88 Celtic cross tattoos (and what they mean)

Drawings of symbols associated with civilizations and cultures are more and more common. Celtic culture is a source of inspiration for film, music, literature and tattoo art. The Celtic Cross is one of the most common depictions of admiration for this culture.

If you like cross-design but want to get away from religious themes, this might be the perfect option for you. This is a drawing that is rendered very well in black ink or grayscale and that is rendered very well on more visible parts of the body.

What is the significance of these drawings?

The Celtic Cross is a symbol of the Christian cross surrounded by a circle at the top. This circle can represent the sun and the moon. The Celts worshiped nature, the sun and the moon. And it can also represent the cycle of eternal life.

The Celtic cross is associated with the number 4. That is why it can be, in a broader sense, associated with four elements: water, fire, air and earth; to the four seasons and four cardinal points. These four elements play a very important role in Celtic culture.

It is also a symbol of protection and connection between heaven and earth, life and death.

Celtic cross designs may vary. It does not always include a characteristic circle. The shape may also be slightly different, but it should always have intertwined lines that symbolize the union between the material and the spiritual.

If you have a Celtic or Nordic ancestor, this tattoo is perfect for you. And this is a symbol that has great meaning.

How to match these tattoos? Ideas and variations

The Celtic Cross is a design that itself is very well drawn. This is so amazing that it does not require any additional additions, except perhaps a sentence that allows you to express what you are feeling, or something related to the meaning of this cross.

You can tattoo it on your arm, leg, or shoulders, or wherever you see it, medium in size, not too large or too small, but this will allow you to see every element in detail. Remember, the Celtic cross is not limited to one style. Therefore, we recommend that you look through many photos to choose the one that you like the most.