Spider web tattoos can have various meanings depending on the wearer and the context. Here are some of the most common meanings:
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Struggle and overcoming obstacles: The traditional spiderweb tattoo can symbolize a struggle in the wearers life that they have had to overcome.
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Longing to break free: One of the reasons spiders spin webs is to trap their prey, similarly, a traditional spider web tattoo can find meaning in the wearer feeling trapped and a longing to break free.
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Sailors' ache for home: Sailors would tattoo spider webs to show they're wanting to go home, with the web representing their long wait.
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Drug addiction: In Russia, a spider web tattoo can mean the person is confessing a drug addiction.
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Thief: Without a spider, the spider web can symbolize that the wearer is a thief.
However, it's important to note that spider web tattoos have also been associated with negative meanings such as prison, racism, gangs, murder, and violence. In some cases, gang members must earn the tattoo by killing a minority. Therefore, it's crucial to research the meaning behind a tattoo design before getting it.
