Sak Yant Meanings
Traditional Thai Sak Yant Tattoos & Their Meanings in Phuket
Sak Yant are traditional Thai tattoos blessed by Ajarns (monks or lay masters) and are believed to provide protection, authority, spiritual guidance, and personal power. These sacred yantra tattoos have been practiced in Thailand for centuries and are deeply rooted in Buddhist and animist traditions.
On this page, you’ll find detailed explanations of some of the most well-known Sak Yant designs — including their symbolism, purpose, traditional placement, and who they are best suited for. Each Sak Yant meaning listed below links to a full in-depth guide, based on designs performed and blessed at Fighters Ink in Phuket, Thailand.
Select a Sak Yant below to explore its meaning, history, and spiritual significance.
Lotus Flower Sak Yant (Dok Bua Nam Chok) Meaning
Learn the meaning of the Lotus Flower Sak Yant (Dok But Nam Chok), its symbolism, traditional placement rules, and who it is traditionally for.
Gao Yord Sak Yant Meaning
Learn the meaning of the Gao Yord Sak Yant, its symbolism, traditional placement rules, and who it is traditionally for.
Crocodile Sak Yant Meaning (Jorakae)
Learn the meaning of the Crocodile Sak Yant (Yant Jorakae), its symbolism, traditional placement rules, and who it is traditionally for.
Gecko Sak Yant Meaning (Jingjok Keow)
Learn the meaning of the Gecko Sak Yant (Jingjok Keow), its symbolism, traditional placement rules, and who it is traditionally for.
Tiger Looking Backwards Sak Yant Meaning (Suea Liao Lang)
Learn the meaning of the Tiger Looking Backwards Sak Yant (Suea Liao Lang), its symbolism, traditional placement rules, and who it is traditionally for.