Feb 16, 2008

Sagittarius Tattoo Designs


Sagittarius tattoo designs are a little limited if you stick to your astrological symbol, the archer. Not that there's anything wrong with that design & there are indeed many great designs incorporating bows & arrows out there.
But have you ever thought about having your astrological glyph as a tattoo instead?
For Sagittarius, this is actually quite fashionable at the moment, considering the trend in tribal, Goth & Celtic tattoo designs.
The glyph is an arrow, as simple as that.
Obviously this can be styled & interpreted in a thousand different ways.
It could be incorporated into one of the above latest trend styles, it could be in colour, have patterns, flowers or barbed wire entwined around it, to give you a few ideas.
As Sagittarians are notoriously busy people, always on the go you'd probably appreciate a short cut to getting your hands on some Sagittarius tattoo designs.
Well, the best option I've found is by becoming a member of an online tattoo gallery.

Feb 15, 2008

The Lotus Flower Tattoo - Is This The Right Flower For You?



The lotus flower is a popular flower choice amongst tattoo enthusiasts. The reasons vary greatly for this, from the ability to size it, change the colouration, the ease of places you can put it on your body and the fact it works for both sexes. It has held many meanings for its bearers and has deep roots in many cultures as to the meaning as well. Perhaps you are set on a flower design, how do you know it is the right flower for you?
The lotus flower is a beautiful choice for a tattoo. You can easily add to it vines, water, coy fish or any number of other elements and still have it look wonderful. It is a flower of bold brilliant colour and even if you change the actual colour the colouration is still wonderfully predominant.
Of course, everyones meaning and reasoning for getting a lotus flower will vary from person to person by there are some historical meanings to take into consideration when choosing this flower, as it is more global known by its historical meaning then by your personal meaning. Many religions view this flower as displaying the journey of one to enlightenment. Due to the way the actual flower grows and emerges into the world, from the muck of still water, to emerge and reach itself to the sun, one can easily see the symbolic connections. It also more modernly, symbolizes beauty, strength and journeys.
No matter the final lotus flower tattoo you choose, it will be one of beauty and strength. The tattoo is a common choice of flower fanatics and those who want to tell their story of a past journey upon their bodies. Irregardless of the story behind your tattoo, the lotus flower can be the perfect flower tattoo.

Feb 14, 2008

The Cherry Blossom Tattoo - Is It The Tattoo For You?



Cherry blossom tattoos are increasing in popularity amongst females. They are beautiful and simple. They can be presented in large scale or small scale and fit pretty much anywhere on the body. So if a cherry blossom tattoo is the one you are thinking of picking you should first understand the two traditional meanings.
Cherry blossom tattoos are found in both Chinese and Japanese cultures, though the symbols are much the same the meanings, as do the cultures vary. You want to make sure your tattoo says exactly what you want it to say.
In Chinese culture it is seen as as symbol of love and power, of feminine ways and the power of the female. This is often adorned by independent women, those who have fought through divorce and stand strong afterwards, a fresh start, a new beginning to your life. It can bring you inner comfort to know that after all you have been through you are still strong and proud.
Japaneses culture on the other hand views it more as a symbol of life, or the shortness to life. Just like the cherry blossom, life is short. It stands for accepting and being grateful for that which you have been given. To live your life with no regrets. It can remind you in troubled times that life is short, forgive forget and move forward.
No matter what your cherry tattoo symbolizes for you, it is a beautiful, delicate tattoo worn by many a strong independent women. Make sure you choose a blossom that suits you and you will be very happy with it for years to come.