The Symbolic Meanings Behind a Dragonfly Tattoo
One of the most common tattoo design seen on women is a dragonfly tattoo. Why is this insect so special?
Is it their beautiful, transparent wings? Or that their body can reflect several colors in emerald green and reds and blues? Or maybe it is because dragonflies are fierce insect warriors and eaters of mosquitos?
Whatever the appeal, these insects are being combined within several tattoo themes. They can be seen with Asian inspired designs. And they are being blended with tattoos of Native American theme. They can also chosen to be included with mystical designs and fantasy art. But is there some meaning behind choosing such a design?
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Normally, Asian cultures such as China, Vietnam and Japan all have a high respect for the dragonfly. Often, the Japanese see the dragonfly as a symbol of joy or happiness. They also see it as a symbol of courage and strength. While Japan and China use dragonflies for medical purposes, the Vietnamese occasionally uses these insects to aid in forecasting the weather.
In the indigenous parts of the United States, dragonflies are a symbol of rebirth or a renewal after a great hardship or loss. This is a belief in several Native American cultures. Some of the nations also believe that dragonflies hold the souls of people who have died.
The design of a dragonfly has been used in Hopi, Pueblo, and Zuni pottery, jewelry and artwork. To the Navajo tribe, dragonflies represent pure water. Often, in fact, a dragonfly is being used to symbolize both water and air. This is because these insects begin their life in water and then change into a flying creature when they mature.
Such transformation of a dragonfly from water to air is the reason for the metaphysical or mystical symbolism of the insect. Such qualities make the beautiful insect a symbol of big change. The rising up, achieving of goals, and even death are denoted by these winged creatures. Additionally, dragonflies are connected with growing up and maturity.
Fantasy-wise, mythical stories have even referred to dragonflies as previous dragons.
Many people believe that dragonflies symbolize quickness, invincibility and agility because of the insect’s maneuverability and speed.
No matter what culture you go by, there are still several people who have their own individual idea on what a dragonfly tattoo means. Because dragonflies can be inked with any color you like, the designs work well with both women and men. Whatever reason you have for choosing the design, you must be proud to be represented by such beautiful creature.
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News About Dragonflies and ArtDragonfly MeaningsA dragonfly carves the air
darting here, darting there
for a spot it floats and hovers fair,
but never tarries,
does it understand all the meaning
that it carries
in the human psyche,
the symbols that are buried
beneath the skin
and in the mind? Courage, strength, rebirth, renewal –
hardship, loss, it goes through all –
human soul within its body stick
and stands for everything that’s quick. Ruby red, emerald green
water pure and air so clean,
fierce insect warrior in pond rushes
yet gentle on the leaf or hand
it touches,
rising up, achieving goals
does it really hold a passed on soul? Winged creature for all you stand –
making childhood so grand –
previous dragons, flying jewels,
may you always bless the wettest lands. ©2025 Carl Scott Harker, author of
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