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Tattoos have become more and more popular, especially in North and South America, Japan, and Europe. Tattoos have many meanings; from religious to cosmetic, tattoos have been known to be used for identification and spiritual use.
The "Butterfly" Tattoo
A tattoo of a butterfly is one of the most common tattoos amongst females today. The tattoo itself usually being small & delicate. There are so many variations of the butterfly and so many different species which contributes to the tattoos popularity.
Butterfly Tattoo Meanings
: In Greek mythology, Psyche was represented with butterfly wings.
: Transformation & regeneration.
: In Japan the butterfly represents emerging beauty and grace.
: Native Americans honor the butterfly as an emblem of guidance in change.
: In China, the butterfly is a popular symbol of marital bliss.
: Delightful & magical.
: The warrior priests of the Popolucas used the butterfly as a motif on their breastplates, their butterfly was also the symbol of fire.
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The "Star" Tattoo
Star tattoos are very popular in that they are often simple & sweet in design. There are several different types, such as a pentagram, shooting stars or nautical stars each bearing it's own symbolism.
Star Tattoo Meanings: Stars are often considered a symbol of truth, spirit and hope.
: The symbol of the star embodies the concept of the divine spark within each of us.
: In Celtic Lore, the pentagram five points represented a powerful symbol of protection and balance.
: The nautical star was originally used by sailors to help guide their way. They relied upon the stars to protect them and bring them home safely.
: Stars represent the struggle against the forces of darkness and the unknown.
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The "Angel" & "Wings" Tattoos
I'm combining these two tattoos, as they are equally as popular and usually come in the same form and symbolism. The Angel tattoo is represented in the form of a dedication to a loved one or one's spirituality. The Wing tattoo is wing design and is often infused with inspirational or spiritual significance.
Angel Tattoo Meanings
: An angel tattoo is a symbol of devotion, spirituality and faith.
: An angel tattoo signifies a relationship with God.
: An angel can be intended as a figure of guidance and protection.
: An angel is often used as the centerpiece of a tattoo that is intended as a memorial.
: Wings stand for peace, love, and the link between earth and sky.
: A representation of wings symbolizes flight.
: Wings can reflect the power of the eagle or the lightness of the butterfly.
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The "Heart" Tattoo
A heart tattoo is a very classic tattoo & a symbol for love. The heart has always been symbolized as the one and only true symbol of love. Heart tattoos that sport a 'banner', such as a "Mom" tattoo have always been very popular.
Heart Tattoo Meanings
: The heart is the life force within all of human kind.
: There are several different variations including the heart pierced with an arrow, hands holding a heart and the golden heart.
: Friendship, courage, romantic bonds, and emotional expression are also embodied in this symbol.
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The "Rose" Tattoo
Of all the millions of flowers on our beautiful planet, the rose has always been and continues to be the most popular flower tattoo; a symbol of love, of course, but in this... pure love. A rose most commonly represents purity & passion but can also take on other meanings as roses have thorns.
RoseTattoo Meanings
: The rose is a symbol of passion, chastity, and purity.
: Yellow roses are meant for joy.
: Light pink roses represented for sympathy and admiration.
: The white rose is the symbol of virginity.
: The red rose covers every kind of love, both sacred and romantic.
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Tattoo Books, Apparel & Everything Else
The Mammoth Book of Tattoos
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Psycho Slip on Pair of Tattoo Sleeves
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Vintage Tattoos: The Book of Old-School Skin Art
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Superior Bargain Tattoo Kit
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Wikipedia: Tattoos
Category: File - :Roshi Ensei lifting a heavy beam.jpg|thumb|upright|210px|Japanese wrestler with full body tattoos (c.1800s)
A tattoo is a marking made by inserting indelible ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding.
Tattooing has been practiced worldwide. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, traditionally wore facial tattoos. Today one can find Berbers of Tamazgha (North Africa), Maori of New Zealand, and Atayal of Taiwan with facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples and among certain tribal groups in the Taiwan, Philippines, Borneo, Mentawai Islands, Africa, North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand and Micronesia. Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world.
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- arncyn arncyn Dec 10, 2009 @ 11:10 am
- Beautiful lens and the photos are gorgeous! I have a 13-year-old butterfly tattoo on my left inner ankle myself and I'm glad to find the meaning for it here (I was going through a transitional period and assumed it meant metamorphosis which is why I chose it back then). I don't think I'll ever get another tat though I never regretted getting one done. (:
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- InkedEmma InkedEmma Oct 23, 2009 @ 6:34 pm | in reply to DongMei
- I love how you pointed that out - each symbol can be interpreted as something different by everyone. Thank you!
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- DongMei DongMei Oct 23, 2009 @ 3:53 pm
- Great pictures and very interesting to read all the meanings. The images really show how people can interpret the same symbol so very differently. That's the beauty of tattoos.
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- InkedEmma InkedEmma Oct 20, 2009 @ 10:11 am | in reply to Flynn_the_Cat
- Thanks so much for visiting :) Glad you enjoyed it.
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- Flynn_the_Cat Flynn_the_Cat Oct 20, 2009 @ 7:14 am
- Lovely lens - and some of those photos are amazing!
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