One of the fun things about tattoos is seeing other people check them out. Sometimes that tattoo is only for a sweetheart or someone who can see it in a private location on your body. And other times you want that tattoo out for the world to see because it says something about you or makes a philosophical statement for the world to know about. That is why it's good to do some research and find out the meaning and cultural significance of many of the popular tattoo designs that we have to choose from.
Seeing a fascinating tattoo on someone naturally makes you want to find out more about the design and what it means to that person. And when someone uses an oriental design, those patterns are so exotic and beautiful that people naturally are drawn to learn the meaning of the tattoo. So of the many oriental tattoo patterns to choose from, the orange blossom is one that meets our goal of being stunning to look at and rich with meaning and symbolism as well.
The cherry blossom is a beautiful choice for a feminine tattoo for a lady. Tattoos for girls can be a delightful decorative statement and the cherry blossom fits that description well. In Chinese culture the cherry blossom is a symbol of femininity, sexuality and strength. So by displaying a tattoo of the cherry blossom, not only is the tattoo itself visually appealing, it's a gentle statement of womanhood, independence mixed with the femininity and sexuality that is what it means to be a woman.
The Japanese culture lends some deeply philosophical and spiritual meanings to the cherry blossom which makes this tattoo a good statement for either gender if the wearer is a seeker. Because the cherry blossom remains lovely for a very short time, as a symbol it beautiful reminds us that life itself is stunningly lovely but that it passes quickly so we must savor every moment.
There is a reason that tattoos are often called "body art". If you are seeking a tattoo that has the aspects of art of beauty, meaning and thought provoking concepts, the cherry blossom is a great choice. In Japanese culture, the fallen cherry blossom is a powerful image of the tragedy of youth and the passing of something beautiful. In art, the image of a flower on the snow is one that communicates that spiritual concept and can lead to deep reflection about the nature of life, youth and the passing and return of beauty to the world each year. Your tattoo can also artistically suggest these ideas.
Another unique image of beauty and power of male youth is the artistic presentation of the Japanese warrior. No wonder in museums we so often see the striking image of the powerful soldier or warrior shown in artistic form. In oriental art, the orange blossom is the symbolic equivalent of the beauty of the strength of young men because the blossom bursts into the world boldly and courageously full knowing its time of perfection will quickly pass.
On a personal level, to find a tattoo design that is a tasteful tribute perhaps to a fallen youth in your own life, the orange blossom is an ideal choice because like the beautiful blossom, that youth's time with us in this world was delightful but far too short. In a similar way, the orange blossom is a thoughtful way to use a tattoo pattern to pay honor to our own passing youth as we pass from that wonderful time of life into the richness of adult life.
One reason getting a tattoo is such an adventure for many of us is that there are so many great patterns to choose from. And as we develop our list of choices for that next tat, the orange blossom pattern is a great candidate to make your short list because it is so deeply symbolic and a great design for men and women alike. As a woman's tattoo, it's tasteful and stunningly pretty while making a statement of your womanhood. And for a man, the orange blossom is a way of connecting to the warrior in you in an artistic and symbolic way as well.
