  At almost every temple and sacred place there is a small koi pond.  The koi also know as Carp fish is known throughout China and Japan.  Originally the story came from Buddhist teachings in Chine where it was believed the koi fish would swim upstream and go against the current and even up a waterfall.  The myth states that any koi fish that could swim up the Yellow river and up the waterfall at the mythical place called Dragon Gate would then turn into a dragon.  Therefore in China the koi fish would stand for strength and power and advancement.
This same idealism was adopted throughout Japan.  It was adopted in Japan to such a degree that it has become a part of their daily life and ritual.  In fact large flags of koi fish are flown on Boy's Day to celebrate the strength, energy and power that boys should posses.


Awesome Koi fish Japanese back tattoo!



Awesome Koi fish Japanese back tattoo

Koi Tattoos and their Various Meanings:

The koi fish can be interpreted in different ways. You should know that a koi tattoo with the fish swimming upstream and one swimming downstream has different meanings. Also, a simple koi fish in water has its own meaning. A koi fish tattoo with running water symbolizes courage, the ability to attain goals and to overcome life's difficulties. When the fish is depicted to be swimming upstream, it can symbolize that the person who has got the tattoo, is still struggling with his problem. On the other hand, if it is depicted swimming downstream, it implies that the person has already overcome his difficulties. It also means love for the opposite sex or longing for a specific person. This love can be described as 'romantic love' or 'passionate love'.