9 celtic tattoos
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Celtic designs make excellent tattoos because they have history, meaning, and artistic value. Check out these 9 popular Celtic tattoos.TRANSCRIPT
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9 Celtic Tattoos
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The Celtic cross is a popular tattoo design
because it can be manipulated, decorated, and colored so many different ways. There are also variations on the lengths of the sides, which can provide different shapes.
Cross
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The most popular Celtic tree is the Tree of Life.
Usually it is depicted as a twisted tree surrounded by a circle of knots.
Tree
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There are many Celtic heart designs. A
popular one is the heart intersected by knots. Though, like all Celtic designs, there are almost an infinite number of variations.
Heart
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Celtic knots are defined by their number of
points. Knots with three, four, five, and more points have special meanings. Knots often represent timelessness because they do not show a beginning or end.
Knots
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Celtic animals have long been symbols for
clans and families, as well as representations for strength, wisdom, and other characteristics.
Animals
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You might think shamrocks are only associated
with Ireland, leprechauns, and good luck, but they have a longer history with the Celts.
Shamrock
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Also known as a Triquetra, the three-pointed
knot is the most popular of the Celtic knots because it represents either the three feminine powers or the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Trinity Knot
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The Celtic circle is primarily used to surround
other designs, or to circle an arm or leg as a warrior band.
Celtic Circle
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A well-known Celtic design is the crowned
heart being held by two hands. Tradition states that the direction the heart points shows if your heart is taken by someone.
Crown Heart
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No matter what Celtic tattoo design you choose, make sure you use Saniderm for the tattoo aftercare of your tattoo healing. http://www.saniderm.com/articles/tattoo-aftercare-products/
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