Kois symbolise strength in the Asian culture. Facing downwards generally means that the way the Koi is directing in the way in which the power will flow. I am considering getting one on my arm, as a full arm piece with Koi facing away from me as a symbol of strength going through my left arm and out my hand (or fist)
Actually it's bad luck for a Koi to going "downstream" for a tattoo.
(it's not actually bad luck, it's considered that you are trying to overcome any hardships and that the Koi is travelling in Autumn. The background should denote maple leaves etc.)
I'm not sure if the answer changes based on whether the fish is pointing up the arm, but in general, they symbolize luck.
Here's a site with more information if you're curious.
http://www.ilovetattoosandpiercings.com/koi-fish-tattoos.html
That its going in the wrong direction. Koi are always meant to be going upstream, never downstream.
Simply that it's going the wrong way. Koi are always supposed to be swimming upstream against the current.
Two koi fish symbolize yin and yang according to feng shui.Yin and yang complement each other. This creates balance, harmony and happiness. Thus two koi symbolize harmony, balance and happiness, a symbol of good luck for marriage.
when a koi fish swims upstream and makes it it turns into a magnificent dragon thus a koi fish swimming upstream symbolizes overcoming adversity and realizing/fufilling our fullest potential
What dose a purple and white koi fish meaning
The most common Asian style fish that people get tattoos of are the Koi fish. Koi fish tattoos symbolize good fortune.
if it a koi fish then yes, to have one heading down stream is considered bad luckIt's not considered bad luck at all! It denotes the koi is travelling in the fall and should be shown with maple leaves rather than cherry blossoms. It can mean that you are trying to overcome any hardships.
A butterfly koi tattoo can symbolize a great many things. A butterfly koi can symbolize faith, trust, hope, and love.
Two koi fish symbolize yin and yang according to feng shui.Yin and yang complement each other. This creates balance, harmony and happiness. Thus two koi symbolize harmony, balance and happiness, a symbol of good luck for marriage.
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Japanese tattoos of Koi can symbolize children. In Japan the have a special celebration called Children's Day in which they raise koi flags. Another tattoo would be of the Japanese kanji for children.
On Children's Day in Japan, koi fish flags are often flown to symbolize each member of the family. Black koi symbolizes the father; red and orange koi for the mother, blue and white koi for the son, red and pink koi stands for each daughter.
koi is one way the color makes a dif
when a koi fish swims upstream and makes it it turns into a magnificent dragon thus a koi fish swimming upstream symbolizes overcoming adversity and realizing/fufilling our fullest potential
What dose a purple and white koi fish meaning
The most common Asian style fish that people get tattoos of are the Koi fish. Koi fish tattoos symbolize good fortune.
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The Japanese koi fish is a symbolizes determination and courage. They make a great tattoo
Koi are a form of carp found in East Asia where they were originally farmed as a food fish. The name Koi means carp in Japanese and the word koi also means love in Japanese, same as Row (number of things in straight line) and Row (a noisy quarrel) in english.