Celtic symbols: you should know these 5

Celtic symbols
You should know these 5 signs

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Celtic symbols have a long tradition. But what exactly do the individual characters mean? We introduce you to the 5 most important symbols.

Celtic knot or Celtic cross – celtic symbols we meet again and again in everyday life. They are part of jewelry or are used as a filigree tattoo template. The minimalist characters based on curved lines are particularly suitable for this.

The Celts that around 300 BC lived, had a great weakness for mythology and spirituality and developed certain images and symbols from this belief. However, only a few know them true meaning behind the pretty ornaments. In the following, we will introduce you to five well-known variants and explain what is behind them.

Celtic symbols: Triqueta

Celtic symbols: you should know these 5 characters

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A very well known Celtic symbol is the Triqueta. You will see a kind of triangle in which the tips are connected by curved lines. The three corners allude to the number three, which plays a major role in Celtic mythology. The Triqueta stands for the three areas Body, mind and spirit. According to the Celts, we need to balance physical and mental health with our spirituality in order to achieve deep life satisfaction. Some also interpret the Triqueta as a symbol for time: past, present and future are always linked. The Church later took over the Triqueta and developed the Christian Trinity from it (Father, Son, Spirit).

Celtic knot

Celtic symbols: you should know these 5 characters

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Many Celtic symbols are often used as a tattoo template. The celtic knots is particularly popular. You see it in many different variants, but all of which have one very common feature: a Celtic knot has neither a beginning nor an end. He reminds us of an eternal bond, deep love and real friendship. Some also interpret the Celtic knot as a symbol of rebirth, as it is a sign of endlessness.

Celtic cross

Celtic symbols: you should know these 5 characters

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Celtic symbols are often very ornamented. The celtic cross is no exception: we see a cross with striking, playful lines. The Celtic Cross, also called the Irish Cross, is an important feature of church art and can be found in many places of worship. Its distinguishing feature is the ring that sits in the middle and connects the bars with each other. This is reminiscent of a kind of halo, what the Belief in higher powers and also a kind of protective function represents.

By the way: During National Socialism, the Celtic cross was simplified to an isosceles cross with a ring in the middle. Using this alienation in isolation is now a criminal offense.

Celtic symbols: the tree of life

Celtic symbols: you should know these 5 characters

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The tree of life, also called the tree of life, symbolizes Hope and growth. According to Celtic mythology, it connects heaven and earth and thereby anchors wisdom with tradition. Trees were generally of great importance to the Celts – the Celtic tree horoscope is based on different trees that represent different properties. The tree of life should remind us of our roots. At the same time it stands for Further developmentand progress.

Celtic spiral (triskele)

Celtic symbols: you should know these 5 characters

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Just like the Celtic knot, the Celtic spiral, also called triskele, stands for infinity. Here the Celts represent the idea of ​​the immortal spirit. The Celtic spiral is also a general symbol for the path of life and is intended to remind us that an end is always a beginning. We often discover the triskele as Pendants – it should protect us from misfortune, worries and fears. An interesting fashion accessory for everyone who is enthusiastic about spirituality.

Now you know what Celtic symbols mean and how to interpret them. What could also interest you are chakra colors or power animals. Through this, too, we deal with spirituality and higher wisdom.

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Sources used: ancient-symbols.com, J. Romilly Allen: Celtic art in pagan and Christian times (= The Antiquary’s books). Methuen, London 1904 (reprint. Bracken Books, London 1994.