| Dolphin tattoo designs have become quite popular, and | | | | kind of yin-yang symbol, representing two principles |
| they are a great choice for tattoos. You can have | | | | such as male and female. Of course, dolphins also |
| dolphins on almost any body part, and they can be | | | | represent the element that they inhabit, water. So |
| used in many different types of tattoo art, whether, | | | | people born under water signs (Pisces, Cancer, |
| Celtic, tribal or something unique of your own choosing. | | | | Scorpio) might be especially drawn to dolphins. |
| Dolphins are considered magical animals in many | | | | Since dolphins are also revered by the Maori and other |
| ancient cultures. They are often referred to in Greek | | | | Pacific peoples, they can also be incorporated into |
| mythology, where they are shown carrying the love | | | | tribal tattoos of this type. A tribal type dolphin will, of |
| goddess Aphrodite, or accompanying the sea god | | | | course, look very different from a more modern |
| Poseidon. Other cultures, from the Celts to the Pacific | | | | interpretation, as tribal tattoos have distinctive, sharp |
| Islanders have seen beauty, magic and power in these | | | | lines and might be considered more impressionistic than |
| playful creatures. | | | | realistic. It's all a question of what you prefer. |
| Today, much more is known about dolphins and they | | | | You can place dolphin tattoos on your arms, back, |
| are recognized as one of the most intelligent of | | | | stomach or legs. It's the kind of tattoo symbol that can |
| species. They even possess their own language. Many | | | | be done in just about any color, size or style. One |
| people now go on swim with dolphin programs, or go | | | | reason that they make such great tattoos is that they |
| on cruises in the hope of seeing them. As tattoos, | | | | can be shown leaping out of water, as they do in real |
| dolphins can represent many different things. They can | | | | life. So, like a bird in flight, the depiction of a dolphin can |
| represent the spirit of play, creativity and freedom. Or | | | | convey movement. This gives your tattoo a dynamic |
| they can be a totem or protective animal spirit, if that's | | | | look. |
| something you resonate with. | | | | Whether you appreciate the symbolism of dolphins or |
| One popular type of tattoo is a Celtic design with two | | | | are just drawn to them as beautiful creatures, dolphin |
| dolphins circling each other. The two-dolphin motif | | | | tattoo designs can be a great way to adorn your |
| doesn't have to be Celtic; in any case, this can be a | | | | body. |