Meaning of Sheep tattoos

The sheep (ovis aries) is a ruminant bovine mammal of the subfamily Caprinae. It is very important in the world economy as a source of meat, dairy products, wool, and leather, and is raised in captivity on all continents.

It is a docile animal, without any defense mechanism, with inferior hearing, sight and smell, but with a memory of great capacity. They are commonly associated with innocence, peace, purity, patience, acceptance, sacrifice, progress, protection, and tranquility.

In astrology, the male of the sheep, the ram, is symbolic of aries signwhich represents inspiration, initiation, innovation, daring, courage, impulsiveness, and spontaneity.

In Christianity it is used as a animal of sacrifice and forgiveness, a symbol used to represent the followers of God and the souls saved by christ. It also means hope, comfort, compassion, and tolerance.