One of the most popular and flexible tattoo designs is the cross, which may or may not depict religious significance. Cross tattoos have many different meanings and designs vary from the simplest to the most elaborate. Perhaps this is why they appeal to a wide number of tattoo aficionados - men and women, young and old. The most obvious usage and meaning behind a cross tattoo is religion. Devout Christians pick this design to convey their faith. There are tattoos that show the Roman Catholic crucifix, a basic Protestant cross, or an Orthodox cross. Celtic crosses are another spiritual type of cross tattoos. This design usually has knots, which symbolize the link between the physical and the spiritual life; or loops, which represent the never ending circle of life. Tribal crosses are also a popular choice for a cross tattoo. People who go for this design usually have a connection with a certain tribe and wish to pay homage to their ancestors. Some, on the other hand, get a tribal cross to show their belief in and respect for a certain tribe. There is also what we call the gothic cross, which is similar to the religious cross, but has an alteration to it. Gothic cross tattoo designs usually have a snake, barbed wire or thorns intertwined across the cross. A cross is a cross, but there exist dozens and dozens of cross tattoo designs. You can have a small cross on your wrist or a huge cross on your back; a colorful one or a solid black one; a cross with flowers or a cross with wires. If you want to get one, make sure you choose a design that speaks of your spirituality or personality.
