In the interests of research and as an ongoing barometer of popular culture we have decided to provide you with a weekly update of the Top Ten Weekly Tattoo Designs Search.

You can access the archived weekly lists on this page.

The Top 10 Tattoo Designs, based on site searches ending 3/9/06.

Some very interesting new entries this week in the Top Ten. As the year progresses, Zodiac symbols each seem to take a monthly run for the Top Ten. Most of the Top Ten are perennial favorites, staying in fashion and style for many months. Some, like the dragon, the butterfly, the panther and the rose, all old classics - going back decades. Others, like the wide array of tribal designs have been around for a decade or more and show the influence of tattooing practiced in other cultures from all over the global village.

As tattooing has lost its social stigma in many circles and communities, it is interesting to see the incredible proliferation of interest in North America in tattoos that allow people to visibly demonstrate their religious faith and beliefs. Here are some interesting Links to some of the best web sites online that showcase Religious and Christian tattoos. And never forget that the traditional tribal tattoos in the vast majority of indigenous cultures had tremendous and profound spiritual meaning.

Some things to think about. And a segue into two of my favorite tattoos quotes. "Think Before You Ink" and "Beauty is only skin deep. A tattoo goes all the way to the bone." That last one is a Vince Hemingson original....

Search our Tattoo Designs & Symbols section for some the historical and symbolic meanings behind many of this weeks Top ten Tattoo Designs.

1. Tribal
2. Star/Stars
3. Cross/crosses
4. Dragon/Dragons
5. Wings
6. Butterfly
7. Angel/Angels
8. Ourboros
9. Lion
10. Pisces
10. Crown

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