Tattoos are the biggest craze… and one of the most controversial decisions one can make to their body. If you’re considering getting a tattoo, but want something that’s easy to hide away, small, and holds meaning, then look no further!!
1. A Lotus Flower:
The lotus flower symbolizes purity and beauty in Hindu, Egyptian, and Buddhist cultures. A lotus flower has the power to blossom over water no matter the conditions. Although they grow in muddy waters, lotus flowers remain pure and resilient. Common places for a lotus tat include the back of the neck, ankle, and below the wrist.
2. The Compass Tattoo:
Compasses are known for guiding travelers in all directions: North, South, East, and West. The compass symbolizes guidance, whether it be spiritually or directionally. Many styles of compasses host different meanings, such as nautical compasses, rose compasses, and map compasses. A cute placement for the compass tattoo could be on the back like pictured, on the ribs, or even back of the neck for a subtle appearance.
3. Birth Month Flower tattoo:
A simple tattoo idea could be birth month flowers. Each month has a designated flower (November’s is a chrysanthemum, March is a daffodil, September is an aster, etc). A cute placement could be hidden on the ribs, ankle, upper arm, or even below the collarbone.
4. Religious Tattoos:
Whether you prefer simplistic religious tattoos like crosses or more intricate versions, religious tattoos are perfect for displaying faith. A personal favorite is the left tat, which means “God is greater than the highs and lows”. A perfect placement could simply be the wrist like pictured, or even above the elbow to be hidden with a ¾ sleeve.
5. Arrow Tattoo: Arrows symbolize direction, friendship, strength, courage, and movement.
Arrows can represent Native culture as well. Many versions of arrow tattoos exist: arrows with a bow, multiple arrows bundled together, crossed arrows, feathered arrows, etc. A cute placement for an arrow tattoo can be on the wrist, upper thigh, on the back between the shoulder blades, and on the side of the ribs.