The Meanings of Flower Tattoo Designs

The uncomplicated flower tattoo designs say more than most people give them credit. They speak not just of the beauty of a single flower, or a bouquet full, but of nature, birth and replenishment. They symbolize so many aspects of life that, by deciding to have a tattoo that is a flower, a person is sending a message or making a statement that will be made for their entire lives. Interestingly, many flowers actually stand for particular things. The lotus flower is the symbol in the East stands for spirituality. While in the West, many of the colors of the flowers stand for things. White means wholesomeness while red represents passion. But the flowers themselves represent certain things; and when deciding what flower you want to be tattooed with, you should be aware of what message you are immortalizing on your body. One of the most popular flower tattoo designs is the iris. This flower was once linked to death. The Greeks believed that the Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and her job was to take the souls of women down below. Over time, this three-petal flower became associated with good news instead of bad and her petals meant valor, wisdom and faith. Others came to think of this flower as the symbol of their purity and virtue.

A person deciding to wear an iris tattooed on their body must see what it means to others as well as its meaning to themselves before deciding it is the statement they want to make. A tattoo of a rose often signifies romance; a lover's passion. The poppy is used to symbolize those lost during times of war. The anemone was a protector against evil in ancient times, but was then said to be the home of fairies. The Daisy, another symbol of innocence, goes further and protects the fair maiden from a dishonorable suitor. Snowdrops are unlucky as are Bluebells. With all this information, the meaning of those simple flower tattoo designs take on new meanings. They are more than just a little something that is about to be tattooed somewhere on your body. Go to the tattoo parlor and there will be books filled with different kinds of flowers; and then, based on the statement you are looking to make, decide which one you want. Or bring a design of your own and the tattoo artist will use it instead. By Timothy Croy

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Smell The Scent Of Flower Tattoos

The women of today have no qualms about going under the knife for vanity’s sake. They are not scared of knives. Neither are they with needles. Tattooing is increasingly getting popular among women as more and more female celebrities flaunt their body accessories in the form of tattoos. What makes it so popular?Tattooing is a form of self-expression. In this era, women have their say on just about anything and they have the freedom to do what they like. Unlike before when tattoos on women were looked down upon by society, it is now something women can be proud of. Tattoos mean strength, power, beauty and sensuality. And these are the things that women want.Women generally favor more colorful, fun, and intricate tattoo designs such as butterflies, fairies, and flower tattoos which is probably the most sellable among women especially the younger ones. These tattoo designs bring out the beauty and sensuality in them. But there are men who also wear flower tattoos and this commonly symbolizes someone close to their hearts and may even be accompanied with a name or initials of that woman.Flower tattoos come in all forms, colors and sizes. The size would depend on the person wearing the tattoo. Whether she want it to be small, cute and inconspicuous and sexy, or big and obvious to prove a point or make a statement, is totally up to her because tattoos also spell freedom.

Any flower design that you think of can be made into a tattoo. The rose is undeniably one of the most popular flower tattoos to date. But any flower that you want can be recreated into a tattoo by a talented tattoo artist. Different flowers have different symbolisms. Here are a list of common flower tattoos and their meanings:Baby’s breath: Innocence, everlasting loveBells of Ireland: Good luckCarnation: Luck, health, affection, true love, womanChrysanthemum: Truth, cheerfulness, optimism, peaceDaffodil: Respect, new beginnings, happinessDaisy: Innocence, purity, loyaltyDandelion: Faithfulness, wishes come trueForget-Me-Not: Remembrance, hope, true loveFreesia: InnocenceGladiolus: Beauty, infatuation, strengthHibiscus: Delicate beautyHyacinth: Playfulness, carefreeIris: Wisdom, friendship, faith, valorJasmine: Sensuality, elegance, wealthLavender: DevotionLilac: ConfidenceLily: Wealth, innocence, modestyMagnolia: Dignity, beauty, love of natureOrchid: Rare beauty, refinement, long life, many childrenPrimrose: Youthfulness, loveRosemary: Remembrance, hope, puritySunflower: Adoration, loyalty, luckTulip: Fame, beauty, love, charityViolet: Faithfulness, innocence, modesty, calmWeeping willow: Remembrance, affection, friendshipThe color of the flower used in the tattoo could also determine its meaning. A rose, for instance, means femininity, eternal love and beauty; but a dark crimson or black rose could mean death or deep sorrow. You can research for the different meanings of different flower tattoos before you get one for yourself unless it has a personal meaning to you.A tattoo is a personal thing; whether you want flower tattoos or any design you want or the meaning you want to convey is determined solely by the person who will wear them, you. If you want to express something though a tattoo, go ahead. If you want to get one as an accessory or to raise your sexiness level up one notch, no one’s stopping you. It is your prerogative. Nothing beats the smell of freedom. By: Art Nahshon

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Flower Tattoos - What Do They Mean

As a general rule, flower tattoos are more popular with women than with men. Perhaps it's due to their vibrant color, their delicate design or maybe it's the fact that it's like a beautiful fashion accessory. Whatever the reason, women with beautiful tattoos are often considered to be more confident, more feminine and more attractive.One of the best aspects of flower tattoos is the massive choice of designs that are available. And each flower design has a different symbolic meaning, giving you a wide range of beautiful ways to express your individual personality.For example, you could mix hollyhock (ambition) with heather (dreams come true) to signify your hopes and dreams of future success. Or how about combining narcissus and violet? That provides a contrast of both color and attitude. White and purple, arrogance and humility.Alternatively, you could add flowers to other tattoo designs. For example, if you want a tattoo that represents someone special in your life you could get the design of a heart surrounded by symbolic flowers, such as roses (love), lavender (devotion), tulip (declaration of love) etc.And that's just the start. You can combine any number of different flowers to create virtually any message.So before you choose the flowers that you want to appear in your tattoo design, it's best to find out the meanings and symbolism of different varieties of flower.

That will allow you to mix and match the flowers in your design until they convey the exact message that you want. So with that in mind here's a list of the most popular flowers used for tattoo designs and what they mean.1) Cactus: Endurance2) Carnation: Fascination, distinction, mother's love, I'll never forget you, admiration, broken heart, innocence, sweetness, pure love, faithfulness3) Chrysanthemum: Truth, optimism, cheerfulness, loyal love, unrequited love4) Daffodil: New beginnings, chivalry, unrequited love, joy, happiness5) Daisy: Innocence, loyalty, purity6) Dandelion: Happiness, faithfulness7) Forget-me-not: Hope, remembrance, true love8) Freesia: Thoughtfulness, innocence9) Gladiolus: Remembrance, strength of character, infatuation10) Heather: Dreams come true, protection11) Holly: Enchantment, foresight, domestic bliss12) Hollyhock: Ambition, fruitfulness13) Iris: Wisdom, faith, hope, valor14) Jasmine: Sensuality, grace, elegance, amiability15) Lavender: Devotion16) Lilac: Confidence, humility, youth17) Lily: Wealth, innocence, purity, modesty, virginity, pride18) Magnolia: Nobility, dignity, love of nature19) Mimosa: Sensitivity20) Mint: Virtue21) Mistletoe: Affection, overcoming difficulties22) Moss: Charity, maternal love23) Narcissus: Self admiration, conceit, egotism24) Nasturtium: Conquest, victory25) Olive Branch: Peace26) Orchid: beauty, Long life, charm, refinement, love27) Periwinkle: Friendship28) Poppy: Wealth, success, imagination, pleasure, consolation29) Rose: Love, passion, courage, beauty, prosperity30) Rosemary: Purity, rebirth, remembrance31) Sage: Virtue32) Sunflower: Adoration, haughtiness33) Sweet William: finesse, gallantry34) Thyme: Activity35) Tulip: Declaration of love, beautiful eyes, perfect lover36) Violet: Faithfulness, risk taking, youthful innocence, modesty, understated beauty37) Water Lily: Purity of heart38) Weeping Willow: MourningThese are the most popular flowers that appear in tattoo designs, and as far as I'm aware these are the most common meanings attached to them. However, as tattoos should be regarded as permanent, please make sure you research the official meaning of these flowers before you go ahead with your flower tattoo. By: Gustavo Gomez

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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, womanCARNATION, 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 areNASTURTIUM: 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, SCARLET: Constancy.ZINNIA, WHITE: Goodness.ZINNIA, YELLOW: Daily remembrance. By: Ong Hui Woo

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