Getting a tattoo could indicate an important amount of dependency with respect to the image that you have tattooed. In parallel, this dream also manifests the need to do different things than usual. In every form, although you desire a change in your life, you do not know just what it is that you want to change. This dream reflects confusion. On the one hand, you yearn to live like others, but on the other, you would like to be different. According to other interpretations this dream references an emotional situation that you have noticed and you cannot forget. In the same fashion, it may concern a behavior pattern that you have fully integrated into your personality.
The dream could be of a sexual nature. “Tattoo” is a Maori word and was considered by the Maori people as a beautiful and sensual ornament. In Polynesia, many people had their entire body tattooed (except the eyes). For many cultures like this one, tattoos are a symbol of sexuality and virility.
[1]If a person sees his hands tattooed with henna in a dream, it means that he cheats to earn his livelihood, or that he tricks others to get what he needs. Consequently, he will be exposed and his enemy will rejoice at his misfortune.
If a woman sees her hands tattooed in a dream, it means that she will trick someone to repossess her rightfully owned jewelry.
If the tattoo is made with gold in the dream, it means performing an old but a polite trick.
If the tattoo is done with mud in the dream, it means praising God Almighty.
If a woman sees the lines of her tattoo mixing together, or as though the dye has started to run in the dream, it means difficulties with her children. Ifa man sees his feet dyed and tattooed in a dream, it means that he will be tried with family problems.
If a woman sees her feet dyed and tattooed in a dream, it means that she will suffer from an abusive husband.
[2]1- On a physical level, a tattoo will stand for an aspect of individuality in the dreamer. He (or she) wishes to be seen as different.
2- A tattoo in dreams can also signify something which has left an indelible impression. This could be great hurt, but could also be a good memory. Sometimes, the image which is tattooed is worth interpreting if it can be seen clearly.
3- In spiritual terms a tattoo can suggest a group identity belonging to a tribe or cult. It will be on a more intimate level than wearing a badge.
[3]Dreams of a tattoo symbolize that you are leaving an indelible mark on someone or on yourself, etching a memory into your soul. Also, dreams of a tattoo signify a desire to wear your soul on your sleeve, to make a commitment, and to leave your mark on the world. This dream can also symbolize affiliation or association with a particular tribe or group consciousness. Consider the type of tattoo as well as its placement on the body.
[4]The desire to ink your skin runs the gamut from a powerful need for self-expression or a tribal sense of symbolic presentation all the way to drunken regret. As such, in a dream you must consider your personal relationship with body ink before you arrive at a satisfying interpretation.
Understand that on a universal level, there is a very rich tradition of adorning the skin this way in the development of human history across the ages.
[5]Tattoos may represent those things in our lives that seem only “skin deep” but may be interesting and fun. They could represent our thinking, our playful ways, and our seemingly unimportant habits. As time progresses, we may realize that our passing fads have become permanent. Thus, a tattoo may be symbolic of something that we inflict on ourselves, is permanent if not deep, and generally carries with it some negativity.
[6]Polynesian peoples believe that a person’s mana, their spiritual power or life force, is displayed through their tattoo. In spiritual terms a tattoo can suggest a group identity, belonging to a tribe or cult. It will be on a more intimate level than wearing a badge. You might also like to consult the entries for badge / brooch, colours and picture as well as the information on symbols in the introduction.
[7]To see your body appearing tattooed, foretells that some difficulty will cause you to make a long and tedious absence from your home.
To see tattooes on others, foretells that strange loves will make you an object of jealousy.
To dream you are a tattooist, is a sign that you will estrange yourself from friends because of your fancy for some strange experience.
[8]Tattoos portray archetypes with which you may identify. They may act as metaphors for what is deeply imprinted within the soul, whether devil or angel. Tattoos may make a strong statement about another’s identity. Some people, such as the Hawaiians, wear tattoos that connect them with an ancestral lineage and with their spirit guides, called Amakua.
[9]If you dream you are a tattoo artist and you are tattooing someone’s body you will soon break with friends or family over strange practices.
If you dream you are the one being tattooed you will become the target for a strangers jealousy but if you see someone else with tattoos then you will take a long, hard journey from home.
[10]Material aspects: On a physical level, a tattoo will stand for an aspect of our individuality. We wish to be seen as different.
To be having a tattoo done in dreams suggests that we are prepared to suffer for this.
To be having a tattoo removed indicates that we have rejected some former belief or credo.
[11]Gives gender-specific: As both men and women will now have tattoos done, the symbolism of any particular dream tattoo will be easily interpreted.
The position of the tattoo and its spiritual symbolism – its connection with a system of belief – may give us insights.
[12]1. Initiation, rite of passage.
2. Important business needs attention.
3. Bonding, friendship.
4. Possibly repressed jealousy (tattoo seen on others).
[13]Since a tattoo is originally a sign of initiation, this dream symbol may indicate that the dreamer is entering a new stage in his or her life.
[14]A tattoo may symbolize the opening of a new place in your life or personal development. (Tattoos were originally a sign of initiation.)
[15]If you dream about getting a tattoo (and you don’t have one in real life), you are entering a new stage in your life.
[16]Indelible memory of an experience or relationship— might relate to pain also; tribal or group identity.
[17]An outward sign of inward condescension, see “mark”
[18]You will never be able to keep any secret to yourself.
[19]Symbolic of worldliness or pagan rituals, Lev. 19:28
[20]Ego identity.
See Also: Scar.
[21]lucky numbers: 05-06-29-46-48-53
having a, on your body: beginning the initiation into a new stage of your life.
another: wil receive a story in confidence you dare not repeat
having your arms tattooed: wil suffer because of an insatiable jealousy.
hearing a call on drums or fife before taps: your ego has announced itself.
ordering the military to return to quarters, a: estrangements from the family hierarchy.
watching someone tattooing: others’ success wil deplete your confidence.
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