Ladybug Tattoo Designs

One of the best ways to make a fashion statement these days is to get a tattoo. Tattoos are not mere designs, for many, these are an expression of their inner feelings. Most of the tattoos are symbolic of certain ideals or emotions, therefore, you must select a tattoo that suits your style and personality.

Bird tattoos, animal tattoo designs, insect tattoos and flower tattoos are extremely popular tattoo designs. If you have decided to get an insect tattoo, you can consider a ladybug tattoo. You can get this tattoo for good luck. You can combine this tattoo with other design elements and use vibrant colors to make your tattoo look appealing. Getting a small ladybug inked on the ankle is a great idea for those who don't want their tattoo to be very conspicuous. Well, I would say that if you have it, then flaunt it. These tattoos look very cute, so why hide them. Here's some information about the meaning of this tattoo.

Ladybug Tattoo

Meaning of this Tattoo

In several countries, the ladybug is associated with good luck. English and French farmers believe that the ladybug is connected with good weather. It wouldn't be wrong to say that it means different things to different people. In Sweden, it is associated with finding your true love. It also has some religious connotations. It is believed that during the Middle Ages, ladybugs were called 'The Beetles of Our Lady' or 'Lady Beetles' by the farmers. Well, the farmers had this belief that these were sent by the Virgin Mary to stop some insects from wreaking havoc on their crops. The red wings of the ladybug represented the Virgin's cloak and the black spots symbolized her joys and sorrows.

Besides the folklore, there are several other beliefs. Some people believe that a ladybug landing on someone is a sign of good luck. It is also believed that if it lands on someone who is suffering from an illness, the disease will be cured soon. Now that you know that a ladybug symbolizes good things, you can get this tattoo to bring good luck or mark the entry of true love in your life.

Design Ideas for this Tattoo

Though one of the most common tattoo designs is the tattoo of a red ladybug with black spots, there is no need to restrict yourself while selecting colors. You can try all types of colors such as yellow, orange, green and black. A lot can be done, you just need to unleash your creativity and incorporate other design elements. You also need to make a decision regarding the location of the tattoo.

If you work in a formal setting and you don't wish your tattoo to be visible, you could get a tattoo of a small ladybug on the foot. You could also get this tattoo on your wrist. Your tattoo can also be a part of a bigger flower tattoo design. You can make your tattoo look interesting by combining it with flowers, vines, butterflies and leaves. A bright colored ladybug sitting on a flower or a green leaf or a vine will definitely look very cute. You can also get small stars or red hearts tattooed around this tattoo. Beautiful patterns around the ladybug tattoo will also make it look exquisite. It can be incorporated in a bigger tattoo which has vines, flowers and butterflies.

This was some information on ladybug tattoos. Look for an exquisite tattoo design and let the tattoo of a ladybug bring good luck in your life.