Feather and Bird Tattoos and Meaning

feather with birds

The most popular are the so-called Indian feathers, when the tattoo depicts a feather with birds, as it were, “flying” from it. In general, such tattoos signify the belief in inner strength and immortality , given, depending on various nuances, either the wisdom of life, or the lightness of consciousness and soul, or a strong connection with the spirits of ancestors. In ancient times, these tattoos could only be applied to leaders, shamans, and warriors who showed their valor in battle.

Nowadays everyone can apply a feather with birds on their body, however, HE recommends at girls take a closer look at the images of feathers with flying storks, which symbolize lightness and tenderness .

Feathers and birds: “flying” and light tattoos with a deep meaning

The world is full of beautiful creatures: birds. They are present in the mythologies of all peoples and religions. Even Christianity, as a new religion, endowed birds with positive and negative qualities. So, the well-known dove brought an olive branch to Noah, symbolizing the proximity of the earth. Perhaps under the influence of this, and due to the fact that the meaning of the tattoo of feathers with birds it has auspicious symbolism, such drawings are spreading in the world of tattoos.

The meaning of a feather tattoo with birds

The world of body painting prefers to work with unique designs that can only be partially related to each other. So, the reason for applying several birds and its feathers has been put fashion in recent years. The reason for this is the original meaning of the bird feather tattoo and the changes that the tattoo brings to the life of its owner.

This type of tattoo is divided according to the pen chosen for its application. There are two types of feathers:

• Indian;
• various birds.

Indian feathers have nothing to do with a specific type of bird, they seem to have fallen from the sky and landed on a human body. The first tattoos of this type appeared on the American Indian tribes.

Note. His meaning it was based on faith in strength, wisdom, immortality, and a deep connection to the spirit world. Only shamans or leaders could afford such drawings. In extremely rare cases, it was allowed to apply a feather to the body of an ordinary warrior.

The feather has become widespread in tattoos among men and women, not only because of its elegant appearance, but also because of the deep meaning that this weightless symbol hides. The feathers symbolize the freedom, lightness and independence and they occupy an important place in the cultures of different countries and peoples.

The value of the pen in history

Among the Indians, feathers symbolized the spirit of the birds to which they belonged and were used in rituals and ceremonies. They also believed that through feathers they could seize the power of a bird.

In Christianity, feathers were believed to symbolize faith, hope, and contemplation. And the image of a ring with three feathers symbolized mercy, faith and hope, and each of the three feathers represented one of these virtues.

In Ancient Egypt, feathers were used to worship the gods, and the feather tattoo was based on the wisdom of the Egyptian goddess Maat, the goddess of truth and justice. It was believed that he compared the weight of the deceased's heart with his real feather. If the heart was as light as a feather, then the soul was pure and the spirit could move freely to the next phase of the afterlife.

More meanings of a feather tattoo

Just as feathers represent spirituality, freedom and independence, feather tattoos mean the desire to develop spiritually and intellectually, to move forward, regardless of obstacles.

The feathers of the different birds used in tattoos have their own meanings unique:

The feather of an eagle it is considered a symbol of a warrior, as it embodies courage and bravery. Among the American Indians, the feathers of eagle were of great value and meant wisdom and spirituality.

The peacock feather It has many meanings, including pride, spirituality, love, kindness, and renewal. Read more about the meaning of the peacock feather.

The feather of the phoenix or fire bird it represents immortality, rebirth and the cyclical nature of life.

the owl feather symbolizes spirituality and helps to choose the right path. In Indian culture, there is a belief that an owl feather carries the spirit of a bird, which will protect and guide a person in the afterlife.

In addition to the appearance of the feather and which bird it belonged to, the color of the feathers in tattoos is also important. White means purity, yellow means wisdom, red means passion or victory.

Feather tattoos are often combined with other symbols to add meaning. The infinity sign with a feather means unlimited freedom. A tattoo in the shape of feather with birds or a flock of birds flying, symbolizes hope. In addition, the popular symbol of the dream catcher is also represented with feathers, which symbolize the breath and air necessary for life. Girls often choose these sketches for your tattoos. They can be made small easily and can be pierced on the wrist, arm, leg, ribs or the abdomen, choosing the appropriate style.