What is the meaning of a feather tattoo?

I want to get a tattoo meaning a new start because im going off to college this fall. but i cant think of something original right now. i hear a feather or a phoenix but i was thinking of something different. please help. thanks

I am looking for this tattoo design I seen and can not find anymore! It is a native tattoo, a feather that hangs with the feathery part down and it is split into 2 at this end and colored red up to the split. the feather is mainly a white/dirty white...

I plan on getting my first tattoo soon at True Blue but before I do, I'm unsure what else to incorporate onto it. I've decided I want it on my side rib. What the tattoo will be of is a Quaker parrot feather. This tattoo holds meaning for my bird, Evergreene...

of a feather on my hip with some words or a quote however im having a really hard time finding something meaningful. i looked up the meaning of a feather and what i got out of it was being free, independent, being fragile, and spirituality. heres a picture...

okay this is my first tattoo i have no idea what im supose to do lol!! me and my friend are getting it done, so im assuming we phone the place and book a consoltation and go over details?? (i dont know lol im guessing) then im assuming we book the appt...

I'm ready to get my first tattoo and I want to get something that has a lot of meaning. Here are my ideas I have so far: -Getting this quote running on the top of my right shoulder: "May Angels Lead You In" -Getting a decorative cross on either...