Butterfly Tattoos
It is also a symbol of beauty. The butterfly has so much detail in the design over the entire body. The wings are beautiful with the colors and spots. The beauty of the butterfly is one of the aspects that people are drawn to when deciding to get a butterfly tattoo.
Gentle and Spiritual
The spiritual association with the butterfly is the fact that it is after it is born and goes for a short time in the world it then goes away, so to speak. When it emerges from the papal state, some Christians compare that with the Resurrection of Christ. It is full of beauty and totally transformed from a somewhat less attractive creature to a new and marvelous one.
The butterfly is also a symbol of joy, happiness, and love. The Chinese see the butterfly as a symbol of love. The butterfly has four life stages; the egg, larva, pupa, and the adult butterfly. The butterfly begins its life as an egg. It then hatches into larva, which is also known as the caterpillar. The caterpillar then enters the pupa stage where it transforms into the adult butterfly. The adult butterfly is the image that we associate with the butterfly. It is a beautiful creature with spectacular colors and amazing capabilities.
There is a wide variety of styles to choose from when you decide to with a butterfly tattoo. The color combinations are endless. It seems as if no two butterflies are the same, so you can choose whatever colors you like.
People choose to get butterfly tattoos for many different reasons. Some choose it because they have gone through a major change and feel like they are starting over. Others who are dealing with grief choose to have a butterfly tattooed because it gives them hope, and faith.
Butterflies are both beautiful and fragile. The vulnerability of the butterfly makes it attractive to those who want a true expression of themselves, rather than a big “in your face” type of tattoo.
Common placement of butterfly tattoos is on the back. Some people choose to have only one, while others choose to have several small butterfly tattoos. They can also be found on the ankle. Where ever you choose to place your butterfly, it is sure to be a beautiful addition.