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4 leaf clover tattoo designs are inked by people as a symbol of good luck. Traditionally, these tattoos are associated with the Irish rolling hills and legends of leprechauns. The 4 leaf clover is connected with shamrock. Shamrock has only three leaves and was considered as a charm against evil. A fourth leaf is added due to some genetic mutation which is indicated in the additional leaf being much smaller than the other three original leaves. But with passage of time, the original designs have changed considerably and the four leaves have become equal in size.

Each of the four leaves used in inking the 4 leaf clover tattoo designs symbolizes a particular aspect of human psychology. One leaf symbolizes hope while other three symbolize faith, love and luck. Most of the time, plants are inked by associating with the leaf representing as luck, because among the four aspects luck is always the rarest. The tattoos are inked in a number of different designs like a simple design in solid green and plain, and complex designs like various shades and textures. Even some designs sport adornments like a crown, white dove or even the flag of Ireland.

The 4 leaf clover tattoo designs are popular among the people with Celts of Irish descent and associated with St. Patrick. As per certain legends, while converting the natives to Christianity, St. Patrick used their local believe to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. He preached that true God is a single entity, who is divided into The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit. The holy trinity was represented by the three leaves of a shamrock. So the belief is still prevailing among the Irish descendants and they love to ink these tattoos to represent the holy trinity of Christianity.

To emphasize its connection with the Ireland, the 4 leaf clover tattoo designs contain some Celtic symbols like a Celtic tree or Celtic cross. In the past, people used to search their backyard to get a four leaved clover which will bring them good luck. Now they can get the lucky charm, simply by inking these tattoos. The designs get enhanced color and dynamics when the clover is adorned with a bunch of flowers. Some people encircle it with ribbons or sashes, and thus provide the tattoos with a gender. Also, often people ink the clover along with the word “luck” written at the top or bottom of the design as the tattoos are considered as symbols of good luck.