Intuitive Tattooing
The Preface
Time and time again my clients have this feeling that their tattoo feels like 'it's always been there'. For some, this happens immediately upon applying the stencil. For others it's a revelation the next morning when they 'barely notice' their very new, very prominent tattoo in the mirror. The truth is, it has always been there. It's not my job to simply make something to put on your skin. I am trusted with bringing to the surface what has always been there, but lies unseen. Tattoos are the symbolism and art that inherently already lives in us. With the advent of modern electric tattooing and subsequent colonization/westernization of tattooing, the deep spiritual & energetic connections of ritual in tattoo work have been stripped away from most experiences. While picking something off a flash sheet on a design-filled wall is certainly a valid way of choosing your tattoo, it is not how I seek to further my practice. I believe that each tattoo should fit the body, and the energy, of the person who seeks it. In this way, Intuitive tattooing is as much about 'what' you want as it is about the 'why'. For some it's for themselves and their journey (who they are or who they're becoming). For others it's about a person or people (family, ancestors, loved ones). Some seek guidance and the art contains the steps they are about to take in their lives. Many are healing from traumas of their personal past or traumas embedded in the epigenetic makeup of our lineage. Still more are reclaiming their bodies from toxic cultural ideals and the traumas that causes.
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What is the Intuitive Tattoo Journey?
This process is active engagement in a ritual to honor the self, seek answers, solace, connection or wisdom about one's path and place in the world. It celebrates the history of tattooing as a 'rite of passage through care' and invokes blood magic and tattooing as spell work.. It honors the matriarchal lines of ancient blood magic and brings verbal & spiritual intention into the tangible realm and onto the body. It is a ritual that honors the self, one that I am honored to play a role in. The reverence for and responsibility to this practice is something I hold in the highest regard. This path is not for every client, but if this is something that resonates for you and it is a journey that you are willing to embark on, I know you will find what you are looking for.
The process is different for each client because each client is different. Many have a general thematic sense of what they want but are unsure of the details. For example, they may be drawn to a specific animal but also want to incorporate nature aspects that speak to their journey of self discovery, compassion and courage. They may have experienced great injustice and trauma, only to find their voice, face their demons and heal from deep emotional wounds but not know how to communicate that visually. They may simply know a part of them is missing and leave it completely to me to find that piece in tattoo form.
Share whatever you feel you need to share with me when you fill out the Intuitive Tattoo Journey booking form. Tell me what you seek; as much or as little as you are comfortable. I will hold space for that. Tell me about WHY you want this piece. There can be some 'whats' you want tattooed in there as well, but the 'why' is what I will expound from. Some will already have a few key pieces of visual inspiration in mind. Some come only with a story, a feel, a playlist, etherial ideas but no tangible subject matter. (I often have clarifying questions and discussion as needed of course) After you, the seeker, have given me this window to your journey, I have my own process to go through to bring the art forward.
Much of my process centers on meditation and divination practices. I have a familiarity with flora and fauna that holds deep meaning and connection, which is why you will see plants, flowers and herbs in a vast majority of my work. Astrological and mythological correspondences can play a part as well. I take notes throughout my process, which we will talk about. A copy of my process notes will be given to you at your appointment while we look over the design that has come together for you.
This process is for those who are energetically open to me meditating on your journey, pulling cards, etc. to illustrate things and gain deeper insight to create the piece. I cannot and will not go into this process without your consent as I see it as an invasion of energetic privacy. Also, I can't really tap in if you're not open to it!
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Want to book an Intuitive tattoo session?
Complete the 'Intuitive Tattoo Journey' form by following the link or go to the 'Book an Appointment' tab here on the site.
I hope I am able to take on your project but I must be honest in that I cannot take on every intuitive project that comes my way. This can be for many different reasons. Often it is not time, and in the past I have found that if we push for a journey that is not ready to be had, we come up against many roadblocks in the process. I cannot allow this process to feel forced. It has to come with flow and ease. Success is found in projects where we find alignment in a space of deep personal resonance long before our journey even begins.