TATTOOS- MARKINGS WITH MEANINGS

Getting a tattoo is the new-in thing going. Not only the fanatics, with a complete sleeve covered in tattoos, neither those having big-big ideas drilled on their backs, but others like us who want to experience the presence of it somewhere on our bodies, partly for fashion and part for getting those vibes out in the world are in the line.

Tattoo is something that you're choosing to live with for life. It will walk with you wherever you go, it'll represent you. One decision, one moment and it'll become a part of you! Therefore, it must be of some importance more than just fancy. It must have a meaning rather than just being 'in'.

So what do you plan on? What are those particular words you want engraved on you for life, or what is that little something that caught your eye and pierced through your heart right then. Is there something like it? If not, let me show you things that'll definitely make a knock on y'all hearts.

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Semicolon- It represents the choice to continue life, because a semicolon is used when an author could have ended the sentence, but choose not to. People around the world are getting it to show support to those fighting with addiction, depression, suicide and self-injury. It can be combined with any of the others, more beauty, more meaning.

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Arrow- An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. When life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means its going to launch you into something great. An upward arrow means progress, right faced is to be moving in the right direction. So this one to keep aiming.
The 2nd in the last row is the viking tattoo. It says "create your own reality." And the last one is the greek Inguz symbol. It means "where ther's a will there's a way."

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Sun and the moon- Sun tattoos are the powerful ones. It symbolise rebirth, fertility and a new beginning. It says "one who will not perish." A scorpio tattoo is also associated with the sun.
While the moon symbolises dreams, divinity, peace, magic and mystery. Its the "eye that shines through the darkness." Also, "queen of heaven", goddess, mother, lover. Most nocturnal creatures are lunar affiliated too. Rabbits, cats, owls, bear are all partners to moon energies. Also any critter with horns will be associated to the moon (like bulls).

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Fox- As per the european folklores, fox is symbolic of cunning, slyness and stealth. The red fox particularly shows sexual prowess (red being the symbolic colour of the primal energy). Red fox also associates with vitality, life, health and energy.

Anchor- Represents tability, faith, hope and security.

Ankh- (3rd row-2nd pic) Symbolises "the life to come- the afterlife", immortality, the belief that there is no death.

Aztec- (3rd row-3rd pic) The 4 medallions in the symbol represents 4 deities. It depicts the cosmic order and harmony between all the elements.

Butterfly- It represents beauty, love honour. Its a sign of joy, abundance, luck and blessings.

Chain- A broken chain tattoo may represent someone who removed a heavy weight from upon their hearts. In Hinduism and Buddhism, chain is used to represent the chain of karma- the action of life going through its cycles.

Cloud- In ancient Chinese, clouds point to the process of transformation, spiritual. In Hindu and Tibetan beliefs, clouds reveal the concepts of transition but in a temporary way. Its more symbolic of impermanence, the understanding of detachment.

Dove- You might have seen the dove featured with both Christ and his mom, thus it symbolises divine inspiration, faith and sacrifice. It may convey the light at the end, rest after much work.

Elephant- The elephant is sacred to Buddha. Ganesha- a Hindu deity, thought to bring luck, remove obstacles, pure of heart and intent. It conveys compassion, love, truth, kindness and peace. In Tibetan beliefs, it's the symbol of creation, the giver of strength.

Feather- Many schools of thought believe that seeing a feather on our path is the direct message from a loved one who has passed to the spirit side of life. This as a tattoo indicates purity of the soul, nobility of the heart.

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Heart- Heart is seen as a symbol of purity in spirit, unity, compassion, a vessel holding pure potential of love.

Horseshoe- In lunar light, horseshoes are symbolic of travel via dreaming, mystery and intuition. An upward facing horseshoe indicates luck. conversely, all the luck falls out if shoe is depicted with ends pointed down.

Knot- Buddhist knots are untied to signify releasing oneself from knots of materialism, while in Chinese symbology it represents good luck, as a binding of good energy.

Lily- Consider how a lily is grown: they do not toil, they do not spin. It's a glorious symbol of how we can give ourselves the permission to chill out.

Lotus- the meaning of a lotus tattoo is deeply rooted in spiritual purity. The Buddha for example is seen emerging from the lotus. In fact the mantra "mani padme" meaning "jewel of the lotus" is a reference to Nirvana.

Rose- Roman: honour the fallen, Greek: creative vision, Christian: unblemished faith.

Vine- There are some scholars who propose the vine is associated with the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden. This is symbolic of divinity, life, faith and provision.

Skull- The skull is the last bone in the human body that surrenders to decay. In other words, it sticks around the longest. This is symbolic of the lasting legacy of human ingenuity. They were also a reminder of the temporary nature of earthly life. "Everybody dies" is the theme here.

I'D SOON BE DOING A POST ON HOW THE TATTOOS ARE NOT ONLY A DECORATION ON YOU BUT (which and how) AFFECT VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF YOUR EXISTENCE TOO. KEEP COMING BACK. ;) & DO POST YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH TATTOOS IN COMMENTS, WE'RE EAGER TO KNOW.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GREAT SKIN

Busy- as we all are, equipped completely in the various roles we play daily, nobody got the time to add another process to do even if it takes you to great skin.

So we come, this time, to make right the current things you already do and achieve the desired, glowing, plump, healthy skin on a way that lies on the road you're already probably walking on.

The ultimate guide to a great skin includes certain tips that are as minimal as possible and as important to incorporate as you may know on your current skin conditions.

WELL KEPT SECRETS OF A HEALTHY GLOWING SKIN

When I say that I am really content with the skin I possess, I am serious. But I'm sure kidding if I say that I don't want to make it better! Never have I ever (after obtaining sense) run after a skin with lighter complexion. To be honest in my current state of mind, dusky is sexy. But a glowing skin, that's the sexiest.
Fair skin tone but dull and lifeless would attract you more or a glowing happy face of no matter what colour? Done with the explanations. Lets come to how!
Its no alien science, neither it is 10 spa visits per month. Its as simple as adding 1 quick trick to your daily routine and chill. Doesn't sound costing fortunes, does it?

RECYCLE OLD FASHION INTO AMAZING STUFF

A hole in the favourite t-shirt or a shirt being worn out as much as it isn't wearable in public anymore,  something edgy out of fashion now, or something that just doesn't seem to match with anything anymore. These are a few of the biggest fashion dilemmas of life. For us girls, we form an emotional attachment with our clothes and its as difficult to remove them from our life as is our never ending desire for new clothes.

Its of no use to me now, but I won't let it go too, because hey you see how loving I am :p

What I came up with this time is brilliance. Use those clothes lying in the back of your closet, that c'mon you know you're never going to use, and create something amazing. Something which either gives your personal fashion sense an edge or even works great as a piece of home decor, while still perfectly lying around somewhere in your life.

THE LONG KEPT SECRET CALLED FACIAL MASSAGING

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We're all adults who don't always eat the right things, sleep at the right time and overlook a lot of other rights and wrongs in life. But one fine night, while scrolling through a number of articles on skin care, I learnt that there was no right product for my skin-- but there was a right way to touch it.
"What?", I thought raising an eyebrow and then was when I discovered this long kept secret to a beautiful skin that was technically in front of my eyes all the while.

Have you ever wondered, what might have the ancient Koreans done that graceful skin is almost like in their DNA now? The answer is a massage. Massages are bringing magic since a long time known, and this time its for your face.
A little facial massage done as frequent as twice a day to maybe just 3-4 times a week will result in such benefits over your skin that the world will notice. Start counting-

ACNE CURING TIPS AND TRICKS (FAST RESULTS)

Acne prone skin is the biggest enemy of any individual irrespective of the gender. Even bigger than the oily skin type. Also these acne and numerous kinds of zits have their own way to conspire well enough and pop up at the day exactly before our important events. This is so much of a proven phenomena that there are viral jokes on it too and the favourites title goes to-

'My acne be like- Hey, you going somewhere? Okay I'll come too!' Right in the feels.

It is important to note that oily skin and an acne prone skin is not the same. Not everyone covered in oily skin has to deal with acne and similarly, those with other skin types have this enemy too.

It largely depends on your diet and your skin care habits. What goes inside you shows outside you. This one is also different for different people. Try noticing next time the common trail behind those zits appearing on your face. For instance, mine come due to a selective three reasons.

EASY TRICKS AT SAVING A BIT MORE-- EVERYDAY!

With the lifestyle everyone of us leads, savings is a thing as important as it is difficult to accumulate. Everything needs money- food, parties, leisure, long drives, girlfriends :p
The point remains- how?
Who all of you, as a student, had secret money? Like saved and hid money, from your parents, and later peacefully spending it on expenses your parents probably have no idea of. I see you smiling!
So I conclude that most of you know the significance of this term 'secret money' irrespective of whether you're still a student or has already made it to the majdoor population of our country.
All of us have different reasons to save. Some save to accumulate secret money like I used to do in college while some do it to fulfil a specific upcoming purpose, that they need to save for, out of the existing expense funds they got. I feel for you bro, we've all been there.
Let me give you a list of things I do (atleast I try to) on an everyday basis to cut out my present expense potential and throw in that money in the secret pocket instead *winks*.

10 T-SHIRTS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR THE SASSY YOU

Your clothes define your dressing sense and that, defines your personality. But wouldn't it be great if we could just wear a declaration of our mood on our t-shirt? Oh yes, that'd be awesome!

Irrespective of people noticing it or not, wearing a sassy t-shirt gives my mood a sassy edge and the unapologetically sassy me loves how sassy it gets ;)

Here I present, chosen from the depths of the internet, 10 t-shirts that are almost perfect for the sassy ones of you all.

GET RID OF THE PATCHY TAN NATURALLY

You are probably already facing tanned skin issues and this is not the first time you're searching for a solution. Nothing seem to be working, except us.. In this evergrowing evil scorching heat! But life doesn't stop.

So instead I'll just list out the easy to execute remedies out of 1000s available all over the net. The ones that also serves the lazy you after a long working day and especially the ones that has worked well for me!

ALIA BHATT FOR EVERY FASHION INSPIRATION MOMENT

Girl- That gender of the human species which may be happy, sad, stressed or depressed.. But always well-dressed !

Be it shopping and packing for a summery vacation, your crush's birthday bash, doubtful college days, or an office event coming your way as a chance to show your another look off! One or the other time in life we all need inspiration, or a personal designer would'nt hurt too. :D

But here its said & done, - we need it for free - & we need it for every single time we're in doubt (which is as often as a girl has to select an outfit).

B-town girls come as the saviour in disguise. You need to go nowhere else but the social media account of the b'wood chick that all of us go adooowwwring over.