Thinking of Having a Tattoo? Then Why Not Try Out Celtic Designs

If you are thinking of having a tattoo but you are not sure which style to go for, a Celtic tattoo may be exactly what you need. They are by far the most popular forms of tattoos and they come in a variety of different colors and styles to suit most people’s tastes. So, just what are they and what do they mean?

The Meaning behind Celtic Tattoos

Most people choose their tattoos for the meaning behind them. Many like to have their names or the names of their partners, tattooed in Chinese letters on their body. Others like to have various animals tattooed to represent their character. So just why should you choose a Celtic design? Well, the meaning behind each one is different and so the reason you choose one particular design will be personal to you.

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Celtic tattoos generally are quite old and the meaning behind them differs for each person. Mainly people see Celtic tattoos as ancient and as a chance to get in touch with a certain feeling rather than making the tattoo look like a physical object. There are no real particular sets of people who use the Celtic tattoos, though they are sometimes associated with a gothic theme.

The Most Common Celtic Style Tattoos

One of the most common Celtic tattoos has to be the Celtic armband tattoo. Many people, including various celebrities, like to have the armband tattoo as a popular symbol. Whilst they are extremely popular, it is possible to make yours unique, as there are literally hundreds of styles which you can choose from. You can even combine two styles to create that extra unique look for you.

If you do like a particular animal such as a tiger, frog or a wolf, often tattoo artists can create a unique Celtic tattoo incorporating that animal for you. Animals do play a big part in Celtic designs as many people believe that they have a sacred animal associated with them since they were born. That was especially true in the olden days but today many people still believe it. So, if you do believe it an animal’s Celtic tattoo design of your choice would obviously be a great choice for you.

Overall Celtic tattoos are definitely one of the most common types of tattoos around today and there is an almost unlimited number of designs available for you to choose from. Whether you want an animal tattoo, a Celtic knot tattoo or even a Celtic cross tattoo, it can be achieved. It is completed possible to take more than one Celtic theme and incorporate it into something which has meaning to you. So, just because they are so popular, it does not mean that you have to use something which hundreds of other people have too. All tattoos can be personal to you no matter whether they are Celtic or not.

Cross Tattoo Designs

You do not have to be particularly religious to have a cross design tattoo. However, many people do have spiritual beliefs and the cross often symbolizes those beliefs for them. Whilst many of us see the cross in only one way, it has actually been redesigned over the years and different beliefs use it in a different way. So, if your intention is to have a cross design tattoo for yourself, make sure that you learn a little more about them beforehand in order to get the right type of tattoo for you.

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Non Christian Crosses

If you are looking for a non traditional, non Christian cross tattoo design, there are actually many to choose from. It all depends upon your beliefs or your own individual taste as to which ones you actually finally decide upon. Some of the most popular non-Christian crosses include:

• The Greek Cross

This design in particular dates back quite a while. It is supposed to symbolize the sky and the God ‘Anu’ and it has also been linked as a sun worship symbol throughout the years.

• The Tau Cross

Whilst this is widely used for non-Christian designs, it is still used in Christian designs too. The T shape in the design is used to symbolize the hammer of Thor and in some ancient Mayan inscriptions, there are people captured worshipping with a T-shaped cross and a bird perched on its horizontal arm. As well as that, this cross has also been used to represent the God ‘Tammuz’.

• The Chinese Cross

Many people love the Chinese tattoo designs and the Chinese cross is certainly no different. The cross itself is associated with the Chinese ideogram for the word ‘earth’. Some Chinese people go by the old saying that ‘God fashioned the earth in the form of a cross’ and that is where their cross tattoo comes from. Many people who are not Chinese themselves, like the way that the Chinese think about this type of cross and that is what spurs them on to get one of their own.

• Gothic Crosses

The Gothic cross has become more and more popular as time as gone on. There are many fans of the Gothic theme and Gothic crosses have fast caught up with Christian crosses as people like the way that they look. The cross itself is generally dark colored and it is designed in a Germanic style. They are associated with Anne Rice’s New Orleans tales.

Overall there are a large range of non-Christian crosses and the ones listed above are some of the most popular. So, if you are thinking of using a non-Christian cross as a tattoo design, ensure that you find out the true meanings behind them before rushing ahead and having one done regardless.