Butterflies are elegant. They gracefully dart from leaf to flower, giving us all momentary glimpses of vivid patterns and colorful pictures. It is no surprise that they are among the most popular tattoos for women to have.
They are a particularly popular choice for the lower back area because of their symmetrically curved shape which compliments the curves of a woman’s hips.
However, despite looking good and providing many ideas for patterns, what does having a butterfly tattoo mean? What does it say about you, and what does the tattoo itself mean?
Having a butterfly tattoo is, itself, rather interesting. You are choosing the mark your skin (not necessarily in a painful way, but in a way that is not free from sensation, shall we say!) with something that is as light as a feather and delicate. It’s an interesting conflict, isn’t it? On a basic level, this would suggest that the wearer is graceful and elegant, but not afraid of experiencing troubles to be the person they want to be.
As to what the actual tattoo says, it really depends on the sort of design which is chosen. Some people opt for a realistic depiction of a butterfly tattoo meaning that they prefer beauty which is natural and, at times, imperfect. Other people prefer opting for versions of butterflies which are more fantastical.
Depending on the design, these fantastical butterflies can be patterned to suggest happiness or (simply) express other emotions. A vividly patterned colored butterfly will have a different meaning from a plain black butterfly. What size are the wings of the butterfly? Is it dramatic? Is it protecting the wearer? Is it emphasizing any particular characteristic of the wearer?
These are all aspects which you might like to consider when creating the design which you want to be tattooed with.
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