Sunflower Tattoo Meaning
Sunflower Tattoo Meaning
(at-a-glance):
- Faith
- Longevity
- Spiritual knowing
- Healing
- Nourishment
- Focus
- Good luck
- Magic
- Worship
- Flexibility
Sunflower tattoo meaning is mostly derived from solar (sun) symbolism which deals with:
- Vitality
- Life
- Warmth
- Provision
- Pleasure
- Light
The sunflower moves itself in the most direct position in front of the sun so it can get the maximum amoung of sun rays. This is symbolic of spiritual faith, and worship because we follow our belief system as the sunflower moves to face the life-giving rays of the sun.
The sunflower is the Greek symbol of Clytie (a water nyphm) who turns into a sunflower after grieving over the loss of her love (Apollo).
The mythological symbolism here is that Clytie (in the form of a sunflower) is always facing the sun, looking for Apollo’s chariot to return and she might be joined again with her love. The sunflower is also a symbol of Daphne (another Greek nymph).
In Chinese symbology, the sunflower (and sunflower tattoo meaning) deals with long life, good luck and is considered very auspicious. It’s yellow collor signifies vitality and intelligence. It’s a symbol of happiness too.
In esoteric Christianity, the sunflower is a symbol of Gods love. This tattoo can also represent the unwavering faith that guides the soul to the highest spiritual attunement.
For more resources:
Flower Meanings, including Sunflower Meanings
