Nature has become an inspirational theme among tattoo lovers. Some elements of it are depicted so nicely and each of them surely has its deep meaning for the wearer. This article touches the subject of diverse leaf pictures and explains their meanings as well. Both genders are fans of such designs.

Thus, the designs with the leaf theme are numerous; some of the popular ones being the gorgeous maple leaf, the cute aspen leaf, the strong and tough looking oak leaf among many other leaf motifs.

As regards the meanings, there has been a belief that even one leaf is the emblem of good tidings and joy. Another opinion claims, that leaf are not only the sign of beginnings they can also signify an end. A leaf starting its life on a tree is the simple and touching symbol of new growth that is usually the beginning of spring. A fallen leaf could also mean that the defoliation season has begun. This also means that the hues of the leaves around you change in ways that are both colorful and beautiful.

The leaf also symbolizes the life philosophy. As life starts with a tiny tender leaf and ends with the lifeless brown leaf falling to the ground. And most people who get a leaf tattoo believe that life and the changes it goes through are similar to the leaf and its colors. Accordingly, its colors such as dark and light green, orange, yellow, red and brown represent the stages of life.

Thereby, we represent the most common concepts of leaf designs:

Birth or evolution
Ending or demise
Stages of life
The process of change
Regeneration
Start of new things
The end of a stage
Joy and delight

However, the use of the leaf in tattoos can be done in many ways. It can be shown in isolation or be accompanied with other things like a flower, branch, twig or thorn. The leaf also has seasonal description: the heat of summer, the frost of winter, the hope of spring or the inevitability of autumn. So the possibilities are always limitless, and choose the best meaningful tattoo design for your life.

As the leaf tattoo is very easy to adapt, it is also possible to wear in a tribal style. So you can wear the heritage of your forefathers and family in the form of a Celtic or tribal design or if you are from Canada, the leaf will be the symbol of your country flag. So, it will great to wear a small symbol of patriotism, which will always connect you with your homeland.

Nevertheless, whatever leafs may signify, you will know in your heart what the tattoo means to you personally and this will what make it so special.