The four-leaf clover is a rare abnormality of the common, three-leaved clover. According to The Celtic tradition, a person who finds a four-leaf clover will be blessed with good luck and fortune. The Irish legend says that each leaflet represents something else: the first is for faith, the second is for hope, the third is for love, and the fourth is for luck.
The expression “The luck of the Irish” refers to the chance of finding a four-leaf clover. There is a 1 in 10,000 chance of success to find a four-leaf clover. Because this clover is so rare, the Irish have made it the expression of unexpected luck.
Usually, when people ask for clover tattoo, they mean the four-leaf clover. The designs for clover tattoos are very special and unique, and can be placed on any part of the body, in any size. The main color is, of course, Green, but lots of other colors are used, such as Red and Blue. Also, some designs are sticking with the basic Black ink.
Many four leaf clover tattoos are decorated with flowers circling the clover to add color and tenderness to the tattoo. Others combined with ribbons or belts that give the tattoo a powerful, slightly religious look. And as four leaf clovers symbolize luck, many designs are formed with the word ‘luck’ beside the clover.
To highlight the connection between four leaf clovers and Ireland, other Celtic symbols are connected with clover, like the Celtic cross, Celtic knot designs, and even the great tree of life from Celtic mythology.
The clover tattoo is a very popular design, not only for Irish people. There are plenty of exclusive designs and motifs that you can see on people all over the world. This special tattoo gives its wearer a sense of uniqueness, luck and happiness, which accompanies them forever.