Irish Tattoos

by Laura Nagle

What Flower Tattoos Mean

Flower tattoos are loved by women, and as more and more women do tattoos, more and more of them settle on flower ones. There are a lot of designs with flowers, and they come in different shapes and sizes. As the designs are different, the meanings of the flowers are also different.

Let’s face it flowers are beautiful, and most that I know have a beautiful aroma that gets one to think about nature and the beauty that is in the world. Flowers trigger images of beauty, and life and vitality and it is almost impossible to look at beautiful flowers and not smile or be reminded just how much it is a blessing to be on this earth.

With colours on the flower tattoos, white is associated with being pure, while a red colour is associated with a burning passion. There are many other different colours and they come in different meanings.

We all know about roses and how they are the flowers of love. They are quite common when it comes to tattoo designs, and even when used outside of tattooing they still are a symbol of love. I love their scent, and it has been interesting to me how they always smell different depending on the colour of the rose.

Other people also opt for the lotus flower to have as their chosen design. This flower comes with a lot of other different meanings, such as goodness, peace, fortune and beauty. If one had a tattoo with a lotus design, it is great to have to carry one with great meanings as one is doing their daily chores, just to be reminded of what it means and what it stands for, and get encouraged in the process.

I also love the acacia flower, and it symbolizes love and friendship. These are also quite important as one cannot go through life without them. Human beings are social beings as they are designed to live in isolation, and this flower is a great representation of that.

In Ireland they have the flower that symbolizes luck, and really who not want luck on their side as they go through their day? Irish men and women who have this tattoo are believed to be lucky, so I guess I would definitely want that tattoo also, just in case it actually works.  

Tulip flower is said to be for people who think that they are great lovers. I personally think that I am one, though I doubt some of my exes would think the same way.

For folks who are shy, violet is their flower of choice. There are other flower tattoos such as iris which is said to symbolize wisdom and virtue. Magnolias flowers are said to be for those who love nature, so the flower you choose ill depend on your preference and what you think represents more you.

Flower tattoos are common and the designs are getting more and more popular, just choose the one that you think represents you the best.

Some women love them, other women like me think they are too girly, but which ever one you choose to have is totally up to you.

 If you are interested in getting a flower tattoo, go around and make your pick.

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