Turtle tattoo stencils

• Turtle tattoo ideas and meanings

Throughout human history, the turtle has been an inspirational positive change agent. They may not be the world's most fond of animals in the animal kingdom, but they have keen instincts to survive - they can “go with the flow” and this attitude makes these delicate beings powerful totems in indigenous tribes around the world.

• The history of the turtles

The turtle has a powerful spiritual symbol worth worldwide in a number of traditions and cultures. From the Indians to the Japanese, there are innumerable creation legends that show the turtle as a key character. In some Native American stories, the turtle is the deity of the world's coasts. Tradition has the animal brought mud from the bottom of the vast global ocean and used it to form continents. This association with mother earth and the sea, is the reason why turtles have the female cycle and the movements of the moon. This concept is not unique; in fact, many African and ancient Greek traditions are filled with tales of the turtle. On average, turtles live to be 150 years old, which is why they are revered as symbols of health and longevity.

• The importance of turtle tattoos

• patience
• longevity
• wisdom
• peace
• innocence
• stability
• endurance
• Feminine energy
• Different turtle motifs

Many other cultures have incorporated turtles into their myth of origin. It is often said that the turtle carries the world on its shell or it is said that the turtle protects itself with the shell on its back. The turtle is also known for its steadfastness. Turtle tattoos stand for endurance, bravery, relaxation, courage, security, perseverance, longevity and security.

The good thing about turtle tattoos is that the tattoo artist can intrigue another tattoo into the turtle. This means that the tattoo artist can put other motifs or symbols in the shell of the turtle, such as letters or a clover leaf or dear symbols, whatever you want, so you can reproduce your message on the hand of the shell.

You can of course also choose something that is very personal for you. That is also the reason why you get a tattoo so that you can convey your personal message or set an example for what you have experienced in life. You can choose a large turtle or a very small one that is entirely up to your taste.