{"id":38757,"date":"2026-01-20T00:11:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T00:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=38757"},"modified":"2026-01-20T00:11:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T00:11:55","slug":"tongue-piercing-meaning-and-origin-of-a-little-known-symbol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=38757","title":{"rendered":"Tongue piercing: meaning and origin of a little-known symbol"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 class=\"chapeau-article chapeau-article-conseil\"><span dir=\"auto\">Let\u2019s be honest: who hasn\u2019t been intrigued by that subtle metallic glint in the center of a tongue? Some find it daring, others refined, and there\u2019s always someone who wonders, \u201cBut why do that?\u201d This accessory isn\u2019t just a whimsical touch. Behind it lies a fascinating story that combines ancient traditions, powerful symbols, and the desire to stand out. What if this small detail revealed much more about the wearer\u2019s personality?<\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"content-article\">\n<h6><span dir=\"auto\">Unrecognized spiritual roots<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"imfvi69f59c3103e44\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.imfvi69f59c3103e44 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.imfvi69f59c3103e44 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.imfvi69f59c3103e44 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.imfvi69f59c3103e44 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.imfvi69f59c3103e44 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"content-article\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-90162 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astucesantemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/article-piercing-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"998\" height=\"665\" data-eio=\"p\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.astucesantemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/article-piercing-1.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1382\" data-eio-rheight=\"921\" \/><span dir=\"auto\">Long before becoming a fashion accessory,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"auto\">tongue piercings<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0held a mystical dimension. Among the Mayan and Aztec civilizations, they were part of sacred rituals. Through this gesture, priests sought to connect with the divine, considering the body a channel for spiritual expression. This act, therefore, symbolized respect and transcendence, far removed from its simple aesthetic significance today.<span id=\"more-2421\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-article\">\n<p><span dir=\"auto\">This dimension has been disappearing, but it has left an indelible mark: that of a jewel that unites the visible with the invisible, the body with the soul<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span dir=\"auto\">A modern symbol of identity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90164 lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astucesantemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9CDAE039-EEC1-4007-A2FF-80038A655ACD.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"732\" height=\"549\" data-eio=\"p\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.astucesantemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9CDAE039-EEC1-4007-A2FF-80038A655ACD.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"732\" data-eio-rheight=\"549\" \/><span dir=\"auto\">Today, tongue piercings have taken on a whole new meaning. They are no longer used to honor gods, but to assert one\u2019s identity. Like a discreet tattoo, they have become an intimate signature.<\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\">For some, it\u2019s a way to assert their independence; for others, it\u2019s a sign of belonging to an artistic, alternative, or simply free community.<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">It can also symbolize curiosity, boldness, or that touch of madness that fills life with life. Wearing a piercing is often a way of saying,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span dir=\"auto\">\u201cI choose to be myself, without compromise.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be honest: who hasn\u2019t been intrigued by that subtle metallic glint in the center of a tongue? Some find it daring, others refined, and there\u2019s always someone who wonders, \u201cBut why do that?\u201d This accessory isn\u2019t just a whimsical touch. 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