The Celtic cross tattoo is one of the most popular Celtic designs. It is seen in a variety of patterns but generally has a cross with a circle around the point where the vertical and horizontal parts of the cross meet. Its popularity is attributed to the visual representation of faith and heritage. It is a beautiful piece of art and is unique to each person who wears it. The intricate design of twisted knots and intertwined patterns offer you an endless variety of options to make this tattoo one of a kind. Typically worn mostly by men, there has recently been an increase of interest by woman. These Celtic cross tattoos can be worn and look very feminine. With more delicate and curvy ornate lines it can be very beautiful.
When choosing a tattoo, consider what it symbolizes and what statement you want to make. This powerful symbol has many variations of interpretations and legends that try to explain its meaning, but history of this ancient symbol are ambiguous. It is said that the vertical parts of the cross represent life and death and the horizontal, men and women. The circle is a symbol of eternity or eternal life that emphasizes the endlessness of God’s love as shown through his sacrifice on the cross. Others consider the circle a halo.
I suggest looking at many different types by various artists to define your own taste. I also think it is a good idea when doing any type of Celtic design to choose your tattoo artist carefully because of their intricacy it takes a trained and experienced eye. There are plenty of online galleries to browse and gather ideas. Let your imagination and creativity run wild. It is well worth your time and effort to make sure you are completely happy with your design before putting in permanent ink.
