Some Native American tribes believed that the dragonfly was like a guardian, protecting everyone, regardless of age or sex. It was also believed that they could hold the souls of the dead, thus when one landed on a person, it was considered a loved one stopping to say hello. A great dragonfly tattoo could be a dedication to a lost loved one, with or without dates in the design. One design even puts the dates inside the wings.
In some parts of Japan it is thought that a dragonfly represents happiness, strength, and courage. This is because of the strength and courage it takes to survive from birth to adulthood. Only a few eggs make it out of the 100,000 that are laid. The lotus flower stands for inner strength, therefore the meaning of a tattoo with a dragonfly hovering over one could be peace and strength combined.
In America, it is believed the dragonfly represents a great change after a hardship because the larvae survive being born in a pool of murky water and change into a beautiful creature with wispy wings. One dragonfly tattoo design for men or women could be of the creature with or without color, rising from a cloudy pool of water, as if it just emerged.
Another design that would look great on either sex is a Celtic dragonfly tattoo. Using a Celtic type knot, the design can be done in vivid colors or black ink only, with or without a background. The knot shape can be more rounded or have straighter lines, depending on which design you would prefer.
Other designs can include a dragonfly outline that appears unfinished, showing that it is still transforming or going through a change. A dragonfly surrounded by tribal markings can symbolize dreams and hopes, while one with a butterfly can mean change or metamorphosis. Dragonflies come in a variety of colors and designs, from realistic ones to cartoonish ones. These tattoos can be large or small, giving more places on the body to have them, from the top of the feet to the back of the neck.
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