Rest in Peace Tattoos

Posted on January 16, 2010
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Rest in Peace Tattoos Although tattoos are primarily associated with entertainment and fashion and are used by people to adorn their bodies with beautiful yet meaningful pictures, still they can be done with other purposes. For instance, some choose a tattoo as the way to commemorate their relatives and friends whom they have lost.

Such tattoos are called memorial tattoos. It is the most personal and intimate tattoo you can get. It acts as a permanent tribute to a person you loved much, a family member or a close friend. It is the way to immortalize your feelings and show how important the person was to you.

There are a lot of patterns for memorial tattoos. You can even consider a portrait memorial but in most cases people feel that it is improper that the face would permanently adorn their body, and resort to something symbolic, a thing that is associated with the person. In this case the tattoo wouldn’t make as much sense to other people as it makes to you, but this kind of tattoo is only for you and you’ll always know its meaning.

Common symbols for memorial tattoos are hearts to show that your heart is breaking, or roses. Religious symbols like crosses, praying hands and rosaries can be used as well. In some designs angel wings or angels and cherubs may be depicted. It is not unusual to include names and dates (both of birth and of death).

There’re some tattoos that are called Rest in Peace, or R.I.P., tattoos. They are often chosen when people are overwhelmed with grief and loss and want to remember the person. It shows that we pray for people we love may find rest after all tough circumstances, heartache, and depression they encountered in life. We pray for them who are resting now but sometimes will come back as another person and we could meet them, not necessarily in this life but for sure in the next.

The quote often used in Rest in Peace tattoos is as follows: “For those that I’ve lost, God has taken you in, may your souls rest in peace, one day we’ll meet again.”

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Rosary Ankle Tattoo Designs

Posted on January 15, 2010
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If you want to make a cool tattoo on your ankle that at the same time has religious meaning you may consider rosary ankle tattoo design. Such tattoos reflect your perception of life, displays your adherence to Christian faith yet being attractive and modern.

The word “rosary” derives from the Latin rosarium which means rose garden. It refers to the prayer beads and to a certain combination of four prayers said in consequence – Apostles Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father.

Rosary Ankle Tattoo Designs Most frequently rosary tattoos are worn by Roman Catholics, but those who believe in religious values (Christian values in particular) also enjoy this tattoo design. For them it is an excellent opportunity to express their religious feelings, though some people come out against allowance of tattoos churches. However, some conservative religions such as Judaism and Islam tattoos refuse tattoos at all.

Rosary tattoos can be found on various parts of human body: on a shoulder, around the neck on the wrist and on the ankle. But rosary tattoos for ankles are more likely to be chosen as they could be easily hidden or displayed by changing footwear. It is particularly useful if you are in a mixed company and don’t want to wear your heart on your sleeve.

What does a rosary ankle tattoo look like? It is usually wrapped around the ankle like a bracelet with the cross hanging down the foot, on its sides or in the center. Some tattoos combine rosary with hands in pray, flowers and even the image of the Virgin Mary. Yet there are simple rosary ankle tattoo designs that depict only rosary beds.

There’s a belief that women are more prone to ankle tattoo designs but they are also becoming more and more popular among young men. But what is certain about ankle tattoos is that they are small they hurt much and require good care of them afterwards. During first days such tattoo must be kept covered and moist with antibiotic cream to prevent dirt from creeping.

In conclusion I’d like to say that rosary tattoos, nice and attractive as they are, should be made if a person is sure about his or her religion. Remember that tattoos are made for all your life, at least they are very difficult and expensive to remove.

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Indian Feathers Tattoos and their Meaning

Posted on January 11, 2010
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Indian Feathers Tattoos and their Meaning The imagery from Native American culture became the basis of various tattoo designs as the interest in this mysterious and unique culture never disappears. It is normally associated with feathers of all kinds, which the American Indians used to wear.

Indian feathers tattoos reflect the traditions of these people, but many people wear such tattoos only because they are nice and really attractive. But for American native population the feathers were of great importance. They used to wear them on their headdresses, and their number and size displayed the courage and firmness of their wearer as a warrior.

Shape, color and position of a feather carried some message. The red feather with notches, for instance, meant that it was pulled out of the enemy’s headdress, while the red feather cut in two told that its wearer was once wounded, and so on and so forth. It is worth mentioning that nowadays Native Americans wear feathers only as decoration.

Indian Feathers Tattoos and their Meaning

The first and foremost meaning of Indian feathers tattoos derives from their history. They symbolize courage and strong will of its wearer. They can also express freedom, or pride in heritage. But the same time they can have other meanings, as feather is primarily associated with birds and thus a feather on your skin tells people around about your ability to fly, but in a figurative meaning – to fly in dreams, creatively and emotionally.

Indian feather tattoo designs usually combine several feathers, or use a single feather as a band wrapped round the arm, which looks exceptionally cool. A feather may be as well depicted with flowers or with a necklace (placed inside of it) to represent delicacy. You can also come across such tattoo pattern in which a feather is set to write a meaningful poem. But the most exotic solution is to create a female-looking imaginary creature on your skin and let the feather be her eyelashes and hair.

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Symbolism of Dolphin Tattoos

Posted on January 8, 2010
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Symbolism of Dolphin Tattoos Dolphin tattoos belong to most popular sea tattoo designs. They are simple, neutral and exceptionally charming as this animal evokes only positive emotions being benevolent, intelligent and joyful. Some years ago dolphin tattoos were extremely popular, and they are still asked nowadays.

Dolphins are very smart animals. According to the research conducted by Adam Douglas, their brain is larger and far more complicated if compared to other living beings and even humans.

Symbolism of dolphin tattoos derives from these animals’ natural friendliness, playfulness, and quick wits. They stand for freedom, love, pleasure, nobility, salvation, speed; and last but not the least, they symbolize the power of the sea. They warn sailors about danger, and help the drowning. It is considered to be a sin and symbol of misfortune of somebody wounds this animal.

Dolphins mere mentioned in the ancient mythology where they fulfilled various tasks. They were an attribute of Poseidon (also known as Neptune in Roman mythology), Aphrodite (aka Venus), Eros (aka Cupid) and Demetra (aka Circe). And Dionysus (also Bacchus) used to turn drunk and impious sailor into dolphins. Moreover, he himself used to turn into a dolphin to bring pilgrims from Crete Island to his Delphian sanctuary. In Greek mythology dolphins also rescued drowning people or brought the souls of the drowned to the Bliss Islands.

In Christianity the symbolism of Dolphin is connected to Jesus Christ, the Creator and the Savior, to Resurrection and Salvation. As a victim Dolphin is often depicted wounded with a trident or in combination with an anchor that is a secret symbol of the cross. Dolphin with an anchor acts also as a symbol of care and caution.

Dolphin tattoos designs may vary greatly depending on your wishes and desires. A dolphin can be depicted swimming or jumping, and even combined with other dolphins. There may be as well Celtic or tribal dolphin tattoos. The former includes Celtic knots and shows a jumping dolphin, as a rule. The usual place for such a tattoo is above shin or ankle or on the waist.

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