You may not know what the reverse peace sign means, ect. It shows that no matter how small or big the circle is, it’s the same for everyone. In philosophy, it shows the beginning and end of a being. The circle of life is a universal symbol. The circle of life tattoo is something that has this characteristic. If I'm going to get inked, I'm researching to know everything about it. The simplest things often hide the deepest meanings. So many symbolic meanings are passed alone and often it can be misrepresented. That's a good point, all tattoo artist have an opinion, as well as the wearer. Richard Ricky Hale (author) from West Virginia on August 23, thanks for the visit and glad you liked it Alastar. but as an element to the circle of life, for example-when taking a head it is done with. Michelle Liew from Singapore on August 24, 2013: Until the Edo period in Japan (16001868) tattoos, world wide. Did we have the technology to travel across vast oceans? How did knowledge of the Tree of Life spread? The sun and Tree of Life were both positive symbols. All around the world, we see art portraying the Tree of Life. Its names originates from the Greek word 'Oura' meaning 'tail', and 'Boros' meaning 'eating'. The ouroboros is one of the oldest mystical symbols of the world. I love all the associations that different cultures had with the Tree of Life, Tree of Knowledge, and Sacred Tree. The meaning of ouroboros tattoos is eternity, the circle of life, continuity and wholeness. I agree, I know some tattoo symbols can be dark, but the Tree of Life is not. Midget, thanks for taking the time to drop by and view my article on the Tree of Life tattoo. Richard Ricky Hale (author) from West Virginia on August 25, 2013: I personally love the Tree of Life tattoo, the design, but the symbolic meaning the most. Glad I was able to get some good ones on there. I always try to portray the best quality tattoos, but I often run out very quickly. Yeah, these Tree of Life tattoo designs were a good bunch. Richard Ricky Hale (author) from West Virginia on August 27, 2013: I never knew there were so many different meanings behind them. I like constructing trees and leaves in art projects. Such interesting information on the topic of trees and their meanings in tattoos. Tree of Life tattoo designs can be designed in many ways.The Tree Of Life is a Celtic symbol, representing the circle of life, the complete journey of life.Tree of Life tattoos are a popular tattoo symbol, worn by both men and women. Any suggestions r help would be greatly appreciated Was looking for some sort of life tree with a star worked in it somehow. I was giving a life tree by a friend and he wanted to come back in his next life as that tree. The North Star in your case, for guidance, for those who have lost their way. Stars come in a number of different designs also. The Chinese Zodiac may even correspond to that with the "stars." It features the dragon also. Remember, this one is in relation with the Phoenix, rising from the ashes, rebirth. Perhaps the Chinese Tree of Life would be in order. There's a lot of different designs though, a bunch of different cultures had strong beliefs in the Tree of Life. The Tree of Life is certainly the right symbol for you. Richard Ricky Hale (author) from West Virginia on July 22, 2014:Īommag123, thanks for sharing. Awesome Tattoo Designs, Ideas, Symbols, And Meanings.It has an almost complete circle around the tattoo, and the design is quite futuristic. This is an abstract interpretation of the tree of life and the tree itself does not have a huge amount of details in the roots or the branches. There are delicate leaves scattered all over the branches. The branches are the main element of this design, and they are the most prominent feature. This tattoo has a dystopian element to it, with the roots sweeping up in a dramatic fashion. It is based on the standard tree of life design. The branches have reverse with the roots, which creates a visually stunning tattoo. This design makes a clever use of the blank space, by using the ink to color around the tree making it stand out. The roots and branches are a very detailed. The colors complement each other really well, and the swirling of the circle around the edge created a stunning visual. This is a bright and colorful interpretation of the tree of life tattoos for men. This is a unique take on the tree of life tattoos, since there are no roots. This design makes great use of the amount of space available on the back, and the use of red coloring throughout creates an exceptional contrast with the rest of the tattoo.