Can anybody explain the meaning behind the Ancient Thai Gao Yord tattoo?

I have heard that each of the 9 pillars of this tattoo represents a particular vurtue. is anybody able to elaborate on this for me?


I want to know more about this tattoo before getting it done- the thai's say the tattoo will choose you, and i've been fairly fixated with this specific tattoo for nearly 2 years now, but have been unable to learn more about this aspect of the tattoo.


thanks!|||The Gao Yord Yant or 9 Spires Yant is a sacred tattoo with magical powers which will protect and bring good luck to the bearer and has a similar meaning to another Sak Yant design, the Hah Taew Yant. The Gao Yord Yant is usually tattooed on the nape of the neck but may also be placed elsewhere. The 9 Spires Yant is a geometric design and represents the 9 Sacred Peaks of Mt. Meru and also contains 9 symbolic images of the Lord Buddha, demonstrating just how important the number 9 is in Buddhism. The Buddhas are the 3 ovals, in diminishing sizes, placed one above each other.