Conscious Tattooing for Self-Empowerment Getting a tattoo goes well beyond just capturing an image on your body; it also stirs up the emotional cellular memory that lies beneath your skin. You are crossing a threshold and making a commitment to an inked-on symbol that you not only wear outwardly, but also embody. Tattoos are usually synchronized to events in your life that come from an emotional connection to an experience, a dream, an inner urge, or a certain something or someone. When you ink an image onto your body, you are embodying the vibration of the symbol’s meaning, the color, the transference of energy between you and the tattooist, and even the qualities of the ink. Combined, they’re a personal form of alchemy. Tattooing beyond the sake of vanity can initiate your own shamanic journey into your consciousness, to reveal what’s hidden in the matrix of the body, mind, and spirit. Tattoo Medicine for Transformation Tattoo medicine (spiritual healing tattoo) is fast becoming the new buzzword for spiritual-seeking neophytes who have moved on from traditional religious dogma and hours of psychotherapy. Tattoo medicine is a tattoo that represents a return to wholeness, a shift into a new wave of consciousness that encourages authenticity, diversity, and presence. It is a process that may involve some life coaching, a form of divination (tarot or astrology), and a waiting period before you are ready to get your tattoo. This is becoming a sought-after inner healing modality. The Magic in Tattoos Tattoos are also portals into the realms of magic (or magick, in esoteric writings). There are some people who get tattoos strictly for magical purposes. Magic is not necessarily dark. It is more connected to intentionally manipulating and directing energy in order to achieve a specific outcome. Tattoos associated with magic are inked with the intention of making them portals that can be opened and closed at will. They provide a consecrated space on the body so the wearer can ask for specific energy to flow through for empowerment. There is an impassioned desire to achieve a specific outcome by calling upon certain spirits and deities. Sometimes the tattoo image will be a magical symbol or deity, so the wearer can intensely embody the energy for magical purposes. The Four Elements in Tattoos Fire Fire is equated with birth and resurrection. Fire represents creativity and determination but can also be consuming if there are no boundaries. Fire also shows passion, hatred, energy, and connection to your personal power. Where there is fire, there is also light, meaning fire has the ability to transmute or change things. It links to masculine projective energy for both men and women. Images and symbols that portray the fire element are Aries, Celtic Rose, Eye of Horus, Ladybug, Phoenix, and Sunflowers. Earth Earth is associated with death and rebirth. The earth element symbolizes physical sensation and growth. It represents Mother Earth and fertility. It is the Magician, the Sage, and the Everyman archetypes. Earth is stable, grounding, strong, and protective. It is the realm of wisdom and knowledge, and the womb from which all things grow. This element links to the feminine receptive energy for both men and women. Images and symbols that pertain to Earth include anchors, cats, dogs, tree of life, turtles, white lily and the wolf. Air Air is equated with wisdom and vital breath. It is the marker of the intellectual and the abstract. It is the Jester, the Lover, and the Outlaw archetypes. Air represents the power of the mind, the force of inspiration, and imagination. It is breath, spirit, freedom, and beginnings. This element symbolizes ideas, knowledge, dreams, and wishes. It is the element of new life and new possibilities. Air links to the masculine energies for both men and women. Images and symbols that relate to air include bats, doves, hawks, hearts, owls, peacocks, ravens and wings. Water Water is associated with death and rebirth. It is a healing, purifying element that relates to the Caregiver, the Ruler, and the Innocent archetypes. Water symbolizes psychic intuition and pure love. It is the element of intention and emotions and is symbolic of the subconscious and mystery. Water is the feminine receptive for both men and women. Images and symbols that connect to water include cactus, crown, koi fish, mermaid, moon, scarab, trident and water dragon.
✔ Author(s): Lisa Barretta
✔ Title: Conscious Ink: The Hidden Meaning of Tattoos: Mystical, Magical, and Transformative Art You Dare to Wear
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (74 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1632651149
✔ ISBN-13: 9781632651143
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Conscious Ink by Lisa Barretta
Jillian Neel
I'm still in awe of the intricate plot and the way everything seamlessly came together. The twists kept me guessing until the very end. It's one of those rare books that leave a lasting impact.
Elaine Leonard
The plot twists were executed masterfully. I was left gasping at every unexpected turn, and the suspense kept me on edge throughout. Bravo to the author for keeping me guessing.
Josephine Alvarez
This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
