The tree of life in general is the representation of strength and the passage of time in us, there are many perspectives from which to evaluate the concept that seeks to convey as a symbol, however, the union with our roots is usually the common element between all the meanings that have been coined. Those who make a tattoo of the tree of life seek to convey that they will never forget the origin they come from or how they had to rely heavily on their most difficult moments.
Commonly when in the street someone is observed with a tattoo of the tree of life, it is usually believed that this person is a born fighter and in addition to that, he is victorious in each of the fights he performs, just for the fact of trying. Today, this tattoo has gaining a lot of importance, and for that reason we decided to tell the main aspects about this beautiful symbol of struggle, life and pride that many people have decided to acquire permanently in their bodies.
Among the main reasons to choose to wear a tree of life tattoo we find that: They symbolize life and strength gained over time, reflect and transmit eternity; and finally, they are a natural symbol as a source of knowledge. It is said that those who opt for this tattoo, are people full of life, with great strength and who have acquired great knowledge and wisdom with the passage of time; probably after having overcome some adversity.
Another interpretation that is usually given to this image is that it represents life cycle, since by reading the image from the bottom up, we can observe how we are born, we grow, we reproduce and we die; this idea arises if we understand that the tree is born from a seed and therefore represents the moment of birth, the branch of the tree represents the growth and reproduction itself, finally this dies or disappears after having lived fully leaving its fruits.
It is important to mention that for the Celts the tree not only represented life, but it is also a form of protection and therefore, there are some trees that are considered sacred. Those who have the tree of life tattooed with this concept, seek to symbolize the union with nature, sacred protection and the development of living beings as a unique element. In addition to this sense, there are those who perform this tattoo as an icon that represents their faith and their closeness to God, since that image appears in some ancient manuscripts made centuries ago.
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