Gothic Tattoos

Gothic tattoos symbolize the ideals of the subculture. Though to many, the preoccupation with the darker things in life may seem strange, but these ideas are really meant more as an enlightened view of things such as death (or rather a natural part of life), and beauty (or a deviation from what is touted as the ‘ideal’ of beauty). Many Gothic tattoos may also be steeped in mystical ideations, or even fantasy creatures or characters from literature.






You may find yourself drawn to the Gothic culture, or you may simply be fascinated by the deep meanings attached to the myriad of symbols. Regardless, these are only a few of the possibilities for Gothic tattoos. Open yourself to the idea, and you can cover your entire body with what will become available to you.

Tattoo Heart Angels

Heart tattoos often mean love — love for another person, love for yourself, and if you mix this symbol with other items, love for a particular thing. This is understandable as the heart is a romantic symbol which is said to be at the root of all human emotions. It is also said to be the bearer of the soul and the mind.






What makes heart tattoos such a great choice is the variety of ways you can use this, not to mention the variety of symbolization that can go along with it. For instance, those with a strong Catholic faith might wear sacred heart tattoos. These are typically well shaped and realistic hearts, surrounded by thorns and a bright light. Some depictions may also show the hand of Jesus presenting it to the onlooker. Another example would be the ‘lock and key’ heart. This is used most frequently by married couples, but can also be used to signify a deep friendship, or the bond between parent and