Birthmarks are a common phenomenon during and after birth. They differ in sizes with some people having tiny ones and others having some big ones. Some types of birthmarks are inherited while others just happen by chance. Given these diversities, it is usual for those bearing them to wonder what does my birthmark mean.
If you are one of them, you will get the answers in this post. In it we discuss if there is more to these marks than the normal scientific explanations we get about their occurrence. Read on to learn more about birthmark meanings, shapes, location on body and spiritual meanings.
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What Do Birthmarks Mean
From a medical perspective, birthmarks develop due to the formation of some skin pigment that does not make it to the surface of the skin but gets lodged in the deeper layers. Another group of birthmarks is formed as a result of faulty blood vessels under the skin.
While this is how modern knowledge portrays birthmarks, traditional knowledge about them has always been passed from one generation to the next. According to various superstitious beliefs, they can be a sign of good luck, bad omen or a mark of the devil. Here are some of these that cut across most cultures.
There are three main subdivisions as to how birthmarks meanings are derived:
- They could be an omen that determines a person’s traits or characteristics.
- They could occur as a result of an action taken by the mother or something that happened to her while she was carrying the baby.
- The last source of meaning is an event in a person’s past-life.
Birthmarks as an omen
The part of the body on which the birthmark is placed could signify a particular character trait that the child will have when they grow up. For example, if the birthmark is on the right foot the person will travel and explore the world while if it occurs on the left foot it could mean that the person will be very intelligent.
Birthmarks and the pregnant mother
Some folklore suggests that birthmarks are indicative of a mothers craving and consumption of certain foods when she was pregnant. For example, strawberry birthmarks are said to form if a mother ate too many strawberries. Myths have it that the strong feelings a mother had during pregnancy could result in the formation of a birthmark on the child. For example, if a mother fell and was frightened during pregnancy this could cause formation of a mole on the child.
Birthmarks and past-lives
Birthmarks are also associated with a person’s past life or reincarnation. For people who believe to have come from another life, the birthmarks indicate some trauma they may have faced during or before their death.
Birthmark Location Meanings
The location of a birthmark on the body is said to have a certain meaning. Below we explore some of the birthmark location meanings.
- Stomach/abdomen: If you have a birthmark on your stomach this is taken to mean that you are greedy and self-centered.
- Middle of chest: Birthmarks in the middle of the chest indicate that one will have good luck and acquire great fortunes in life.
- On the Jaw: one that is situated here shows that one will have a poor health and a bad lifestyle.
- The back: Birthmarks on the back mean that you are truthful and open-minded.
- Legs: People with birthmarks on the legs are said to be dependent. They can make no decision on their own.
- Shoulders: A birthmark on the left shoulder means that you will have money problems while a birthmark on the right shoulder means that you will have good wealth.
- Fingers: Birthmarks on the fingers mean that you enjoy making decisions and that you like to be independent.
- Arms: For men, a birthmark on the arm means that he is a home maker. He likes to stay at home and take care of the children while. While found on a woman, it means that she puts her career first.
Birthmark Shape Meanings
Superstitions and myths that surround birthmarks do not stop their interpretations at location. They also extend it to birthmark shape meanings. For example a round mole is taken to mean that the person is good. An oblong mole means that the person will acquire some wealth while an angular mole means that the person suffers from double personality traits and as such is both good and bad at the same time.
The shapes of the birthmarks may or may not mean anything to different individuals. It is all dependent on our cultural experiences and teachings.
Heart Shaped Birthmark Meaning
While one gets a heart shaped birthmark, it is taken to mean that one will have a life full of love. The individual will be lucky enough to fall in love with their soul mate. They will also be fun loving persons in their life.
Birthmarks Meaning on Body
Birthmarks meaning on body are different. A birthmark on face meaning varies depending on its location on the face. One near the mouth for men means that they will have great wealth while for women it means that they are very talkative. A birthmark on the right cheek for men means that they are quite passionate while for women it means that they will have a fulfilling love life.
One on the chin for men shows that have a short temper while for women it means that they are the bread winners in the family. A birthmark on the nose means that you are a creative thinker. Mongolian green birthmark meaning is taken to be an indicator of one’s ancestry.
Birthmark on Forehead Meaning
Birthmark on the forehead meaning varies depending on the location. A birthmark on the centre of the forehead means that the person is very attractive and will have a number of relationships. A birthmark on the left side of the forehead means that the person is a spendthrift. If the birthmark is on the right side of the forehead, this means that the person has great mind power.
Spiritual Meaning of Birthmarks
There are a number of spiritual meanings of birthmarks. Years ago, birthmarks were believed to be the devil’s signature and people who had birthmarks on their bodies were secluded. Birthmarks found on the faces are believed to be angel’s kisses. For Mongolian birthmarks, there are communities that believe they are as a result of spiritual beating to eject a baby from their mother’s womb.
Most of the meanings discussed are only superstitious. The extent to how true they are is yet to be proven.
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I have a birthmark since my birthed at secret place which can i get reason for that i can send you details
I have an interesting white heart shaped birthmark on my leg, and I was wondering what it means?
I have 7 moles in a row on my right arm, next to the shoulder. What does it mean? Thank you.
On my right shoulder closer to my chest on the front is a light tan Mark thatsoblong and pretty good size maybe two inches then directly behind on my back is the same oblong shape but it’s a more of a mole like dark in color the one in front is just a light tan but it’s the same front and back
Hi I have a sexy neck with a solid white crystal bowl scar and a white wand underneath ith a tan wand crossng it . My name is Snow white, I know its a sign of excellence and beauty. I’m jus5 wandering if mr. Right wants to check it out. Oh yeah on my chin I have a gash too. Concedeince I don’t know but the red scar on my teat is very interesting. I did have a past life my name was Samantha Sampson and I’m just wondering if you’d be interested in talking about this very exciting marking. Thanks . Wow what and where did it come from. The floor or wall or counter didn’t do it. Can you help I’m stuck on this or like to be
Hi,I HAVE A BIRTHMARK ON MY ANKLE MY MOTHER ALWAYS SAID IT WAS A COWS NOSE SHAPE! WELL MY GRAND SON HAS THE EXACT SAME MARK ONLY IT IS ON HIS WAIST AREA,DOES IT HAVE A MEANING,THKS.
My daughter has two distinct birthmark one on left side of back full Ms. Pac Man and on her back right thigh of an Allison’s lamp!!! What do these mean?
Mine is an m shaped mark
I have a birthmark shaped like an angel on my chest.
I have a heart shaped birthmark on my right side and when I was 10 or 11 years old a wolf came to me which I believe is known as a BLACK SHUCK and like many others CASHNTAZ. I’ve had this spirit like feel on my shoulders like something is with me at all times protecting me
ave a heart shaped mole, ever since 10 yrs old a wolf came to me and said dnt worry i will always be here for u it scared the hell out of me but it didnt seem like it wanted to hurt me it came to me in the middle of a thunder storm. ever since then i have had an evil spirit or something following me it feels like it wants to take me over its scary and i cannot walk thru hallways or up stairs without feeling seriously scared. i have a feeling of something hovering right above my face it intrusive rude and feels very evil. but i also feel something good around me it started to do things to my partner too sometimes good but also mimicking mine and my daughter it seems there are quite a few things that have followed me thru my life and some that sound like goblins or gremlins. i have a weird thing where if i think i want to watch a certain film it will b on tv shortly and if i wish something to happen to some1 it happens quite often but only bad things then i feel terrible. and everytime i look at a clock or watch its always weird like 13:13 or 09:09 u get the jyst lol any ideas i would really love to be able to get rid of wateva follows me
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LIKE CASHNTAZ I SEE 313 ALL THE TIME
Under my rib cage are 3 freckles
Going down and two freckles one on each side of the three.
It’s a cross. Does this mean
Anything.
I have a small birthmark on my left shoulder and a large one on my right shoulder. On the left means i will have money problems. On the right is good wealth. Does that mean I will get rich but will have money problems?
Hello I wasn’t going to post anything However I need some answers I am a very spiritual person. My daughter has a cross mark on her chest what does that mean
I have 2 brithmaks 1is heart on my right leg and one on my stomach on the right. Do you know what kind of power I will have?
I have a birthmark in the middle of my for head it turns purple when I’m cold what’s it mean
YOU SHOULD MOVE TO A WARMER CLIMATE.
I had a heart shaped birthmark on back of my neck every year it got lighter till it was gone what does that mean
I have a birth mark in my left eye
I have a big birth mark… Well maybe the size of the palm of your hand or two or three twenty cent pieces pushed together… Anyway it is not dark but it isn’t exactly light either… I’ve had it my whole life and instead of staying the same size it was when I was little… It has maybe grown a little and gotten a bit lighter… It is in the middle of the outside of my left calf… About 3 people I have met in real life have a similar size, shape and colour birthmark in basically the same place… All of them have been female… What does this mean?? I have to admit I am not exactly proud of my birth mark but I don’t want it to go away… It’s like I have a weird connection to it… Judge me if you wish ???
I have a huge dark almost like an avocado shape birth mark in the inside of my form on my right arm. Its the size of a silver dollar.What does that mean.
Hi Valeire if you are a woman (im guessing you are) it would mean that you put your career first, while for a man that would mean he’s more of a stay at home type of person. Hope this helps.
-Caleb
I have two birth marks in the shape of the eye of Ra with 3 dots on top and 3 dots on the bottom. The 2nd one didn’t appear until a few year’s ago and that one 1 is on my right side of the body above my chest and the 2nd one is on my right arm. I also have one that’s 3 white dots that are shaped like a triangle. What do these mean?
I have two birth marks in the shape of the eye of Ra with 3 dots on top and 3 dots on the bottom. The 2nd one didn’t appear until a few year’s ago. I also have one that’s 3 white dots that are shaped like a triangle. What do these mean?
I have 3 birthmarks. One light one that looks like a butterfly; one dark one that looks like an apple core with the stem still in it; and one that is a plain reddish line going down the vein in my left arm, my older sibling has that same mark on one of her legs. Any ideas?
I have a birthmark in the middle of my chest that looks like a small child’s hand print.
It’s been there forever and most people think it’s a rash. I’d like to get rid of it because of the attention it causes but I can’t help but think maybe it has some significant meaning behind it?
Any ideas?
i have a heart shape birth mark on my right leg its small but you can still see it i really wonder why i have it and what it means cos da google cant really give me what i want and i thought google knew everything 🙁 🙂 just sayin
I have a birthmark on my right leg at the top it sometimes burns and its red and sometimes turns purple. When i was little it was small but its grown with me can anyone plz help and tell me y it burns sometimes??
I have a birth mark on meh leg. @-@ I’m depending on meh mum
I have a birth mark on my cheek shaped like a cross.
I have a birth mark on my left eye I have light brown eyes and the dot stands a little under the puple u can tell it’s not from the pupil but I have always wondered why it’s their and what it means
i have a dragon shaped birthmark at my back it’s big and you can i dentify its head body tail and hands what does it mean?
I was born with a paw print on my back I still have it and my daughter was born with a deer print anyone knows what thins mean?
i have a birth mark at the center of my chest which is look like number 6 in Bengali number,,, does it mean anything?pls reply
What does it mean to have no birthmark because i dont have one. Is that bad or good?
I had a birthmark at my back looks like a little dwarf..What do you mean by that?