The Celtic zodiac symbols hold some of the ancient characteristics and are very much different and distinguished from the common zodiacs. For one, it has trees as its base symbols and the incarnations are very complex and hold some true value instead of just being a symbol of the characteristics. The symbols draw inspiration from nature’s controlling forces and are envisioned to address the issues of connecting the forces. The actual meaning of the symbols and the crosses is not known for sure and is entirely based on oral records and no written document has been found as of yet. It will be better now if we go across the history of the symbology before diving deep into their art work.
The Celtic zodiac has its base in the Northern Ireland region of the British Isles along with other smaller parts around Germany, France and Spain. It was the work of the Druids and some Celtic priests that this system came to the very existence. The zodiac of the Celts, as most of the other systems, relies mostly on humans and animals to depict the symbols. They also use trees most of the times. Their line of thinking was that the roots were the place where all life begins and the trees upper branches reaches out to the Heavens above. And their system is based on the lunar cycle as opposed the solar cycle and it divides the year into 13 months of 28 days each allowing for the extra auxiliary day to adjust the day-light savings.
The symbols are more of an artwork. Any Celtic symbol hosts a tinge of their basic symbol, the Cross. In a more detailed design, it is called the Irish Cross. It seems to represent the cross roads at which people may find them after a long journey or at the beginning of one. The circle drawn around it is seen as a sign to be ever-lasting and complete in life. These two basic parts rule in all the 13 different symbols of the Celtic zodiac.
Celtic tattoos along with the cross may represent cultural heritage. They are often used as a decorative insignia of pride in Scottish, Irish or Welsh ancestry. Those from Scandinavian countries are also attracted to the Celtic cross symbology. Celtic and Norse art was traded among cultures. Arriving at a conclusion on what these symbols mean is left as an exercise as such a trial may be futile.
It all depends on what one wants to derive from them. So as long as a tattoo goes, you can be sure that wearing one of these tattoos will arose everyone’s' expectations as to what it means since no one knows its actual inference for sure. Also, the ancient looking symbology is sure to have some keen eyes following and is definitely on if you are the kind who need constant attention. Getting the Celtic tattoos going is a tough job again given the skill level needed to make an accurate imitation. So go get your Celtic tattoo going and create your own set of admirers.
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