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Celtic Trinity

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Which of these tattoos do you like or think are interesting? Which do you not?

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1. A celtic trinity knot
2. A tribal design with a spider in the center holding a blue gem stone
3.a black tribal dragon with a red tounge (smalle about 3 inches long)
4. Three dolphins swimming in a circle with a chinese animal character (calendar year you were born) in the center
5. 2 koi fish swimming in a circle surrounded by water (koi are green and purple, black and blue)
6. 2 stars one the size of a dime the other smaller with no black outline and solid color(bright color) one completely filled in the other just the outline.
7. A decorative dainty black vine with 3 yellow and orange Tahitian gardenias, green leaves, and 2 purple bell shaped flowers.

the koi!! i have a koi fish tattoo and i love it

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Trinity - Celtic Blessing

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Celtic Symbols Druids and the Spirals of Life

Celtic Spirals

Some of the oldest symbols associated with the Celts are Celtic spirals. Prominently displayed on ancient artifacts dating long before the written word in Ireland, Celtic spirals are second only to Knotwork designs as the symbols most associated with Celtic art. These mythical spirals are among the oldest symbols associated with Celtic art. They are believed to represent the spiritual balance between inner and outer consciousness. People from many lands herald Celtic designs as the emblem of their heritage because the people known as "Celts" lived in many areas of modern-day Europe. 

 

The Triskele, or the Triskelion

The triskele, otherwise known as the triskelion, is a three-pronged spiral, and is often used as a basis for more complex spirals. Some suggest ancient Celtic triskeles represented the Triple Goddess of the three ages of womanhood. It later came to represent the Holy Trinity in Christianity - God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Whatever its' meaning, it is interesting that the motif is based around The Number 3 - regarded as a highly sacred number in many ancient cultures, not least The Druids.

Three is a Magic Number

The Druids believed in three worlds and in transmigration from one to the other: in a world above this one, in which happiness predominated; a world below, of misery; and this present state. This transmigration was to punish and reward, and also to purify the soul. In the present world, said the Druids, good and evil are so exactly balanced that man has the utmost freedom and is able to choose or reject either.Then there are three objects of metempyschosis: to collect into the soul the properties of all being, to acquire a knowledge of all things, and to get power to conquer all evil. They are also, the Celtic Druids say, three kinds of knowledge; knowledge of the name of each thing, of its cause, and its influence. Three things that continually grow less; darkness, falsehood, and death. And three things that constantly increase; light, life, and truth.The Number Three is a sacred symbol in many cultures all over the world. 

The Spiral of Life

The Triple Spiral, otherwise known as the "Spiral of Life", is found on many ancient Irish stone carvings - the most famous of which is Newgrange, found in County Meath, Ireland, which dates back to 2500 BC. Most scholars believe the spiral of life represents the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Others say this deeply mystical symbol represents the male, female, and child on the path of life. Another interpretation is that it also represents the Triple Goddess.

Trinity Celtic Knot or Triquetra

The Triquetra, commonly known as the Trinity knot, takes an individual strand and wraps it into and onto itself, such that it becomes a three-lobed, yet singular design. This design symbolized the connection of the three planes of existence: mind, body, and spirit. To Christians, it illustrated the essential core of Christian belief wherein one God was Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. For both beliefs, the Trinity knot symbolized the way in which three separate essences were vitally interconnected.

About the Author

I am actively involved with a site called IrishAstrology.com concerning explanations and descriptions of Celtic Symbols and Celtic Tree Astrology Signs. The site also includes lots of Articles, an Amazon-driven Celtic Store, Free Celtic Screensavers, and free eBooks. My interests/hobbies include Astrology, Music, Reading, Sport, Cycling, Chocolate, My cat and a love for animals...our equals.