Sigil Tattoo: what does it mean and is it possible to have one?

Before deciding on a final tattoo design, there are many factors to consider that draw the line between acceptable and great tattoo designs. Cultural appropriation and borrowing from offensive symbolism and ideas seems to be ignored by the global tattoo community as a big problem. Of course, you can put whatever you want on your body. But the moment something becomes visible to others and to top it off offensive and problematic, it is no longer just a tattoo on your body; this message is for anyone who can see it.

This is why we always emphasize the importance of doing research on any tattoo design you are interested in; even if you think you've just come up with a brand new and unique tattoo design, you still need to check if it's cultural or offensive.

One tattoo idea has come up lately that we think might be great to research and find out if it's actually possible to get a tattoo. The sigil is the symbol we want to discuss in the following paragraphs, so if you're interested, keep reading!

Sigil Tattoo: Everything You Need to Know

What is Sigil?

A sigil is a symbol used in magic to represent a deity or spirit, and means "seal" (lat. Sigillum). The use of the symbol dates back to the Celtic culture of the Neolithic era. Later, in medieval magic, the sigil represented angels and demons, which were usually invoked by magicians. For hundreds of years, the creation of Sigils has been considered the foundation of magical practice.

Those who created the Sigils used special methods (the so-called magic squares - the sums of the numbers in the square, no matter how you look, are always the same) and received a special power. For example, the Seals were believed to represent the true name of the spirit, and thus the magician was given control over the spirit of the Seal, done correctly.

Through the creation of Sigils, many contemporary artists have become interested in Sigils and the occult. For example, Austin Osman Spare, a renowned artist and occultist, developed his own method for creating Sigils. To this day, his Sigil ideas keep interest in the occult around the world. Because of this, so-called chaos magicians became popular, especially the idea of ​​having a modern personal seal. It is even believed that global corporations such as McDonald's, Nike or Virgin Records have their own symbols and trademarks, which have ensured their global success.

What is the meaning of the sigil?

It is believed that each Sigil symbol carries a different magical meaning. Since it is a pictorial symbol used in ritual magic, its meaning changes depending on the result that the practicing magician achieves. It is also common practice to place several sigils to create the names of the angels or demons that the practicing magician is trying to invoke in the ritual.

One of the most famous written explanations of sigils and their meanings is The Lesser Key of Solomon, a list of 72 different sigils that are used to invoke 72 spirits/demons/angels. These seals were part of ceremonial rituals in Medieval and Renaissance Europe and are still an inspiration for occult philosophy around the world to this day.

Should I Get a Sigil Tattoo?

Well, if you like that kind of symbolism and the story behind the tattoo design, then sure, why not. However, you cannot just go and get a Sigil tattoo without any knowledge and information about its symbolism and meaning. Sigil tattoos usually have specific symbolism unique to the person wearing the tattoo. For example, you cannot get any kind of sigil tattoo because the symbol you are about to get might already be in use by someone else; they are considered private/personal sigils.

In addition, Sigil tattoos are believed to have healing powers. For example, if a part of your body is sick or you have long-term health problems, getting a tattoo on that area of ​​the body can have healing powers.

It is also recommended to keep your Sigil tattoo private. This is not one of those tattoos that you should flaunt in front of your friends, especially if the reason for getting such a tattoo is for its healing and spiritual powers.

So yes, if you are into the occult, spiritualism, and witchcraft, then be sure to get a Sigil tattoo. We recommend that you do a more thorough research on Sigils and the occult if you are new to this.

Sigil Tattoo Examples

Sigil tattoos are characterized by intricate lines and incredible geometric designs. They certainly attract attention, but given the history of these tattoos, you should try to hide them discreetly. Anyway, here are some Sigil tattoo examples that can show you what design to expect if you decide to go for such a tattoo idea.

Final thoughts

We hope that this little introduction to the world of symbolism and Sigil tattoos was interesting and useful for all our interested readers. Of course, we are not professionals when it comes to modern occult and witchcraft philosophy and symbolism. But we tried to bring this topic closer to those who might be new and needed simplified explanations. If you want to get a Sigil tattoo, be sure to do your homework; read as much as you can about the topic, ask around and see if others share your interests, and seek advice from those who already understand the topic. The internet is a great place for all of this, so why not make your tattoo journey the right way? Good luck and happy tattoo!