It can mean / represent what ever you want to. Some people get one to remember people that have passed on, or because it was special to them or some one they knew. The Calla lilly represents purity and innocence. In ancient Egypt the tiger lilly brefely represented fertility. Tiger lillies represent a challenge denoting I challenge you to love me, it can also symbolise prosperity and wealth.
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The meaning of the Tiger Tat is a personal thing and differs from individual to individual. For some the tiger is a school symbol; for others it can represent the martial arts. The tiger is universally a symbol for power and tenacity.
In some Asian cultures, the spider lily symbolizes death, and the journey to the next life. Taking this into consideration, a spider lily tattoo may represent death, the memory of a loved one, the belief in life after death, or even just an affection for the beautiful flower itself.
What does an oriental lily mean
nothing. ^obviously the above commenter is a moron or completely uneducated. The Tiger which should always be on the RIGHT side, and the Dragon on the LEFT side represent polar opposites. I can get into the whole story behind it but to keep it simple under the rules of feng shui they are opposing forces that create balance in life, individual, etc. You'll notice hundreds of uneducated individuals who place these animals on the wrong side not knowing that they represent a purpose and not just some art piece to show off...
Sweet and delicate as a butterfly,,, but can be mean as a tiger-- if you take me there....