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

The spiral is the symbol for creation and growth

Named after the pattern found on the south cross at Duleek

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

The center of this tattoo pattern is the sacred design found on the cover of that well

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.