Water Tattoos
Water tattoo designs are not only beautiful but also very symbolic. Water is viewed as a cleansing force that can either bring forth life or take it away. This element may seem innocent, but it holds deep within it a force that can crush all those who don’t respect its power. For this reason, water tattoos are very desirable for those who wish to identify with this quality. Some water tattoos showcase the element alone but usually it is featured around other elements.
It can be depicted lapping at a frothy shore line or reflecting the light of a full moon. When used alone it is usually depicted as a wave that wraps around a person’s torso, arms, legs and even neck. Sometimes water tattoos are used to tell one of the many creation myths. This is because water is usually a key element in these myths. Aphrodite was seen rising from the sea and many other myths tell of how the earth was born of the waters of the universe. This can make getting a water tattoo a spiritual experience that transcends the bonds of this mortal world. It also makes for one of the most universally appealing symbols in the world. |
