CELTIC SYMBOLOGY

Here are the most famous Celtic symbols and their approximate meanings:

Celtic spiral

It is well known that, in general, the spiral has in our modern world endless explanations and meanings. In the case of Celtic peoples, the spiral represents eternal life, since it is something that has neither beginning nor end, but changes and evolves permanently. The spiral is one of the most relevant symbols of the Celtic culture.

Triketa, triqueta or triquetra

This symbol obtained the meaning of the Holy Trinity when it was reached by Christianity. In reality it is a symbol of the wican religion, pagan symbol that means three different aspects of the Goddess. On the other hand, taking into account that the Celtic symbols are closely linked to nature, two triple meanings are attributed, “body, mind and soul”, “sky, sea and earth”.

Triskelle

Celtic symbol par excellence. For the Celts, number three was their magic number. This amulet is related to the solar cycle, the beginning and the end and the perpetual apprenticeship. In the Celtic culture, the druids were the only ones who could carry this object as a symbol of divinity. As a talisman it was used to cure fevers and relieve wounds.

Celtic cross

It is the symbol of protection and worship, something like the Christian crucifix. It unites pagan rites with the Christian religion. It is the most outstanding expression of Celtic art and even today, it is a symbol used by the faith of Christianity. It is represented through the connection between the archaic circle, the mandala and the Christian cross.

Celtic knot

It represents the knot of love that is forever, that can not be untied. The lovers exchanged this symbol to close an eternal union. His image represents the union, and support that should be between the couple, is a really beautiful symbol.