Butterfly Foot Tattoos

A butterfly foot tattoo can be both beautiful and sexy. It is a very popular ornamental tattoo; thousands of women have adorned their skin with this stunning symbolic creature. Throughout mythology, literature and history, the butterfly has been accredited with several different meanings and values. Different countries, religions, and cultures have developed their own beliefs and concepts in relation to it. If you’re interested in learning some of the prevalent interpretations, read on and discover what your butterfly foot tattoo could represent.

The saying goes, "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." This creature begins its form as a crawling slow caterpillar bound to the earth. Over time, after trudging through the world, the little being lays itself to rest and encapsulates itself into a cocoon. Through the amazing process of metamorphosis it comes back into the world, emerging from its shell as a beautiful, free-fluttering and graceful butterfly. Many religions and cultures (Christianity and Buddhism especially) relate this process to spiritual evolution. Life begins with our souls in one form, and through reincarnation, transformation, or transcendence the soul becomes beautiful and free.

Without pressure or stresses, this creature is known to live a life of freedom. Using gentle flight and delicacy when gracing a flower, the butterfly is the perfect picture of leisure and happiness. Many people associate butterflies with the idea of absolution as well as bliss.

In Greek mythology, Psyche and Eros had a relationship surrounded by butterfly imagery. Psyche took it upon herself to investigate the physical identity of her beloved. Sneaking up on him as he slept, she discovered his true beautiful God-form but tragically broke their bond causing Eros to flutter away. This serves as an indicator of the fleeting and unstable nature of passionate, infatuated love. Another couple affiliated with love, symbolism and butterflies is the beautiful maiden named Wengu and her lover. They killed themselves in order to escape the orders of a regional lord in the Nanzhao Kingdom requiring her to be his concubine. Legend believes the two lovers arrive every year in a province near Tibet named Butterfly Spring in the form of carefree butterflies sharing true love.

The butterfly is often associated with good luck, wealth, long-life, and prosperity. When a butterfly follows you or crosses your path, many cultures view this interaction as a good omen. The delicate butterfly brings the message of great things that lie ahead.

Some cultures associate the butterfly with fertility. It is believed that butterflies are actually spirits that bring the hope and promise of rebirth and new life.

Approximately 28,000 species of butterflies have been recorded to date. With a massive selection of these gorgeous animals to choose from, you may find it quite difficult to make a final decision. Use some of these guidelines to help make the final choice:

• Spend at least a week searching different butterflies for a personalized selection.
• Pick colors that are significant and meaningful to you if you want to create your own butterfly.
• Decide if you want your butterfly to look realistic or animated.
• Don’t rush; this tattoo will last forever (unless you laser it off)!

Before getting your butterfly foot tattoo, be sure to search for a talented and experienced tattooist who can do the job right. Skin on the feet (and hands) is a little different from the remainder of your body. As the anatomical barrier between the external environment and your internal system, skin is multilayered and complex. Your hands and feet have the most direct contact with the external environment, lending a higher peeling and regeneration rate than anywhere else on your body. Therefore, with skin that is constantly renewing itself, you must make sure the artist can manipulate the epidermis to create the butterfly that you are hoping for. Ideally, your artist should have mastered the technique of saturating the skin on the feet and have a good record of producing long-lasting, remarkable results.

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