Bird Tattoo Desings: Let Them Fly!

Posted on January 27, 2010
Filed Under Before You Decide, Tattoo Designs, Tattoo Meanings

Bird Tattoo Desings: Let Them Fly! Unfortunately human beings cannot fly, that’s why perhaps we watch birds with a feeling of jealousy, and their flight is associated in our minds with freedom and the ability to escape from daily routine, the ability we are often deprived of due to our duties and responsibilities.

Every culture views birds as symbolic creatures, moreover, they are considered to be mediators between Earth and Heaven, to be somehow closer to God. They may also symbolize the power of sun, thunder and wind as well as life, inspiration, affluence and prophecy.

Bird’s freedom and beauty has found refection in many forms of art, in tattoo art as well. As many bird species exist in the world, as many bird tattoo designs are there, each of which has its own unique meaning.

But there’s something that unites all bird tattoo patterns: they are colorful and have vibrant colors, as a rule. Let’s mention some of them!

Bird Tattoo Desings: Let Them Fly!

An Eagle tattoo symbolizes heavenly power, fire and immortality. It embodies divine love, power and force, youth and good spirits, baptism and Resurrection, or justice.

Swan represents poets and poetry, renaissance, purity, chastity, solitude, wisdom, courage and perfection. A white swan stands for life, but a black one - for death.

Falcon with its wings spread symbolizes sky. It was also considered to be a sacred bird in Ancient Egypt, the embodiment of the Pharaoh.

Goose acts as a bird of Chaos, but at the same time as a creator of the Universe. In Chine it is a talisman that enhances love in marriage. In Gnosticism it symbolizes foresight and vigilance.

Bird Tattoo Desings: Let Them Fly!

A Phoenix tattoo highlights that you have faced a tough experience in life and overcome it successfully.

Swallow is means hope, positive change, revival, morning and spring, sunrise, comfort in life. At the same time its symbolism embraces fragility and insecurity of the above mentioned things.

Raven is connected on the one hand with the Dead Kingdom and with death. In Christianity it personifies the hell and the devil and foreshadows death and loss. On the other hand, according to American Indians and Eskimos beliefs, the raven protects children from evil spirits and helps in arranging marriages.

There’s re a lot more of bird tattoo designs and you can choose that one which is closer to your soul and lifestyl

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2 Responses to “Bird Tattoo Desings: Let Them Fly!”

Eagle Tattoo Designs and Meaning on January 28th, 2010 4:50 pm

[...] all the birds tattoos eagle tattoos are more frequently chosen ones by men. They symbolize such qualities of human nature [...]
Find Love, Peace and Harmony with Dove Tattoo Designs on May 1st, 2010 8:25 am

[...] Bird tattoo designs are diverse and you certainly have a lot to choose from. A dove tattoo can be a nice option for anyone who is looking for a neat tattoo yet having a deep meaning as well as positive connotations. [...]

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