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Viviana - Whitinga o te ra

  November 9th, 2014

Inspired by Whitinga o te ra (Sunshine):

Whitinga o te ra tattoo

From general to specific: this design requested by Jeri is shaped like a sun, which symbolizes positivity and eternity, energy.

It starts from low on the back to end on the front of the shoulder to symbolize the past and the future; we placed symbols like the moray eels on the lower back rays, for past difficulties and hard times, and we used positive symbols for the future, like a fish hook (prosperity and wealth), a seashell (love, intimacy and safe shelter) and chasing birds (freedom, always there to help the loved ones). It represents leaving bad times behind for a positive future. The sun itself has a spiraling shape to enforce the idea of developement and growth. Spirals are also symbols representing the sun and eternity.

We shaped the right side of the sun like a moon, which is a symbol of fertility and femininity. Sun and moon together represent the meeting of opposites and ...

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sun spiral moon hammerhead shark seashell turtle lizard tiki birds ipu enata waves fish hook moray eel positivity eternity love protection beauty prosperity wealth luck health c Jeri

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