9 Celtic Tattoos

The Celtic cross is a popular tattoo design

because it can be manipulated, decorated, and colored so many different ways. There are also variations on the lengths of the sides, which can provide different shapes.

Cross

The most popular Celtic tree is the Tree of Life.

Usually it is depicted as a twisted tree surrounded by a circle of knots.

Tree

There are many Celtic heart designs. A

popular one is the heart intersected by knots. Though, like all Celtic designs, there are almost an infinite number of variations.

Heart

Celtic knots are defined by their number of

points. Knots with three, four, five, and more points have special meanings. Knots often represent timelessness because they do not show a beginning or end.

Knots

Celtic animals have long been symbols for

clans and families, as well as representations for strength, wisdom, and other characteristics.

Animals

You might think shamrocks are only associated

with Ireland, leprechauns, and good luck, but they have a longer history with the Celts.

Shamrock

Also known as a Triquetra, the three-pointed

knot is the most popular of the Celtic knots because it represents either the three feminine powers or the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Trinity Knot

The Celtic circle is primarily used to surround

other designs, or to circle an arm or leg as a warrior band.

Celtic Circle

A well-known Celtic design is the crowned

heart being held by two hands. Tradition states that the direction the heart points shows if your heart is taken by someone.

Crown Heart

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