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Butterfly Tattoo Designs
September 3rd, 2008
Butterfly tattoo designs are one of the most popular among women. Although some men do get them too.
Butterfly design can symbolize many things. The most common are transformation, change, or a new beginning in life and are chosen mostly, because they symbolize rebirth or to mark personal change.
The butterfly has been said to symbolize the soul, which makes it a great choice to memorialize someone. Some believe that if a butterfly lands on you it means good luck. Two butterflies together symbolize love in Chinese culture. Tattooing plays a dominate role in the Nagas of Manipur’s culture who claim they are descendants of the butterfly.
Zhuangzi, a Taoist philosopher had a dream of being a butterfly flying without care about humanity, waking up he realized it was just a dream, and thought, “Was I before a man who dreamt about being a butterfly, or am I now a butterfly who dreams about being a man?”
Yet some people don’t get a butterfly tattoo for the symbolism, but instead get them for the pure beauty of the design itself. The vivid colors and angles of the butterfly make it perfect for almost any place on the body. The most popular places are the lower back, shoulder, and ankle.
Another growing trend is the blending of butterfly tattoos with other designs and symbols, like tribal or celtic designs creating a unique effect and adding depth to the symbolism and artistic beauty of the design. Going online and using software some tattoo sites provide has made this easy to do.
Take your time looking for the perfect butterfly tattoo and you won’t regret it.
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