that many people get nowadays have very little in to do with Druidic beliefs of the past and a great deal of their symbolism has been lost or confused over time. This has left behind very complex and beautiful tattoo designs that may have some religious significance, however, a great deal of the original intent is left veiled by time.
Most Celtic artwork starts with a common knot design. These are attractive knots of interlaced lines that cross over one another repeatedly to produce an exquisite design. These knots don’t have a start or an end they are simply a perpetual knot that goes on eternally. These interwoven lines are thought to symbolize the spiritual and the physical realms of life, which become entangled with each other.
Celtic Tree Of Life Tattoo
Among the favorite themes of Celtic tattoo designs is the Tree Of Life. This in all likelihood goes back as a symbol to the Druidic religion, which was a nature, based religion. Trees frequently symbolize life, growing from a seed into a tree much like a person grows from a child into an adult. Trees are often seen as a life giving plant and are venerated in many naturalistic faiths. There is also an association with Christianity in the Adam and Eve story in which Eve eats the fruit from a tree.
The Celtic Cross Tattoo
Celtic Heart Tattoos
Another favorite Celtic design theme is a heart. Celtic heart tattoos are once again intertwined knot work in the shape of a heart. Generally done in black color only but can also be done in color. These are exquisite designs and make great tattoos. These are particularly popular among women.
More Symbols Include:
- Anchor: Steadfastness
- Bell: Weddings, Anniversaries.
- Chain Links: Linking of Lives, No. Of children, Years together.
- Comma Shapes: Soul Signs.
- Cross: Faith, Marriage.
- Diamond: Wealth, Good Fortune.
- Dragon: Symbol of Wales, Protection.
- Flowers: Affection or Courtship, Friendship.
- Heart: Love.
- Horseshoe: Good Luck and Happiness.
- Key: Home
- Knot: Everlasting, together forever.
- Leaves: Love Grows.
- Ship: Smooth passage through life.
- Vine: Love Grows.
- Wheel: Willingness to work for a loved one.
- Double Spoons: The Couple Together Forever.
