Celtic Symbols

Celtic cross tattoos are a simple but elegant tattoo design that is good for a stand alone tattoo or as part of a larger design. The Celtic cross is an ancient symbol that predates even Christianity. The Celtic cross is a simple symbol, consisting of a cross surrounded by a circle.

The cross is an ancient symbol with many meanings. The cross can symbolize the four directions. The circle around the Celtic cross can symbolize the Sun, or infinity. Of course, since the time of Christianity, all crosses have taken on a meaning that is inseparable from Christ.

For many people who admire the Celtic cross, it is at least as much a symbol of their Celtic heritage as a spiritual or religious symbol. Celtic crosses usually contain knotwork, spirals and other symbols that give them a distinctly Celtic appearance.

Celtic crosses have become popular as tattoo designs. This is part of the general popularity of tribal tattoos, and Celtic ones in particular. Along with Celtic knots and spirals, the Celtic cross is one of the most instantly recognizable tattoo symbols you can wear. This is a design that can be worn in many places, such as the arms, legs or torso. Like other Celtic designs, it is also great for displaying color. You can choose any number of bright colors for a Celtic cross, especially if the artist places other designs within the cross.

In our time, symbols have become largely a personal matter. That is, the meaning of a symbol is mostly what you give it. Something like a Celtic cross can have Christian, pagan, or ethnic meanings depending on your own beliefs. If you have other tattoos near it, this may clarify or amplify the meaning of the Celtic cross.

If you are thinking of getting a Celtic cross tattoo, you should look at designs and find one that appeals to you. There are many possibilities for the size and design. Find a tattoo artist with experience with Celtic tattoos; look at examples of their work, which should be displayed in their studio. Another way to find a good tattoo artist is by recommendation. There is no better recommendation than seeing a great tattoo on someone and asking them who did the work!