Tattoos are an expression of a person’s inner feelings or a representation of an alliance they have. It is a personal statement that permanently lives on the skin in anticipation of having it professionally removed. Cross tattoos are very popular and express a person’s religious beliefs or just their appreciation of the art form. Making the effort to check out a book of tattoos is advisable.

In the regions of Ireland, Scotland and Great Britain the Celtic Cross is a popular iconic symbol. Dating back to the 8th century the design is a cross with a circle over the intersecting point. Legend has it that St. Patrick created the first Celtic cross when he drew a circle over the Latin cross to incorporate the pagan moon goddess.

Christians use the cross as synonymous with Christ dying for our sins. Romans commonly used crosses in order of execution for non-Romans and slaves. Unlike the Jewish faith who are not allowed to get tattoos Christians are allowed to get them. The classic cross is the Latin cross or crux ordinaria, the vertical post represents the divine and the horizontal represents the world. The intersection is the union of both.

Tribal cross tattoos may also be Celtic in origin. Many of them can have a shamrock pattern added. Other additions can be praying hands, dragons and angel wings. Daggers, swords and skulls are also added.

Gothic cross tattoos have an iron feel about them, they are heavily adorned and often combined with barbed wire and daggers. There is a German design element to them. They use Christian cross design.

As you have seen it comes with an extensive variety in cross design and it would be a good idea to examine the book by Johnny Karp on Cross Tattoos at your local bookstore. Selecting the right design will make for a happy customer ultimately.

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