[[Image:3-12 Jus in Bello.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Anti-possession tattoos from [[3.12 Jus in Bello]].]]
==Sam and Dean==
[[File:Deantattoophantomtraveler.jpg|right|thumb|In this shot from behind the scenes on [[1.04 Phantom Traveler]], a small tattoo can be seen on Dean's upper arm. This tattoo never appeared in the show.]]Following Sam's possession by [[Meg]] in [[2.14 Born Under a Bad Sign]], [[Bobby]] gives Sam and Dean each a [[charm amulet]] which features a symbol which will stop [[demon]]ic [[possession]]. In [[3.12 Jus in Bello]], the boys reveal that they have had these [[anti-possession symbol]]s tattooed on their chests.
Following [http://firefox[Sam]]'s possession by [[Meg]] in [[2.org/news/articles/1254/1/Interview-Sera-Gamble-Producer-14 Born Under a Bad Sign]], [[Bobby]] gives Sam and-Writer-for-quotSupernaturalquot/Page1[[Dean]] each a [[charm amulet]] which features a symbol which will stop [[demon]]ic [[possession]]. In [[3.html Sera Gamble on 12 Jus in Bello]], the tattoos originsboys reveal that they have had these [[anti-possession symbol]]s tattooed on their chests.
[http://firefox.org/news/articles/1254/1/Interview-Sera-Gamble-Producer-and-Writer-for-quotSupernaturalquot/Page1.html Sera Gamble on the tattoos origins.]
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::'''FFN: Those matching tattoos are pretty cool. How long has that been planned'''? <br>
<blockquote>::SG: I remember talking about it with Ben Edlund last season, while Cat was writing "Born Under A Bad Sign." We agreed that if we were Sam, the first thing we'''FFN: Those d do is take that anti-possession amulet and head for the nearest tattoo parlor. He reminded me of it while we were working on “Jus in Bello,” because breaking out the amulets was an important story point in that episode. So I stuck it in there, and it made for a nice moment. It’s like, of course Sam and Dean have matching tattoos are pretty cooltats. How long has that been plannedcould it be any other way? By the way, I'll be convinced we''? re truly a cult hit when a fan gets the same tattoo.<br><br/blockquote>
::SG: I remember talking about it with Ben Edlund last season, while Cat was writing "Born Under A Bad Sign." We agreed that if we were Sam, the first thing we'd do is take that anti-possession amulet and head for the nearest tattoo parlor. He reminded me of it while we were working on “Jus in Bello,” because breaking out the amulets was an important story point in that episode. So I stuck it in there, and it made for a nice moment. It’s like, of course Sam and Dean have matching tats. How could it be any other way? By the way, I'll be convinced we're truly a cult hit when a fan gets the same tattoo.</blockquote>[[Image:3-12 Jus in Bello.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Anti-possession tattoos from [[3.12 Jus in Bello]].]]Little did Sera know, that fans had been getting tattoos since early on in the Showshow's run.
* See [[Fan Tattoos]] for a gallery of ''Supernatural'' inspired tattoos from fans. The anti-possession tattoo is one of the most popular designs.
In [[4.18 The Monster at the End of This Book]], this phenomenon is referred to when Sam and Dean reveal their tattoos in order to pass as avid fans. In response the publisher of the ''Supernatural'' books by [[Chuck Shurley]], reveals she has the same tattoo -- on her ass. While not named in the episode, the publisher's name was [[Sera Siege]], named after writers [[Julie Siege]] and [[Sera Gamble]] -- as mentioned in this [http://www.tvguide.com/News/Supernatural-Questions-Answered-1002240.aspx interview by Sera Gamble.]
In [[49.18 The Monster at the End of This Book10 Road Trip]], this phenomenon is referred to when Sam and Dean reveal their tattoos in order to pass as avid fans. In response the publisher of the ''Supernatural'' books by [[Chuck ShurleyCastiel]], reveals she has the same removes Sam's tattoo - on her ass. While not named in the episode, the publisherat Dean's name was request, so that [[Sera SiegeCrowley]], named after writers can possess Sam in order to help him expel [[Julie SiegeGadreel]] . At some point Sam has the tattoo reapplied and it is next seen in [[Sera Gamble13.02 The Rising Son]] - , when he and Dean take Jack to get tattoos. He describes it to the tattooist as mentioned in this [http://www.tvguide.com/News/Supernatural-Questions-Answered-1002240.aspx interview by Sera Gamble"kind of like a family crest.]"<br clear="all">
In ===Variation in Sam and Dean's tattoo appearance==={|align="center"|[[File:Season 3 Tattoos.jpg|thumb|right|Season 3|300px]]|[[File:Season 4 Tattoos.jpg|thumb|right|Season 4|300px]]|[[File:Season 5-6 Tattoos.jpg|thumb|right|Season 5-6|300px]]|}{|align="center"|[[File:Season 7 Tattoos.jpg|thumb|right|Season 8|300px]]|[[File:Season 9Tattoos.10 Road Tripjpg|thumb|right|Season 9|300px]] Castiel removes |} The boys anti-Possession tattoos first appear in [[3.12 Jus in Bello]]. As pictured you can see the bottom two spokes of Sam's tattoo appear different to the bottom two on Dean's tattoo, based on where the lines are broken. Sams tattoo arm breaks on the very bottom side of the star point, where as Dean's is broken between the two arm sections of the bottom right star point. This appears to be simply because they are placed at a slightly different angle on the boys' bodies. When we see the tattoos again in [[4.18 The Monster at the End of This Book]], Sam's tattoo is seen very clearly and now matches the original design Dean had in Season 3. Unfortunately, Dean's requesttattoo is not fully visible, so however if you look closely you can see it appears to be upside down, based on where the circle is being broken by the second star point. There is only one arm on the design that Crowley can possess break through the circle without breaking any other star point arms, and that is the bottom left star point when looking at Dean's original tattoo in [[3.12 Jus in Bello]]. Sam 's tattoo still matches Dean's Season 3 tattoo in order [[5.03 Free to Be You and Me]] as he talks to help him expel the illusion of Jess, as well as during the shirtless exercise scenes at the beginning of [[Gadreel6.03 The Third Man]]. At some point Sam has the During Season 7 we see Dean's tattoo reapplied and it is next seen again in [[7.13.02 The Rising SonSlice Girls]], when he has a one night stand with Lydia. His tattoo is very difficult to make out in the scenes and appears to have rotated position again. It is too difficult to make out the breaks in the star point arms to compare it to his Season 3 tattoo. Later in [[8.02 What's Up, Tiger Mommy?]] Sam shows his tattoo again upon Dean take Jack telling [[Kevin]] and [[Linda Tran]] that they will have to get tattoos. He describes it Sam's tattoo has returned to the original design from [[3.12 Jus in Bello]] and again does not match Deans. It is difficult to see, but on close inspection the tattooist as "kind of like a family cresttattoos in progress on Kevin and Linda both appear to match Sam's tattoo in this episode at this point."<br clear="all">
In We see Kevin's tattoo again in [[139.19 Funeralia06 Heaven Can't Wait]], Samand it has changed to match Dean's original Season 3 tattoo. Dean's tattoo is glimpsed also visible again when [[RwoenaAbaddon]] has him captive and rips threatens to remove it in [[9.02 Devil May Care]]. It matches his shirt openoriginal design in Season 3, but again like Season 4, it is upside down.
==Other characters=====CharlieBradbury===In [[7.20 The Girl with the Dungeons and Dragons Tattoo]] [[Charlie Bradbury]] reveals she has a tattoo of [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Slave_Leia_costume Princess Leia in her slave girl bikini] astride a 20-sided dice (which are used in RPGs). In a scenario familiar to many fans, she claims she got it while drunk at [[Comic-Con]].
During the airing of the episode, the phrase #DandDtattoo trended on [[Twitter]] ([https://twitter.com/#!/SPN_Sherry/status/196051228944379905/photo/1 Source]).
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===Kevin and Linda Tran===
In [[8.02 What's Up, Tiger Mommy?]] Sam and Dean make both [[Kevin]] and his mom [[Linda Tran]] get anti-possession tattoos at the Inked Pig Tattoo Parlor. Linda admits its not her first. Later [[Plutus]]' assistant [[Beau]] burn off Linda's tattoo so that [[Crowley]] can possess her. During [[9.06 Heaven Can't Wait]], Kevin's tattoo is visible as he draws his blood so Crowley can [[Goblet of Blood|call Hell]].
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===Castiel===In [[9.03 I'm No Angel]] after [[Castiel]] becomes aware that [[angels]] are hunting him, he gets a tattoo in [[Enochian]] which will make him unable to be tracked by angels. This is similar to the [[Enochian ]] sigils he burned into [[Sam]] and [[Dean]]'s ribs for the same purpose in [[5.01 Sympathy for the Devil]]. However, this tattoo just jams him from being sensed by an angel's normal means of sensing people; [[Ephraim]] is able to locate him by sensing his pain, showing the tattoo doesn't block everything.
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===Arthur Ketch===[[JackArthur Ketch]]has a cross tattoo on his right hand. This disappears after his resurrection, presumably removed to maintain his facade as "Alexander Ketch." [[File:Ketch tattoo.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Cross tattoo on Mr Ketch's Tattooright hand]]<br clear="all"> ===Jack Kline===[[File:Jacks tattoos.jpg|thumb|250px200px|[[Jack]] with his very temporary tattoos.]]In [[13.02 The Rising Son]], Sam and Dean conclude that if the [[prophet ]] [[DonatelloRedfield]] could find [[Jack ]] then others will be able to, so they take him to have protective symbols tattooed. Whent he When the tattooist questions Jack as to whether he is okay with getting the design's, Sam shows his tattoo and says "We’re brothers. It’s kind of like a family crest." At the first touch of the needle, the pain causes Jack to throw the tattooist across the room. The designs are eventually completed but Jack's body makes them vanish.
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==Variation in the tattoo appearance=Mary Winchester=={|align="center"|In [[File:Season 3 Tattoos14.jpg|thumb|right|Season 3|300px11 Damaged Goods]]|, [[File:Season 4 Tattoos.jpg|thumb|right|Season 4|300pxMary]]|shows [[File:Season 5Nick]] that she has gotten an anti-6 Tattoos.jpg|thumb|right|Season 5-6|300pxpossession tattoo on her stomach at some point as proof that she can't be used as a [[meatsuit]] for the [[demon]]|}{|align="center"|[[File:Season 7 Tattoos.jpg|thumb|right|Season 8|300pxAbraxas]].|[[File:Season 9 TattoosMarysTatt.jpg|200px|thumb|rightleft|Season 9|300pxSam Smith tweeted this photo of Mary's tattoo]]|}
The boys Anti-Possession tattoos first appear in [[3.12 Jus in Bello]]. As pictured you can see the bottom two spokes of Sam's tattoo appear different to the bottom two on Dean's tattoo, based on where the lines are broken. Sams tattoo arm breaks on the very bottom side of the star point, where as Dean's is broken between the two arm sections of the bottom right star point. This appears to be simply because they are placed at a slightly different angle on the boys' bodies. <br clear="all">
When we see the tattoos again in ==Actors=====Jensen===[[4File:Jensen jj tattoo.18 The Monster at the End of This Bookpng|300px|right|thumb]]In October 2017, Sam's [https://www.instagram.com/p/BaaYd5rDjbU/ Jensen got a tattoo is seen very clearly and now matches the original design Dean had ] at Forever Inked Studio in Season 3Vancouver. Unfortunately, Dean's The tattoo is not fully visible, however if you look closely you can see it appears to be upside down, based on where the circle is being broken by the second star point. There is only one arm on the design that can break through the circle without breaking any other star point arms, his left bicep and that is the bottom left star point when looking at Dean's original tattoo features a bird in flight among rays of sunlight. [[3https://www.instagram.12 Jus in Bello]com/p/BacdZdVjkK_/ Jensen posted an image of the work on Instagram]explaining that it was "For my daughter JJ. Aka J-Bird or simply “Birdie”."
Sam's In October 2019, Jensen got a tattoo still matches Dean's Season 3 tattoo in [[5also on his left bicep, for his twin Zeppelin and Arrow.03 Free to Be You and Me]] as he talks to the illusion of JessIt featured an arrow wrapping around his arm, as well as during the shirtless exercise scenes at the beginning of with a [[6https://en.wikipedia.03 The Third Man]org/wiki/Zeppelin_bend zeppelin knot]in the middle.<br clear="all">
During Season 7 we see ===Jeffrey Dean's tattoo again in Morgan, Jensen and Jared=== [[7File:J3 tattoo.13 The Slice Girlsjpg|thumb|right|350px|Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jared and Jensen get friendship tattoos]] On 5th October 2019, when he has a one night stand with Lydia[[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]] married Hilarie Burton. His tattoo is very difficult to make out in the scenes The two have been together since introduced by their respective friends co-stars Jensen and appears to have rotated position againDanneel (''One Tree Hill''). It is too difficult to make out the breaks in the star point arms to compare it to his Season 3 tattooThe ceremony was officiated by Jensen and JDM's current costar from ''The Walking Dead'' Norman Reedus.
Later in [[8.02 What's UpAt the wedding Jeff, Tiger Mommy?]] Sam shows his tattoo again upon Dean telling [[Kevin]] Jensen and Jared then got matching tattoos. They are [[Linda Tran]https://getbevel.com/bevelcode/interviews/the-aesthetic-legacy-of-basquiats-crowns stylised crowns] that they will have to get tattoossymbolises three kings, and the 3 peaks are a W for Winchester. Sam's tattoo has returned to the original design from [[3https://www.instagram.12 Jus in Bello]com/p/B3bnXZGH9hB/ On his Instagram] post JDM said " Hilarie and again does not match DeansI weren't the only ones joined for life. It is difficult to seeJared, but on close inspection the tattoos in progress on Kevin Jensen and Linda myself will forever have a bond that is both appear to match Sam's tattoo in this episode at this pointspecial and permanent."
We see Kevin's <br clear="all">===Jared===In addition to the tattoo again in [[9.06 Heaven Can't Wait]]he got with Jensen and Jeff, and it has changed to match Dean's original Season 3 tattooJared got two tattoos soon after Supernatural finished filming. Dean's tattoo One is also visible again when [[Abaddon]] threatens to remove it in [[9.02 Devil May Care]]. It matches a geometric line design on his original design in Season 3inner left forearm, but again like Season 4, it and the other is upside downan open star on the inside of his right bicep.
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