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The meaning of a cross tattoo

What does the cross stamped on the body depends on its shape and, in part, from the meaning given to it by the owner himself. The symbol of the cross has a rich history dating back long before the advent of the Christian faith. Its oldest meaning, which came from Egypt, is the symbol of the sun. Later, as a result of the fusion of many cultures, the cross acquired, in addition to being religious, the following meanings:

• symbol of life;
• the vertical line is male and the horizontal line is female;
• phallic sign of fertility and masculinity;
• Cardinal points;
• sign of the Moon;
• resurrection from the dead.

There are many types of crosses.

Each one of them, embedded in the body, It has its own meaning. He cannot be ignored when deciding to get a tattoo with such a significant and symbolic image.

1. The celtic cross it has pagan roots. Such a tattoo signifies spiritual balance, the combination of spiritual and bodily principles in a person, as well as the strength of his faith and worship of his Saint Patrick. The origin of this sign of pagan beliefs makes it outwardly very attractive.
2. The orthodox cross is filled as a sign of their faith and is usually accompanied by the inscription "Save and preserve." Sometimes they are replaced by a pectoral cross, if for some reason it is impossible to wear it.
3. Black cross . This is a symbol of the Christian faith, which is therefore interpreted in a peculiar way by tattoo artists to make it more attractive to clients and more convenient to weave into patterns. Besides the resurrection from the dead and eternal life, it is also a sign of suffering for the faith and its inviolability.
4. inverted cross . The tattoo has two meanings and they are opposite to each other. First of all, this is the sign of Saint Peter, who is the keeper of the keys to the gates of paradise. In his hands there is an inverted cross, which symbolizes a sword. In the second sense, such a cross is a sign of the followers of Satan.
5. Cross with wings . At the same time, the cross has a religious meaning, and the wings symbolize the power and strength of the owner of the tattoo. These male tattoos are often placed on the back or forearm.
6. Rose and cross . This tattoo is a sign of a person's love for God and humanity. For girls, this pattern sometimes also means the loss of a very close person, and in this case, thorns are represented on the flower.

When deciding to get a cross tattoo, keep in mind that this is the strongest sign, which imposes the moral duty to carry your cross firmly, without complaints, no matter how heavy it may be.

Cross tattoos for women often have flowers or creepers as well. A male tattoo It is a predominantly realistic crucifixion with no additional elements in the image.

Cross in the cultures of the world

The cross is present in almost all the cultures of the world. It symbolizes the connection with higher powers and the afterlife. Gradually, this sign acquired new symbols and characteristics in the image. Some crosses are even difficult to recognize, as outwardly they look more like intricate patterns. Today, the cross is often used by representatives of subcultures, which give it their own meanings, but at the same time they do not deny their connection to religion.

Suitable places on the body for a cross tattoo.

The place for the cross tattoo should be chosen according to the dimensions of the sketch. It can be filled on the arm, on the back (usually closer to the neck), on the shoulder, on the chest (the correct place if the tattoo replaces the pectoral cross), on the forearm or on the hand. Massive crosses are best placed on the torso or forearm, while small ones are appropriate for stuffing the wrist. The cross is also depicted on the leg, but less often, since in this case the sign will be close enough to the ground that not everyone considers it correct.

Usually minimalism or graphics are chosen for the cross. Sometimes for girls style sketches are used watercolor, but this is rather an exception. Sometimes cross tattoos are done in the following styles: geometry, blackwork, tribal, realistic, biomechanical, and runes.

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