Don’t Be Afraid Of A Rose Tattoo

One of the most universally recognized symbols is that of the rose, although the same flower can represent different things to different peoples. The rose – particularly the red rose – has become almost an archetypical symbol for love in all of its forms. Often rose tattoos might have the name of a particular sweetheart somewhere near or on it. Oftentimes roses are incorporated into multi-image tattoos, such as a snake curling around a dagger imbedded in a rosebush.

Symbol Of Love

Rose tattoos are often symbolic of a particular love of the person the tattoo is on – even if the love is just for roses themselves. Red roses were once consecrated to the Greek Goddess of love, Aphrodite and Her Roman Counterpart, Venus. Red roses are also the symbol of the Virgin Mary. Whenever she is supposed to appear, the scent of roses is reported to be very strong in the air or permeating the person who had the Marion vision. Some people equate love with romance and the sexual act – some with caring to the point of self sacrifice.