Blackbird Tattoo Symbolism

The Symbolism of Blackbird

Blackbirds and birds of black or dark colors are special among their airy clan as they are the symbolic of: - Mystery - Magic - Secrets -The Unknown - Pure Potential - Non-obvious Perception

Birds robed in black do not give up their secrets easily.  Black birds demand our commitment to learning their wisdom, and do not reveal their meanings both dark and light sides of energy.

The symbolic meaning of blackbirds is eternally linked to the dark vs light phases of the moon.Lunar understanding requires a different use of the senses. Sense which can only be utilized when transformative devotion is made. A commitment to higher knowing (flight) and an acceptance of the void (infinite vastness that eludes the ego and rational mind).

This is a fundamental concept of alchemy which is: Transition and Transformation. The bird is symbolic of life in the heavens, higher ideals, higher path of knowing, and the color black is symbolic of pure potential. Between the two, there is no limit to human transformation - all we have to do is close the shutters of the rational mind, and start sojourning with our darkly feathered friends.

Black birds (in general) are archetypes of living life in higher realms, and are symbolic of:

Higher Intelligence

Higher Thought

Higher Ideals

This is because birds are (metaphorically and mythologically speaking), situated in proximity to the higher energies of the Universe. This also positions them as heavenly or divine oracles and messengers in cultural myths across the globe.

Through consistent unveiling of your inner depths, positive/active utilization of these inner impulses the esoteric secrets become exposed to the light of your own consciousness.