The Symbolic Meanings of Tattoos

Meanings Behind The Most Popular Tattoos
Author: Mat Fay
Throughout history symbolism has play an important part in how we communicate with each other. In the beginning it was a form of speech, a way to record history or even used to ward off evil spirits or to bring luck. Nowadays we each have our own symbols that have deep meanings to us and those around us, and one way to display our symbols is to have them etched on our bodies.

Some symbols in tattoos are more popular than others, for various reasons. Most of the time a symbol is popular because has many different meanings, instead of just a few. This allows all types of people to adopt the symbol and associate with it their own meaning. Other symbols are popular because they are associated with a certain social group, or they mark an important event.

When you are choosing a tattoo symbol, it is important that you fully understand its various meanings in case one of them is unwanted. For example, what if you really liked the symbol of two stylized lightning bolts, but then found out that it was associated with the German Nazi SS troops and biker gangs? You may want to reconsider this symbol.

Significant research is recommended before you decide on your "tattoo symbol" to ensure that it puts across the right meaning. Luckily the Internet is a great research tool, and you will be able to find thousands of symbols and their meanings.
Below is an example of some of the most popular types of tattoo symbols.

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This Beat Be Bumpin' Bumpin'

Question: If you piss yourself laughing, is it because you...

a) are old,
b) should really be doing your Kegels,
c) mustn't let any trick pound you that hard again
or
d) have been confronted with a women's drum circle in broad daylight?

Morning! I wanted to write about dykes who dress their helpless toddlers in political t-shirts, but it would seem I cannot go on until I talk about this, instead:

Lesbians and drum circles.

Happy Wednesday.

I was returning from yet another Craigslist "date" near the Space Needle when I saw the sign: Seattle Rhythm Festival! As I was reading all about it, I smacked into a tall, skinny, butch dyke wearing Tevas and cargo shorts. She had a shaved head, glasses, and one long, dangly earring. She said, "Are you going to the festival?"

Well! I wasn't going before, but now I was. Research!

LEZFACT: If you see one lesbian in public, you know that there's a hundred in the near vicinity.

I followed her.

And what did my eyes behold? How about...a thousand white, hippie-ish dykes sitting in circles and drumming?
Oh hell no. In case you don't already know this, white lesbians with bongo drums are my idea of Hell. Usually, if I hear any kind of drumming in the city, I turn around and go the opposite direction. There are a few reasons for this:

1) I hate hippies. It's like sleeping with a homeless person, except you get to hear about "what an amazing, amazing trip" they just took to the Dakota Badlands.
2) The only lesbians that like drum circles look like her: 3) I get embarrassed for my people. I know there are cliches about lesbians, but for God's sake - do you have to re-enact them like some fat lady with 6 cats and a gauzy skirt, reeking of patchouli and hopping around to bongos in the heat at the Michigan Womyn's Festival? Do you???

Please, you fucking homos! Try and give us dykes a good name! We have a hard enough time as it is. Nobody believes there are fashionable and cool lesbians because they have seen enough lesbians in drum circles to know better.

I stayed at the Seattle Rhythm Festival for 15 loooooooong minutes.

One group invited me to "join in." They meant dance.

I screamed like a horse that's been shot and ran away.

Was there any other alternative?

Unhealthy Body Issues

On Your Daily To-Do List: Jillian Michaels. The Lady Bitch trainer on "The Biggest Loser" (aka my standing Tuesday night appointment.)

Can we talk?

Mmkay, I need to talk about the Unhealthiest Body Issue there is: My absolutely CRUSHING obsession with Jillian Michaels's body.

God this woman is an evil dyke ho. And I fucking love her.
She screams, "Do you want to be a loser forever?! DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!! Aren't you tired of being fat? Aren't you tired of not feeling worthy??? Are you mad yet? ARE YOU MAD YET??? Take it out on me! Hit me! Be mad!! Get fucking angry!!" and "What are you fucking scared of?? Succeeding?" about an inch away from her sweating clients' faces.

She makes fun of people. She kicks major ass. She says things like, "I canNOT do this for you. Do it! Push it! Harder!! (Oh, Jillian!)YOU are in charge of YOURSELF!!!"

She is a tiny, scary motherfucker.

She works her group into the ground and thinks it's funny when they cry. She is a fucking sadist, and she gets this nasty gleam in her eye as she announces, "Today we don't quit until my whole team is either dead or wishing they were."The absolute best is when Jillian has just drawn blood, injured somebody, or ripped their self-esteem open so badly that they try to walk off the show. That's when Jillian suddenly becomes a gentle dove, cradling their head in her lap and cooing, "Baby, baby, baby, are you hurt? Tell me where it hurts, baby."

What I would give to have my head in her lap.

She's not even my type! What is wrong with me? The minute Jillian starts getting nasty, "The Biggest Loser" turns into my own personal porno.
I love Tuesday night.

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Dykes on Bikes

Congratulate me, queers and wannabees.

After three whole years of riding my adorable orange scooter (with glitter flames!) illegally....

I finally got my motorcycle license!!

I am now officially The Gayest Girl on the Planet.

This begs the question: What is with lesbians and motorcycles?
Why are we so obsessed? Why are there 'Dykes on Bikes' but no '20-Something Career Girls on Bikes'? No 'Homemakers on Harleys'? No 'Moms on Motos'?

Why just lesbians?

I've been giving this some thought. And my hypothesis is: Everyone else is stupid. Motorcycles (and scooters) fucking rule!

In the words of the always-eloquent CJ Mace: "Doesn't everyone like powerful vibrating machines between their thighs?"

There are some awfully good things about having a bike. Girls giggle and ask you for rides. I get to say, "You have to hold on really tight, mmkay?" and then sometimes breast-fondling happens! If you have a bike, you can park anywhere you please, and insurance costs $124...for the whole year. Gas costs nothing, since it gets 85 mph, and you get to carry a helmet around with you and look really cool and Euro and shit. Why wouldn't you want one?

You can even train your cross-dressing German shepherd puppy Charlie to ride on the scooter with you. If you're really lucky. Girls, why are so many of you riding bitch? Or not at all?

From what I've seen, it would appear that the only permissible place for a straight girl to ride on a motorcycle is on the back, clinging to her boyfriend like a spider monkey.

Get your own bike! C'mon it's fun. You can talk to old guys about how many CCs you've got. You can peel out from the dyke bar and sneer at the pathetic lezzies who don't have a bike. My scooter is really tiny, but I still rev my engine like a frat boy at other cars, hoping to race them.

I also, um, dress to match my scooter. There I said it!

Everybody go get a motorcycle or a scooter. Like immediately. Then we can form a gang.

I get to be Gang Boss.

Tattoo Designs for Women

   
Tattoo for women designs are great works of art. Many women would certainly consider getting inked because of the great many designs available.

Tattoo for Women Designs: Questions to Ask
Author: Reese Lanter

Outlined brass knuckles and roses tattoo design.

Tattoo for women designs are great works of art. Many women would certainly consider getting inked because of the great many designs available. As with every decision though, there are common questions that you might wan to ask first before you do get a tattoo. Here are the top three questions to ask.

What are the best, sexiest or cutest designs?
This is probably the most common question. Go to any girl tattoo forum and you will surely encounter girls who want to know the answer to this. The truth is that there is no single answer for it. Everything depends on what you personally like and what fits you. There are however a couple of enduring design categories that women favor. You might want to consider some of them.

Flower Tattoos

Flower design with vines.

Flowers
Floral designs have always been on top of the list. Flowers, vines and leaves simply convey femininity. Strategic placements can also send out the message of sexiness. Be careful with your choice of flower though. Not all kinds of flowers have positive symbolic meanings.

Tribal Tattoos

Tribal Tattoo Design

Tribal
Tribal designs were once only for men. Women however, can actually look just as good. This is especially when the design is placed in appropriate places. You can have one on your wrist, hip, lower back or arm. Make sure to research on the particular tribal meaning of your design.

Tattoo Wings

Angel wings back tattoo.

Winged Designs
Winged creatures are also popular tattoo for women designs. You would look feminine but strong with a butterfly or an angel. Winged fantasy creatures are also an option. You can go for fairies or winged unicorns.

What are the best places to place a tattoo on?
This is also quite a popular question. A lot of people would actually counsel you to pick a spot that you like. Nobody should have to dictate where you want your tattoo. On second thought, there are some practical considerations for tattoo placement.

Beautiful back tattoo design,
consisting of a Phoenix tattoo cover up.

Personality
Your personality and work can determine tattoo placement. If you are reserved or if you have a job with strict dress code rules, then you should think twice about placing a tattoo in a prominent spot. You might want to consider a spot that can be partially hidden.

Bad Spots
Some spots are not good areas to place tattoos on. A well-done tattoo on your foot for example may seem great. The ink on foot tattoos however can easily smear. Foot tattooing and after care can also be painful and inconvenient. Areas in a woman's body that are prone to flabbiness and sagging are also not good spots.

Lower back tattoo of stars.

Best Spots
There are a couple of popular tattoo areas. One of the most popular is the lower back. This area is obviously a sexy spot to have a tattoo on. Many people however now view this spot as unoriginal.

What do men or people think of women with tattoos?
Yes, some women still worry about what others think. This shouldn't matter to you if you it is your personal decision to get a tattoo. You should know though that there are still a couple of people and men who think tattoos are tramp stamps. If you aren't a tramp at all, then there is no reason for you to get overly affected by such labels.

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The Symbolic Meanings of Tattoos Part 2

Religious Symbols

There are thousands of religious symbols out there, so if you practice a certain faith, or just want a tattoo that projects a particular feeling then you should have no problem finding a symbol that communicates how you feel. If you are choosing a symbol outside of your faith you will want to research its meaning fully before you go ahead.
Examples of religious symbols include: crosses (there are hundreds of different types), Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus, Star of David, angels, Buddha, Hindu gods (Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma), Wiccan or Pagan symbols, etc.
More Religious Tattoo Pictures

   

   

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Cemetery Symbols

Usually any symbol that is associated with death is to remind one of a loved one that was lost, and commemorates their memory. There are many symbols though that can also represent rebirth and change.
Examples of cemetery symbols include: angels, Acanthus leaf, ankh, Celtic cross, dove, Laurel leaves, grapes, Ivy, Lily, obelisk, rose, urn, wreath, tombstones, bible, grim reaper, skull and crossed bones, star, moon, lamb, hands in prayer, etc.
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