Tattoos have
always been a sign for some
meaning that was linked
with it. The meaning of
tattoos can be of spiritual
nature, but they can also
be a sign of strength or
power, harmony, and other
qualities.
This
is a list of the most popular
tattoo designs and their
meanings:
Anchor:
Safety, hope, and salvation.
Angel:
Protection, guardians, keepers
of dreams.
Bat: Longevity,
happiness, mystery.
Bear: Good
nature, good luck, also
ignorance.
Bird: Birth,
intuition, freedom.
Bull: Fertility,
power and strength.
Butterfly: Spiritual
immortality, temporary element
of life.
Cat: Linked
to magic and bad omens.
Centaur: Knowledge
and nature, spirit of womanhood.
Chain:
If broken; freedom. If intact;
slavery.
Clown: Laughter,
tears, uncertainties.
Clover: Good
luck.
Crescent Moon: Transformation
and rebirth. Feminine power
Cross: Sacrifice,
love, and salvation.
Crow: Revival,
Gods messenger.
Devil (baby):
Mischievousness, urgent
desire for sex.
Dog: Man's
best friend, loyalty, trustworthiness.
Dolphin: Benefactor.
The savior's emblem.
Dove: Universal
symbol of peace.
Dragon:
Strength, power. Rules over
fire and air.
Dragonfly: Affinity
with the Spiritual Life.
Illusion.
Eagle:
King of birds. Might, spiritual
growth.
Eye: Self
protection. Ever watching!
Fairy: Good
or evil supernatural powers.
Feather:
Creativity, rebirth and
spiritual elevation.
Fish: Plentifulness,
spiritual peace.
Frog: Positive
symbol of pregnancy.
Hawk (tribal):
Self-discipline.
Heart:
Love, provided it is neither
bloody nor torn into pieces.
Horse:
Friend to man, kingship.
Leaf: Joy,
rebirth.
Lion: Might,
awareness, immortality,
bravery.
Lizard:
Symbolizes the soul searching
for light.
Lotus: If
open symbolizes the sun,
if closed, the moon.
Mermaid: Temptation,
seduction, materialism.
Monkey: Wisdom,
knowledge, or evil powers.
Moon: Varied
rhythms of life.
Phoenix:
Rebirth.
Reaper:
Death.
Rose: Fertility.
Scarab: Strength
and rebirth.
Skull:
Courage, death.
Snake: Temptation,
knowledge and wisdom.
Spider:
Creativity.
Spider Web: Denial
of established order. Beware!
Star: Spirit,
inspiration, resolution
of problems.
Sun: Sacredness
of life. Warmth, nurturing.
Sword: Represents
justice, honor, energy.
Tiger: Fierceness,
strength and power.
Turtle: Fertility,
long life.
Unicorn: Chastity
and purity.
Wolf: Faithfulness
in marriage.
Yin Yang:
Harmony and totality.
Because of
their meanings, tattoos
are an expression of individuality
and should be chosen carefully.
No one wants to be laughed
at because he did not know
the special meaning behind
some of the tattoo on his
back. Before you go through
the last step make sure
that your dream tattoo design
is the right one for you!
My advice
for choosing the right tattoo
for you is browse through
a lot of tattoo ideas and
get inspired by your feelings.
A huge gallery of tattoo
designs is a great place
to start to get inspired.
Also talk to friends, family,
and most importantly, the
tattooist.
