Tattooing the image of a black cat can symbolize many things for its wearer: protection from bad luck or just their love for felines in general; some even use them to show respect or admiration for Wiccans and pagans.
Symbol of bad luck
Black cats have long been seen as symbols of bad luck and misfortune, yet they also have other associations. Ancient Egyptians revered and worshiped black cats as extensions of Bastet; during medieval times, people confused them with devil worship practices, and thus they came to represent something terrible and considered them symbols of evil.
Symbol of the occult
Black cats have historically been linked with witchcraft and the occult. Many saw them as omens of bad luck or evil; today, however, many choose to celebrate their cat’s spiritual significance instead; some even believe that they represent reincarnated family members.
Symbol of the night owl
Black cat Tattoos have long been associated with witchcraft and the occult. Once considered demons in disguise, cats have long represented femininity and power—thus reminding people that life has nine lives, just like cats! Many people who choose these Tattoos do so to show they can face life’s obstacles with ease, just like cats do!
Symbol of love
Tattoos depicting black cats have long been used as symbols of love and good luck, popularly used to commemorate lost loved ones or show affection towards pet cats. Black cats also represent magic, mystery, and witchcraft—making this choice even more appropriate if someone close to you has recently died or to show affection towards their pet cats.
