Bear Tattoo

Many popular legends and cultures make use of the bear as a symbol for their traditions. Bears are extremely adaptable and resourceful when it comes to finding food and shelter, and have many characteristics similar to humans.

The bear is a ferocious predator, strong and powerful. Female bears have a maternal protection instinct that is to be admired. A bear tattoo indicates that the wearer is trying to invoke some of the many characteristics of this animal.

Many indigenous tribes revere the bear, for its wisdom and supposed healing powers. The Celts thought that the bear was a great warrior and it symbolically stood for primal power, while many early people actually believed that they descended from this brave, strong animal.

Bear and Bull Tattoo

Those who are familiar with the ups and downs of the stock market will certainly identify with these two characters. In the financial world a bull market indicates upward movement while a bear market is the opposite.

The term bear and bull have also been used in the same circles to describe the personalities of those who work under its influence. A “bear-ish” person is considered pessimistic, while a “bull-ish” person looks more on the bright side.

Bear and bull together in a tattoo can be symbolic of a person who makes a living using their smarts to ride out the bumps and dips in the stock market. It is often worn by young traders who want the world to know that they are risk takers who ultimately walk away in the green.

See our Blog for the complete list of tattoo designs and their meanings.