Spiritual & Cultural Significance of a Nose Piercing on the Right Side

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Does the side you pierce your nose on matter?

Written by Karissa Sanford | Edited by Cheyenne Main

Last Updated: August 7, 2024 Fact Checked

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Spiritual Meanings

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Cultural & Social Meanings

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Does it matter which side you pierce your nose?

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Other Piercing Meanings

Even though there’s no “correct” side to pierce your nose, some people believe the side you choose has certain spiritual interpretations. If you want to learn what piercing the right side of your nose may mean, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a complete guide so you can learn the various meanings and make the right decision for you.

This article is based on an interview with our body piercing specialist, Karissa Sanford, co-owner of Make Me Holey Body Piercing. Check out the full interview here.

Things You Should Know

Right-side nose piercings can indicate good fortune, high self-esteem, heightened intuition, and increased motivation.
People have pierced their noses for thousands of years. Today, these piercings are an important part of Indian wedding traditions and Western fashion expression.
It doesn’t matter which side of your nose you pierce! However, people sometimes take their facial features and hairstyle into account.

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Spiritual Meanings of a Right-Side Nose Piercing

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Piercing the right side of your nose is said to attract good luck and wealth. The universe might draw fortune to you. Your piercing can also mean that your ambition and drive are finally producing the fruits of your labor.^{[1]
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A nose piercing on the right side of your nose could be an important reminder to welcome new changes. Although change can be scary, it can bring new opportunities and good fortune.^{[2]
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A nose piercing on the right side is believed to show self-confidence. You know who you are, what you believe, and what you stand for. Your piercing can also indicate that you’re confident in your spirituality and you’re willing to take risks when it matters.^{[3]
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Your new piercing could be a sign of heightened inner intuition. By getting your nose pierced on the right side, it is believed that you have the ability to access parts of your brain that are less analytical and more spiritual, connecting you to a higher world. Speak your truth and the universe will amplify your voice.^{[4]
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A right-side nose piercing could signify that you’re willing to do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. When you stay consistent and motivated, your hard work pays off in the end.^{[5]
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Piercing the right side of your nose is said to open new pathways to heavenly powers that might bring you closer to finding your soul mate and discovering true love.^{[6]
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Cultural & Social Meanings of a Right-Side Nose Piercing

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Nose piercings are a large part of Hindu spirituality. According to Indian culture, nose piercings symbolize womanhood and elegance. Due to the piercing’s association with the Hindu goddess of marriage, Pavarti, it’s popular for women to pierce their noses before their wedding. Although in most states in India, women choose to pierce the left side of the nose, some women in Southern Indian states choose to pierce the right side instead.^{[7]
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- According to Hinduist beliefs, the right side of the body is believed to be the masculine side and represents logic and rationality. Piercing the right side is said to help increase the power of a person’s rational thinking and decision-making.^{[8]
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Even though piercings do not accurately represent a person’s sexual orientation, some believe that the right or left side can indicate if a person is lesbian or gay.^{[9]
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Nose-piercing has been practiced for thousands of years, but in Western culture today, nose piercings are often only used as a fashion statement.^{[11]
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Does it matter which side you pierce your nose?

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Nope, you can choose whichever side you’d like! There are no right or wrong sides to nose piercings; it's all about how you’d like to look and which side of your face you want to show off more. If you’re not sure, you can use a glue-on gem or a clip-on piercing to see if you like having a nose ring on that side.
- When deciding which side would be best for you to pierce, think about what you do on a day-to-day basis. If you’re right-handed, it may be easier for you to take out and clean a piercing on the right side of your nose. Also, think about your normal sleeping position—sleeping on your right side when you have a right-side nose piercing might be uncomfortable and disrupt the healing process.^{[12]
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- If you have a beauty mark, freckles, tattoos, scars, or other piercings, consider balancing them out by adding the piercing to the opposite side of your face.
- Your hairstyle can be another important factor. If your hair covers or flows towards one side of your face, consider balancing out your look by putting the piercing on the other side. You can also choose the side of your face you angle toward the camera when you take selfies.

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Other Piercing Meanings

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If you’re interested in piercing meanings, there’s more to explore. A right-side nose piercing is just one of many piercings. Check out the spiritual and cultural significance of these other piercings types:
- Left-side nose piercing: Tied to femininity, vitality, and protection against bad luck. In Ayurvedic medicine, a left nostril piercing is believed to aid cramps and PMS.
- Left ear piercing: Signifies uniqueness, creativity, and self-expression. In the 1980s, some men pierced their left ear to signal that they were straight.
- Septum piercing: Represents self-expression, uniqueness, and rebellion. Spiritually, it’s said to help you communicate with the divine.