Meanings of Celtic Knots 

Protection, symbolism and faith

 

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Squares:

Square Celtic knots

     These are shield knots and are considered symbols to ward off evil spirits and bad intentions.

Spirals:

Triple Spiral tattoo.

Spirals, whether in single form or multiple spirals, such as a triple spiral, represent rebirth or life cycles.

People and Animals:

Celtic people illistrated in this tattoo

When people or animals are seen interlaced in a Celtic knot this can represent the struggle of man and nature, the dependence of man on nature, or the relationships between man and nature or man vs. man.

Circles:

Celtic circle.

When circles are present in Celtic knots it is considered to represent eternity, or the eternal cycle of life and death.

Celtic knots are things of beauty, and have been adored for thousands of years, but they have deeper meaning beyond just decoration and ornamentation.  Celtic knots represent life death, struggle, protection and many many other things  Celtic knots are wonderful choices for a new tattoo.


 
 

 

 

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