2006-10-15 18:52:10 · 10 answers · asked by rajocas 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
the true meaning of your tattoo is what it means to you
2006-10-15 18:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by teri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're too vague.
What does it mean to YOU? Is the question. It usually means what you want it to....
Okay, to try and answer.. What is it? Is it an artwork design, or lettering, or just a symbol? You don't give us much to work with, here...
Well, if you designed it, you should know. Tattoos should not be had for style or image. tattoos should be personal, meaningful to you, and your idea. Picking flash off of the wall is the fastest road to the possibility of regret. If you designed it yourself(or FOR you, by an artist or friend), you should have gotten that tattoo with the meaning it had for you set in your mind.
Research you design. If it is in a language foreign to you, ask someone who speaks it, or look up the language. You should never just assume that what the flash says the symbol means, is what it says.
You should never get a tattoo without knowing its meaning. If you do, it obviously dosen't seem meaningful to you. Your tattoo could have it's own meaning to you, that's how it should be.
2006-10-16 16:32:28 · answer #2 · answered by Yeop 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is a Symbol?
Art history expert, Andrea Mulder-Slater, defines a symbol as "a picture or image that tells a story without using words." It has been suggested that symbols such as cave paintings and carvings were man's earliest forms of communication.
Even though we have many ways of modern communication, symbolism still plays a very significant role in our daily lives. Some symbols have deep significance to us or to others, depending on beliefs and personal lifestyle.
When looking for a tattoo design, the question of symbolism often comes into play. If you've wondered what the meanings are to many commonly seen designs, you're not alone.
Words of Caution
For whatever reason you might be searching for the meanings of particular symbols, there is a wealth of information for you to find on many subjects, but very little is cut and dry. Sometimes, you will see the same symbols used by contradicting faiths. You may also find more than one meaning for a particular icon. And sometimes, you just have to ignore everything you read and go with your heart.
Sometimes a Rose is Just a Rose
As you explore the information on the following pages, you may find that a particular symbolic meaning does not match your own values. If this is the case, you need to consider if the association is really that obvious. For example, let's say you have decided you want a tattoo of petunias, because they are your favorite flower and you just love them. But then you happen upon The Internet Florist and search for the meaning of petunias. And to your horror, you see that petunias stand for "anger and resentment"! Relax. Many of these symbolic references are just for entertainment purposes, not some sacred commandment you have to stick to. If you want something and you have your own reason for wanting it, forget everything else you hear and see. It doesn't matter. Besides, how many people do you really think are going to look at a beautiful petunia tattoo and associate it with something negative?
A Look At Symbols & Their Meanings
Now that we have discussed the importance of using discernment while studying symbolism, let's take a look at some of the most fascinating symbols around the world. Since I get more requests for religious symbols than anything else, we'll start with that.
Religious/Spiritual Symbols
If you're thinking about putting a symbol on your body that represents a religion that you are not familiar with, I would suggest you do some serious research. Not only would it be foolish to represent a culture you don't understand, but you might find that the religious beliefs are contrary to your own.
Christian Faith
Christian Faith Symbols
This is a really excellent resource. Even though the website uses these symbols as examples for Christmas tree decorations, they are symbols of the Christian faith that can be and are used everywhere.
Christian Art & Architecture
A very large database of symbols used in Christian art and architecture. Find out how these symbols are significant to the Christian faith.
Jewish Faith
Jewish/Judaism Symbols
Although tattoos themselves are considered unacceptable in the Jewish faith, some do get them. These pages go into detailed meanings behind some of the more common symbols.
Buddhism
Buddhist Symbols
The history, the philosophy and the symbology of the Buddhist religion.
Hinduism
Hindu Symbols
About's guide to Hinduism, Subhamoy Das, has created these pages to give you an inside look into the symbols and meanings of popular designs such as the "Om", the Lotus flower, and even the Swastika.
Wicca & Pagan
Pagan/Wiccan
About's guide to Pagan and Wiccan beliefs, Terri Paajanen has several articles that show the meanings of related symbology.
Pagan/Wiccan - Symbols of Magic
This page will lead you to many more that describe symbols often used in the practice of magick.
Wiccan Symbols
Common Wiccan symbols such as the pentacle, crescent moon, triangle, circle and others.
Alternative Religions
Alternative Religions/Symbols
There are so many different religions, it's impossible to include them all here. But our guide to Alternative Religion, Jennifer Emick, has put together a wonderful collaboration of various symbology used in non-traditional religions.
The Meaning of The Runes
You won't find any pictures here, but you can cross-reference the descriptions with the pictures found on Although there are no pictures with these descriptions, they are all self-explanatory. This site explains the significance of certain items that are used in creating a home altar.
Masonic/Freemasonry Symbols Religion, cult, club - call it what you will, but the Masons prefer to refer to their belief system as, "a System of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols." Symbolism is obviously a key element, and here you can find out what they mean.
2006-10-16 02:18:29 · answer #3 · answered by Teddy Bear 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am guessing that you already have the tattoo and want to know what it means. Dude, I hope you didn't get drunk and get a tattoo and then sobered up to say "What the h*ll is this!!!!"
Good luck finding out!
2006-10-16 01:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by GiGi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you get it if you didn't know what it meant? Look it up in a tattoo book or a symbology website.
2006-10-16 02:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be more specific. What type of tattoo do you have?
2006-10-17 13:19:09 · answer #6 · answered by ead824 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's in a forgein language, you should ask someone who speaks that language. If it's a symbol you need to find out the name of symbol and do a search on it.
2006-10-16 01:54:24 · answer #7 · answered by מימי 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research it!
2006-10-16 01:56:20 · answer #8 · answered by $Foxy Diva$ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL ALWAYS DO RESEARCH ON THEM IF YOUR WORRIED, I MEAN I DONT WANT ONE THAT SAYS DUMB BLONDE WHO DONT KNOW CHINESE, WHEN I WAS TOLD IT MEANS LOVE
2006-10-16 01:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by JodiBaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
design it yourself
2006-10-16 01:53:54 · answer #10 · answered by L.J. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋