Peacock tattoos

Day by day we are surrounded by people that in many ways are similar to us, but at the
same time so different. And I dont mean just appearance, behavior or knowledge. We have
different thoughts, believes, we worry about different things and I could go on.
Today we are talking about tattoos, more specifically peacock tattoos. They are big,
beautiful, incredible colorful and painful at the same time. Some of us agree with the idea of
tattoos, some of us have a more conformist mentality and dont think tattoos are really necessary
in our lives. Over the course of our life we meet hundreds of new people. Recently I have met a
girl that had an incredible peacock tattoo on her back. It went from the neck all the way to the
top of her butt. It was new for me, chic, truly beautiful to look at. Out of curiosity I asked if it
hurt as much as I thought it did. She replied that it does get lost of courage to stay on the table
and endure the pain of having drawn on you such enormous tattoo on your skin, but it was worth
it and that she would do it all over again.
Peacocks are incredible birds, full of life and color that will most likely take your eyes
away. Did you know that the peacock symbolizes immortality? In ancient belief the peacock was
the bird with the undying flesh, meaning their meat didnt decay after death. The immortality
links with Jesus Christ. In the period of Easter, peacock feathers and Christian paintings can be
used as church decorations. The peacock is also a symbol of renewal because it changes its
feathers annually. Ancients believed that peacocks guard the Gates of Paradise. It was also
believed that these birds could eat venomous snakes without any harm. Both Origen and
Augustine think of peacocks as a symbol of the resurrection. Pythagoras once wrote and believed
that the soul of Homer moved into a peacocka hyperbole to establish the respect and longevity
of the Greek poets words. Due to the golden circles and blue background of the peacocks trail,
The Greeks dedicated the peacock to Juno, the goddess of sky and stars.
Other images and beliefs include:
Just like the Phoenix, the peacock was thought to have the power of resurrection and By
the Peacock in fact was a sacred oath. It was also believed that a necklace made of Amethyst,
peacock feathers and swallow feathers was a talisman able to protect one from the witched and
sorcerers. Christians thought, in early times, that the peacock's blood could dispel evil spirits.

The peacock often appears among the animals in the stable of Christ. The rebirth is symbolized
by two peacocks drinking from a chalice and angels are often portrayed with four wings of
peacock feathers. In Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, the peacock feathers were
considered much like the evil eye. They all had the property to see. In the western world, the
peacock was known as the slayer of serpents. The shimmering colors of his tail feathers represent
his supposed ability to transform snake venom into solar iridescence. Alchemist thought the fan
of the peacock (cauda pavonis) is associated with certain texts and images that are useful in
turning base metals into gold.
In Chinese culture the peacock represents the high status and royalty. If you consider
tattooing a peacock on to your skin, you might associate it with a few words such as:

Love
Pride
Luxury
Desire
Beauty
Royalty
Vitality
Nobility
Sexuality
Generosity
Longevity
Compassion
Sensuality
Immortality
Watchfulness
Expansiveness

In Buddhism this bird is a representation of the all compassionate goddess Kuan-Yin. The
eyes in the feathers are related to the meditative state. The eyes find symbolic meanings
also into Christianity. They have been associated repeatedly with the eyes of
God/Church/Christ. The association with Christ comes also from the peacocks coupling
with immortality and resurrection.
The peacock and its character lead to attributes such as: light, vitality, life, radiance,
glory, health, invigoration.

The peacock also symbolizes integrity. The one that has this tattoo inked in his skin
should also be a man of value, a man that respects and appreciates the values of life. The
beauty of the bird is also associated with the inner beauty of the person wearing such
tattoo. This tattoo symbolizes your ability to perceive the good in every situation or
element. It is also associated with optimist people that take every opportunity to enjoy
life. It is also an emblem of moral refinement, kindness, compassion, and love. Since this
bird is a symbol of royalty, wearing such a tattoo depicts you as royal and glorious. It
symbolizes truthfulness and a clean character. Apart from all these attributes, a person's
royalty is also associated with nobility, protection, guidance, spiritualism, and
watchfulness.
If you ever caught a glimpse at a peacocks feathers I am sure you have noticed
the eye like structure. Those who get inked of a feather of a peacock, are considered to be
hideous and suspicious by nature.
In other cultures, it is thought that a woman that has trouble conceiving can get
pregnant if a peacock looks at her. A tattoo of a peacock is known to bring good luck to a
pregnant woman. Her baby will be healthy and will arrive on time. Of course, those are
just superstitions and nothing has been proven yet.
The vivacious colors of a peacock feathers represent a fresh mind and a light
heart. For someone who is peaceful will most likely choose to get this tattoo. It is also
known for spreading good vibes.
You can get a peacock tattoo or just its feathers on your back, on your foot you
can have tattooed it on your ear, legs or maybe on your tights.
This tattoo can have multiple meanings: light, vitality, resurrection, immortality,
Christ, integrity. Back in the 18th century the peacock was a sign for tailors all over the
world. It is a beautiful thing to have on your skin if you are a person that loves colors and
life. A tattoo can mean going through a hard period, it can mark getting over that tough
period, loosing someone or anything else you let it mean. It was beautiful to see it on that
girl and it really left a mark on me.