Butterfly Tattoos

Butterfly Tattoos

Butterfly tattoos are perhaps one of the most popular tattoos, and are the most frequently requested tattoo designs, especially for women. They represent stunning beauty and uniqueness as no two butterflies will have the same patterns and many women opt for butterfly tattoos because of their aesthetic appeal but a butterfly represents more than just that.

They Represent Metamorphosis And Magic

Butterflies which are arguably one of the most beautiful creatures are born out of caterpillars, which are not exactly placed in the ‘beautiful’ basket. Caterpillars are not able to fly and instead move in a way that would make most people cringe. But over time and dedication it transforms into a butterfly. So in this respect a butterfly is almost akin to the most beautiful swan which was initially termed the ugly duckling or like the lotus flower which emerges from mucky dirty waters. We like this kind of symbology as we are reminded that most unattractive creatures or even ugly life situations can take a positive turn around. Magic is possible, just like the magic of a crawling caterpillar transforming into a flying adult.

Butterflies Can Fly

We seem to have an obsession with things that are able to fly, perhaps because that single aspect allows them to just escape from any inconvenient or dangerous situation and in many respects people who opt for butterfly tattoos would want to emulate that in same way. The butterfly with its ability to fly often appeals to free spited women. These women are not weighed down by societal pressures and instead choose to live a light, almost melodious life in which they have created the rules.

The Represent The Amazing Prcess Of Change

Butterfly Tattoos

The butterfly also represents the amazing process of change. Starting out as a caterpillar and metamorphosing into a butterfly represents impermanence and instability of earthly life. It shows us that nothing is forever and that change is inevitable. Many people are generally afraid of change, as there is a lot of uncertainly associated with it, so they would just rather remain in their current situation even though it might not be what they want. Butterfly tattoos tell us that change can also be a good thing, it could be a beautiful thing. Life will change its course many times, don’t stand there with your guard up, instead go with the flow and allow changes to happen; who knows it might just make you a more beautiful person. Who knows you might just develop wings.

What The Butterfly Represents In Different Parts Of The World

The Japanese and Chinese see them as symbols of joy and lightness of being. Native Americans believed that butterflies were the messengers to god and that any wish that you wanted to fulfill, you hold whisper to a butterfly and the wish would be granted. Early Europeans viewed the butterfly with great respect as believed that human souls become butterflies, a soul which escaped the confines of the flesh. Aztcs believed that the ‘happy dead’ would take the form of a butterfly and let their family know all was well.

What Butterfly Tattoos Represent On Different Body Parts

It is believed by some that butterfly tattoos on different parts of the body represent different things. I am not sure if I myself believe the same thing but hey each to their own. A butterfly on the shoulder blade represents ‘the eternal dreamer’ that lives with their head in the clouds, someone who lives in their own world. One of the best places for a butterfly tattoo is on the lower back, as a butterfly placed there means prosperity, good health, stability and good fortune. When a butterfly is inked on the chest it signifies unconditional love for all living things.

Celebrities With Butterfly Tattoos

There are countless celebrities who have a butterfly tattoo and a celebrity who is pretty much obsessed with butterflies, Mariah Carey, not only has a tattoo on her lower back, but an album named butterfly as well as a home that has the theme of butterflies! One directions’ Harry Styles has a large butterfly inked in the middle of his ribcage. Who said that butterfly tattoos only appealed to women?! Vanessa Hudson has a tattoo of a butterfly on her nape, Paris Hilton; a butterfly in the middle of her back as well as Brittany spears has a number of butterflies inked on her neck.