Four Leaf Clover Tattoos

January-21-10

The four leaf clover is a popular tattoo choice for people with Celt or Irish descent. According to legends, the four leaves symbolize hope, faith, love and luck. It is considered lucky because it is very rare. It is said that the odds of finding a four leaf clover is 10,000 to 1. A four leaf clover usually has one leaf slightly smaller than the three. A lot of people have great memories of hours spent looking in the grass fields for a bit of luck. The four leaf clover is also closely related to shamrock. The difference of course is that, the shamrock is fairly common and only has three leaves.

Four leaf clover tattoos are pretty common, but there are hundreds of ways to personalize it. They would look great when adorned with flowers, Ireland’s flag, a crown or a white dove. They also look great when done in solid green or other colors. To give it a grander, elegant appearance, ribbons and sashes encircling the clover will do the trick. And because it symbolizes luck, the word “luck” above or below the clover in various styles of script is also a great way to personalize the tattoo.

They can also be done in Celtic design to create a more tribal look. A Celtic four leaf clover tattoo would look great when done in purple ink. The color purple is associated with royalty, luxury and ambition- characteristics that would go well with luck.

This type of tattoo would look great on the wrist, ankle, shoulder or the upper arm.

The mystique of the four leaf clover is enduring. Getting this tattoo is a great way of carrying luck anywhere you go. They are not only appreciated by the Celts or the Irish, but also by people who want to be lucky at least once in their lifetime.