Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Tattoo Meaning: Angelina Jolie's Sak Yant Art

Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant tattoos on her back first grabbed global attention and sparked interest in traditional Sak Yant tattoos when she was made an honorary Cambodian citizen during filming in 2017. Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant choice on this occasion was the Twin Tiger Sak Yant, a design symbolizing power and protection. She had the renowned Sak Yant Master Ajarn Noo Kanpai flown from Bangkok to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where she was filming, to perform the sacred tattooing ritual.

Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Tattoo was done by Ajarn Noo Kanpai in 2003 first. Angelina added another back tattoo in 2004, and following the Sak Yant Tradition of using the same Sak Yant Master. Each of Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant tattoos have been done by Ajarn Noo ever since.

Both Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have, over several visits obtained their Sak Yant Tattoos from Ajarn Noo who has now become one of the most well known Sak Yant Masters in Thailand.  Now days this fame means not many people can now afford to go to the same Sak Yant Master; as Ajarn Noo now charges about $3000-5000 for a basic Sak Yant Tattoo.

There is no doubt that Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Tattoos have created an increase interest in the ancient art form with western visitors to Thailand. Other celebrity like Anthony Bourdain received his Sak Yant Tattoo in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand from a different Sak Yant Master to the one Jolie used for her Traditional Thai Tattoos.

While Angelina Jolie Sak Yant are mixed, she has predominantly chosen the Ancient Traditional Thai Tattoo Style in a form that is known as Sak Yant on her back.  Both Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Tattoos and Brad Pitt (and indeed Anthony Bourdain) Sak Yant Tattoo’s are a magical and mystic form of talisman that include prayers given when applied and a Blessing to charge the Tattoo with magical intention.

This is why in almost all articles about Angelina's Back Jolie Sak Yant the author makes mention of former Monks and Sak Yant Masters (Ajarns) to highlight that Angelina Jolie Sak Yant tattoos mean something special.  Due to the popularity in Real Sak Yant Tattoos from celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Anthony Bourdain there are a few Tattoo studios who have jumped on the internet bandwagon and attempt to convince you that a Fake Sak Yant by a Tattoo artist will suffice.

They do not! A Real Sak Yant is a magical Tattoo, that requires years of study as a monk and the Sak Yant Master to live a spiritual life. This is one of the reasons Angelina had her Sak Yant Master flown to Cambodia from Bangkok rather than use a Tattoo Artist.

Many people want to know who did Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Tattoos on her back, so that they can replicate them for themselves.The bad news is that he is now so famous that his asking price for a basic Sak Yant Tattoo is about US$2000.

Ajarn Noo Kanpai is a Sak Yant Grand Master who spent spent 5 to 6 years in a Temple to gain the knowledge of Sak Yant Thai Tattoo Designs. He is very well known among other Sak Yant Masters around Thailand and of course internationally as a first pick for past celebrities. 

Details of each of Angelina Jolie Tattoo Meaning: Sak Yant Meaning

Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Tattoo Meaning | Hah Taew Sak Yant (Five Line)

Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Tattoo on the left shoulder. This is a Master Sak Yant

Over the centuries, either by accident or design, the original 5 lines of script which were written in Khom, an ancient Khmer language, underwent several changes and in recent years, several Sak Yant Ajarns have completely replaced the original 5 lines of script with lines of their own.Hah Taew, represents 5 yants or magical spells. Each one will be done individually and the following magical spells have been cast to do as described below.
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*  The first row prevents unjust punishment and leans in your favor when the area is grey, cleans out unwanted spirits and protects the place you live in.
* The second row reverses and protects against bad horoscope constellations and bad fortune.
* The third row protects you from the use of black magic and anyone who tries to put a curse on you.
* The fourth row energizes your good luck, success and fortune in your future ambitions and life style.
* The fifth row is to gain charisma and attraction to the opposite sex. It is also is a boost to the fourth row.

It helps you regarding luck, virtue, wealth, success in business. Anyone who receives this Yant is protected from bad times and failure in life.

Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Meaning | Kraw Petch Sak Yant (Diamond Armour)

Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant on the right shoulder. This yantra highlights the powerful of virtues of Buddha. It helps you regarding luck, virtue, wealth, success in business. Anyone who receives this Yant is protected from bad times and failure in life.

The Temple where this design was created also describes that one who recites this Kata everyday shall have his body covered with a Diamond Armour and will be protected from all dangers, he shall never be able to be destroyed by his enemies. In addition, the enemy will be destroyed through a strange phenomenon because of the reflective result from the magic Diamond Armour.

Angelina Jolie’s Kraw Petch Sak Yant tattoo will be helped with regard to:

Luck
Virtue
Wealth
Success in business

It also helps to protect against bad times and failures in one’s life

Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Tattoo Meaning | Suea Liaw lang Sak Yant (Tiger looking back)

The Thai Tattoo on Angelina Jolie lower back is the Tiger Looking Back.  Tigers in there various forms represents power and authority.  A Tiger turning its head to gaze behind. Removal of Bad Karma and to take the Brunt of bad luck is the main purpose.

Angelina Jolie’s Suea Hiaw Lang Sak Yant Tattoo, or “tiger looking back” represents protection from behind, having the Tiger watching your back. Most of the animal Yants have the attributes of that animal, the tiger has stealth, speed and power.

This Yant is suitable for people with authority and respect. As well as giving the bearer a fearful aura, it also represents compassion and kindness. This Yant is said to be helpful in business negotiations, managing employees, finances and helps develop communication skills. 

It is said that the tiger looking back is best suited to those who are highly respected in the community. This Yant requires that the wearer must be a responsible and caring person and use their authority in a positive way.

Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Meaning | Yant Phutson Sak Yant

At the top center of Angelina Jolie’s back is the Phutson. This Sak Yant of Angelina is between her five line (on her left upper back) and the Diamond Armor (on Jolie upper right back).

The Sak Yant Phutson or Yant of the five gods inspires true belief in the virtues it represents. This is a very popular and well know talisman for Thai people from the past to the present.

It is the highest talisman (A Master Talisman) and multi-purpose. The Sak Yant represents having and acting with great mercy towards yourself and others.

Amassing great fortune in both the physical and spiritual realms.  Wearing this charm provides good luck and promotion in life.

Angelina Jolie's Back Sak Yant Meaning | Yant ViHan Pha Chad Sada Sak Yant

In the middle of Angelina Jolie’s back is the Sak Yant ViHan Pha Chad Sada.

This really consist of two Sak Yants, the upper is a square box with magical text inside of it.  This is an original Sak Yant created by Ajarn Noo especially for Angelina and has been very difficult to find the exact meaning for.  When asked his reply is just ‘protection’ which can be a term to describe all of Jolie’s back tattoos.

Sak Yant Talisman square represents the four continents and  the four elements of earth, water, wind, fire. Each box contains text but the order of which direction within the square make it impossible for anyone to really know it’s meaning except for Ajarn Noo.

At the bottom is an inverted variation of the 9 Peaks Sak Yant.  The 9 Peaks is a master Yant that is used to remind a person to remain true to their spiritual path – but also remain grounded in reality

For more information about Sak Yant tattoo, including origins, history, designs and the meanings behind each patterns, taboos, and the divine energy and incantations, click Sakyant.info to learn more.

Souce from own experience and Wikipedia Google Scholar BBC Medium Sak Yant Tattoo in Thailand: All You Need to Know Before You Go – wayward wayfarer