The most popular tattoo motifs for men and women include feathers, feather symbols and bird motifs. A feather tattoo is suitable for different parts of the body and is chosen not only for its aesthetic appearance but also for the many hidden meanings. The motif has been used for a long time and can be used in different contexts.
Every tattoo can have different meanings, including the feather motif. When interpreting it, you should consider not only symbolic but also personal aspects.
On the one hand, the feather is light and delicate and, as a typical feature of birds, is considered a symbol of the elementAir, for freedom, lightness and carefreeness of life.
On the other hand, a feather can move in the wind, it is carried by it - this is sometimes interpreted in a negative sense and is considered a sign of the spontaneity of a person who likes to act according to their feelings in life and let themselves be carried away.
Such a tattoo design can also be associated with intellect, will, communication and creativity. For centuries people wrote with quills and ink. So for lovers of literature of that time, this would perhaps be an embodiment of creative activity, ease in dealing with the world.
But there are also other reasons for having this motif engraved, such as a great love of feathers or an affection for birds. Ultimately, a tattoo is and remains something individual that reflects the soul of the wearer.
Many people think of the Indians when they think of a feather. Feathers were used as jewelry and awards and in shamanic rituals for communication with the spirit world. Feathers that are part of a Native American design, especially eagle feathers, can represent the wearer's courage, conviction, strength and bravery - as with Native Americans.
In ancient Egypt, feathers had a religious symbolism – testing the soul of the deceased with a feather. If the soul is unburdened, it should not be heavier than the feather.
They were also very common as a motif among the Celts and were used in various customs. In many Asian cultures, feathers are still seen today as a mediator to the spirit world. In Buddhism, peacock feathers represent openness.
