Many people get wave tattoos as a mark of their appreciation for the ocean. Waves can also symbolize compassion, adaptability, and sensitivity.
Lotus tattoos are associated with beauty and purity. They represent spiritual awakening and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Other popular tattoo designs include kanji symbols, scales of justice, and Centaur characters. They are often combined with different meaningful designs to convey messages.
Origins
Symbols and words can convey powerful messages quickly. Meraki, a Greek word meaning to put love and soul into everything you do, has been immortalized as a tattoo since 1888.
Another design symbolizes going with the flow, representing life’s ebbs and flows.
Tattoo patterns found on Egyptian mummies suggest they were used to protect women during gestation and birth.
Meaning
tattoos can communicate feelings such as love, heartbreak, freedom, independence, sisterhood, femininity, cultural heritage, spirituality, or mark milestones.
A pigeon carrying the message “ME” can symbolize self-love.
Oni, or Japanese demons, have many forms. They can be guardians of Buddhist hell, devourers of victims, or protectors of humanity and nature.
Purpose
When a client presents a diagram tattoo idea that won’t work, gently explain why and suggest alternative placement options.
Thunderbolt tattoos symbolize energy, power, and intelligence. Wearing it on the wrist or neck signifies living by inspiration and knowledge.
