by Last Updated on July 24, 2021 by Avia
Fox Tattoo Ideas and Fox Totem Meanings
Fox Tattoo Ideas: The symbolism of the fox has tricky connotations. In fact, the fox tattoo ideas can be connected with the trickster archetype, Loki in Norse myth. Native American mythology of North America indicates the fox as a trickster too – but of a morally neutral position – ambivalent to consequences too.
In truth, the fox is incredibly intelligent.
It gets its tricky symbolism because it’s astoundingly adept at escaping traps, evading predators and moving around (particularly at night) in its environment.
It also the black feet and legs that are symbolic of the sneaky nature I’ve been talking about here. It conveys a feeling of being able to shadow about, and obtain things in a cloaked manner.
Symbolic Fox Meanings
Some keywords to think about while researching your fox tattoo ideas…
- Guile
- Clever
- Lucky
- Playful
- Focused
- Health
- Skillful
- Secretive
- Sexuality
- Vitality
- Resourceful
- Shapeshifting
“There are no limits on growth because there are no limits on intelligence, imagination, and wonder.”
~Ronald Reagan
Symbolism of shape-shifting comes into play from Chinese symbolism as well as Japan, Native North American Indians, Eastern India, to name a few. These and other various cultures recognized the fox’s ability to adapt to its environment and escape from harm by seemingly supernatural means.
Fox tattoo ideas in this light will indicate: Intelligence, adaptability, strategy – and a stealthy (but lovable) way of moving in social circles.
As a symbol of sexuality, we think of the term “foxy” as an adjective for sultry beauty. Indeed, Chinese lore indicates various fox parts (testicles, tail, teeth, claws) were used as aphrodisiacs. Thankfully, we have tattoos to convey sexual prowess- no need to go chopping up fox parts. Sheesh.
In European folklore the fox is symbolic of stealth, cunning and slyness. The red fox is particularly symbolic of sexual prowess (red being a symbolic color of the root chakra, or primal energy). The red fox is also associated with the realm of solar animals and carries meanings of: Vitality, Life, Energy and Health.
Check out more tattoo ideas about the fox by clicking on the links at the end of this page.
As always, thank you for reading. I hope this article on fox tattoo ideas and fox totem meanings was as inspiring to you as it was for me in the writing of it.
Happy, foxy tattooing!
Mighty brightly,
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