Used as a Symbol of the Afterlife

Whether or not you ascribe to a particular religion, many of us still have some belief in an afterlife that involves the human soul. To some, a white dove tattoo can be symbolic of a soul freed from its physical shell and soaring on to its destiny, whatever that may be.

Used as a Messengers

The Celts and other ancient peoples believed doves as well as other birds were messengers bringing omens of good or evil about to happen. The Japanese people once interpreted the dove as a messenger from the God of War, carrying a sword to announce the end of a battle.

The imagery of the dove carrying the olive branch can also be viewed as messenger symbolism.

Used as a Symbol of New Life

We used to throw rice at weddings to wish the bride and groom luck and prosperity in their new life together. Now we release doves and watch them circle as they orient themselves for the flight back home.

In this instance, matching his and her dove tattoos can be a great way to cement the bonds of matrimony as well as mark the auspicious date of the event.

Used as a Symbol of Peace and Hope

It may be more of an extension of the religious symbolism, but doves are even more widely seen as a symbol of peace and hope for the future. The nice thing about this is that you don’t have to hold any particular religious beliefs to make use of dove tattoos in this way. At their finest, these tats are gestures of goodwill, and as such, just about anyone can wear them.

Symbols are used in any various ways, to denote meanings, whether how you used it and where you used it what matter that is the intention is pure and genuine.