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There are many interpretations of a dove tattoo. For some a dove can signify peace, freedom, happiness and also love. Some people perceive a dove to denote aspects of after-life. There are others to whom a dove can mean purity of soul, while on the other hand a soaring dove depicts the journey in the spirit world. It is also seen as a symbol of a soul freed from its physical form and is soaring onto its everlasting destiny. In Christianity a dove is looked upon as a symbol of hope. After a dove came back to Noah with an olive branch in its beak to tell him that the flood water had ceased and the Great Flood of God’s Judgment was over, it came to be seen as a symbol of hope. It was later that it also became a symbol of peace. It is said that God sent his spirit in the form of a dove, to gather mankind into his church, after which a dove is also looked upon as a symbol of the Holy Ghost. Doves in different colors have different meanings attached to them. A red dove is a symbol of Christ redeeming man with his blood. The diversity of the twelve Prophets is symbolized with a speckled dove. On the other hand, a white dove is a symbol of innocence, gentleness, love and peace. According to a Chinese belief, the dove tattoo is a symbol of a long and healthy life. If you are fond of Chinese motifs, you can opt to add other Chinese designs to your dove tattoo