Rose Tattoos
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Rose Tattoos: Different Colors of Roses and Their Meanings
Just as the wide array of hues of the Rose convey various meanings, the different colors of rose tattoos also shout out a wide range of messages. Here are the more common ones to name a few:
Red Rose Tattoos
The most popular of all rose designs, this color speaks of love and romance.
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The “redder” color the deeper louder the design speaks of the words “I Love You.”
Blue Rose Tattoos
In real life, there are no blue roses. The blue roses we find are in reality a product of man-made dyes. In as much as there really are no natural blue roses, blue rose tattoos symbolize the impossible and that which is the flight of the imagination. Maybe more importantly, blue roses are filled with the mystery of “things that are yet to come.”
Yellow Rose Tattoos
Friendship has always been acquainted with the yellow rose. Yellow rose tattoos are used to express joy & friendship. Sometimes the color of yellow is combined with red, to say that the relationship which started as friendship has now evolved into love.
Purple Rose Tattoos
People who are overwhelmed with stories of enchantment and would prefer purple rose tattoos. Purple has been the color of magic and wizardry. Hence, what better combination can you have with purple rose tattoos than figures of fairies, wizards and magic.
Pink Rose Tattoos
Pink has always been the universal color for femininity and grace. Thus, pink rose tattoos are a symbol of grace, elegance, and gentleness.
White Rose Tattoos
No one can deny that white is the color for purity and innocence. White rose tattoos symbolize purity, innocence and unity. A White rose tattoo can go well with a dove.
Orange Rose Tattoos
One of the most vibrant colors that is used is Orange. Orange rose tattoos convey enthusiasm, energy and desire. Orange has also been used to express pride, like a burning flame.
Black Rose Tattoo
Black is universal color that is used to express sorrow, loneliness, loss agony and pain. Black rose tattoo represents death, loss, a final farewell or that a relationship has ended. Again, like the blue roses, there are no natural black roses.
The possibilities of which color one can choose when it comes to rose tattoos are limitless. Beyond the basic colors, one can always opt to combine and mix these colors together to blend different meanings all at the same time.
How Many Roses in Rose Tattoos Should There Be?
Aside from the varying colors of Roses that can be used to convey meaning, one can also manipulate the size of his/her rose tattoo to control the “loudness” or “softness” of his message. He/she can also use the number of roses in his/her tattoo to signify different meanings. So here are possible meanings that can come together with the number of roses depicted in one’s tattoo:
1 Rose = personally devoted only to one person
2 Roses = mutual feelings of love and affection between two persons
3 Roses = I love you
5 Roses = I love you very much
6 Roses = I miss you
7 Roses = infatuation
9 Roses = together forever
10 Roses = perfect love
12 Roses = declaration of love and appreciation
So whatever gender you have, whether male, female or gay, whatever meaning you want to convey, whether it be strength, beauty or fragility, whatever feelings you have whether it be joy or sorrow, rose tattoos are the perfect design for you. In the end, you can seldom go wrong with it since you can alter its color, shape, number or combine it with just about anything to convey what you want to tell the world.