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Did You Dream About a Tattoo? Here's What It Means

A dream concept like a tattoo can be a challenging one to get one's brain around. Because our dreams are mental echoes of our subconscious mind, and they often represent specific references to our waking-life, no single explanation will ever work for everyone.

Below are 3 different interpretations of a dream about a tattoo, seen from very different perspectives.

Which of these explanations best matches your dream vision?


What does a tattoo mean in dreams?

1. The traditional interpretation

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Mary Leyen
Dream Expert,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

A dream about getting a tattoo often hints at a desire to express your individuality or mark a significant life event. That's the most general analysis.

It can also represent a commitment or bond. Seeing someone else with a tattoo in your dream may suggest that you are trying to understand their identity or a particular aspect of their personality. This dream can also indicate that you are intrigued by the idea of permanence and commitment, as tattoos are a lasting form of self-expression.

A tattoo can be a very deep dream object to offer a definitive opinion on. To know confidently, I would need to understand the dreamer's background and current mindset.

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2. The psychoanalyst's interpretation

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Ernesto Andrahi
Psychoanalyst,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

Dreaming of receiving a tattoo may signify a subconscious yearning for self-assertion or a need to externalize an internal transformation.

Some additional thoughts: It could be an embodiment of the Freudian concept of "The Ego" seeking to manifest its unique identity. Witnessing another person with a tattoo, by contrast, might reflect an unconscious curiosity about their psyche or a latent desire to decipher their enigmatic aspects. It could also be an exploration of the Jungian notion of "The Other," where the tattooed individual represents a part of your own psyche that you are attempting to comprehend or integrate.

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3. The spiritualist's interpretation

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Liz Morrison
Shaman and Spirit Guide,
Contributor: "3 of Dreams Book of Dreams"

Dreaming about getting a tattoo can be a spiritual call to embrace your unique essence and to boldly express your soul's journey. It may symbolize a divine nudge to honor a significant spiritual milestone or a sacred bond. Seeing someone else with a tattoo in your dream can be a spiritual invitation to delve deeper into understanding their soul's narrative or a particular spiritual trait they embody. This dream can also be a spiritual exploration of the concept of permanence and commitment, as tattoos are a lasting form of soul expression.

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Which interpretation of the dream works the best for you?

Which of the above ways of explaining a tattoo makes the most sense for your dream vision?

Only you can know for certain. Bear in mind that our higher mind can be a complex and multifaceted landscape. Any dream concept can signify multiple meanings — or result from multiple forces in our daily life.

Got a better dream analysis for dreams about a tattoo that you'd like to share? Add your personal interpretation to the comment area down below.

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