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Cherry Blossom Tattoos –Symbol of Life and Love

For females, cherry blossom tattoos are extremely popular. Cherry blossom tattoos have been seen on males also, but are predominantly a female design due to the blossom’s symbol of grace, beauty and love. Both the Chinese and Japanese culture has recognized the cherry blossom as an exceptional design.
 

Cherry blossom tattoos based on Chinese culture represent beauty, power, and love. It can also be a sign of the power and passion of femininity. In addition to the symbolism, cherry blossoms are the flower of April. Japanese cherry blossom tattoos symbolize how life is fragile. This meaning is based on the fact that cherry blossoms bloom for a short while and cherry blossom tattoos represent gratefulness for life and wanting to live it to the fullest.

Varieties of Cherry Blossom Tattoos

Cherry blossom tattoos can be quite beautiful and can be interpreted many different ways. Be sure to collaborate with your tattoo artist and make sure he understands Chinese or Japanese art. The colors used in cherry blossom tattoos are usually red or pink petals with dark red stamens, and a dark brown for the stems and branches. A small bunch of the blooms is a much requested form of cherry blossom tattoos; this gives you the significance of the floral without a large tattoo. Others may choose to illustrate a branch with the cherry blossoms blooming, or even a large tree on their back or side.

Cherry Blossom tattoos can also be combined with other Asian inspired art symbols, such as bonsai trees or Koi fish. If you feel more drawn to the Chinese meaning of cherry blossom tattoos, you can add a Chinese symbol to add more complexity to the design.


Reasons for Cherry Blossom Tattoos

As with any tattoo, Cherry Blossom tattoos will have a special meaning to each different person. If you enjoy the Chinese meaning of love, a cherry blossom tattoo would be ideal if you are in love or have found the love of your life and want to commemorate it. Another reason aligned with the Chinese meaning would be if you have a birthday or anniversary in the month of April. If you prefer the Japanese significance, you may want a cherry blossom tattoo if you experienced a near death experience or just if you are grateful for your life.