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Celtic Tattoo Designs

There are endless variations of Celtic tattoo designs, some being the most widely selected tattoos around.  Celtic designs include interlacing patterns, knot work, spirals, colors, and animals.  The intricate designs and meaningful symbolism of this style is what has made Celtic tattoo designs so popular. 

The most popular Celtic tattoo design is the Celtic cross, also known as the wheel cross or the ring cross.  Today, the Celtic cross symbolizes Christianity; however, in ancient times it was a symbol for the sun. 

Other popular Celtic tattoo designs include various animals, such as the Celtic bird, the Celtic cat, the Celtic dear, the Celtic dog, and the Celtic dragon.  The dragon contains the symbolisms of sovereignty and power, while others associate it with the devil and the sun.

The Celtic sun is another popular Celtic tattoo design.  Its circular shape represents all cultures throughout the earth.  The combination of the shape and the center region of the Celtic sun, with its intricate design, symbolize a natural progression of mankind.   

The Celtic tree of life may also be one of the most common Celtic tattoo designs.  People are drawn to this tree of life because of its strong association with nature and life, ever changing. 

The Celtic wedding ring tattoo offers an alternative to the typical wedding ring.  People get tattoos of the Celtic wedding ring, which symbolizes never-ending love and devotion.  This tattoo often replaces jewelry with its symbolism of love and commitment.  

Celtic Tattoo Ideas

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