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All About Angel Tattoos byBecky
McClure
The Angel is a spiritual being created by God. The word angel
comes from a Greek word meaning “messenger” or “one who is
sent.” Angles have been depicted throughout history as God's
messengers and soldiers. They delivered His word and carried
out His punishments upon mankind.
History
Angels also serve as the guardians of individuals and nations.
The world's three biggest religions (Christianity, Judaism, and
Islam) mention Angels throughout their holy texts. The Angels
are viewed as the link between Heaven and Earth and believed to
be a gift from God for our safety, protection and guidance.

In many ways, the Angels are depicted as winged creatures
hovering over the earth to provide protection against evil
elements against mankind.
Guardian Angels
Guardian angels are believed to be the protectors of humanity
in times of crisis. These guardian angels are often shown
holding or watching over the children.
In fact, David Beckham, the England captain and star footballer
(soccer player) said in his recent autobiography, about the
significance of his Angel tattoo on his upper back, "I like the
feeling that my sons are with me even when I'm away from home.
And not just in my heart. I had their names tattooed on my back
after each one was born. There's a guardian angel there, too,
looking after them both."
Archangels
The Archangels are the seven Angels that stood before God in
the Revelations. These Angels are the closest to God in the
heavenly order. The Archangels are the divine messengers
between the humans and God. They are the battlers of the Sons
of Darkness. The most famous of the seven Archangels is
Michael. Michael is believed to have led the battle against
Lucifer (another Archangel) in the great rebellion. Michael is
usually depicted in body armor, holding a large sword, with
wings out swept in readiness.
Cherubs
Cherubs are the bringer of love. A good example is Cupid uses
his bow and arrow to shoot through the hearts of unwarned
people which makes them fall in love with one another. This is
why an arrow through the heart usually accompanies these angel
tattoos. Frequently, the name of a loved one is also added to
the Cupid tattoo.
Fallen Angels
Fallen angels are symbolic of the epic battle between God and
Lucifer, symbolizing a fall from Grace. Believers in the
Judeo-Christian theology say that when Lucifer and his army of
the dark angels were defeated and thrown out of Heaven, these
angels were said to have fallen into the burning depth of the
earth.
The typical fallen Angel tattoo usually pictured as a menacing
looking angel, with a bloody sword in his hand. Other fallen
angels are depicted with torn or injured wings, or even with
horns. These angel tattoos frequently use a darker, heavier ink
to make the design seem more foreboding. Fallen angels are
popular with Goths and bikers in particular, as well as those
who are devotees of Satan and the dark arts.
Popularity
Angel tattoos are among the most popular tattoo designs for men
and women alike. Angel tattoos are attractive because they
represent peace, beauty, good sense, exemplary morals, and
spirituality.
An angel tattoo on a woman signifies that she looks inward
towards her soul to find her purest sense of self. She is
divine and often patient, and her presence is a gift. She
protects herself but also others, and finds that sometimes
beauty lies in confidence. And the wearer of the angel tattoo
has the belief she does not setttle for something less and goes
where she is needed
For a man, an angel tattoo can be symbolic of many things. Men
who wear angel tattoos are often very fond of women. They often
choose a sexy angel to represent their masculinity. These men
choose angel tattoos to announce that they have an woman who is
the Angel in their life. It is a popular choice for men who
feel strongly about a particular woman, though that is not
always the case. Most commonly worn on true bad boys and
cowboys, the men who have them will swear by these tattoos,
saying that they help them pick up women.
Celebrities
Drew Barrymore is tattooed with her own personal gallery of
body art. One of her tattoo is an Angel.
Alyssa Milano from the T.V. Series, "Charmed," has a tattoo
with Angels in her designs.
Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit has several different tattoo images
including an Angel.
Amy Wesson, a supermodel has an Angel tattoo on her lower
back
Angel tattoos are thought to reflect the wearer's personal
relationship with God, whether it is solid or estranged, so be
sure to choose your design with care!
Becky McClure believes that the most important word after you
make the decision to get inked is “Patience!” Pick the right
tattoo design. Pick the right location on you. And pick the
best artist you can find for your new body art.
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