The Meaning of the Japanese Koi Fish or Carp Tattoo
The koi fish or Carp tattoo is one of the most popular Japanese tattoo designs of our time. The meaning of a koi fish or Carp tattoo depends mostly on it's color and it's position. In general the koi fish symbolizes courage and determination. It symbolizes that the person wearing the tattoo has overcome a difficult time in his/her life, or is still battling a hard time in his/her life.
The position of the koi fish: If the koi is positioned with the head up or swimming upstream, it symbolizes that the person wearing the tattoo is battling a hard time. Is the koi fish tattoo positioned with it's head directed downwards or swimming downstream, it means that the person has overcome a serious issue, or a major obstacle in his/her life.
The color of the koi fish: The meaning of the koi tattoo also depends on the color of the fish. Different koi colors have different meanings. Here are a few meanings dependent on the color of the koi fish tattoo:
The meaning of a red koi tattoo:
success in love and romance / red or pink koi for a girl and orange or red for the motherThe meaning of a black koi tattoo:
success in a new direction of life / also for the fatherThe meaning of a blue koi tattoo:
masculinity and reproduction / also for a boyThe meaning of a dragon koi tattoo:
rebirth and new beginningThe meaning of a white koi tattoo:
success with career and family / also for a boyThe meaning of a yellow koi tattoo:
similar to the meaning of a red koi tattooThe meaning of a gold koi tattoo:
wealth and prosperityThe meaning of a silver koi tattoo:
success in business
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