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Health & Fitness - Tattoos

Written by Tim Croy

Tuesday, 11 March 2008

One of the most important things to remember when choosing a tattoo is that it should be something that is personally significant. Some people choose tattoos on a whim, without giving them much thought. But if you're a religious person, sacred heart tattoos are a great option to consider.

by TimCroy

It probably doesn't surprise you to learn that some of the most popular tattoos people choose are religious symbols and icons. Getting an image of the cross tattooed, for example, makes some Christians feel closer to God. For some Jews, a Star of David can be an intimate, indelible reminder of their heritage and history.

Another symbol that is associated, however, with immense spiritual and cultural meaning, is the sacred heart. It provides a visible symbol of strength, or faith, or both. The meaning of this design, just as with your tattoo, is of profound personal significance.

After you have made the initial choice to use the sacred heart tattoo design, several other factors must be considered. Will the tattoo be monochrome ink or multicolored? Traditionally, the sacred heart is often depicted in multiple colors, especially red. Two major issues that you need to consider in making this decision are cost and pain.

First, make sure you are aware of the cost differences. In general, colored tattoos cost significantly more than plain black tattoos - mostly because the ink costs more, but also because the artist has to take the time to switch equipment. If cost might be an issue for you, you might want to consider opting for black ink.

The other main issue is pain. People with high pain tolerance will probably be safe in choosing a colored tattoo. The artist has to reload the gun with each ink change, and this makes the process take longer than a monochrome tattoo. The complex shades some designs require makes this difference even more significant.

You might also want to think carefully about the location you choose for this particular tattoo. Because of the spiritual connotations of this image, you may feel uncomfortable getting this tattoo in some less "clean" places on your body. Of course, your tattoo is always your decision, but you should make that decision carefully.

When you decide to get a sacred heart tattoo, consider these factors carefully. This design is a powerful spiritual and aesthetic symbol, and you won't regret getting it tattooed anywhere or with any number of colors.

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