Lotus Tattoo Ideas

The Symbolism of Lotus Flower Tattoos

The lotus flower tattoo is significant to many cultures. It is a highly regarded symbol of Hinduism and Buddhism. The flower symbolizes the path from ignorance to enlightenment, and people are inspired by its ability to bloom in muddy water. 

The lotus flower goes underwater at night and blooms again in the morning. The daily cycle symbolizes constant renewal and change. It is about more than love and open-heartedness. The flower reminds us that beauty comes out of difficult situations.

Design of the Tattoo

You must consider the design and placement when considering a lotus flower tattoo. Lotus tattoo designs are flexible and have loads of symbolism connected to them. The most popular colors are

• Blue
• White
• Purple 
• Pink 
• Red

Blue represents intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, and victory. White represents acceptance of one’s nature, perfection of spirit, good mental health, and awakening. The mystical purple color represents the teachings of Buddha and a noble path. Pink is the Buddha flower. Red represents compassion, love, and heart.

Types of Designs

The types of designs range from minimalist line work to realistic, intricate renderings. Realistic and traditional lotus tattoos are a popular choice. They capture the glory of the lotus with subtle color gradients, detailed petals, and sometimes water droplets to add to the realism.

Geometric and minimalist designs distill the essence into geometric shapes or clean, simple lines. Minimalist lotus tattoos have a few delicate lines that trace the flower outline, while geometric interpretations incorporate geometric shapes in the lotus flower. 

Placement of the Tattoo

It is hard to find a body part that does not look fantastic as a tattoo. Popular placements include:

• Behind the ear
• Back and side of the neck
• Wrist
• Any area on the back
• Stomach
• Side and hip
• Calf 
• Ankle
• Foot

The lotus looks fabulous in a large design on the middle back. Smaller and mid-sized designs are typically placed on the small of the back or shoulder blades. Tattoos on the stomach are usually near the navel. Small tattoos are ideal for discreet places such as behind the ear, ankle, or wrist.