Most people have birthmarks. I am not just one but two birthmarks. both are on my left hand, one at the shoulder while the other is at the lower arm. Call it superstition but i have been told that i am a reincarnated being, yet i cannot remember anything from the past (talking about Salvado in SECOND CHANCE SERIES) lol. But yet i cannot ignore the fact that everything in this life have a meaning. The answer lies in getting the right answer. Anyway here is a piece on BIRTHMARKS. If you have any on you, maybe you can tell us if the theories below is saying something true about yours.


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.

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 centre of the forehead
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.

Very very interesting. It seems it's my birthmark to be the first to comment on this nearly one year-old post. Lol.

JohnNgene:
Very very interesting. It seems it's my birthmark to be the first to comment on this nearly one year-old post. Lol.

The most interesting thing is, this was posted last year october, and its after a year that a comment is coming in.

JESUS IS LORD.

Eberex:


The most interesting thing is, this was posted last year october, and its after a year that a comment is coming in.

JESUS IS LORD.

Lol. Take heart my brother. I think you made the mistake of posting it in this "general" section. Many posts easily drown into oblivion here. Or maybe I was just destined to be the first to comment. Lol. Funny enough, I found it yesterday when I searched Google for information on birthmarks.

I see it heading to front page soon as its very detailed and informative.

JohnNgene:


Lol. Take heart my brother. I think you made the mistake of posting it in this "general" section. Many posts easily drown into oblivion here. Or maybe I was just destined to be the first to comment. Lol. Funny enough, I found it yesterday when I searched Google for information on birthmarks.

I see it heading to front page soon as its very detailed and informative.

Thanks but what section was it supposed to be

Eberex:


Thanks but what section was it supposed to be

Maybe the health or culture section. It doesn't matter anymore anyway since you can't modify the section now. But if you can change the sub-headings to questions. For example, instead of "Birthmark on forehead meaning", you use "Do you have a birthmark on your forehead?" Then at the end of the article, you end it by asking for people's opinions and their own beliefs about birthmarks. That approach'll make it more interactive and participatory for your readers. Isn't it strange that a post with 2,000+ views had no comment until I came along? Your wikipedia-like style must've intimidated all the other 2,000+ readers except me. Lol.

Let me spice things up for you:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, SHOW YOUR BIRTHMARK. SHARE A PICTURE OF YOUR BIRTHMARK HERE.

I will show mine very soon. Watch out

Heres mine. On my thigh. Does it mean anything?

WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION HAS BIRTHMARKS?

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20140318230534AAtx0Gh

Cknoesen:
Heres mine. On my thigh. Does it mean anything?

The Thigh is a part of the leg

I've had it my whole life! I'd like to know what it means or if you know anything about my weird birthmark I sure would like to know thank you very much

I have birthmarks all throughout my body I think I’m going to have to start a cult soon ha ha

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