Tattoos are popular these days. This is not only a way to distinguish oneself from the crowd, but also to create a special aura, simulate energy and gain protection of higher powers, luck, love.
Therefore, the approach to applying a tattoo and choosing a pattern should be especially careful. Especially if a cross (tattoo) is applied to the body. Therefore, we consider the cross in terms of esotericism.
Meaning of the cross
Such tattoos require a special approach. Crosses, as a religious symbol, have a special meaning. On the one hand, it is faith, protection of the Lord, harmony of the soul, and on the other, it is a symbol of suffering, atonement for sins. Not for nothing they say: "Carry the cross." Therefore, before a cross tattoo appears on your shoulder or arm, you should weigh the pros and cons. Although it is believed that it is not necessary to be a follower of a particular religion to make such a tattoo, but this step should be approached as responsibly as possible.
Variety of designs
Due to the great variety, cross-tattoo can be the most diverse. The most popular are Celtic crosses. They are nodes of particularly complex work that have no beginning or end. This is a very beautiful drawing, which is why it is most often chosen. But such tattoos also have a deeper meaning. Often the cross is filled with descendants of the Scots, Irish and Vali in a sign of pride in the heritage of their ancestors. In addition, it symbolizes spiritual development, being the legacy of the iron cross of the Teutonic Knights, and later the German military.
The Gothic cross is quite similar to the Christian one, but contains swords, cloth and knives. It has no religious background or any special meaning.
Christian cross. The tattoo is depicted as latin wooden or with the crucifix of Christ. He has nails in his hands, and a wreath of thorns on his head. The latter option is quite difficult and is not suitable for everyone, because, in addition to cleansing, it can also bring the cleansing of the soul from sins through suffering. This and
there is the same burden that will model your life. Not the fact that such changes will be to your taste. But you can smooth out the overall effect if you dilute the drawing with something of your own.
Some people make a cross tattoo as a sign of love, adding to it the name and date on the plate. Also very popular is a tattoo in the form of a rosary wrapping around the wrist, at the end of which a cross is knocked out.
Dilute the general background
The cross tattoo on the back can be depicted in the form of crossed objects, which will only remotely resemble a religious symbol. So, wondering what a cross tattoo that two crossed swords form means, you won’t find a clear answer. Ideally, you should make a drawing yourself, in which you enclose your meaning. As a symbol of love, you can add roses, a vine, precious stones (figuratively speaking). Any character in which you put your meaning will work for you. But if you are still not sure whether to put a cross on the body, it is better to choose another image in which you will be sure for sure.