Most often, angel tattoos are well liked by women. However, men are also catching on to the idea of using a tattoo design to signify a loss or pay homage to someone.
In most women, the angel tattoo is portrayed as being seated on a cloud, playing harp, or playing the role of a guardian angel keeping an eye on the person wearing the tattoo. Additionally, this kind of an angel tattoo can also be worn as a symbol of revenge as in the case of the avenging angel.
The idea behind the angel tattoo is that angels possess a kind of superhuman power that humans do not have. Some people who wear these tattoos also believe that angels are spirits of highly evolved human beings. However, it is safe to say that the meaning that is attributed to angels have changed with time. The same angel tattoo may mean various things to various people who are wearing it.
A popular angel tattoo is known as the guardian angel. This angel essentially has its origins in Catholicism. Typically, a tattoo artist may portray an angel dressed in white with wings, and encircled by a source of light. In some cases, these angels may also be portrayed as humans.
Angel tattoo designs come in an array of designs. With regard to a spiritual sense, angel tattoos can reflect an Islamic, Judaic, or Christian faith. All of these religions supposedly have a mention of angels. Since angels are also depicted as messengers of love, some tattoo designs utilize angels to portray a symbol of love. One very popular,angel tattoo that is commonly used is that of Cupid, who is known to shoot arrows through the heart, resulting in a vulnerability to love.
Angel tattoos are also a means of depicting the quintessential battle between evil and good.