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Flame Tattoos

Flame and fire tattoo designs were always widely spread and are top fashion today. These tattoos look impressive and always have deep meaning: fire symbolizes transformation, change, passion and at the same time destruction.
Fire tattoo designs separate people from the crowd because they are often associated with extraordinary knowledge and experience of those who choose them. In many cultures fire is a sacred symbol. In earlier times it was used in nearly all religions, ceremonies and different rituals. Fire tattoo designs can have different connotation.

Fire is one of the most ancient symbols. It was used in funeral ceremonies and at the same time people believed that smoke from the fire brings their prayers to the sky. Fire has another important aspect - everything devoured by fire turns into ashes.
Meaning of Fire Tattoos
Flame tattoos designs can have both positive and negative connotation. It depends on the culture and the form of tattoo design itself. Fire has great destructive potential and it is always respected and at the same time feared for its ability to destroy everything on its way.

But at the same time if the fire is under control it gives people light and warmth. In ancient times survival in winter often totally depended on fire. It saved people from the frost and drove away wild animals. Fire always helped to find a way in the darkness. That's why fire tattoos often symbolize light and hope, especially when fire is depicted in the form of torches and candles.
But aggressive fire designs are also popular. They emphasize the destructive power of fire, its ability to destroy everything. These tattoos are made mostly by youth or self-assured people showing their fearlessness and courage.

In many cultures fire is sacred, because it is one of the most important elements: earth, water, wind and fire. In China fire is also important it is included in five basic element together with water, earth, air and wood. But in Christian culture fire is often associated with hell, that's why it became a symbol of sin. But the idiom Cleansing Fire is also popular since ancient times.Fire in Tattoo Designs

On the whole fire tattoo designs are often associated with changes in people live and what these changes will be depends mostly on the tattoo design and its owner. Fire tattoo designs can be used as symbols of transformation and reincarnation, but more often fire is used as an element in other tattoo designs. It is an important part of many legend tattoo designs.
Fire is often used in dragon tattoos symbolizing dragon's great power and might. In salamander tattoo designs flame plays the most important role because salamanders are thought to be spirits of fire that always live in flames. Such tattoos are very beautiful, but always remember that salamanders are dangerous creatures - their bit is thought to be dely. Salamander tattoo designs symbolize courage and confidence.