Unique tattoos for women: reasons and meanings to choose them
Women are special and so is the body art they choose to decorate with. More than 65% of tattoos that are done today are for women and we no longer hide them. Flowers, butterfly tattoos, angel tattoos, angel wings, heart tattoos, and butterfly wings of various sizes are some of the most popular for women, and one of the most popular places for tattoos is at the bottom of the back, sexy and visible when you choose it. , or hidden if appropriate for the occasion. The preferred designs for the lower back are tribal tattoos. Other places where we like to be tattooed are the ankles (generally smaller tattoos), the foot, the navel area, the shoulders (front and back), the chest, the buttocks and the thighs.
Women do more research and think more about their tattoos. We know what we want, where we want it, and the color (or black and white) before we go to the tattoo parlor. This tattoo will be with us for a lifetime and it is an important decision. Choosing a special tattoo at the salon can be a rushed experience and designs can be limited. With the Internet sites you can choose the design in your moment: buy, buy, download, print. No one’s looking over your shoulder, rushing you.
What motivated this idea to get a tattoo? Usually a woman will make that final decision because of an important event in her life: marriage, death, divorce, new relationship, new baby, an important birthday, a celebration. Depending on your motif, you may want to choose a design with a specific meaning. Here are some ideas.
Butterflies and butterfly wings are two of the most popular tattoos for women. In many cultures, these have a spiritual meaning, as this symbol represents the soul and spiritual elevation. The butterfly is feminine, and the design can be small but still distinctive on the markings so that it can easily be placed on the ankle, chest, etc., and be classy.
The next most popular are flowers. The flowers come in many varieties:
- Roses: red for romantic, black for death, yellow for joy, and your own distinctive color that will have a unique meaning just for you.
- Hawaiian: While there are several flowers in this category, the Hawaiian flower is generally considered a symbol of hospitality and friendship, which is why leis are as abundant as welcome gifts.
- Lotus – good fortune, peace
- Hibiscus: Hawaii’s state flower
- Orchid: love, luxury, beauty, strength.
- Lily – symbol of purity, in some areas it can symbolize erotic love
The symbols of the zodiac, another popular feminine choice, have flowers associated with them:
- Aries – Flower: red poppy, geranium, honeysuckle, hollyhock
- Symbol: Ram
- Taurus – Flower: red rose, daisy, lily, narcissus
- Symbol: Bull
- Gemini – Flower: lilac, azalea, lily of the valley
- Symbol: Cufflinks
- Cancer – Flower: southern magnolia, white poppy, lotus (water lily), iris, carnation (white)
- Symbol: crab
- Virgo – Flower: astor, chrysanthemum, ivy, fern
- Symbol: Virgin holding sheaves of wheat in her hands
- Leo – Flower: sunflower, dahlia, lily (yellow), poppy (red), marigold, heliotrope
- Symbol: Lion
- Libra – Flowers: roses (white or pink), daisies, violets, asters, orchids.
- Symbol: scales of justice
- Scorpio – Flower: anemone, heather, gardenia
- Symbol: Scorpio
- Sagittarius – Flower: peony, mums, hydrangeas, dahlias
- Symbol: the hunter (archer) and a mythical half man / half horse
- Capricorn – Flower: carnation (red), camellia, orange blossom, baby’s breath, magnolia
- Symbol: Sea Goat
- Aquarius – Flower: bird of paradise, gladiola, tiger lily, trillium
- Symbol: Man pouring water (the water carrier)
- Pisces – Flower: orchid, lilac, wisteria, lotus, poppy (white), pansy
- Symbol: fish
As you can see, there can be hundreds of options in tattoo designs for women. Doing your research before going to the tattoo artist is fun and exciting. Find that special tattoo that has an important meaning for you and enjoy it.