Against the Evil Eye

I know I haven't written a post in awhile. I don't know if it was because I have been busy, or if it is because I just haven't found that one tattoo that is worth writing about. Luckily I came across a co-worker's tattoo that I absolutely had to write about. Thank goodness I finally found the chance to dust off this blog. Therefore, I took the time to do a little research for an awesome post that is well over due. So, I guess you could say that I was just waiting for the right tattoo....

The Hamsa

This tattoo belongs to Rebecca Wylie. She's a beautiful, free spirit. She has an eccentric sense of fashion & likes to make flower crowns. May she be prosperous and protected from bad luck, as that is the purpose of her tattoo. 

The Hamsa is a hand-shaped amulet, a hand that consists of three dramatized fingers along with a pinky and a thumb. In the center of the palm holds an eye. This eye represents protection against an “evil eye” – The Evil eye, a particular stare from one that may wish bad luck on another. Anyone may cast an “evil eye”, whether it may be an average person, or a person with status or power. Envy is said to be the origin of one’s “evil eye”. This symbol is famous among different cultures. Although each of those cultures might come from a different origin, the meaning of the Hamsa remains the same. For example, in the Christian culture, the hand itself is known to be the hand of Mother Mary (Mother of Jesus Christ). The symbol of Mother Mary’s hand alone was known to protect women in particular. In Islam, the hand is known to belong to Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad. In India, particularly Hinduism, the five fingers of the amulet represent the five energy flows of the human body and the five elements of nature. The Hamsa is one of India’s most sacred symbols for prosperity.  This universal symbol may also be found in Judaism, Egyptian mythology, and other cultures.

            This tattoo would be, in my opinion, an example of a meaningful tattoo. It is a universal tattoo, yet it is very unique. It fits Rebecca's personality and she also chose the perfect spot for it on her body. The artwork is very intricate, which makes it a very well-done tattoo.

We could all use protection against an "evil eye".

This is the type of tattoo that is worth writing about...

Works Cited

"Hamsa and Hinduism | A Symbol of Protection." Hamsa and Hinduism | A Symbol of Protection.       N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Jan. 2013.

"Hamsa." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Jan. 2013. Web. 24 Jan. 2013.

Pelaia, Ariela. "What Is A Hamsa?" About.com Judaism. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Jan. 2013.