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A small tattoo of a single sunflower can be complemented by another small, simple design such as a dragonfly, small butterfly or another kind of flower.
In ancient Greek mythology, sunflowers were associated with Clytie, a water nymph who loved and lost the sun god Apollo. This myth was used to explain why the “face” of the sunflower always followed the path of the sun.
Many of the associations that people have with the sun, they have with sunflowers as well: energy, cheerfulness, happiness, ability to give and sustain life, the brightness and optimism of a summer’s day. Sunflowers give off a happy vibe for many people.
In color therapy and chakra healing, the yellow color of the sunflower is associated with awareness, empathy and the intellect. A small sunflower tattoo could be used to demonstrate your intelligence as well as joy and love of life.
Chinese culture considers sunflowers to be symbols of luck. The flower’s association with longevity comes from the Chinese custom of associating sunflowers with long life.
In some Christian traditions, the sunflower is said to be a symbol for the love of God for God’s people. For these Christians, sunflowers symbolize pure spiritual love rather than physical or romantic love.
A small, simple sunflower tattoo design can convey the message that you want people around you to have a calm, chill, positive vibe. Thanks to his famous painting, sunflowers are also associated with Vincent Van Gogh.
For a more creative, less traditional sunflower design, choose a sunflower that has its petals replaced by wings, flames or feathers. A small sunflower design looks great behind your ear or on a wrist, ankle or finger.
