Articles By Michael Trott
Haven't decided on a design for your tattoo yet? Why don't you consider the Celtic cross tattoo design? This design is becoming more popular, not just because of the intricate design, but because of its history and its many significant meanings.
For you to seriously consider using the Celtic cross design, you should know about its rich history. The Celtic or the Irish Cross emerged in Europe in the middle Ages. It is believed that that this simple pagan image was associated with fertility, with the cross representing the male and the circle the female. It can also symbolize fertility in the agricultural sense - combining the cross and the knot work, it appears to be the sun.
When Christianity began to spread around Europe, the image has been elongated into a cross and the symbol was taken up and placed in churches and graveyards. From then on, the symbol has been widely used in Scandinavian countries and was represented well in the Book of Kells. And today, the cross is commonly used in gravestones in Ireland where the strongest Celtic association can be found.
In modern days, the Celtic cross tattoo is being used to symbolize fertility and Christianity. So, it's only natural that most people choose the Celtic cross tattoo for these reasons. It may also be representative of one's faith in God.
The Celtic cross tattoo design may have different meanings for different people. It depends on how you look at it or what you believe in. What matters is what its significance is to you.