Where should you tattoo the Eye of Horus?

Eye of Horus Wrist Tattoos Placing the tattoo on your wrist will make your ink more visible, but doing so will also make it more likely to be covered up by a watch or bracelet.

Is it okay to tattoo the Eye of Horus?

The god Horus and his magical eye is just one of the brilliant symbols from Ancient Egypt. It’s relationship to protection, healing, and good luck within Egyptian art means it’s a great modern tattoo choice for those with a love of Ancient Egyptian symbol tattoos.

Do eye tattoos affect your vision?

The known risks include, but are not limited to: perforation of the eye which can lead to blindness (the sclera is less than one millimetre thick) retinal detachment (urgent medical condition that may leave the patient blind) endophthalmitis (infection inside the eye, that can lead to blindness)

What does the Eye of Horus on hand mean?

The Eye of Horus, wedjat eye or udjat eye is a concept and symbol in ancient Egyptian religion that represents well-being, healing, and protection.

Why is the Eye of Horus a symbol of protection?

Eye of Horus, a symbol of protection. According to Egyptian myth, Horus lost his left eye in a struggle with Seth. The eye was magically restored by Hathor, and this restoration came to symbolize the process of making whole and healing. For this reason, the symbol was often used in amulets.

Is the Eye of Horus offensive?

There’s some misconception that the Eye of Horus is an evil symbol, but this couldn’t be further from the truth! The symbol isn’t evil, instead it wards of evil. It protects you from evil, but it isn’t representative of evil itself.

Does eye tattoo fade?

Most eyeliner tattoos will last between 8 and 18 months, however the pigment will eventually fade, so a ‘touch up’ is recommended after 12 months. Every skin holds the pigment differently and many things including medications, skin type and health can determine the rate of fading.

Are eye tattoos safe?

There are many potential health risks from undergoing eyeball tattooing. They range from mild risks such as a mild irritation of the eye to severe risks such as blindness. The known risks include, but are not limited to: perforation of the eye which can lead to blindness (the sclera is less than one millimetre thick)