Celtic Celtic Symbols List for Tattoo Designs

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List of Celtic Symbol Designs for Tattoos

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BUTTERFLY*	Rebirth, Transformation, symbol of Renewal	Resurrection Butterfly , Butterfly Renewal, Spiral Butterfly , Tribal Flight Butterfly
BALANCE	balance of the 4 Elements	Balance of Nature , Wheel of Balance; Wheel of Being, Charmed Balance
BROTHER	the arrow symbolizes virility and power	Brothers of the Arrow
CAT	guardians of the gates of the Otherworld	TT-A-6
CHIEFTAIN	Tara was the scared site where the Irish Chieftain's were recognized as leaders	TT-L-5
CLEANSING	fire from a dragon is cleansing	TT-A-8 , TT-R-2
CLADDAGH*	love and friendship Crown for Loyalty, Hands for Friendship, Heart for Love	C-2 , C-3 , C-4 , C-5 , C-6 , C-7
CROSS*	the cross symbolizes the bridge between heaven and earth	TT-X-1 , TT-X-5 , TT-X-6 , TT-X-7
DANCE	Expressions of the soul; enjoyment of life	TT-E-3 , TT-E-4 , TT-E-5
DIGNITY	The lion, king of the jungle, royal and majesty	TT-A-7 , TT-K-1
DOG / HOUND	healer of both the soul and body.	TT-A-3 , TT-A-4 , TT-A-14
DOLPHIN*	a favorite of travelers, the dolphin is also know as a symbol for prosperity and the abundance of the earth.	Dolphin Leap , Celtic Dolphin
DRAGON	symbolic for luck and power; ensures fertility for crops and cattle	TT-A-8 , TT-A-11
FATE	twists of fate	TT-L-5
FAMILY*	Often just a simple image to remind one of a family member	Charmed Sisters , Brothers , Motherhood
FERTILITY	The Venus of Willendorf - a very ancient fertility symbol found in middle Europe around c. 24,000-22,000 BCE. The swollen belly or multiple groups of breasts were symbols used by many ancient tribes throughout the world to encourage both fertility among the people as well as plentiful crops.	Motherhood
FERTILITY	Many ancient tribes throughout Europe saw the dragon as enfluential on fertility	Dragon Fire
FREEDOM	to loosen the ties of earthly matters	Wings of Freedom
GUIDANCE	the horse has represented guidance and the transporter to the otherworld	Mystical Equine
HARP	one of the symbols for Ireland the harp representing the soul has three melodies: laughter, slumber, and a sigh	TT-E-1 , TT-E-2
HEALTH	a balance of the body and soul	TT-S-11
HORSE	power, guidance protectors prosperity, magic, prophecy, the transporter to the otherworld	TT-A-1 , TT-A-2 , TT-A-9
IMMORTALITY	The circle often represents unending, it could refer to the unending life, the soul which lives on after death	Traditional Trinity Knot
LIFE	the pentacle represents the five stages of life: birth, youth, adulthood, old age, and death.	TT-P-1
LION	dignity	TT-A-7 , TT-K-1
LOYALTY	ancient Celts viewed the dog as a symbol of loyalty	TT-A-14
LOVE	there many loves - a parent's, a lover, a friend	TT-L-5 , TT-L-9 , the Claddagh
LOVE	Mother's protection of the child	Mother's Love
MAGIC	The horse has been viewed as a magical being	Mystical Equine
MEDITATION	Celtic knotwork and mazes have been used for centuries to aid in meditation	TT-L-4
MOTHERHOOD	Ancient people held great reverence for a pregnant female - they hope this would encourage their crops to be also bountiful. Inspired by the Book of Kells, dots can be used to remember each child in the Celitc symbol for motherhood.	Motherhood , Mother's Love
PENTACLE	the pentacle represents the five elements: earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, or the five stages of life: birth, youth, adulthood, old age, and death.	TT-P-1 , TT-P-2
POWER	spiral enhanced power and confused the enemy	TT-R-3
POWER	the horse was seen as power, guidance & a protector	Pict Horses
PROSPERITY	Prosperity has been represented by the horse and dolphin	Mystical Equine , Celtic Dolphin
PROTECTION	the ancient Celts believed that when a line crossed over or under another line a layer of protection against evil was added to a talisman.	TT-L-1
REBIRTH, RENEWAL	As the Butterfly emerges from its cocoon - it enters a new phase of Life, thus the Butterfly is the perfect symbol of Renewal.	Butterfly Renewal , Spiral Butterfly , Tribal Flight Butterfly
RESURRECTION	The butterfly is a symbol of the Resurrection. Rising from the seemingly lifeless chrysalis of the ugly caterpillar reminds one of the struggles and suffering of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. On the 3rd day He was resurrected. The butterfly is one motif associated with Christ.	Resurrection Butterfly
SHAMROCK	Irish symbol of Luck	TT-S-7 , TT-S-8 , TT-U-4
SISTER	the Triquetra can represent the 3 phase of woman	Sister Love
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY	The horizontal arms of the cross symbolize Earth - the temporal life.The vertical arms reach to the Heavens - the spiritual life.	Celtic Protection
STRENGTH	Each overlapping line adds Protection against evil	TT-L-2
SUN	The spiral moving to the right represents the sun and victory	TT-R-5
THISTLE	Scotland' s national symbol	TT-S-10
TRANSFORMATION	transformation, a new phase of Life	Butterfly of Renewal , Spiral Butterfly
TRINITY	3 distinct yet interlocked levels: Physical, Mental, and Spiritual	TT-L-3 , TT-M-1
TRIQUETRA	unity and trinity of soul, heart and mind	TT-M-1 , TT-M-2
UNITY	the symbol for Ireland Unity	Wheel of Balance
VICTORY	The spiral moving to the right represents the sun and victory	TT-R-5
WAR	Spirals represent the Dance of War for the Scottish Highlands	TT-R-5
WARRIOR	arrow as a ray sun symbolized the warrior	Brothers of the Arrow

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~~~~ A WORD OF CAUTION ON SYMBOLS ~~~ Unfortunately the people of the ancient world did not write down the meanings they assigned to art designs. By researching ancient writings from other peoples such as the Roman armies and Christain missionaries, some motifs' meanings have been perserved. During our modern period some of the Celtic knots have been associated with certain symbolic meanings and a variety of retail items claim to be "the symbol for ..... " - proceed with caution here - this could just be selling tool. When enough people recognize a design as standing for something - a symbol is born. ~~~~ DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH ~~~~ When choosing a Celtic knot for personal use - ask yourself what it means to you. The Celtic Lady's™ offers this advice after learning of someone who had a Chinese symbol tattooed on her thigh. She was told the symbol was for "Nurse" or "Healing". Well, she lives in San Francisco - a wonderful city full of many Chinese residents. At her hospital she ran into a doctor from China who said that the tattoo meant something totally different from what she was told. She now has a very permanent reminder of her mistake in rushing into a decision without doing her research.