Angel tattoos are very spiritual and symbolic. They are important in many religions, such as the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths. They are believed to be messengers of god, and protective, such as guardian angels. It is believed that the word Angel comes from the Greek language meaning “messenger”.Angel tattoos are popular with both women and men. On women, angel tattoos are seen to represent serenity and calmness within, while on men an angel tattoo represents a connection with the higher self.
Popular Angel Tattoo Designs
Most Angel tattoo designs are of a beautiful winged figure, floating, sometimes sitting on a cloud or with clouds around, holding a harp, or trumpet. Angels are protective, so it is common for the angel to be hovering, representing their protective nature.Another popular design is angel wings. These can be any size and located just about anywhere.
Angels tattoo designs are also a popular way to pay tribute to a lost loved one. A person’s face can be drawn into an angel design, so the wearer can keep their memory alive.
Angel tattoo designs can also represent love and a connection with a loved one, especially if a love heart is connected with the angel. A common tattoo design nowadays, is for angels to be represented in the image of cupid.
The meaning of Angel Tattoo Designs
The most common meanings of Angel tattoos are spirituality, love and protection.Many tattoo designs are of angels hovering above to provide protection to something or someone. Angels are seen as messengers that connect the spiritual realm with the material realm, and do the work of God.
Another common theme is the perennial struggle between good and evil in which Archangels are shown in battle.
Angel tattoos can also just represent a connection with something higher than oneself.
Angel Tattoo Design sources
The key thing to consider when getting an Angel tattoo design (or any design for that matter) is to make sure you are completely happy with the design. The best approach is to check out as many designs as you can to get ideas, and develop your own tattoo. It is not recommended to choose a free tattoo off the internet because they are accessible to so many people. For example, last month 29,151 people searched the term Free Tattoos, and 19,441 searched for angel tattoo on Yahoo! alone. Multiply that figure by ten for google. That means there is a high probability that they may pick the same tattoo as you. Imagine seeing your tattoo on someone else!There are two other options to consider. The cheaper of the two is to download a package of thousands of tattoos from the internet, as they are good quality and relatively unique, and check them out from the comfort of your own home. Just make small changes to the angel tattoo design that you pick, and you have your own unique design at a very reasonable cost.
The other option is to get a tattoo artist to draw up a design for you. This is more expensive, but should ensure your design is unique.
When you have made those all important decisions, and got your Angel tattoo design, enjoy the new you and all the attention, as people check out your new tattoo. ( By Graeme Wheeler )