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Octopus are known for keeping to themselves until dinner time, and then putting on a show.
An octopus as a symbol, in general, can represent mystery, insight, and reserve. Some recovered alcoholics or other addicts might get an octopus tattoo to keep themselves grounded. This is because octopi are able to regenerate a lost limb, so they’re commonly used as a reminder that we can – and should – detach ourselves from harmful situations or habits.
Octopus tattoos can act as a personal encouragement to strive for whatever goal you might have for yourself. They can express your perseverance and hard work.
An octopus is grand, to say the least; with ominous, robust tentacles to get it where it needs to go and protect itself from any danger. It can identify you as a person who longs to be confident and self-reliant. And similarly to many other ocean-dwelling creatures, the octopus has been known to know purity or emotional clarity.
One of the reasons for this tattoo’s popularity is the range of meanings you can give it. An octopus is a distinct and interesting tattoo design on its own, but can also be depicted in a shipwreck, with wild tentacles wreaking havoc.
It can be illustrated in its aquatic wonderland; it can be whatever you want of it. Maybe an octopus is simply your favorite animal and you want nothing more than a tattoo which shows them to be as beautiful as you see them.
Whatever your reason, these tattoo ideas are sure to bring you the confidence it takes you to tackle anything like an oceanic beast.
