Within the category of animal tattoos, those of fish and other marine animals (or river) have a great pull among lovers of body art. However, there are several that stand out above the rest, the Koi carp tattoos and gold fish tattoos. We will talk about the latter in detail in this article. We will review your meaning, symbolism and we will collect different designs so you can get ideas.
Unlike Koi carp tattoos, which are usually quite large and cover a large part of the arms or legs, the gold fish tattoos are much more discreet, elegant and even minimalist, depending on how they are viewed. In addition to having a design that transmits delicacy for the most part, gold fish tattoos also have a very deep meaning.
The meaning of gold fish tattoos
Targeting Buddhism, the goldfish symbolizes the absence of fear, happiness, emancipation, freedom and spontaneity. If you choose to sport a gold fish tattoo, you will have on your body a living symbol of the strength of spiritual life. For Buddhism, when goldfish appear in pairs, they symbolize the sun and the moon. Goldfish are one of the earliest Buddhist sacred symbols.
On the other hand, for Indian culture, goldfish represent the fertility, abundance and longevity. In many cultures around the world, from Christian to Hindu, the fish has always been a sacred symbol and a sign of good fortune. For example, for the Chinese, goldfish are emblems of happiness and marital fidelity.
