Meaningful Tattoo Ideas

By Aaron K Petersen


Meaningful tattoo ideas may be based on symbolisms found in different ancient and indigenous cultures all over the world. They represent soulful practices of permanent galvanization of symbolic tenets or belief systems. Small tattoo ideas can also have meanings behind it. These meanings may have a tradition behind them or not. Definitely, all tattoos have a personal meaning to their wearers, which may be quite different from the meanings universally attached to the tattoo designs.

Butterflies when incorporated into meaningful tattoo ideas symbolize metamorphosis, change, rebirth and of course, beauty. Everyone knows the metamorphosis a butterfly undergoes. Before emerging as a vibrant winged insect, it starts as a colourless caterpillar encaged inside a cocoon.

Designs of meaningful tattoo ideas may include a tiger or two. A tiger is one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac while a white tiger is one of the 4 symbols in the Chinese constellation. The tiger is a representation of fearlessness and royalty for the Chinese and is at par to the Chinese Dragon in symbolic importance. A symbol of anger for the Buddhists, the tiger is one of their three senseless creatures. Meanwhile, South Korea, Malaysia, Bangladesh and India consider the tiger as their national animal.

Small tattoo ideas that incorporate regal eagles in their design may symbolize a source of power. This is also the way that the native American people see this animal and its feathers. In many Eastern European countries as well as Mexico, India, Egypt, Armenia and the U.S.A., eagles are used as national symbols. Because the lioness is renowned for her aggressive and protective attributes, lions were used as war deities by the ancient Egyptians.

Some people consider tattooing as an art form. They look at their bodies as an empty canvas on which to draw on. Then there are some that look at tattooing as a fad or a style that will pass away in time. Of course, there are some people who regret getting a tattoo. That's where tattoo removal procedures come in.

A Celtic tribal cross tattoo, while considering awesome in one social group, may be considered too religious in another. So it would really depend on what cool tattoo ideas are acceptable in the social environment where you belong.




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