Tattoos that quietly strengthen your astral body — Symbols our ancestors trusted for unseen healing
- Team Aliens
- Jul 23
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 30
Some people carry pain that never shows up on the skin.
They smile. They work. They function.
But inside, something feels… off.
Not exactly mental. Not exactly emotional.
Just a quiet heaviness. A low hum of disconnection.
That’s the astral body at work the energetic layer of you that holds the invisible.
When life shakes you, it doesn’t always leave a bruise.
Sometimes, it leaves a shift in your field.
And that’s where tattoos come in
Not as decoration, but as restoration.
Tattoos as Energetic Anchors
In many traditions, tattooing wasn’t about decoration.
It was about direction spiritual, emotional, energetic.
People tattooed symbols for protection, grounding, healing, or alignment.
Not to impress. But to hold something.
To remind the body where it belongs.
To remind the soul that it’s still here.
Here are some of the most powerful tattoo ideas for restoring your energy field —
especially when you’re not feeling quite like yourself.
For more on how ancient cultures used sound and symbolism to shift energy, read: Our Ancestors Used These Sounds to Attract Wealth and Power — And Now, Science Is Starting to See Why
Chakra Symbols
When your energy feels scattered or drained. Each chakra governs a specific part of your emotional and energetic body. Tattooing a chakra symbol (like the heart, root, or throat) can serve as a reminder to tend to that space.
Root (Muladhara): grounding, survival, safety
Heart (Anahata): emotional healing, love, grief
Crown (Sahasrara): higher self, reconnection, clarity
“One client tattooed her heart chakra symbol on her chest after a loss. She said, I just needed something that helped me feel open again.”
If you’re curious which chakra might be weak or imbalanced in you, this guide might help: Tattoo Symbols to Strengthen Your Weak Chakras
Sri Yantra or Sacred Geometry
When you’re feeling lost, uncentered, or spiritually fragmented. The Sri Yantra is an ancient symbol of harmony between the body and the universe.
Other sacred geometric patterns like the Flower of Life or Metatron’s Cube help realign your field and promote spiritual balance.
These aren’t just shapes — they’re energetic blueprints.
“A woman who felt constantly anxious tattooed the Sri Yantra between her shoulder blades. She said, I finally feel like I’m in one place again.”
Want to see how even public figures connect deeply with sacred geometry?
Bindrunes or Nordic Protection Symbols
When you feel vulnerable, exposed, or energetically unsafe.
Bindrunes combine multiple runes into a single protective symbol.Other ancient talismans like the Helm of Awe (Ægishjálmr) or the Vegvísir were used to guard against fear, psychic disturbance, and energetic chaos.
These symbols create a kind of shield — not just emotionally, but energetically.
"A man going through burnout tattooed a bindrune on his forearm. He said, It felt like I had something protecting my space again.”
Our ancestors believed these symbols had power. Now, science is catching up: Can Tattoos Hold Energy? A Spiritual and Scientific Perspective
Spirit Animals
When you need guidance, resilience, or to reconnect with lost parts of yourself.
Animals appear in dreams, symbols, and inner pulls for a reason.
Tattooing a spirit animal owl, crow, serpent, butterfly, whale can restore a quality within you that you may have lost.
Snake: rebirth, healing
Owl: inner knowing, calm
Butterfly: transformation
Whale: deep emotion and ancient memory
“One client tattooed a butterfly over her spine. She said, I’ve outgrown too many versions of myself to keep hiding.”
Curious about the deeper meaning behind animal tattoos? Start here:Why People Tattoo Their Spirit Animals — And What It Says About Them
Mantras and Sanskrit Words
When your mind is loud and you crave internal stillness.
A single word in Sanskrit — “Soham,” “Shanti,” “Moksha,” or “Aham” — holds vibration. It’s not just meaning, but frequency. Some tattoo these words on the ribs, spine, or chest to anchor breath, presence, or spiritual focus.
“A client tattooed ‘Shanti’ near her heart. She said, Every time I look at it, I breathe softer.”
To explore the power of mantras and tattooing as a spiritual experience:
Moon Phases or Celestial Symbols
When you feel in transition, emotionally overwhelmed, or energetically scattered.
The moon reminds us that it’s okay to cycle.
To grow, retreat, release, and return.
Tattooing lunar phases, constellations, or planetary glyphs can offer grounding during uncertain seasons.
“One woman tattooed a waning crescent after ending a long chapter. It felt like permission to let go, she said.”
The Evil Eye or Hamsa
When you’ve been feeling energetically drained, watched, or unprotected.
These ancient symbols aren’t superstitions they’re intentions.
They serve as energetic filters, especially for empaths or those who feel overwhelmed by people’s energy.
Often tattooed near the back of the neck, forearm, or ankle like shields for your energy field.
Soundwave or Frequency Tattoos
When healing needs to be felt not just heard.
Tones like 528Hz (love, cellular repair), 396Hz (letting go), or even a soundwave of someone’s voice can anchor healing on an energetic level.
“One woman tattooed the soundwave of her father’s final voicemail. She said, It doesn’t make it hurt less. But now I carry him with me — not the grief.”
It’s Not Decoration. It’s Restoration.
These tattoos don’t shout. They don’t ask for compliments.
They don’t try to impress. They simply hold you.
One person told us,
“I walked out of the studio feeling lighter. Like something had shifted.”
That’s how you know it worked.
Because when energy moves, so does your presence.
Tattooing doesn’t fix everything. But it reminds you that you’re still in control of how your story is carried.
Your Astral Body Knows When It’s Time
If you’ve been feeling ungrounded, scattered, off-balance —
This might be your sign. Not to get a tattoo for the world.
But to choose one that calls you back to yourself.
Because when the outside world gets loud,
Sometimes the only way back is through your own energy.
A tattoo won’t heal everything. But it might be the moment you remember who you are beneath the noise — And the first step toward lightness again.
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