2. Ta Moko

Ta Moko designs, which originated on the skin of Maori, are gaining popularity and can be seen on the shoulders and upper arms of many men. These designs signify courage and the strength to fight. On those that are from the original culture, they can also depict a strong family history and heritage.

3. Semicolon

Semicolons indicate a pause in a sentence; where the author could have ended the sentence completely, they chose to pause it and continue on. These semicolon tattoos symbolize struggles with mental health and the desire to sometimes end life, just as an author could end the sentence at any time. By wearing a semicolon, the person is saying that they have at sometimes considered ending their lives but decided to be strong and continue on.