8 Innovative Balance Tattoo Designs And Meanings

In these wildly chaotic times with inhumane working hours and the maddening pace of life, a balance tattoo quite aptly represents an individual’s longing for a life that offers equal parts work and play. Oftentimes, even those who manage to present themselves as put-together adults might be internally struggling with finding harmony between their emotions and intellect. It is no surprise that balance tattoos, whether they feature a pair of weighing scales, a yin-yang symbol, an ouroboros, or the triquetra, are growing increasingly popular among tattoo lovers. If you are one of those enthusiasts, looking for aesthetic and unique balance tattoo designs, our catalog will surely give you some helpful ideas. Keep reading to check it out and explore some cool design options.

Meaning Of Balance Tattoo

It is easy to assume a moral high ground and categorize certain things as good, positive, and useful, and other things as bad, negative, and futile. People who want to succeed in life tend to focus more on things that have a better reputation and are considered to be healthy attitudes, efficient methods, or beneficial in some way. This is great until one hits a roadblock or crisis, and cannot seem to move forward, burdened by the thought that something unfavorable has happened to them and only something favorable can fix things for them, until which they are stuck. However, those who understand that the key to moving forward is to have things in moderation or just the right amount can turn their crisis into an opportunity by using the unfavorable thing in their favor. The balance tattoo is the perfect fit for people with such a philosophy in life, or those who wish to embrace this way of thinking.

An assortment of elements and combinations in tattoo styles can help one express their hopes to attain a balanced existence. We shall explore some of them in the following section, so keep scrolling.

8 Innovative Balance Tattoo Designs And Meanings

There are a couple of interesting, clever, and awe-inspiring ways to depict your deep philosophies about maintaining a balanced outlook in life. The following visual examples can give you some creative ideas to illustrate your own balance tattoo design.

1. Good-And-Evil Balance Tattoo

All of us have our inner demons to battle because we know the negativity in us will eventually harm us. However, those with ample exposure to the ways of the world would tell you that being too nice, makes you vulnerable to its cruelty. Hence, a balanced sense of the world always comes from being able to weigh the good against evil. The easiest way to depict this concept via tattoos is as shown above. A demon and an angel stand on either plates of a pair of scales, weighing similarly, signifying they hold equal weight and the scales tip depending on a specific set of circumstances.

2. Balance Scale Tattoo

The concept of balance is best presented with a pair of analog weighing scales, where two objects are weighed against each other, and their halting at the same levels indicates an equal measure, therefore, quantitative balance. To further emphasize the wearer’s need for equilibrium in a much-conflicted life, the word “balance” is written under it in a fanciful font that complements the overall illustration style, making for a mindfully planned design.

3. Minimalist Balance Tattoo

A well-balanced existence may seem like too complex an idea to represent through an inconspicuous design, but with a little bit of creativity, minimalism can go well with anything. For instance, the above tattoo is a simple mandala design paired with the word “balance.” As the mandala itself is a symbol of balance between body, mind, and soul, it is the perfect element to fit this theme while adding a boho aesthetic to it.

4. Balance Heart And Brain Tattoo

People often find themselves in dilemmas where they need to weigh their logical reasoning with their empathetic emotions. These complex aspects are represented by the brain and heart respectively. A balance heart and brain tattoo can demonstrate the wearer’s inner turmoil about choosing between the two and can be illustrated as shown above. An anatomical heart and brain are connected by a line which is intersected by the word “balance” in an elegant font, making for a sophisticated piece of tattoo art.

5. Libra Balance Tattoo

The zodiac sign Libra is symbolized by a pair of scales that represent justice, equality, and a healthy balance in all aspects of life, thus making it the perfect concept to combine with a balance tattoo. This sun sign is associated with the Greek Goddess of justice, Themis. This scales of justice tattoo depicts a blindfolded Themis, holding a pair of scales to deliver an unbiased verdict. Alternatively, the Libra sign can be represented with a regular pair of scales, the underscored Ohm symbol, or the rose which is the Libra birth flower.

6. Spiritual Balance Tattoo

Sometimes, even if it may be hard to strike a balance between material comforts or achievements in life, one can achieve a sense of peace if their inner turmoils are comforted. Having a spiritual balance to terms with unfavorable situations and be happy, is something many of us strive for. This need can be represented by a tattoo that combines symbols of spirituality and balance. For example, the above tattoo depicts a meditating Buddha with the word “balance” possibly hinting at the practices of the religion, such as meditation, that may help balance out our extreme emotions.

7. Life Balance Tattoo

Someone who believes they have just the optimum amount of everything they wished for against the regular onslaught of challenges that life throws at them, could push through their lives with a sense of contentment. Show this pursuit of balance in life by pairing the word “balance” or a pair of scales, with symbols that represent life, such as a tree. The above image shows the tree of life that is growing both above and below ground with a pair of scales hanging from it. It is a cleverly illustrated design that can be further customized to fit the wearer’s narrative.

8. Geometric Balance Tattoo

Give a modern and futuristic touch to your balance tattoo by getting it done in a geometric style. The appeal of this tattooing style is that it gives basic shapes a more defined look with its crisp angles and curves or adds additional geometric shapes to give the overall tattoo a curious depth. As you can observe on the colorful tattoo above that features a digital weighing machine, measuring a perfect quantity of the weights placed on it. The colors make the sharp outlines, giving it a chiseled glass look that can only be achieved through a geometric design. You may add a complementary quote under this geometric tattoo, giving it a personalized character.

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