Dragonfly tattoos meaning and ideas

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Dragonfly tattoo - symbolic meaning and original ideas

The dragonflies are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful insects - they are delicate, mystical and have a special charm. That makes the dragonfly tatoo really attractive and popular with women and girls today. In this article you will learn more about dragonfly tattoo and its meanings in different cultures. And the pictures can serve as inspiration for you if you also have the desire to get a tattoo. Have fun reading!

• THE DRAGONFLY AS A SYMBOL IN DIFFERENT CULTURES

The delicate dragonflies, flying over the surface of the water, have inspired people for centuries. These beautiful insects belong to the Odonata family. According to a legend, the dragonflies have a mythical origin as they are descended from dragons. They have a special place in Asian cultures - in Japan, for example, the dragonfly symbolizes strength, courage, luck and prosperity. But it is a widespread symbol in other cultures as well - the Indian tribes, for example, associate it with agility, speed, but also transience and instability.

• DRAGONFLY TATTOO MEANINGS

The meaning of the dragonfly tattoo can vary - depending on the specific person and of course the type of tattoo. Most often, such a tattoo represents elegance, freedom, purity, harmony, luck or prosperity. It is interesting that the dragonflies are often viewed as mediators between the earthly and the spiritual world. Since they are connected to the water, they are often also considered to be emblems of our “streams of emotions”, deepest thoughts and dreams. That is why such a tattoo can also stand for the fact that you live or want to live according to your “inner voice”.

• DRAGONFLY TATTOO: WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY?

Dragonfly tattoos always look particularly delicate and elegant, which is why, as said above, they are popular with women and girls. A dragonfly tattoo can also be combined with other motifs, depending on your personal preferences - stylized flowers, butterflies, etc. The small tattoos on the shoulder, wrist or ankle are particularly modern today because they look really delicate and stylish.