Tattoos around the eye often hold significant meaning and remind us that someone is always watching over us. These tattoos are applied using injections placed under a thin membrane known as conjunctiva and spread across the white sclera – they’re commonly known as “scleral tattoos.”
Eye of Horus
The Eye of Horus, also known as the All-seeing Eye, is an iconic symbol from Egyptian mysticism that serves as a potent reminder that your higher self is watching out for and protecting you from harmful influences in the world. Additionally, this tattoo represents intuition and the ability to see into the future and is frequently combined with pyramid symbols as a vital sign. This tattoo is ideal for both men and women alike. Featuring a stylized pyramid and the all-seeing eye of Horus, it provides a striking representation of Egyptian spirituality while connecting to ancient culture. Tattoos that feature these symbols may also incorporate other associated imagery, such as circles and triangles, that signify similar meanings. You can place this tattoo anywhere on the shoulder or neck; smaller designs can even fit on one or both hands!
Eye of RA
The Eye of Ra is an iconic symbol in Egyptian mythology and represents protection, health, and healing. Traditionally, it was worn on jewelry for funerals as protection during their journey into the Underworld. Additionally, it symbolizes the sun’s life-giving energy, which spreads around our planet. RA’s eye is typically represented as an elongated eye with two or three lines branching beneath it to resemble the upper lid and two or three hawk’s eyes, the symbol having many variations and can be drawn with different thicknesses and colors. An Eye of Ra tattoo is a beautiful way to show your passion for Egyptian culture and history. This exquisite design can be placed anywhere on your body for maximum impact, even combined with other symbols like Ouroboros (which symbolizes infinite continuity).
Three Dots
Tattoos featuring three dots arranged in the shape of a triangle symbolize balance within one’s life and spirituality, with three representing both power and love from God, as well as faith. Brides often paint three dot designs onto their faces before entering into matrimony as a protective measure from curses or negative energy that might otherwise accompany marriage. The three dots can also represent an incomplete journey or serve as an ellipsis, indicating its incompleteness. Tattoos depicting three dots are popular in Latin American gang culture and generally represent “mi vida loca,” which translates to “my crazy life.” But this does not imply affiliation with any specific gang; instead, it could simply reflect an appreciation for minimalism.
Numerals
Numeric tattoos are elegant yet discreet for those seeking to showcase their personality with an understated yet classic tattoo design. This type of ink can represent important dates or meaningful numbers like birthdays. Popular among celebrities, including rapper XXXTENTACION, Lil Pump’s 17″ face tattoo, and the “69” inked on Tekashi 6Six9Nine’s forehead are numeric tattoos. An “X” may symbolize living an upright lifestyle and rejecting alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs or act as a gang membership badge. Clocks make an ideal pair with Roman numerals, and talented tattoo artists can produce dynamic clock designs that play on light and shadow for realistic results. Clock Tattoos make great additions to existing Tattoos or can stand alone; these work well in black-and-gray or colored applications and fit naturally in positions such as shoulders or chests.
