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More and more people are realizing that the so-called “witches” of the Medieval period were merely powerful women, often those with knowledge of medicine or the natural world, and this realization casts traditional witch imagery in a fresh new light.
Whether you are a practicing Wiccan or Pagan or someone who just enjoys a spooky Halloween aesthetic, a witch tattoo can give a glimpse at your personality and make it clear that you’re someone who should not be reckoned with.
There are many directions to take a witch tattoo. One option is to use stereotypical designs like those you might find at a Halloween shop: a pointed hat, broomstock, cat, bubbling cauldron and crescent moon are all easily identified as symbols of a witch.
On the other hand, you might want to lean deeper into magical traditions that hold spiritual or cultural significance to you.
Zodiac symbols, pentagrams, tarot card suits, runes and other symbolic ideas of divination can all hold a witchy vibe. Multi-point stars and sparkling wands also give a flair of magic and power.
A symbol that has been used by witches to signal their identity for a long time is Hecate’s Wheel, a simple yet striking design featuring a maze inside a spinning wheel.
Because witchcraft and pagan traditions are often closely tethered, you might want to look into tribal and Celtic designs to modify for your witch tattoo design.
The spiral goddess or the Celtic triqueta knot are simple but beautiful examples of this principle at work.
