April 12, 2008 - Henna at Midnight Sun

Spirit Vision Henna will be at Midnight Sun, 1055 Park Street, Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday April 12, 2008. I expect to arrive around 1:00 PM and to offer henna until 5:30. Please stop by to look through the new pattern books from India!

Spirit Vision Henna will be closed from March 27, 2008 through April 6, 2008. All orders for Jamila Henna and henna tea spices will be processed & shipped as soon as possible beginning Monday, April 7, 2008.

I will not be able to reply to your phone calls during this time. Should you need to contact me it will be best to send an e-mail through my henna site . I will reply as soon aftern April 7, 2008 as possible. See you soon.

Tribal Dragon Tattoo

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon Tattoo

Dragons are the mysterious creatures, usually represented as monstrous, winged and scaly serpents, with enormous claws and a crested head. The word ‘dragon’ is derived from the Latin and French words for the Greek ‘drakwu’. The term is connected with ‘derkomai’ for ‘see’ and interpreted as ‘sharp sighted’. The depictions of dragons have been incredibly complex and diverse, over the years. No other mythological creature has been a part of so many remote cultures of the world. Dragons are mysterious creatures associated with fantasy, myth and misinterpretation. They have also inspired a number of different myths and hidden meanings. In some countries they are credited with the creation, sustenance and destruction of the earth. Dragons are also considered protectors, mystical, divine and rulers of the elements. Fangs, talons, scaly skin, fire and the red eyes are the typical dragon features we see in art.

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon tattoos are a classic choice and they are probably the most popular mythological creatures opted for tattooing. These tattoos indicate the influence of Chinese and Japanese culture in the western tattoo art. The legends are always cloaked within the magical realms. They appear from the tops of sacred Japanese mountains and the bottom of the deepest sea around Greece. People have always attempted to draw dragons to express their interpretation of these mystical creatures. The tattoo designers have taken the art of the dragon to new and amazing levels. Today, there are amazing dragon tattoo images to choose from, whether you are looking for a traditional dragon tattoo design or one with a modern look. To create dragon images, concentration and patience are the virtues most required by the tattoo artists. The designs can be in color or black and white. These tattoos can wrap around and flatter the contours of the body. Dragon tattoos are either Celtic, jade or tribal designs. The dragons usually have wings and breathe fire. A lot of work is usually put into the designing of the dragon tattoo. There are many different aspects that you can include in your design such as; different styles of fangs, skin, the color of the fire breathing dragon and even the eyes can be as unique as you can imagine.

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon tattoos are symbolic of the power the person wishes to express through the design. A Chinese dragon symbolizes wisdom, while a mystical dragon symbolizes the surreal beauty that one has within. The designs are popular with men and women. A dragon tattoo on a man represents strength and skill. On a woman, it represents freedom and intelligence. It also symbolizes her loyalty, strength and protectiveness. For centuries, the Chinese dragon has been a symbol of mystery and power. Dragon tattoos make a powerful and unique personal style statement, an attempt at self-expression through body art. The choice in designs of this tattoo theme is diverse. The creatures are depicted in black or white or in bold colors that stand out.

Dragon Tattoo

Dragon Tattoo

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Dragonfly Tribal Tattoo

Dragonfly Tribal Tattoo

Dragonfly Tribal Tattoo

Dragonfly Tribal Tattoo

Tribal Fish Back Tattoo

Tribal Fish Back Tattoo

Tribal Fish Back Tattoo

Tribal Fish Back Tattoo

Does Getting A Tattoo Hurts

Does Getting a Tattoo Hurt?
Yes. It hurts. A tattoo is a process involving a needle (or in most cases, a grouping of needles) uncturing your skin. Your skin is laced with a network of nerves that will be traumatized by the perforations involved. On the other hand it is not that bad. Many people have said it feels like a bee sting. This is inaccurate. Bees leave a toxin in your skin that makes for intense discomfort for a good 15 minutes. A tattoo does not do this. A tattoo is most accurately described sensationally as “someone scratching a sunburn”. A sort of irritating pain.

pictures of tattoo

There are many factors that contribute to the amount of pain involved in a tattoo. The two primary catalysts are the artist performing the tattoo and the area of the body one is getting attooed on. Certain artists are considered “soft” while others are named “heavy handed”. This is a reference to the combination of the speed of the tattooists’ machine, the depth of the “needle hang”, and the willingness of the artist to hit and re-hit an area of flesh. A person looking for an artist should not necessarily look for the softest artist around necessarily. Many times these tattooists run too soft and do not give very permanent tattoos.

pictures of tattoo

The most sensitive areas of the body to be tattooed are the areas with the most nerve endings. Ignore the comments made by peers about bony areas being the worst or that fatty areas are the best. This has nothing to do with it. The most sensitive areas are the abdomen, neck, groin and the outside of joints (the “tendon areas”). The least sensitive areas of the body are the outer extremities. The outside of the arms and legs are designed to bump, abrade, scratch, and defend. These are the least sensitive areas of the bodies to be tattooed.

The worst places to be tattooed are the: genitalia, throat, stomach, ribs, neck and sternum.

pictures of tattoo

pictures of tattoo

pictures of tattoo

Lion Tattoos

Because of their size, a lion represents a certain amount of strength and power. As a result, a lion tattoo is often popular to those who wish to carry that same symbol with them every day. Perhaps it's a sign of physical strength, which is the case with a lion, or maybe a lion tattoo would represent an inner strength that reminds the wearer to stay strong in everyday life.

For some, a lion tattoo is a symbol of power. For others, it may represent their zodiac sign deriving from their birthday. In addition, a lion tattoo may be nothing more than a symbol of the beauty of a favorite animal. There are many different reasons why an individual may choose a lion tattoo and, as is the case with any other, the best way to select a design is to make sure it is something that means a lot to you.

Perhaps it's a memory of a safari or a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to a foreign land where lions live in the wild. Whatever the reason, a lion tattoo can have many meanings.

Lion tattoos

Lion tattoos have two primary meanings - one is a simple appreciation of a beautiful animal; and a second is an image of fierceness, pride, and strength.

Lion tattoos

Cuttle Tribal Tattoo

Cuttle Tribal Arm Tattoo

Cuttle Tribal Tattoo

Cuttle Tribal Arm Tattoo

Essential Oils for Henna - What oils are safe to ship by Mail?

I will not be offering a new henna kit this year. As I will now ship only by US Mail, most of the good terps can't go by mail. Although the quantities of oils shipped in a kit are quite small, I feel it is better to be safe than sorry.

Here is a link to very helpful information about essential oils and their shipping status from Camden Grey.

Oils that can ship by mail under certain circumstances:

• Lavindin Grosso: Flashpoint 151°F
• Geranium: Flashpoint 185°F
• Neroli: Flashpoint 154°F
• Clove Bud: Flashpoint 212°F

Oils that cannot ship by mail according to the professionals at Camden Grey include:

• Eucalyptus Oil: Flashpoint 109°F (Cannot ship via air or ocean w/o appropriate documentation, cannot ship via postal air services.) UN#2319
• Lavender Bulgaria: Flashpoint 125°F (Cannot ship via air or ocean w/o appropriate documentation, cannot ship via postal air services.) UN#1993
• Lavender French: Flashpoint 125°F (Cannot ship via air or ocean w/o appropriate documentation, cannot ship via postal air services.) UN #1993 Flammable Liquid
• Tea Tree: Flash point 130°F. (Cannot ship via air or ocean w/o appropriate documentation, cannot ship via postal air services.) UN#1993
• Cajeput: Not to be used on pregnant women! Flash point: 120°F. (Cannot ship via air or ocean w/o appropriate documentation, cannot ship via postal air services.) UN#1197

All these oils have been shipped to me via ground transportation carriers like UPS, DHS and Fed EX so I have plenty on hand for henna here in town.

My most successful henna blends do include Tea Tree, Lavender & Clove. Another good blend however is Geranium, Neroli & Clove. While I have seen numerous cautions about the use of Clove Oil in henna blends, it is my experience that a drop or two has not caused any problems to date.

I do offer all my clients an informed consent to sign that lists all ingredients used in their henna paste, and only one person in 5 years has been unable to get a tattoo because of a known allergy to cloves.

I hope you find this information helpful. I did! I may choose to change my shipping plans to make a weekly trip to the UPS store to ship henna kits by ground transportation. I will also do some more investigation to see if there are exceptions to shipping these oils by volume. (I hope so.)