9 Third-Eye Tattoo Ideas That Might Inspire Your Body-Art Journey
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Getting branded with a tattoo is one of the most common forms of self-expression. Whether you're looking to get something for the first time or you're looking for a special piece to get with a friend or partner, the options are essentially endless. A lot of people choose to get tattoos that have special meanings, but not all designs have meanings that are easy to interpret just by looking at them. A prime example would be eye tattoos — or more specifically, third-eye tattoos. Although you may have seen this type of tattoo on someone you know and you might find it beautiful or intriguing, you may not have understood its meaning.
Curious about the third eye tattoo meaning? For the uninitiated, your third eye is located on your forehead, slightly above the middle of your eyebrows. To learn more, and see third-eye tattoo ideas, keep scrolling.
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
Third Eye Tattoo Meaning
A spiritual concept in religions like Hinduism and Buddhism, it's often associated with consciousness, enlightenment, and intuition. Usually, opening your third eye can mean having more foresight or greater intuition ahead of certain situations or being able to sense what's coming or what decisions you should make without much explanation.
When people get this drawn or tattooed, it's normally pictured as an eye that's enclosed within a triangle, but there are plenty of different iterations of third-eye tattoo designs. You can get it inked anywhere on your body, not necessarily where your third eye should be.
Whether you're looking to get the symbol as your first tattoo or you're making plans to add to your collection, read ahead to check out some third-eye tattoo ideas that may just inspire you on your body-art journey.
Classic Third-Eye Tattoo
This classic take on a third eye tattoo features an eye inside a triangle surrounded by a circle. It's located on the forearm, which makes it easy to see.
Moon Phases Third-Eye Tattoo
This third-eye tattoo features multiple meaningful designs, including the phases of the moon. It looks like a piece of jewelry.
Sunrise Third-Eye Tattoo
For a different take on the trend, check out this sunrise tattoo, which also happens to be a third-eye tattoo design.
Portrait Third-Eye Tattoo
If you like realistic and colorful tattoos, this portrait third-eye tattoo is stunning.
Simple Third-Eye Tattoo
If you like simple tattoos, we love this example of a third-eye tattoo on the back. It's mid-sized yet still minimal.
Multi Third-Eye Tattoo
If a single third-eye tattoo doesn't cut it, consider getting multiple tattooed above one another.
Realistic Third-Eye Tattoo
If you're into realistic tattoos, this third eye is right up your alley. It stays true to the theme but features an eye that looks wildly realistic.
Black and Grey Third-Eye Tattoo
This black and grey third-eye tattoo design weaves in Egyptian symbolism. We love the placement on the back of the neck.
Geometric Third-Eye Tattoo
If you're into geometric designs, take a look at this third-eye tattoo. It features tons of symbolism.
Danielle Jackson was a former assistant editor for POPSUGAR Beauty.
Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for POPSUGAR. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for POPSUGAR's TikTok and Instagram accounts.