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The Meaning Of Celtic Design Tattoos

There's been a growing interest in tattoosDruidic religion, which was a nature, based
lately,and Celtic tattoo designs are noreligion. Trees frequently symbolize life,
exception. Celtic tattoos have become agrowing from a seed into a tree much like a
favorite design choice. It is no secret whyperson grows from a child into an adult.
these are so popular. They are oftentimesTrees are often seen as a life giving plant
done in blackened color with lots of shadingand are venerated in many naturalistic
and the symbols used are intricate andfaiths. There is also an association with
beautiful. It's thought that Celtic tattooChristianity in the Adam and Eve story in
designs trace their origins back to a clanwhich  Eve  eats  the  fruit  from  a  tree.
that inhabited the British Isles called the
Picts. Just about all historians think thatThe  Celtic  Cross  Tattoo
the Picts tattooed themselves by puncturing
their skin with red-hot tools to produceAmong the most popular and most lasting
complex and permanent artwork on their body.Celtic designs is the Celtic Cross. The
Later on, they began to using a blue pigmentsymbolism here is obviously Christian and
derived  from  the  leaves of a native plant.comes from Jesus on the cross. These are
beautiful crosses done with interlacing lines
The designs created by the Picts began toof  Celtic  knots.
have a mysterious religious and symbolic
significance. Celtic artwork and symbolismCeltic  Heart  Tattoos
embodied a mix of Druid and Christian
religions. The Celts didn't have a printedAnother favorite Celtic design theme is a
language and alternatively communicated theirheart. Celtic heart tattoos are once again
customs and beliefs by word of mouth. Onceintertwined knot work in the shape of a
the first Christian missionaries arrived toheart. Generally done in black color only but
the British Isles they established writtencan also be done in color. These are
communication within the Celtic culture. Atexquisite designs and make great tattoos.
the same time the monks adopted many of theThese  are  particularly popular among women.
active Celtic beliefs, and symbols into the
Christian religion. This was done in order toMore  Symbols  Include:
bridge the gap between the Druid beliefs and
those of the Christians. A great deal of thisAnchor:  Steadfastness
work was saved by the Christian monks in the
"Books Of Kells" which is today housed atBell:  Weddings,  Anniversaries.
Trinity College in Ireland. Therefore the
early tattoo designs of the Picts evolvedChain Links: Linking of Lives, # of children,
over time and blended with Christian beliefsYears  together.
to form what we know of as Celtic artwork
today. The Celtic Cross and Shamrock are twoCross:  Faith,  Marriage.
such designs that have survived the test of
time.Diamond:  Wealth,  Good  Fortune.
The  Meaning  Behind  Celtic  SymbolsDragon:  Symbol  of  Wales,  Protection.
The  Celtic  KnotFlowers:  Affection or Courtship, Friendship.
Most Celtic artwork starts with a common knotHeart:  Love.
design. These are attractive knots of
interlaced lines that cross over one anotherHorseshoe:  Good  Luck  and  Happiness.
repeatedly to produce an exquisite design.
These knots don't have a start or an end theyKey:  Home
are simply a perpetual knot that goes on
eternally. These interwoven lines are thoughtKnot:  Everlasting,  together  forever.
to symbolize the spiritual and the physical
realms of life, which become entangled withLeaves:  Love  Grows.
each  other.
Ship:  Smooth  passage  through  life.
Celtic  Tree  Of  Life  Tattoo
Vine:  Love  Grows.
Among the favorite themes of Celtic tattoo
designs is the Tree Of Life. This in allWheel: Willingness to work for a loved one.
likelihood goes back as a symbol to the



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