Glyphs and Symbols

In the last few years of writing fiction and working on various designs, I have developed a set of "glyphs" which represent various aspects of life. These representations have become a prominent feature in my tattoo designs. This page describes the most commonly used glyphs as well as a few others which are visually interesting. Most of these glyphs, and the meanings behind them, originate from a set of fictitious cultures. Be aware that any religious or historical explanations listed below may originate completely within my own mind, and have no basis in actual accepted belief systems.

Common Sybology and Glyphs
Glyph Description Meaning Notes
Lone dot Void: Inner peace and clarity of thought and spirit .
Three dots Triumvirate: Mind, Body, Spirit (also Father, Son, Ghost) .
Two equal dots Choices, pairings, non-opposing aspects .
Two dots, one superior Aspects of the female (though not necessarily femininity). Representation of Mother and Child 1
Moon Navigation and direction (usually metaphorical or spiritual) 2
Tusks, the open circle Humanity, the imperfect circle, strong at points, weak and dangerous at others. .
Circle Perfection or continuity. Usually represents loyalty or eternity .
Claws Inner demons, the dark aspects of the spirit which act in a violent or destuctive manner. 3
Harpoon lines Truth, direction of purpose. Often combined with smoke. .
Smoke Ephemeral qualities such as memories. Aspects which fade and/or distort with time .
Ropework History. Primarily ties to personal history. The complexity and knotwork of the rope discribes the individuals ties to and involvement in that history .
1: The aspects of "female" and "feminine" are seperate. "Female" is a designation of biology while "feminine" is a description of behaviour and attitude. While the two are often connected, there is not an automatic correlation.
2: The glyph for the moon is often paired with a single dot below it, giving it an additional meaning. It then takes on the aspect of the Silver Lady--a myth of the moon--who gives spiritual direction and purpose. The Silver Lady is seen to give answers to the deeper questions of life, or set the individual on the path to finding these answers.
3: Display of the claws in a tattoo usually represents an aknowledgement of a persons inner demons (destructive faults) and a degree of victory over them.

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Common Sybology and Glyphs
Glyph	Description	Meaning	Notes
	Lone dot	Void: Inner peace and clarity of thought and spirit	.
	Three dots	Triumvirate: Mind, Body, Spirit (also Father, Son, Ghost)	.
	Two equal dots	Choices, pairings, non-opposing aspects	.
	Two dots, one superior	Aspects of the female (though not necessarily femininity). Representation of Mother and Child	1
	Moon	Navigation and direction (usually metaphorical or spiritual)	2
	Tusks, the open circle	Humanity, the imperfect circle, strong at points, weak and dangerous at others.	.
	Circle	Perfection or continuity. Usually represents loyalty or eternity	.
	Claws	Inner demons, the dark aspects of the spirit which act in a violent or destuctive manner.	3
	Harpoon lines	Truth, direction of purpose. Often combined with smoke.	.
	Smoke	Ephemeral qualities such as memories. Aspects which fade and/or distort with time	.
	Ropework	History. Primarily ties to personal history. The complexity and knotwork of the rope discribes the individuals ties to and involvement in that history	.