Flower Tattoos

For some strange reasons, I like designing flower tattoos more than others. Flower tattoos are mostly favored by women, they are like clothes accessories except that you can wear your tattoo to bed. It's like having a piece of art with you all the time. I find women with tattoos more appealing, sexier, more feminine and more powerful.

The image of a tattoo can be so captivating that it stirs up all our senses. You can have a Rose tattoo with a barbed wire around it and still look very good. It's Ying and Yang, loving and sweet but authoritative and intimidating. But if you are intending to ink a flower tattoo on your body, it's best to find out the meaning of the flower and what you want it to represent. You can then combine different images to give contrasting impressions of your tattoos.

I have compiled a list of meaning of flowers as a guide before you tattoo them on your body. I cannot vouch how official these meanings are, but my research has shown them to be fairly consistent. flower tattoos are permanent, so look around before deciding on one.

BABY'S BREATH: Innocence.

BALSAM: Ardent love.

BELLS OF IRELAND: Good luck.

BOUVARDIA: Enthusiasm.

CACTUS: Endurance.

CALLA LILY: Magnificent beauty.

CAMELLIA: Gratitude.

CAMELLIA, PINK: Longing for you.

CAMELLIA, RED: You're a flame in my heart.

CAMELLIA, WHITE: You're adorable.

CARNATION: Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman

CARNATION, PINK: A woman's love, I'll never forget you, mother's love.

CARNATION, RED: Alas for my poor heart, admiration, my heart aches for you, fascination.

CARNATION, WHITE: Innocence, faithfulness, sweet and lovely, pure love, ardent love, good luck.

CHRYSANTHEMUM: Cheerfulness, optimism, rest, truth.

CHRYSANTHEMUM, RED: I love.

CHRYSANTHEMUM, WHITE: Truth, loyal love.

CHRYSANTHEMUM, YELLOW: Slighted love.

DAFFODIL: Regard, rebirth, new beginnings, unrequited love, you're the only one, chivalry.

DAFFODIL, SEVERAL: Joy, happiness.

DAISY: Innocence, loyal love, I'll never tell, purity.

DANDELION: Faithfulness, happiness, love's oracle.

DAY LILY: Coquetry, Chinese emblem for mother.

EREMURUS: Endurance.

EUPHORBIA: Persistence.

FORGET-ME-NOT: True love, hope, remembrance, memories.

FREESIA: Innocence, thoughtfulness.

GARDENIA: You're lovely, secret love, joy, sweet love, good luck.

GLADIOLUS: Strength of character, remembrance, infatuation, splendid beauty, give me a break.

GLOXINA: Love at first sight.

HEATHER, LAVENDER: Admiration, solitude, beauty.

HEATHER, WHITE: Protection, wishes will come true.

HIBISCUS: Delicate beauty.

HOLLY: Foresight, defense, domestic happiness, enchantment.

HOLLYHOCK: Ambition, fruitfulness.

HONEYSUCKLE: Bonds of love.

HUCKLEBERRY: Simple pleasure.

HYACINTH: Sport, play, games, rashness, dedicated to Apollo.

HYACINTH, BLUE: Constancy.

HYACINTH, RED OR PINK: Play.

IRIS: Wisdom, Fleur-de-lis, emblem of France, your friendship means so much to me, faith, hope, valor, my compliments.

IRIS, WHITE: Purity.

JASMINE, WHITE or INDIAN: Amiability, I attach myself to you, sensuality, attachment.

JASMINE, SPANISH: Sensuality.

JASMINE, YELLOW: Grace, elegance.

JONQUIL: Sympathy, love me, affection returned, desire.

LADY SLIPPER: Capricious beauty.

LARKSPUR, PURPLE: First love.

LAVENDER: Devotion.

LEATHERLEAF FERN: Fascination.

LILAC: Youthful, humility, confidence.

LILY: Majesty, wealth, pride, innocence, purity.

LILY, WHITE: Purity, modesty, virginity, majesty, it's heavenly to be with you. LILY,

MAGNOLIA: Dignity, love of nature, nobility.

MIMOSA: Sensitivity.

MINT: Virtue.

MISTLETOE: Kiss me, affection, to surmount difficulties, sacred plant of India.

MORNING GLORY: Loves you.

MOSS: Maternal love, charity.

NARCISSUS: Egotism, conceit, self love, self admiration, formality, stay as sweet as you are

NASTURTIUM: Conquest, victory in battle.

OAK LEAVES: Bravery.

OLIVE BRANCH: Peace.

ORANGE BLOSSUM: Purity, innocence, eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness, fertility.

ORCHID: Rare beauty, love, refinement, beautiful lady, Chinese symbol for many children, mature charm, beauty, long life.

PALM LEAVES: Victory, success.

PEPPERMINT: Cordiality.

PERIWINKLE: Friendship.

POPPY: Eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination.

POPPY, RED: Pleasure, consolation.

POPPY, YELLOW: Wealth, success.

PRIMROSE: I can't live without you.

PRIMROSE, EVENING: Happy love.

QUEEN ANNE'S LACE: Haven.

RANUNCULUS: You are radiant with charm, radiant charm.

ROSE: Love, passion, perfection. The rose was named for the Latin word rosa which means red. It has been a symbol of love since ancient times.

ROSE, BURGUNDY: Beauty within.

ROSE, CORAL: Desire.

ROSE, DARK CRIMSON: Mourning.

ROSE, HIBISCUS: Delicate beauty.

ROSE, LAVENDER: Love at first sight, enchantment.

ROSE, LEAF: You may hope.

ROSE, MOSS: Confessions of love.

ROSE, ORANGE: Fascination, display feeling of enthusiasm.

ROSE, PEACH: Desire, gratitude, apprecation, admiration, sympathy, modesty.

ROSE, PINK: Happiness, appreciation, admiration, friendship, sympathy.

ROSE, DARK PINK: Thankfulness.

ROSE, LIGHT PINK: Grace, gladness, joy, perfect happiness, please believe me, gratitude, admiration, gentility.

ROSE, RED: Love, passion, respect, courage, I love you, beauty, pure and lovely, prosperity.

ROSE, DEEP RED: Un-selfconscious beauty.

ROSE, SINGLE, FULL BLOOM: I love you, I still love you, new love.

ROSE, BUD, SMALL: Pure and lovely, beauty and youth, a heart innocent of love.

ROSE, THORNLESS: Love at first sight.

ROSE, WHITE: Innocence, purity, secrecy, I am worthy of you, silence, friendship, truth, virtue, girlhood, humility spiritual love, but of the soul, reverence, charm, happy love.

ROSE, WHITE, DRIED: Death is preferable to loss of virtue.

ROSE, YELLOW: Joy, friendship, true love, decrease of love, jealousy, try to care, freedom, slighted love, shows "I care", joy, gladness.

ROSES, BOUQUET, MATURE: Gratitude.

ROSES, RED & WHITE TOGETHER: Unity, flower emblem of England.

ROSES, YELLOW & RED TOGETHER: Happiness, congratulations.

ROSES, YELLOW & ORANGE TOGETHER: Passionate thoughts.

ROSEMARY: Remembrance, purity, rebirth.

SAGE: Virtue.

SALAL: Zest.

SCABIOUS: Unfortunate love.

SMILAX: Loveliness.

SNAPDRAGON: Deception, gracious lady, presumption.

SPEARMINT: Warm sentiment.

SPIDER FLOWER: Elope with me.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM: Purity.

STATICE: Sympathy, remembrance, success.

STEPHANOTIS: Happiness in marriage, desire to travel.

STOCK: Lasting beauty, bonds of affection, promptness, you'll always be beautiful to me.

SUNFLOWER: Follows the sun as it grows, adoration, haughtiness.

SWEET WILLIAM: Gallantry, smile, finesse.

THYME: Activity.

TUBEROSE: Dangerous pleasure.

TULIP: Perfect lover, frame, flower emblem of Holland.

TULIP, RED: Believe me, declaration of love, fame.

TULIP, VARIEGATED: Beautiful eyes.

TULIP, YELLOW: Hopeless love, there's sunshine in your smile.

VIOLET: Modesty, faithfulness, innocence, understated beauty.

VIOLET, BLUE: Watchfulness, faithfulness, I'll always be true.

VIOLET, PURPLE: Thoughts of you, blue love.

VIOLET, WHITE: Let's take a chance, youthful innocence.

VIOLET, YELLOW: Love of country.

WATER LILY: Purity of heart.

WEEPING WILLOW: Mourning.

WHEAT: Friendliness.

YARROW: Healing, sorrow.

ZINNIA: Thoughts of absent friends, in memory of an absent friend.

ZINNIA, SCARLET: Constancy.

ZINNIA, WHITE: Goodness.

ZINNIA, YELLOW: Daily remembrance.

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Celtic Tattoos And The 8 Most Popular Designs

If you looking for a Celtic tattoo, here is a list of the 8 most popular designs. Choose a Celtic design that you like and the best one that corresponds your style and personality.

-Knots
Is the most common and popular style of a Celtic tattoo and uses entwined patterns to represent the cycle of life and death. The knot works from certain geometric shapes which include triangles and circles and when combined, makes a trinity knot which symbolizes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

-Cross Design
Are based on the Latin cross with a ring at the convergence of the horizontal and vertical lines. The Celtic cross has a vertical bar which represents the spiritual world, the earth represents the horizontal bar, and the ring stands for God's love of mankind.

-Tree Of Life
Similar to the cross in a sense, the tree of life represents a connection between heaven and earth. The tree roots grasp the earth and the branches reach out to the sky. The trunk serves as the meeting point of these two worlds.

-Hearts
Often called the love knot tattoo, the Celtic heart starts out with a line and represents the unity of souls and turns into a heart-shaped knot.

-Celtic Claddagh
The Claddagh includes a heart wearing a crown and is being held by two hands. The heart represents love, the hands friendship, and the crown represents loyalty.

-Spiral Designs
If you prefer a simple design with a special meaning, you might want to get a Celtic design with spiral patterns. The spirals make up continuous lines into complicated patterns and symbolize the immortality of love.

-Maze Designs
The Maze design represents the joy and challenges of life throughout ones journey. This is also called the key and steps pattern with the open and blocked paths standing for the opportunities and obstacles in a life.

-Celtic Animal Designs
It has always been believed by the Celts that animals play a role in harmony with nature. Here are some examples of these patterns:

Bull=Strength
Butterfly=Transformation/Rebirth
Crow=Death
Dog=Loyalty/Luck
Dragon=Magic and Power
Horse=Beauty, Rejuvenation, and Speed
Lion=Strength and Nobility
Peacock=Purity
Snake=Fertility and Healing

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8 Most Popular Celtic Design Tattoos

Searching for top-rated Celtic design tattoos? Here's a list of the eight most popular Celtic tattoo designs for you to peruse and see if you can find one that best matches your style and personality.

Knots.

This is probably the most common style of Celtic tattoo. The entwined patterns of this design represent the continuous cycle of life and death-no beginning and no end. Sometimes the knot works form certain geometric shapes, such as triangles and circles. When these two shapes combine, it usually makes a trinity knot that symbolizes the mind, body and spirit-or alternately, the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

Cross Designs

This pattern type is based on the Latin cross and usually has a ring at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines. The Celtic cross is a symbol of the union of earth and the heavens-the vertical bar represents the spiritual world, the horizontal bar stands for the earth, while the ring is a symbol for the Creator's eternal love for mankind. Inside the cross, you can also find continuous spiral patterns that symbolize the never-ending existence of love and spirit. The Celtic cross is a great representation of the Celts' faith and love for their Creator.

Tree of Life

The Celtic tree of life is similar to the cross in the sense that they both build a connection between heaven and earth. A common image of this style is one where the tree's roots are grasping the earth and its branches are reaching out to the sky. The trunk of the tree of life serves as the meeting point of these two worlds.

Hearts

The Celtic heart is often referred to as the love knot tattoo. It basically represents the unity of souls, and its design starts out with a line that eventually turns into a heart-shaped knot. If you're looking for a more romantic pattern, then Celtic design tattoos that are based on heart patterns are the ones for you.

Celtic Claddagh

Another style that also includes a heart in its design is that of a Celtic Claddagh. The heart is usually depicted wearing a crown and being held by two hands. Naturally, the heart represents love; the hands typify friendship, while the crown stands for loyalty.

Spiral Designs

As mentioned before, spirals make up the continuous lines that form into more complicated patterns. They generally symbolize the immortality of love. If you prefer a simpler tattoo but with a special meaning, go with Celtic design tattoos with spiral patterns.

Maze Designs

Also known as key and step patterns, the maze is the representation of one's journey throughout the joys and challenges of life. The open and blocked paths stand for the opportunities and obstacles that are normally encountered in one's lifetime.

Animal Celtic Design Tattoos

The Celts have always believed that animals have a great role and participation in the harmony of nature. Below are some examples of animal Celtic patterns and their respective meanings:

• Bull - strength
• Butterfly - transformation and rebirth
• Crow - death
• Dog - loyalty and luck
• Dragon - magic and power
• Horse - beauty, rejuvenation, speed and vitality
• Lion - nobility and strength
• Peacock - purity
• Snake - fertility, healing and rebirth

Hopefully after reading the top seven Celtic design tattoos, you should be able to find the most suitable style that fits your image. Just be sure to give it a lot of thought before going to a tattoo shop.

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Celtic Design Tattoos - Pure and Powerful Art

Celtic design tattoos, both because of their ancient historical symbolism and because they are simply among the most beautiful tattoos in the entire tattoo universe, are among the most requested of all tattoo designs. Both men and women of all ages have become intrigued with the aura surrounding Celtic design tattoos, and are hoping some of it will rub off on them.

The inspiration for Celtic design tattoos originated in Great Britain, dating as far back as drawings from the sixth century which appeared in manuscripts of Scripture which was copied in elaborate calligraphy by the Christian monks of the period. The manuscript decoration was extremely ornate, but Celtic design tattoos can be as intricate or as simple as their wearers desire.

The Monks responsible for the Celtic manuscript had the responsibility of combining the pagan imagery of the Celts with their accepted Christian symbols, to aid in the evangelization of the Celtic peoples. The Celtic design tattoos which most clearly illustrate this blending of symbolism is the Celtic cross tattoo, which is a traditional Christian cross with a circle at its center said to represent the ancient Druidic symbol for the sun.

Celtic design tattoos are most often known for their fascinating knots and interlacing, or "plaitwork" which will entertain viewers endlessly as they try to unravel them. The Celtic knot is another Druidic symbol, evoking the unending cycles of life and death, and the perfect and eternal circle.

The universal appeal of Celtic design tattoos, in fact, many lie in their abstract nature. With flowing spirals, squares, and geometrical forms, they are more of an attempt to create an emotion in the viewer rather than to be representational art.

One of the most delightful elements of Celtic design tattoos, in fact, is in their portrayal of animals. The animals in Celtic design tattoos are as complex as the Celtic knots; cats, deer, dogs, lions, tigers, birds and dragons are portrayed when the lines and thread of plaitwork, instead on forming eternal knots and loops, end with the depiction of animal heads, feet and tails. Many of the animals are inspired by medieval depictions of animals, and have a highly appealing air of whimsy.

The shamrock, of course, is one of the oldest Celtic design tattoos; while for the Irish it signifies excellence, and even has religious significance as a sign of the Holy Trinity, it is most widely known as a good luck charm. Those of Irish descent are especially fond of using an Celtic Shamrock tattoo to display their pride in their heritage.

The one drawback to having Celtic deign tattoos done is that they demand a tattoo artist with an exceptional amount of skill. Their symmetrical designs require a precise outline and steady had in the inking process, and some of them can take hours to complete. But done properly, Celtic design tattoos are true works of art!

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Top 5 Hottest Tattoo Designs and Ideas for Sleeve Tattoos

Sleeve tattoos are edgy, bold and expressive. They are originally popular with rock band members and artists but nowadays, this tat theme almost appeal to everyone even with the female tat enthusiasts. If you are contemplating on getting one for yourself, here are some tattoo ideas for you to explore.

A Japanese-themed design can look amazingly stunning on one's arm. Images like cherry blossoms, koi fish, geisha, kanji characters and samurai can be incorporated into the theme. Usually the whole design idea can be mesh together through black-inked backgrounds such as waves and swirls. This enables the colors and details of the main design to pop out to make them even more eye-catching.

If you are a female, you can never go wrong with flowers as your tattoo sleeve design. You can take advantage of their gorgeous and vibrant colors to come up with an interesting style. You can combine different kinds of flowers to showcase each one's beauty and charm. Connect all the flower pieces with vines and twigs or mix them with other elements such as butterflies and you are on your way to a potentially captivating tat piece.

Tribal is perhaps one of the oldest form of body art design that has never lost its appeal even up to these days. Body art originated from way back during the old days when tattoo was used to identify one's ranking and social status. There are a variety of tribal tattoos to choose from such as Samoan, Maori, Hawaiian and Polynesian.

If you are of Celtic heritage (Irish, Scots or Welsh), then opting for Celtic tattoo can be appropriate for you if you want to show your pride in your heritage. This type of body art features knotwork and intricate lines, almost maze-like. The knot lines usually have no beginning and no end to symbolize the never-ending cycle of life and death.

Animal designs are another fascinating ideas for you to explore for your sleeve tattoos. The feline group for example generally express strength, speed, wisdom and dominance. These are qualities that a male would want to be associated with. You can go for tiger, lions, leopards or jaguar maybe. If you want to go on the friendly side, you can go for dolphins, horse, fish, bird or dogs perhaps if you have certain affinities with any of these animals.

Whether it be a full sleeve, a half sleeve or just a quarter sleeve tattoo, the important thing is to go for a design that you absolutely love. That is possible if it tells a story about you or holds a significant meaning to your life. If everything falls in this category, then there will be no regret in the end.

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The Art of Celtic Tattoos - Designs and Ideas

Celtic tattoos are one of the more popular arts in the tattoo world. They have a wide variety of different symbols and each symbol relates to the celtic heritage. Some of the celtic tattoo designs include crosses, symbols, and sleeves. However the celtic knot is probably the most popular designs included in the celtic art. Celtic tattoos which include the knot are made up of complex interwoven lines and these lines represent knots, mazes, spirals, and other figures.

Animals are also very popular in the celtic art and for certain reasons. The celts believed by painting a certain animal on their body they would some how inherit the animal's characteristics. This is why animal symbols are so heavily used in celtic tattoo designs. The snake is one of the first animal symbols used in these tattoo designs. The snake represents being reborn because of the way snakes shed their skin.

Horses are also very popular in the celtic art and they represent elegance and strength. Other animal symbols frequently used in the celtic artwork is that of the dog and the rooster. The dog symbol represents divinity while the rooster represents a new day. Trees are another commonly found celtic tattoo design and they symbolize long life and good health.

The horn is also seen regularly in the celtic designs. The horn symbolizes renewal because it was believed when you drink out of a horn you were renewing yourself.

Finally, the number 3 is very important to the celtic art. The number 3 stands for the three transitions in life, birth, life, and death.

As you can see there are more than a few designs and ideas for you to use in the celtic art. A lot of people get these tattoos because each tattoo design represents something or has a meaning, but many other people get them just because they love the artwork.

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Celtic Tattoos - 3 Designs and What They Mean

Celtic tattoos designs have been influenced by the long, complex history and culture of the people themselves. They are a spiritual people, with one foot in this world and one in the spiritual world. The modern designs have been influenced both by their earlier pagan religious practices, which were nature based, and their now long practiced Christianity.Most of their designs have reference to a deeper meaning. Their folklore is full of stories of the other world. Their art and symbols are heavily influenced by their pre-Christian pagan religions in which they worshipped nature. The sun, moon, stars and the earth were sacred to them, as were animals and the seasons. Later, after they were introduced to Christianity, their art included the cross, in various forms, but their earlier traditions were well established by then. This mixture is seen in their work today.

Celtic Cross Tattoos

This is the predominant symbol of Christianity but the Celts have given it their own unique design with the ringed cross. The cross, of course, represents the Christian belief itself while the circle can represent eternity or God's eternal love or the continuing act of salvation brought by Christ's death and resurrection.The symbol of the cross predates Christianity and can be found in ancient civilizations. Both the cross and the circle are found in a number of cultures. They have been found on rock carvings several thousand years old. The circle can represent the sun. Those not drawn to Christianity can find other spiritual meaning in the symbols.

Celtic Knot Tattoos

The Celts have made knot work their own but it has elements that evolved from earlier cultures and civilizations. The intricate criss-crossing and inter-weaving designs of their knot work is said to represent life itself. Life is a maze, complex, with each life interwoven with another's. The lines of the drawings are never-ending, representing the continuity of the natural cycle of death and rebirth. It can also represent the crossing over of the physical and spiritual world. It can represent eternity and the boundlessness of God's bounty and goodness. Animal forms are often intertwined, reflecting the people's earlier connection to nature and the animal world. The images of horses, dogs, birds and other animals can be found skillfully woven into the lines of artwork so that they become an integral part of the whole. Animal images were used in many cultures, often in the hope the wearer might take on some of that animal's skills or characteristics or simply link them spiritually to the animal.All these elements can be found in illuminated documents, such as the Book of Kells, which have heavily influenced modern Celtic tattoo designs.

Celtic Spiral Tattoos

The spiral has fascinated humans from earliest times. It appears on early rock carvings and in most cultures. It appears in nature in the horns of animals, in snail and seashells and in the galaxy. It has been studied by scientists and mathematicians and pondered on by philosophers. The spiral most associated with Celtic design is the triple spiral or triskele. The design is found around the world because the Celts made inroads into so many cultures. In earlier times it represented the sun but later came to be used in Christianity to explain the Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Some see it as representing our spiritual journey to God - an ever-unfolding mystery. Others see in it our journey through life. It is a tattoo symbol full of mystery and can remind us of our own spiritual and emotional journey.

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