Tattoo Clover: meaning and sketches for girls and men
A symbol of the gods.
- The very first mention of clover refers to the history of ancient Egypt. In some texts, it is mentioned as a symbol that decorated the royal crowns of the first gods-Osiris and Isis. Buddhists give clover a spiritual power that can unite the flesh and soul.
- Hindus believe that the leaves of clover indicate parts of the world (we are talking about four-leaf clover).
- Among the Chinese, it symbolizes summer, and the druids endowed it with magical properties and considered it a harbinger of the spring equinox.
- Three-leaf clover is often compared with the triskel, which in ancient peoples originally meant the movement of the solar disk across the sky.
- Clover is also reflected in the Christian faith, where it is identified with the Holy Trinity.
- The Celts had a special attitude to clover. A sprig of this plant was decorated with the emblem of St. Patrick, who preached in Ireland. Using the example of clover leaves, Patrick explained the early Christian teaching to the harsh northerners. The Irish still revere Patrick, and clover has become a key figure in many Celtic images.
The meaning of the clover tattoo.
The main difference between clover and other signs is that each petal is symbolic separately. Different peoples have different meanings of the clover tattoo, but they all describe the positive influence of the sign on the fate of a person.There are descriptions where clover symbolizes fame, prosperity and health. There is also a more spiritual version, according to which the petals of the plant are identified with faith, hope and love.
When choosing a sketch of a clover tattoo, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the meaning of the overall picture, when using additional elements, can change dramatically:
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a clover leaf tattoo in combination with a rose means a declaration of eternal love;
the presence of a violet indicates an irreparable loss, widowhood;
the presence of the fourth petal in the tattoo is a symbol of good luck.
There is a beautiful legend according to which the four-leaf clover was given to people by the ancestor Eve. It is believed that she took a flower with her when leaving the Garden of Eden. However, this theory does not find scientific confirmation.
Clover is absolutely universal and does not change its meaning depending on the gender of the carrier. It is equally suitable for both men and women. The first adds masculinity and courage, the second tenderness and sophistication.
Clover enhances positive human qualities, activates charm, stimulates the spiritual development of the individual. Thanks to the ability to combine different principles on one "stem", it contributes to the harmonization of the inner world.A variety of sketches.
Despite the apparent prostate of the symbol, using various techniques and additional elements, you can create countless unique tattoos with clover. To diversify the clover leaf and strengthen its value, you can fill:
- ladybug;
- hardworking a bee;
- a butterfly;
- a composition of several sheets;
- flowers;
- the horseshoe.
A sketch of a clover tattoo with a skull will emphasize the brutality of the owner. Numbers or capital letters will help to personalize the image. And to emphasize your position as the chosen one of fate, you can choose a four-leaf clover for a tattoo.
The color palette of such tattoos is always cheerful: all shades of green, yellow, white, blue, red, brown. Much less often, tattoos are performed in dark colors and in monochrome.
As for the style and technique of application, everything depends on the imagination and personal preferences. Clover looks great, both in a slightly careless Handpook technique, and in a realistic style. Recently, three-dimensional ArrayD drawings have become very popular. And a leaf of clover for this technique is an ideal plot.
Where to place a clover tattoo?
Tattoos with the image of a clover leaf are usually small in size. Therefore, you can fill them almost anywhere. Men most often choose for clover forearm, shoulder or neck. Women get the most elegant tattoos in the lower back, on the back of the head, wrist or near the ankle.
