Cloud Tattoo Symbolism


Symbolic Meaning for Cloud Tattoos


Some meanings of Cloud tattoos: Mystery, Illusion, Dreams, Intuition, Culmination, Secrets, Potential, Emotional, Epiphany, Revelation

In Roman mythology, clouds are considered homes of the gods. Clouds always clung to Mount Olympus, home of the gods, and so therefore they became linked with divine dwelling places . By the same token, clouds were considered to be an accumulation of godly messages. Storm clouds then would signal bad news & light-bright puffy clouds would be carriers of significantly more hopeful messages.

In Chinese symbolism, clouds represent transition and transformation. Clouds seen in ancient Chinese art often point to the process of transformation from primitive/banal to ascended/spiritual. It would seem this path to soulful evolution is just as transitory and unpredictable as clouds themselves. Fitting symbol for the ways of spiritual progress.

Hindu and Tibetan perspectives about clouds reveal concepts of transition too - but in more of a temporary way. In this view, clouds are symbolic of impermanence. If you're into zen, a cloud tattoo feature might be the perfect way to convey your devotion to impermanence, and your understanding of detachment.

Clouds combine both air and water.Air representing the realms of the mind (thought, mentality). Water representing themes of emotion, intuition and the psyche. Combined then, cloud tattoos in this way of thinking might convey a message of tempering & balancing emotion with intellect. Clouds also hold rain, and that is an ancient symbol of fertility, abundance and prosperity.