The butterfly tattoos are, in my opinion, some of the types of tattoos that more sensuality They can represent whether a woman or a man tattoos them in a certain area of the body and, of course, in the right style.
Now, it is clear that these types of tattoos have always been related to change and hope, but in Tatuantes, we want to delve much more into their deep meaning, that is why we will talk at length about everything they symbolize according to, for example, culture, variety or color. We see it below, and incidentally we recommend that you take a look at this related article on Elegant butterfly tattoos, collection of designs and examples.
Meaning of Butterfly Tattoos
A while ago We said that these tattoos are a very sensual tattoo. However, the butterfly tattoo has a much deeper meaning that we will try to explain below.
Especially, butterflies are associated with beauty, change, metamorphosis and hope. The reason is clear, since the butterfly begins as a simple caterpillar until, as it grows, it becomes the precious animal that we know. That is why it is a very common tattoo to celebrate a personal change that has led us to evolve and be a better person, or to indicate that we have overcome a trauma or even an illness. Ultimately, they convey the message that you have come out of a difficult period reborn and stronger.
Also, for its precious wings, butterflies are also frequently associated with a symbol of freedom.
Meaning according to culture
On the one hand, talk about his relationship with the Japanese culture and it is that the butterfly there represents conjugal happiness and the good situation of our marriage. In China, on the other hand, they are associated with joy, immortality and summer.
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However, and radically changing culture, the ancient Aztecs used to put butterflies on the corpses of warriors that they had died in battle. Lastly, within Christianity, butterflies also have their particular meaning and that is that they represent the soul that escapes from its prison of flesh and that can finally fly in freedom.
Meaning according to the type of butterfly and its color
Butterflies also have a proper meaning according to its species, color... for example, among the most common and beautiful we can find:
Monarch Butterfly
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The monarch butterfly is one of the most popular butterfly species when it comes to getting a tattoo. And is not for less, not only for the beauty and the level of detail that the design of its wings allows or for its wonderful combination of orange and black, but also because it is often related to beauty and royalty. In Mexico, however, they have a somewhat different meaning, since it tends to be associated with the return of souls from the afterlife during the Day of the Dead.
Purple butterflies
The lilac is the most common color to provide our support to someone experiencing a health slump. Thus, it can be an excellent way to take that person that we care so much about always with us and a show of love and solidarity. In addition, these designs are usually combined with other elements such as ties, the semicolon symbol ... whatever is necessary to contextualize.
Likewise, it is a type of butterfly that we can also associate with our own health bump and that we want remember what has made us relive.
Blue butterfly
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Although blue is a color present in several species of butterflies, the meaning with which it is associated is usually the same: luck and joy. The trick is to find the right shade for the color of the wings, which will be a differentiating point in your piece. Opt for an electric blue and choose an expert tattoo artist in degrading colors to play with the tone and make it look spectacular.
Yellow butterflies
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Yellow butterflies are especially related to joy, with what they symbolize precisely because of your happiness to live. The truth is that this symbol comes from China, and there is another meaning related to Scotland, since its inhabitants believe that a butterfly of this color next to a grave symbolizes that the person who is buried there is at peace.
Where is a butterfly tattoo better?
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The good thing about butterfly tattoos is that They look great wherever you put them, thanks to their shape and versatility. Thus, for smaller tattoos it is very good to choose places that frame them in a natural way, such as the wrist, ankle, hands ... Small tattoos also look good both in black and white and in color.
On the other hand, if you fancy a bigger design You have several options depending on what you want the most, for example:
- You can choose one single butterfly in full color or black and white and highly detailed. These large designs look especially good on places like the neck, clavicle, back, thigh ...
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- On the other hand, it is also possible to use several small butterflies in the design to form a larger piece. The grace is that they do not each go their own way, but that they have a balance in the area where they are. You can use several colors or black and white and take the opportunity to trace a place such as the arm, the clavicle, the leg ...
- Finally, it is also possible combine the butterfly with another element. There are very common ones, for example, butterflies with skulls (a symbol of the shortness of life that combines a rather dark element, with the skull, with another more delicate, the butterfly) or with flowers. In the case of the latter, remember that the meaning of the class or the color of the butterfly will be combined with that of the flower you choose.
As you can see, in butterfly tattoos it is about very beautiful and deep meanings. And you, do you have a butterfly tattoo? Remember that you can share it with all our readers through the 'Send tattoo' section.
