Cross tattoos have been a popular tattoo design
since – well, since tattoos have been put on the skin of human beings
across the world! Even though the most obvious symbolism attached to
cross tattoos deal with religion and spirituality, there are several
other meanings attached to them as well.
The most commonly seen cross tattoos are connected to the Christian
and Catholic religion. This is a very important symbol for people of
these faiths and people who love tattoos find it fitting to display the
cross as a show of love and faith in their God. The typical
Christian/Catholic cross tattoo are in Latin style with three spokes on
each side pointing up, and one spoke that points downward. It resembles a
lower case T. Some even have the image of Christ on the cross added for
more affect.
There is also the Celtic cross on the list of popular cross tattoos.
This type of cross is generally a combo of two symbols; a circle and a
Latin cross. The circle is typically in the center of the cross where
the lines intersect. Not only are these religiously used, but there is
also mysticism about them. The cross itself represents the persons
salvation from Christ. However, the circle is a symbol of the circle of
life and the idea that life and death is both eternal and cyclical. Some
Celtic cross tattoos also feature knots in the design and with these,
the cross can also be a symbol of the Pagan religion.
