THE FLOWER TATTOO PROCESS
Intuition And Intention
Every flower tattoo begins with a reading, so the bloom you carry is chosen for what it means to you, not only for how it looks.
Step One: The Reading
A tarot reading opens space for reflection, revealing the patterns and opportunities shaping your next chapter. Those insights guide which blooms resonate most.
The themes your design grows from.
Step Two: The Healing
An intuitive energy healing, working with your energy centres to clear blocks and restore balance, making room for new growth.
Clients describe it as the moment a flower opens.
Step Three: The Design
We turn the reading into a symbolic flower design. I sketch in real time, explaining my choices and inviting yours.
Personal, meaningful, rooted in your story.
Step Four
The Flower Tattoo
Once you align with the design, the tattooing begins. Each line, petal and stem is applied with presence and care, anchoring the guidance from your reading into a living symbol.
Whether it is a birth flower, a rose of remembrance or a magnolia of resilience, the tattoo becomes a permanent reflection of your transformation.
Every petal is placed with intention. Nothing on your skin is filler.
BIRTH FLOWER TATTOOS BY MONTH
Winter Into Spring
Each month has a flower, sometimes two, carrying its own qualities, history and tradition. January through March.
January: Carnation & Snowdrop
Carnations symbolise devotion, resilience and lasting love, while snowdrops represent hope and renewal in the heart of winter.
Endurance, quiet strength, new beginnings.
February: Violet & Primrose
Violets symbolise faithfulness, intuition and spiritual wisdom, while primroses represent youth, optimism and deep affection.
Loyalty, inner knowing, fresh beginnings.
March: Daffodil & Jonquil
Daffodils symbolise rebirth, creativity and fresh opportunities, while jonquils represent desire and deep affection.
The return of light after winter.
BIRTH FLOWERS: APRIL TO JUNE
Spring Into Summer
The months when everything opens, and the flowers that mark them. April through June.
April: Daisy & Sweet Pea
Daisies symbolise innocence, new beginnings and loyal love, while sweet peas represent gratitude and the pleasure of a moment that does not last.
For anyone who leads with an open heart.
May: Lily Of The Valley & Hawthorn
Lily of the valley symbolises the return of happiness and quiet devotion, while hawthorn represents hope, protection and the boundary between seasons.
For people who hold others steady.
June: Rose & Honeysuckle
Roses carry love, grief and everything between, while honeysuckle represents devoted affection and the bonds that hold across distance and time.
The beauty and the ache of loving deeply.
BIRTH FLOWERS: JULY TO SEPTEMBER
High Summer
Larkspur, gladiolus and aster. The blooms of the year at full stretch. July through September.
July: Larkspur & Water Lily
Larkspur represents positivity, openness and bonds of love, while water lilies symbolise enlightenment and rebirth.
Joy, transformation, spiritual strength.
August: Gladiolus & Poppy
Gladiolus symbolises strength, integrity and determination, while poppies represent imagination, peace and remembrance.
Resilience and creativity, late summer fire.
September: Aster & Morning Glory
Asters symbolise wisdom, faith and love, while morning glories represent renewal and resilience with each dawn.
Clarity, patience and devotion.
BIRTH FLOWERS: OCTOBER TO DECEMBER
Into The Dark Half
Marigold, chrysanthemum and holly. Flowers that hold their colour as the light goes. October through December.
October: Marigold & Cosmos
Marigolds symbolise courage, creativity and light in darkness, while cosmos flowers represent harmony, peace and balance.
Strength held together with serenity.
November: Chrysanthemum
This bloom symbolises loyalty, joy and longevity across cultures, and is often associated with gratitude and honouring loved ones.
Endings that give way to new cycles.
December: Narcissus & Holly
Narcissus symbolises rebirth, inspiration and inner vision, while holly represents protection, peace and good fortune.
To shine in the darkest season.
Birth Flower Sleeves
A Garden Of Loved Ones
This floral sleeve brings nine different flowers together in one continuous flowing design. Each bloom was chosen to represent a loved one, so the piece is both personal and visually striking.
From wrist to shoulder the tattoo unfolds like a blooming garden, turning the arm into a story of beauty, growth and connection.
“My sleeve has the birth flowers of my family. It represents who I am, who I strive to be, the beauty in nature and following my dreams. You created a beautiful piece of art with great intention behind it.” – Sabrina Simko
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From Lucy
Intuitive Tattoos Owner​
My love of flowers comes to life in my tattoo work. From cultivating my own flower garden to studying the symbolism of each bloom, flowers remain one of my favourite designs to tattoo.
Every bloom I draw carries meaning, so the tattoo you leave with is a symbol you chose rather than a decoration you picked.
“I traveled from Colorado for my first piece and am already planning my next trip back.”
– Chelsea, Colorado
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A short walk from New Westminster Station.
10 min on the Expo Line from Metrotown.
15 min on the Expo Line from Surrey Central.
25 min over the Queensborough Bridge from Richmond.
30 min on the Expo Line from Downtown Vancouver.
60 min from YVR on the Canada Line, then the Expo Line.
Parking out front on McKenzie St, and more along Columbia St.
Westminster Pier Park boardwalk is right behind the studio.
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Birth Flower FAQ
What are the birth flowers of each month?
Each month has one or two flowers linked to it, symbolizing traits or blessings.
For example, January’s flowers are carnation and snowdrop, July’s are larkspur and water lily, and December’s are holly and narcissus.
Birth flower tattoos let you honor your birthday or celebrate loved ones through meaningful floral symbolism.
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Is there a flower for each Zodiac?
Yes, in addition to monthly birth flowers, every zodiac sign is connected with a flower that reflects its qualities.
For instance, Leo is linked to the sunflower for its warmth and boldness, while Pisces is tied to the water lily for intuition and depth.
Many choose tattoos blending both systems.
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Who came up with the birth flower?
The tradition of birth flowers developed in Victorian England, when flowers were used to express meaning and sentiment in art and daily life.
Over time, each month was paired with symbolic blooms.
While no single person “invented” it, the practice grew from cultural associations and the language of flowers.
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What month has two birth flowers?
Several months are associated with more than one birth flower.
For example, April has both the daisy and the sweet pea, June includes the rose and honeysuckle, and August features gladiolus and poppy.
This dual symbolism allows people to choose the flower that feels most aligned with their story.
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Why are there two different birth flowers for each month?
Some months have two flowers because traditions varied across cultures and eras.
Over time, both were recognized and kept. For example, May has lily of the valley for humility and hawthorn for protection.
Having two flowers gives you more choice and richer symbolism when designing a birth flower tattoo.
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Flower Tattoo FAQ
What is the prettiest flower to tattoo?
Beauty is subjective, but roses, peonies, and lotus flowers are among the most popular flower tattoos for their visual appeal and layered symbolism.
The prettiest flower tattoo is ultimately the one that carries meaning for you, whether it represents love, resilience, remembrance, or growth. Your story shapes the beauty.
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What is the meaning behind a flower tattoo?
Flower tattoos carry deep symbolic meanings. Roses often symbolise love or grief, lotuses represent awakening, and magnolias embody resilience.
Many choose flowers to mark milestones, honor loved ones, or express personality traits.
The meaning is personal, turning a flower tattoo into both beautiful art and a symbolic statement.
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What style of tattoo works best for flowers?
Flowers can be tattooed in many styles, from bold traditional outlines to delicate fine line, watercolor, or blackwork.
The best style depends on how you want the symbolism expressed and where it will be placed on your body.
Discussing your vision with your artist ensures a lasting, beautiful design.
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Which flower tattoo is lucky?
Several flowers are considered lucky symbols.
Chrysanthemums in many cultures bring longevity and good fortune, while four-leaf clovers (often paired with flowers) symbolize luck.
Lotus flowers also represent spiritual blessings and overcoming challenges.
Choosing a lucky flower tattoo lets you carry positive energy and hopeful symbolism with you every day.
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What flower tattoo symbolizes love?
The rose is the most universal flower of love, representing passion, devotion, or remembrance.
Other flowers also symbolize love in unique ways: tulips stand for perfect love, forget-me-nots symbolize lasting connection, and camellias show admiration.
A flower tattoo for love becomes a permanent reminder of relationships and heartfelt bonds.
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