{"id":434,"date":"2012-07-16T12:32:09","date_gmt":"2012-07-16T10:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rattatattoo.com\/?p=434"},"modified":"2012-07-16T12:32:09","modified_gmt":"2012-07-16T10:32:09","slug":"tree-tattoo-designs-that-will-really-grow-on-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rattatattoo.com\/tree-tattoo-designs-that-will-really-grow-on-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Tree Tattoo Designs that will really Grow On You"},"content":{"rendered":"
Some types of trees can live for thousands of years, and reach enormous sizes; in excess of 115m (380ft). Because of their grand structure and the shelter and food they provide, trees have been\u00a0worshiped\u00a0in many ancient cultures. Most of these legendary trees are referred to as the “Tree of Life” or the “Sacred Tree”.<\/strong><\/p>\n Trees can be linked to all four natural elements. The tree draws sustenance from the soil through its roots and then moves this liquid to different parts of the tree via its bark. By taking in CO2 and releasing O2, trees can be associated with air, and because wood is flammable, they can be associated with fire. Some tattoo designs take note of this link between trees and the four elements, by adding symbols of the elements to the tattoo. Even without symbols of the elements in the tattoo, tree tattoos are a symbol of harmony between the four elements and the cycle of life.<\/p>\nThe Symbolism of Tree Tattoos<\/h1>\n