Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Rose trend Tattoos

Roses trend , especially red roses, have always been closely associated with love and of course passion, and the tattoo artists of today have been exploiting these associations to their fullest. The newfound focus of the youth on all things related to spiritual communion and physical passion between lovers is very evident through the plethora of rose tattoo designs out there

Beyond doubt, the rose is probably the most loved and adored type of flower anywhere in the world. Since time immemorial, the rose was (and still is) the only flower that was linked with romance and passion between lovers. These romantic connotations are probably why the rose is such a popular flower today. Which woman wouldn’t want to receive a single red rose or a bouquet of roses from their lover? The red rose in particular is undoubtedly the most popular color because it relates strongly to love and of course sex!

However, the rose has many different symbolic meanings. According to the folklore in certain places, the rose was highly admired and revered by the Greek Goddess of Love, Aphrodite and Venus, who was Aphrodite’s Roman counterpart. Apart from the romantic and sexual connotations, the red rose also has spiritual and religious connections and is a symbol of the Virgin Mary. People claiming to have witnessed or set eyes upon the vision of Mary say that her appearance is always accompanied by the scent of roses.

So, if you are considering getting a rose tattoo done, but are not very sure because of its romantic and sexual implications, you don’t have to worry – rose tattoos are not only adorned by women, but some of the most masculine men have also been seen sporting the rose tattoo.