Celtic Moment

Ok so i know im getting a Celtic Cross tattoo but i dont know what words i want with it i was going to get carpe diem “seize the Day” but i would rather have somthing gaelic since it is a celtic symbol and im irish

Originally posted 2010-11-10 18:43:43.

Cross Tattoo Designs – Different Meanings and Types

Cross tattoos have several various meanings. Obviously the most perceptible is religious symbolism, there are another reasons to determine on this design. Most of us connect cross tattoos with the Christian religion. Obviously this is often the case, these hot designs can also have another meanings. Here is a summary of some of the most mutual reasons why people get cross tattoos.

Catholic or Christian symbolism plays a main role in picking types of cross tattoo designs. Obviously Christian and Catholic symbolism is not the sole base for cross tattoos, it is a very significant one. Several Christians and Catholics palpate very strongly about their religion and find this is a honest way to express faith by placing lasting resolution of it on their body.Christian and Catholic cross tattoo designs usually have the Latin cross, which has three equal spokes pointing up and to each side, and one long spoke pointing down — like a lower case letter T. Some other Catholic tattoos have a crucifix, which depicts Jesus being crucified on the cross.

The Celtic cross is often a combination of two various symbols: the Latin cross, and a circle. The circle is usually centered over the place where the two lines in the Latin cross intersect.
Celtic inspired tattoos combine religious and mystical symbolism from two very various cultures. The perceptible one is the Christian concept of being saved from damnation. Nevertheless, the circle also represents the ancient concept that is sometimes flippantly referred to as the circle of life — the notion that life and death is cyclical and eternal.
Another Celtic crosses have intricate Celtic knots throughout the design. Because these knots are never-ending, they carry the same symbolism as the circle. People who get Celtic cross tattoos may do so because of the Christian symbolism, the pagan symbolism, a combination thereof, or simply to express pride in their Celtic heritage.

The St. Andrew’s cross is a cross that is very different from the traditional design of a ‘T’ as the cross here depicts an ‘X’. On looking at the Gothic Cross, you can find its German origins in it with the elaborate wrought iron work displayed in it which was prevalent during the Edwardian and Victorian periods.
The Gothic Cross is usually worn by a person to express pain, anger and the Goth culture which is signified by the dark imagery of the cross like barbed wire and daggers. Of the many Celtic tattoo designs, the Celtic cross tattoo is the most popular one. It is found in a variety of patterns where you generally find a circle situated at the point of meeting of the horizontal and vertical lines of the cross.

The iron cross is a cross symbol that is infamous for its connection with the German military. The symbol, which has four equal prongs that flare out at each end, was first used by the German military in 1870. Obviously it was sole a symbol of the armed forces back then, over time the iron cross was used as a military decoration during times of war. As a result, these designs are now strongly associated with military valor and German history.

As you can see, there are several various kinds of cross tattoos, with various meanings attributed to each. Crosses have been a sacred symbol long, long before Christianity; thus the symbolism of these tattoos can scope from pagan or Christian, to more universal values such as bravery.

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Originally posted 2010-10-05 18:44:06.

Opening of the Aug 19 2008 Edinburgh Tattoo: www.edintattoo.co.uk

The BBC recording of the opening parade of massed pipe and drums at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Commentary by Bill Paterson.

The opening parade of massed pipe bands with 250 pipers and drummers at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. They comprise the Pipes & Drums of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, 1st Battalion Scots Guards, The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, 1st & 2nd Battalion of The Royal Gurkha Rifles and the Royal Air Force. While from overseas, the Crossed Swords Pipe Band from Germany, the Royal Caledonian Society of South Australia and the Royal Army of Oman. Edinburgh Castle esplanade, 8 August 2011.

TAt2MeNow.info Celtic tattoos are one of the most attractive design choices. The design comes from ancient art from Ireland, Scotland and England. They are as old as the Celtic history is.Cherub Tattoo Designs Some fifth century painted pictures are representing warriors having tattoos all over their body; the tattoos are indicating the rank or caste. Later they were also symbols of religious devotion, simply for decoration or appeal for fertility.Cherub Tattoo Designs http

Something seems to be missing with my foot tattoo. I really wanted to get a rose, which i now have, right in the center of my right foot, but friends have told me that it sorta looks out of place. Like someone just stuck it there and it’s kind of just floating around.

If you follow this link, you can view a picture of it:

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2941362210078001028vmaJki

One idea I had was to do some shading behind it…I was thinking union jack colors, since it’s an English red rose (Lancashire technically). Or I was also thinking of maybe including something Irish, like a celtic knot, since I’m half and half. (yes, I know, a bit of a conflict there…) For example, if I were to have knotwork behind it or something, it might flow a bit better?

Or maybe it just needs more foliage? As you can tell, I’m a little lost…Please, Any Ideas????!

NZ Army Band @ Edinburgh Tattoo 2006 Edinburgh Festival 2006

The Massed Pipes and Drums include: The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, The Royal Corps of Signals, The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles, and the Scottish Universities Officers Training Corps. This performance was recorded on August 25, 2007.

Comienzo de la Edinburgh Military Tattoo del año 1998