What is the Meaning of a Celtic Heart Tattoo?
The image of the heart is probably the oldest symbol for Love. But is more than that. We talk as if our heart is the deepest part of us, our very essence – maybe our soul. We say things like “in my heart of hearts” meaning in the deepest part of our being, where our true feelings lie, where our truth is. That is why when we give our heart to another or to a belief we are really giving ourselves. A Celtic Heart tattoo expresses this in a unique way. Celtic Knotwork Celtic knotwork can mean a number of things but mostly it means a never-ending cycle of rebirth and renewal. It means eternity. The design has no beginning and no end. When this is entwined with a heart it can mean eternal love and a union of souls. When two hearts are interwoven, they are joined forever. That is why they are also called love knots. The knotwork design makes the difference between the Celtic Heart tattoo images and other heart tattoo images. Within that intricate lacework can be an image of a heart saddened b
