What Is the Meaning of Leaf Tattoos

What Is the Meaning of Leaf Tattoos
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A leaf tattoo has a charm which is rarely exuded by any other tattoo. Due to the varying colors of leaves such as green, yellow, red and other colors leaves have a life of their own. They also vary in shapes and sizes. So, when it comes to a leaf tattoo, men and women have numerous choices. This makes the leaf tattoo one of the most sought after by tattoo enthusiast. These leaf tattoos have various meanings too. If you want to know what is the meaning of leaf tattoos then keep reading this OneHowTo article.

Meaning according to leaf design

First of all, let's take a look at the meaning of leaf tattoos according to the design, as they can come in different, sizes, shapes and types.

Circle of life

Whenever we think of leaves, one thought always springs up in mind: the circle of life. A leaf tattoo is a symbol of happiness and change. Each year thousands of trees shed their brown leaves in autumn, then they are born in spring and by summer the green canopy is restored. So, in a way a leaf tattoo shows a full circle of life i.e. both life and death.

A new life

A new life is depicted by a budding leaf tattoo. It symbolizes renewal of life.

A good life

A yellow, orange or burgundy colored leaf tattoo indicates a good life, a life filled with colors and happiness. It shows that the person is lively and lives life to its fullest. This is usually done with the watercolor technique.

Death / End

A brown leaf or a dead crumpled leaf shows the end of life i.e. death. It also represents that the person is shattered by the loss of someone or something very dear to him / her.

Destruction

Tattoo of a damaged or eaten leaf shows destruction. An eaten leaf tattoo looks like the leaf which is eaten and damaged by pests and insects. Such tattoos are preferred by people who have been drug addicted or have other vices such as gambling. These people show that their addictions have destroyed a major part of their life through the damaged leaf tattoo.

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Meaning according to the leaf

Different designs of leaves portray different emotions. Similarly, types of leaf inked on your body also portray different thoughts and feelings. Some of them are as follows:

  • Lotus flower: purity and beauty.
  • Ivy: friendship and trust
  • Olive: peace, security and victory
  • Nettle: death or death of enemies
  • Oak: strength, faith, endurance and wisdom
  • Dogwood: faith, rebirth and hope
  • Bay: healing and care
  • Aspen: Curage and respect
  • Myrtle: love and peace
  • Birch: wisdom and grace
  • Mulberry: everlasting life and grace
  • Elderberry: love and peace
  • Maple: strength and liberty
  • Burdock leaf: commitment, tenacity and perseverance
  • Honeysuckle: selfless love
  • Marijuana: related to drugs and anarchy
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