Sickle generally symbolizes a tool and in this case it is used for farming and harvesting. The sickle tattoo meaning follows the family/farming theme, reminding of mother’s care and protection, home ambiance. Mainly, sickle means ‘home sweet home‘. Sickles often symbolize female deities who secure fertility and abundance in the family. It can symbolize a strong will, being independent and resistance to any kinds of hardships. Also, sickle is associated with mother earth goddesses or sometimes it represents household divinities/gods.
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The sickle tattoo meaning often carries agricultural connotations.
Sickle tattoos are very popular among girls, it is because of their delicate shape and same time power. They look good on any part of the body. This weapon can be used for protection, if you imagine it in your hands, ready to fight at any moment. Also, there is a possibility to use sickle as a part of the whole farming theme: plough, tractor and everything that is related with the harvest and its work.
Sickle tattoo design ideas
The most popular tattoo design is simple shape without any additional elements or colors. Sometimes, these tattoos are called ‘memento mori’ (remember death). In this case, sickle is used in a way to remind of a certain event.
Also, this tattoo may have a deeper meaning because sickle was used during the World War II as an execution weapon. So if you want to have something that can remind of your grandfather or any other person who fought in this war, choose the design which might include sickle.
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There is no bad place to put the sickle tattoo. It may be on back, belly or arm, like you like it most. Also, there is no special color which might make such tattoo more significant. However, if you want to have a rainbow one – sickles are also available in many colors: green and red, yellow, purple and blue.
Sickle tattoos are very popular among girls. They look good on any part of the body. This weapon can be used for protection, if you imagine it in your hands, ready to fight at any moment. Also, there is a possibility to use sickle as a part of the whole farming theme: plough, tractor and everything that is related with the harvest and its work.
