For believers in spiritual powers, a crystal tattoo is a great way to show your belief in the presence of positive or protective energies. Yes, these tattoos do not radiate energies like people think a physical crystal does. However, having the tattoo etched on your skin can help bring a sense of peace and comfort. So, here we are with a catalog of interesting and unique crystal tattoo designs for you to choose from. Read on and browse through!
What does a crystal tattoo mean?
Crystals are naturally occurring gemstones that immediately draw attention due to their highly reflective surface that makes them sparkle. They clearly serve an ornamental function. However, they are also believed to radiate certain energies that can be beneficial or harmful depending on how they are channeled. Here are some common meanings associated with a crystal tattoo:
Facilitating spiritual connections through their purifying powers. Healing and balancing internal and external energies, while bringing physical, emotional and mental stability. Amplifying deep inner desires and assisting in their manifestation. Protecting against negative or harmful energies.
Furthermore, different types of crystals are said to have different powers, and a tattoo of them could mean that you want to be blessed by them. Here are some common crystals and their meanings:
Rock Crystal: Cleanses negativity, brings clarity and amplifies inner energy. Rose Quartz: Enhances love life, enhances self-love and improves compassion and overall emotional well-being. Amethyst: Aids spiritual growth, sharpens intuition, offers protection and enables inner peace. Black Obsidian: Offers protection, cleanses negativity and enables grounding energy. Citrine: Aids manifestation, brings abundance and prosperity and amplifies inner energies and strength.
The tattoo wearer can combine these concepts or enhance the meaning of their crystal tattoo by choosing a specific color or placement for the tattoo. Continue to the next section for some creative tattoo designs and how they might be right for you.
8 Amazing Crystal Tattoo Ideas With Meanings
It is very convenient to simply get a crystal tattoo instead of investing heavily in the stones to harness their energies. Their shimmering surface also makes for aesthetically pleasing tattoos. Check out the mesmerizing designs below that you can customize with your personal touch for a unique and powerful crystal tattoo.
1. Minimalist Crystal Tattoo
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Embrace the healing energies of a crystal with a simple, raw, contoured crystal tattoo that also fits your minimalist sensibilities. Since a rough broken piece of crystal can have any number of facets, the uneven cut and shape of the individual edges make for an organic-looking tattoo. You can add small sparkling shapes or use a pop of color to add a distinctive character to your crystal tattoo.
2. Dark Crystal Tattoo
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Get an intricate crystal tattoo inspired by the TV series The Dark Crystal. The en element is blessed with the power of the divine and is the center of the world. If the simple purple shard is too basic, feature a cluster of dark colored crystals placed in the middle of runic or occult symbols to symbolize a healing crystal that can bring balance and renew one’s life force.
3. Crystal Heart Tattoo
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A heart crystal tattoo represents the wearer’s desire for purity and abundance in matters of the heart. It could be a wish for better romantic dynamics in one’s relationship or hope for new love. It could even be a wish for inner healing and a resolve to be kinder to oneself. These emotions can be further shaped with the color of choice, or you can opt for a multi-colored heart crystal as shown in the image above to ensure an overall benefit.
4. Flash Crystal Tattoo
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Crystals are a popular tattoo element and there will be no shortage of flash designs at your local tattoo parlor. You can still customize a flash design for yourself by adding personal touches. For example, the crystal tattoo above uses dots and lines to create the illusion of sparks. These tattoos are a subtle way to embody the energies that these cosmic elements possess.
5. Flower and crystal tattoo
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Flowers are another popular tattoo element that embodies deep meanings. You can combine specific flowers with your crystal tattoo to create a richer, layered symbolism. The upper sleeve tattoo in the image above shows how to create a blackout mural that takes inspiration from witch tattoos to channel energies from multiple elements. It features several wildflowers and crystals in different colors, representing the many facets of personal symbolism for the wearer.
6. Healing crystal tattoo
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Crystals have a preconceived symbolism of healing. Whatever you want your crystal tattoo to represent, it should first heal your energies so that they can attract goodness and positivity. If you are aiming for a message of prosperity, abundance, or continued self-growth, get a crystal cluster tattoo like the one shown in the image above. It shows a large cluster of crystals radiating energy and bouncing it off of each other, amplifying their potency. The leaves and vines growing out of them also symbolize growth.
7. Quartz crystal tattoo
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The meaning of your quartz crystal tattoo can depend on the color or type of quartz you choose as your subject. The image above shows a quartz crystal that is a soft purple and blue color. These colors are said to be rare in quartz and are mainly found in Spain and Brazil. This rarity can signify more powerful and unique energies, further strengthening the wearer’s beliefs and giving them the power to confidently achieve their goals in life.
8. Black and gray crystal tattoo
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Choosing black and grey for your crystal tattoo creates a more realistic and timeless effect. It can signify a raw connection with nature, but also organic, untouched, powerful energies. Since the color is not specified, it can mean looking within yourself, clarifying inner shadows and doubts to release negativity and heal yourself. It can also point to the mysterious inner depths, and unlike one’s shadows, it can symbolize a deep, grounding, rich and refined stability.
So, those were the many ways you can create a crystal tattoo design to express your inner desires or attractive energies in the universe to do your bidding. We’ve seen how you can play around with different colors, tattoo styles, and crystal arrangements for a tattoo piece that is not only uniquely aesthetic, but also holds deep symbolism for you. If you’re not aware of the different types of crystals and their powers, but want to channel them through your tattoo, do some thorough research on them. However, also pay attention to your inner voice, as it plays a huge role in how a tattoo makes you feel. We hope our article was helpful and that you can soon get yourself tattooed with a design inspired by our ideas. Cheers!
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Ruslan Millinhton has been tattooing since 2015. Originally from the city of Sumy, Ukraine, he now spends most of his time in Charlotte, NC, USA. He has been tattooing for over 10 years. He works primarily in color and black and gray realism.
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