Ancestral Wheel Cross Celtic Tattoo Design irish The spiral is the symbol

The spiral is the symbol for creation and growth

and the choice to use color as a background or a matrix of dots between the knotwork weaves

As a tattoo this high cross image unites the wearer with the heritage that is the Isle of the Blessed

Woven cross shapes and knots are one line that returns to source with intricate weaves

Book of Kells portrait of Saint John on page 291v

Ancestral Wheel Cross Celtic Tattoo Design irish The spiral is the symbolThe Celtic wheel crosses are the oldest form, dating back to the sun wheels of the pre Christian era. This tattoo design can be rendered in several ways, as shown the dotting mimics the way the carved stones would have looked. This cross is an excellent choice for a tattoo on the upper arm or leg.