The moon appears in many ancient cultures as a symbol of cycles and time. The juxtaposition of the coiled snake, typically symbolic of transformation, with the stillness of the round shape captures the duality in nature and time.
This post will focus on Snake Moon Tattoos and why they are such a meaningful design choice. You’ll also learn what types exist plus where to get them today.
So what’s the meaning behind Snake Moon Tattoo ?
Why is a snake moon tattoo so meaningful? For starters the image has been part of many ancient cultures. Usually attributed to Egyptian symbolism, it’s also been linked to symbology in India, China and Polynesian cultures.
Transformation
As stated in mythsdreamssymbols
The snake is associated with the Moon because of its ability to change or renew its skin, which is similar to the Moon’s waxing and waning.
The cycle of time
That eclipses occur when the Sun and the Moon are at one of these points gives rise to the understanding of swallowing of the Sun and the Moon by the snake. Rahu is responsible for causing the Eclipse of the Sun.
The snake and moon symbol is used in the Hindu culture to symbolize the cycle of time. A constant renewal or progression. Snake tattoos are linked to movement and change.
Harmony
It is said from an african legend (Swahili/Kenya, Tanzania) , that the harmony created by the god “Mungu” is sometimes interfered with when a snake approaches the moon and swallows it. Therefore, It is left to Mungu’s people on the earth to intervene with the serpent on the moon’s behalf until it vomits her up, thereby reestablishing these harmonious relations with the cosmos.
