Celtic crosses tattoos are the mosr powerful tattoo symbol with such a rich history. Ireland and Britain were ruled by Celtic culture for many years and when the Romans captured Ireland, the Christian monks converted all people to their religion and they adopted the Celtic style of art. The cross with Celtic designs thus took a place in their manuscripts. Nowadays, the Celtic crosses tattoos is also considered as a fashion statement by many who wear it.

Celtic crosses tattoos are a reflection of comfort and connection to the ancient history. It is an icon of eternity that highlights the endlessness of God's love. You can select any of the cross designs to be tattooed if you want to express the unending mystery of life.

Celtic cross tattoos include interlacing knots, the knots stand for permanence of life, having no beginning and end. They are extremely complicated to design and only a skilled artist can make the design perfect.

Though many people select Celtic cross tattoos for symbolic reasons, some others choose merely for its beauty. Tattoos look fantastic when designed and inked correctly and the Celtic Cross Tattoo is no exception. Generally, the Celtic cross tattoos are designed in black, however some colors can be included in the design to highlight the centre. For instance, the black design cross tattoo with purple centre looks very attractive.

There are endless varieties of Celtic cross tattoos available now. Skibbereen cross, which is based on an equal-armed cross, is a bold pattern and it can be reproduced into numerous designs. The symmetry in Celtic knot work tattoos look amazing. It can be designed in full sleeve pattern also.

Aquarian cross is yet another popular design found in Celtic cross tattoos. This is based on traditional knot work patterns. The Aquarius symbol is designed in the centre.

Shamrock cross is a classic design found in Celtic cross tattoos. It is a symbol of Ireland and it is highly popular amongst the Irish people. The elegance and beauty of shamrock has made it more famous among tattoo designs.

Celtic cross tattoos with wheel designs, if designed well offer an incredible appearance. The background colour increases the design up off the skin and it will add to the beauty of the design. Celtic cross tattoos are noted for their simplicity and grace. Another inspiring feature of these designs is that they can be reproduced to any size. Hence, you are able to ink them in upper or lower back, in the arm or in the sleeve.

Celtic crosses tattoos have close links with ethnic earth symbols. The Christians and pagans wear them to show their deep beliefs. The Irish, Scottish and Walsh people ink them to convey their respect for the ancient culture and heritage. Some people associate the four points in the cross for the four seasons that have great impact in the life of human beings.

If you are inteding to select a Celtic cross tattoos for any reason, then you need to take some effort to find a quality design that suits you well. It is also important to choose an experienced tattoo artist who has Celtic tattoo experience - this can not be underestimated.

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There is an undeniable aura that surrounds Celtic designs and Druid traditions. Although I have strong family ties to both Ireland and Scotland, you don’t need a Celtic heritage to be enticed by the culture. It’s been said that as long as you respect Mother Earth and feel an affinity with the Celtic people you too have a Celtic soul.

The meanings behind all of the spirals, knots, labyrinths, and crosses have intrigued many people for many centuries. Since you will find all of these symbols in this book, a brief explanation of some of the more popular interpretations are listed on below:

Celtic Knots:

Quite possibly the most recognized of all the Celtic symbols is the knot. The elaborately interwoven design with no end and no beginning is thought to be an expression of the Celts’ belief in eternity. The Druids and the ancient Celts believed in a life without end, with death only being a transition into a new phase. While all knot patterns contain this element of life-everlasting, certain designs are believed to carry more specific meanings.

For example, the triquestra or trefoil knot points to the importance the Druid’s placed on the number 3, the number of fate. This design was such a hallmark of the Celtic people that Irish Christians found a way to bring it into their new faith by adopting the symbol as a representation of the Blessed Trinity.

Spirals:

There seems to be a lot of debate as to the true meaning of spirals in Celtic art. The direction of the spiral and the number of rotations appears to affect the meaning behind the image, therefore we will discuss some specific configurations.

Triple Spiral- is also known as the triple Goddess or triskele, symbolizing the maiden/mother/crone phases of life or the three phases of the Moon.

Double Spiral- signifies balance. Also believed to portray the equinox, a time when day and night are equal in length.

Clockwise Spiral- While the Druids tended to favor the Moon in their symbolism, this design is actually a representation of the Sun. A loosely wound spiral would embody an expansive summer sun while a tightly wound spiral expressed the shortened days and long nights of winter.

Labyrinth or Step Patterns:

Symbolic of the journey we take in life, the labyrinth was often used during prayer or meditation. Focusing on the design reminds us that life is full of options, and open doors, as well as obstacles to overcome.

Circles:

Finally, we come to the simple circle, the building block for mandalas as well as Celtic imagery. Much like Gods’ love, the circle is never ending. It is a universal symbol of the cycle of life; birth-death-rebirth. The intertwining of circles is the basis for many Celtic knots with the number of circles often symbolizing something more.

Note that by combining 3 circles the aforementioned triquestra knot is formed in the center. On the other hand, five circles linked together form the circle of being; a Druid illustration of the four earthly elements being forever united by a fifth element, balance.

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