Lower Back Tattoo

Lower back tattoos have been extremely popular since the late 1990’s, particularly among women. A well designed lower back tattoo should emphasize a woman’s curvature. While some lower back tattoos are small, others are more prominent, reaching out towards the hips. Though lower back tattoo designs are often hidden, they can make a very sensual statement when revealed. While the right design can look absolutely stunning, it can also have significant meaning behind it.

The Meaning Behind Lower Back Art

Though relatively new in modern cultures, lower back tattoos have been used throughout the world for many years and for various reasons. This area of the body is thought by some to contain hidden stored energy called “kundalini”. In the Sanskrit language, kundalini means “snake” or “serpent power,” and this energy is believed to lie like a serpent in the root chakra at the base of the spine. For this reason early designs often had serpent-like qualities, representing intense feminine power.

Modern Appeal

While lower back tattoo designs have changed gradually over time, some thought should still be given to the meaning behind a design, particularly if you are young. Young women tend to prefer designs that are playful and sexy, and that is fine; but giving the proper thought to the meaning behind a design will likely ensure that you continue to be happy with your selection throughout the years. Consider special symbols and the winding energy that is said to be stored in this area. People are naturally drawn to this area, and though on your back, you will always know it is there and will want to express yourself confidently.

You can find many lower back tattoo designs on the internet. Popular lower back tattoo designs include tribal, Celtic, butterfly, and flower art. The lotus flower in particular has special meaning in various cultures and religions. Hindus and Buddhists, for example, believe the lotus flower is a symbol for awakening to the spiritual reality of life. Buds, seed-pods and flowers, can be used to represent the past, present and future. Whatever you choose for your lower back tattoo, be sure to give it plenty of thought and express your unique feminine energy and spiritualism.

The lower back is also a great location for a combination of designs. You have to give some thought as to the placement of each type of design. A lower back tattoo with a “V” shape can be very stunning, and is a good option for combination artwork.

People born under the Gemini sign are known to be charming, intellectual, optimistic, and creative. If you would like to commemorate the traits that are associated with this sign then a tattoo with this sign would be a perfect way to remind yourself everyday of the beautiful aspects of your personality.

The only problem with Gemini tattoos is that it is a common symbol and many people have this tattoo. If you would like your tattoo to stand out then there are plenty of things that you can do to make your tattoo unique and special to you. 

Floral Touches

 If you want a feminine tattoo that is bright and filled with color then adding floral touches to your Gemini tattoos is a great way to do this. Because the Gemini sign is  very simple and geometric it will look great with the contrast of the softer shapes of flowers.

 Choose your favourite colors and flowers and work it into the design. Talk to your tattoo artist about the best way to incorporate the flowers into your Gemini tattoos. You can have a few simple flowers or you can have a more elaborate design depending on how you want the final product to look.

Going Tribal

Tribal tattoos look great and are a very masculine way to make your Gemini tattoos look special. This kind of Gemini tattoos would look great on your arm or on your back. If you would like a large one then it is best to go with placement on the back.

 A tribal tattoo allows for more flow and definition in your tattoo. If you are not keen on the straightforward design of the traditional Gemini tattoos then this is a great way to make it look different. 

If you feel tribal elements aren’t enough to make your Gemini tattoos manly then add a few skulls. Skulls don’t have to be sinister looking. In fact you can add halos and horns to them to emphasize the duality of your nature.

Basically you can personalize your Gemini tattoos anyway that you like. Use images that are special to you and that have special meaning. Keep in mind that not all images will work with Gemini tattoos and your tattoo artist might make some suggestions or advise you against putting something into your design. If in doubt the best way to go is simplicity, too much in a design will look cluttered and messy and you want something that looks clean at the end of the day.

Angel tattoos are one of the most frequently seen tattoos for many different types of people. Most of these tattoos are worn by women, but there are a number of designs for angel tattoos for men as well. Different people may have different reasons for obtaining their angel designs and the meaning will reflect the personal feelings of the person that chose the tattoo.

What The Angel Represents

One of the reasons that angel tattoos are so popular is because the angel is a spiritual figure and represents purity, innocence, and goodness. The flowing white robes and widespread wings are designed to show the purity and openness of the angel. Many people that choose traditional designs for their angel tattoos are often attempting to show that they lead a good and honorable life and the angel is what they are aspiring to in their personal and spiritual life.

In many cases, the angel tattoos are surrounded by other designs to create a specific image or a story. The meaning of the tattoos will depend on what is included in the design. Each of the elements of the tattoo will have a special meaning to the person and the whole design will create an image that is unique and personal. Not all angel tattoos will have a personal meaning because in some cases, the person has chosen the tattoo design because they liked the way the entire design looked.

Memorial Tattoo Designs

For some people, their angel tattoos are memorials to a loved one that they have lost. People that have lost someone prematurely often chose to get a tattoo as a permanent memorial to the person to provide a daily reminder of the person that they loved so much and will never forget. Angel tattoos as a memorial are some of the most common angel designs chosen by men because they represent a person that they knew and loved, not some mythical ideal of an angel.

Fallen Angel Tattoos

Angel tattoos can be sinister as well. According to the bible, the devil was an angel that was cast out of heaven for behaving badly and challenging God’s authority. Fallen angel tattoos are common for people that look innocent but behave badly behind closed doors. A person who chooses fallen angel designs typically have at least one bad habit that they would not like the people that they associate with to know about. There are many different types of designs for angel tattoos for people to choose from and the type of image that is chosen depends on the personal preference of the person that will be wearing the tattoo.

Dragon tattoos are some of the most popular tattoo styles in the world today, chosen by both men and women for what the designs represent. Different cultures from around the world have used dragons in their mythology throughout history and many people choose to have cultural dragon designs tattooed on them to represent something meaningful to them. There are many reasons that a person may decide to get dragon tattoos and with a small amount of creativity, the image can be just as unique as the person wearing it.

Many different cultures have dragon myths and stories in their history and these stories are often the most repeated stories in the culture. European nations had knights that traveled great distances to slay the fire breathing dragons that stole gold and consumed maidens. Asian cultures had wise dragons who foretold the things that were needed for people to live a good life. Some Middle Eastern cultures had dragons in their stories, based on the huge lizards that inhabited their lands, and their stories were passed down from generation to generation around the evening campfires. Many of the dragon stories of the past have origins that remain unknown, but the stories remain some of the most popular of all times.

Different Types Of Dragon Tattoos

The most popular types of dragon tattoos resemble a reptilian creature with lizard-like features. More expensive dragon tattoos depict each individual scale that covers the body of the dragon and some dragon tattoos have the forked tongue common to reptilian creatures prominently displayed. For the dragons that fly, strong wings resembling those of bats and breathing fire are common elements of the tattoo design. Dragon tattoos that contain these elements are commonly chosen because this is how most people see dragons in their imagination.

Dragon tattoos mean something different to each person that chooses to obtain them and the meaning of the tattoo can be often be determined by the image on the tattoo. Dragons meant to represent strength are large with large wings and a rebellious expression on its face, often breathing fire to the side or directly at the person viewing the tattoo. Dragon tattoos symbolizing wisdom and intelligence will typically have a smile or a look of internal reflection and are designed to look wizened to appear like they are very old.

Dragon tattoos can be used to represent many different emotions and ideals, such as good, evil, mischief, wisdom, adventure, or strength. The image chosen depends on what the person really wants and what the tattoo will represent to them. Dragon tattoos can be any color that the person can imagine, with men choosing designs of red or green and women choosing designs in purple, blue, or pink. The colors are important to the design of the dragon tattoos to give you a dragon design that is as unique as you are.

There are many varieties of tribal tattoos, including tribal suns and stars, tribal zodiac symbols, tribal religious symbols, and tribal armband tattoos. While they are all creative forms of body art, they can also have meaning behind them, and you should consider these meanings, as well as placement when choosing a tribal tattoo design. In ancient times, tattoos were used to either mark a person as a member of a group, or to express religious, magical or spiritual beliefs. Tribal tattoos are a wonderful way to express yourself;  just be sure you believe in the statement you are making.

Suns and Stars

Some of the first tribal tattoos existing thousands of years ago were of suns, honoring the sun gods and the element of fire. Tribal suns and stars tattoos can vary in size and detail, making them a good option for just about any part of your body. The shoulders and back (just below the neck) tend to be the most popular locations for this type of tribal tattoos. A creative twist on the tribal armband tattoos is a “chain” of stars that wraps around the foot, just below the ankle, with a larger sun or star tattoo closing the chain just below the big toe.

Zodiac Symbols

The zodiac is the first known celestial coordinate system, and its use in astrology has been fascinating mankind for thousands of years. The zodiac varies by culture, with the Greek/Roman zodiac being the most popular. When selecting a tribal zodiac symbol tattoo, consider your birth sign under the zodiac you most identify with and believe in. Understanding the meaning behind your birth sign, and the respective common traits and strengths, will all you to express a very personal tattoo.

Religious Symbols

In the case of tribal religious symbol tattoos, you may want to take the time and develop your own design. Studying the symbols of tribal and shamanic religions, including Native American, African, Samoan, Maori, Ancient European will help you find a symbol that is meaningful to you. Then use your creativity, or pay a professional tattoo artist to design a unique tattoo.

Armband Tattoos

The armband is probably the most popular type of tribal tattoo, but yours can still be very unique and personal. While armband tattoos typically incorporate flames, barbed wire or knot work, you can use any of the aforementioned tribal tattoo types as well to create your own design. You can also modify your preferred design into a wristband.