Meaning of cross tattoos

There are many people who decide to have cross tattoos on their body, both women and men. The meanings can be many and varied, but it will depend on the personal experiences of each one who chooses to feel one meaning or another. The tattoo of the cross on the body will always be something important and also, it is a design that everyone usually likes.

There are different tattoo designs, but we are going to focus on the different meanings that this type of tattoos can have for the people who carry it. The value of this tattoo can make you decide definitely to make this type of design on your skin, Especially if you had doubts and did not know if it is a good option or not for you. Remember that a tattoo in addition to being good, must mean something to you, so that it really has symbolism.

Celtic cross tattoo

The first and best known meaning is the symbolism of religious or spiritual beliefs. Regarding religious beliefs, it usually represents the cross of Christ (where he was crucified and later resurrected). But in the spiritual realm, the lines of the cross they symbolize nature and when the horizontal line is united with the vertical one, at the point of union it symbolizes the material world and also the spiritual one. It is for this reason that the Christian religion chose this symbol as its representative.

Maori cross tattoo

Another important meaning of the crosses is nature. In the crosses where the lines meet and a circle is added, it is the oldest sign and is known as solar crosses, they appeared in the Neolithic in Europe. Represents when dawn and dusk, that is, when the sun rises and sets…. It also symbolizes the connection of man with the divine and the natural elements.

Although it can also mean other things such as: life, overcoming problems, memories of a loved one, etc. What do cross tattoos symbolize for you?


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  1.   elar said

    Peace and love. As well as the memory of a loved one.