Tattoo symbolism

[I Have A Dream]

I'm not personally an ink enthusiast, but I thought that some people here might find this symbolic resource interesting:

http://www.tattoo-symbolism.com

I think that this is a work in progress, so new things should be added over time.

[teenagebambam]

1. Thanks!

I've been considering a second tat (I have a Kokopelli on my ankle)

[I Have A Dream]

11. Any thoughts on what it might be? nt

[Myrina]

2. this is mine:

Supposed to be the symbol for "Goddess" ... its on my right shoulder, as in "Goddess is watching over my shoulder/looking out for me" :-) I got it on my 35th birthday.

[I Have A Dream]

12. I love what it represents...

and it's very attractive. :)

[OneGrassRoot]

3. I love her sites....

Really, really love them. :)

I don't have a pic of my tattoo on my computer any more; well, not on one that works anyway. ;)

I never thought I'd get one, but it was a present to myself for my 40th birthday and has a very magickal story behind it.

I was visiting friends in Montreal and had a stigmata-like experience. No kidding.

Suddenly, when gathered with dear friends, one of them noticed something on my left arm. It was in the shape of a Celtic -- equilateral -- cross. We never could find an explanation for it.

Very odd...but very cool!

At that same time, I was also very focused on Mother Mary and Mary Magdalene, and had a dream that my womb was filled with white roses. Oh, earlier the day of the cross appearing on my arm, we had visited a shrine in the countryside, devoted to Mother Mary.

White doesn't work well for tattoos, so I have a replica of the cross with a red rose in the center on my left upper arm. :)

[I Have A Dream]

5. Doesn't surprise me. You are a holy woman, OGR. nt

[OneGrassRoot]

6. I think my potty mouth (amongst other things) disqualifies me...

from that label, but I appreciate that you think highly of me, IHAD. :hug:

:loveya:

[I Have A Dream]

7. Potty mouth doesn't matter. Actions and intentions matter.

It's OK; I know that you're never going to see yourself the way I and many others see you. Humility is also a sign of holiness. ;)

[Celebration]

4. Awesome site!!

I'm not into tattoos either, but it would be pretty cool to have clearing symbols all over you at all times!! Maybe wouldn't need the head pyramid. :rofl:

[I Have A Dream]

10. You might be able to sleep better with the tattoo!

:rofl:

[LWolf]

8. That's a very cool site.

I wonder what my tat symbolizes? It's a bluebird, and not on the site.

I didn't choose it for a symbol. I chose to get a tat when I was 15 as a hidden rebellion against my mother, and the bluebird seemed peaceful. Something I could always live with, and not regret.

Obvious teenage angst, wanting something peaceful as a way to rebel, but keeping the rebellion hidden.

[I Have A Dream]

9. Here's a link about what a bluebird tattoo means...

http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoos_designs_symbols_bluebird.htm

[LWolf]

13. Thanks!

Very interesting, and all positive. I'm glad I picked the bluebird.