Interpreting Celtic Tattoos
Tattoos are becoming more and more popular every day and one
increasingly design is the Celtic tattoo. The Celtic tattoo has become
one of the most desired designs among tattoo wearers. Celtic creativity
and symbolism is a combined mix of Druid and Christian faiths. Christian
missionaries brought written language, which helped bridge the gap
between Christian and Druid faith. The Celtic design can trace its
origin all the way back to the Picts, a British Isles clan. It is
believed by historians that the Picts used to tattoo themselves by using
red-hot tools to create intricate and permanent artwork on
their bodies.
And later, they used a system requiring blue dye resultant from foliage
of a native plant. Today Celtic designs are usually a black in color
with added shading accompanying with symbols that are tribal and
beautiful in nature.
What the Celtic Symbols Represent:
The Celtic Knot
The Celtic design usually starts with a knot design. The knots are
intertwined lines that cross and re-cross onto another to produce a
striking design. There is no starting or ending point with the lines, so
the visually result is that the knot simply goes on eternally. The
interlaced lines are to represent the physically and spiritual sphere of
life that is entangled together.
The Celtic Tree Of Life Tattoo
One of the favorite Celtic designs is the Tree Of Life. This symbol
goes back to the Druid nature based religion. Trees usually represent
life from a seed then into a tree, similarly how a child grows into an
adult. Trees play a huge part in many nature based religions, as the
Tree is seen as a life giving plant. Even in Christianity the Tree plays
a major role, as Adam and Eve eats fruit from a tree.
 The Celtic Cross Tattoo
Also, a favorite design is the Celtic Cross. This symbolizes Jesus
Christ on the cross, from the Christian faith. The lovely crosses are
created with beautiful lines from Celtic knots.
The Celtic Heart Tattoos
The Celtic Heart is also very popular; these are also done with an
interlaced knot in the shape of a heart. Mostly these are done in black
ink, but they can also be done in colored ink as well. The Celtic Heart
Tattoo is very in style among women.
There are many Celtic Designs and they each have their own special
meaning. When choosing a Celtic design it is fun to know what each
symbol represent, so it can help you choose the right design for you.
Here are more Celtic Design Symbols:
Anchor: Persistence
Bell: Weddings and/or Anniversaries.
Chain Links: Connecting of Lives, number of children, Years together.
Cross: Faith, Matrimony.
Diamond: Prosperity, Good kismet.
Dragon: Symbol of Wales, Protection.
Flowers: Fondness or Courtship, comradeship.
Heart: Love.
Horseshoe: Good fortune and joy.
Key: House
Knot: Eternal, Together forever.
Leaves: Love Prospers.
Ship: Smooth sailing through life.
Vine: Love Prospers.
Wheel: Readiness to help a loved one.
Double Spoons: An Everlasting Couple.
Triple Spoons: Family unit.
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