Koi Fish Tattoos

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_m49Q2wjvqpc/S-GIjWzxp6I/AAAAAAAAAyM/g5DWYfMv8D8/s1600/3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467801563604035490" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_m49Q2wjvqpc/S-GIjWzxp6I/AAAAAAAAAyM/g5DWYfMv8D8/s320/3.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" /></a>Koi fish are probably the second most powerful symbol in tattoo designs in general but also fro the Japanese. Koi fish can been seen in front of almost every temple throughout Japan. The myth states that the Koi fish swim back up stream against the current to eventually read a bridge or a gate. If they can make it to the gate they are turned into dragons and magically fly away to start a new life. The symbolism behind this design is one of perseverance which is a very deep and important concept for the Japanese. In fact they have many more words to describe perseverance, effort and sticking with something in the language then we do in English.<br /><br /><br /></div>

Koi Fish Tattoos

Koi fish are probably the second most powerful symbol in tattoo designs in general but also fro the Japanese. Koi fish can been seen in fron...

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Koi fish tattoo

<span style="font-weight: bold;">Koi fish</span> make for a wonderful tattoo. Their beautiful colors and the symbolism behind them make for a great choice in tattoos. In <a href="http://tribaltattoogallery.blogspot.com/2010/04/koi-fish-tattoo.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Japan koi fish</span></a> can always be found in a pond at almost every temple and major shrine. <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXtBo6uBoJHkT2M4ij_MiWFV2t8Q2F73g5Ij7LFloqB6qfUvom5apLflH9OfL_RkLMDjQvmBhYAnWmLk4PrgDuw_xINZ7WdkCTbxNNCQNqvdEWIATMTEkNE0uZPfQNLt-WWuZ9jRdXxs/s1600/Koi+Fish+Tattoo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460711313638593794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXtBo6uBoJHkT2M4ij_MiWFV2t8Q2F73g5Ij7LFloqB6qfUvom5apLflH9OfL_RkLMDjQvmBhYAnWmLk4PrgDuw_xINZ7WdkCTbxNNCQNqvdEWIATMTEkNE0uZPfQNLt-WWuZ9jRdXxs/s400/Koi+Fish+Tattoo.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 386px;" /></a></p> <p>They are seen to be peaceful and very meditative as well as good luck. Yet, the symbolism does not end their. The Koi fish is believed to swim back up stream against the current and therefore is believed to be a very strong animal.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglPBKRWeydVSQ9F1mzZ9qrynkkC3hlnqk6jMpfXMPpUbFG4tjtkLO8Y4KbY15TyRFOECL-mGoXxr-9XNnYJn5VNbSlUVEKONPQYuhxasKG-ZMvkXvl4G_a2CFfqSatly7CLF37prEh0k/s1600/Koi+Fish+Tattoo+Designs.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460711319643410402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglPBKRWeydVSQ9F1mzZ9qrynkkC3hlnqk6jMpfXMPpUbFG4tjtkLO8Y4KbY15TyRFOECL-mGoXxr-9XNnYJn5VNbSlUVEKONPQYuhxasKG-ZMvkXvl4G_a2CFfqSatly7CLF37prEh0k/s400/Koi+Fish+Tattoo+Designs.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 399px;" /></a></p> <p>This has lead to a symbolic connection between the fish and strength. So Koi fish make a wonderful tattoo that can easily represent good luck, strength and power. They are typically depicted with water splashing behind them and twisting or jumping out of the water making for a very dynamic and beautifully color tattoo design.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiceBXDxwahqjgI2G91hm8-34ZTLT_05NDRN1X7iOLSZSFHLJnwLIjce1jGnpr6SvR2flwAK-gcGZAT6OZnHnWw8qGDVqzMyMTWhZW5WmMLX5Ie4hDcDqPOk2s7XoeHXpsfP9ry0ayorEs/s1600/Koi+Fish+Tattoos.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460711327719931922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiceBXDxwahqjgI2G91hm8-34ZTLT_05NDRN1X7iOLSZSFHLJnwLIjce1jGnpr6SvR2flwAK-gcGZAT6OZnHnWw8qGDVqzMyMTWhZW5WmMLX5Ie4hDcDqPOk2s7XoeHXpsfP9ry0ayorEs/s400/Koi+Fish+Tattoos.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px;" /></a></p>

Koi fish tattoo

Koi fish make for a wonderful tattoo. Their beautiful colors and the symbolism behind them make for a great choice in tattoos. In Japan koi...

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