Tattoo Cross

One of the most popular of the tattoo designs that are being used today are tattoo crosses. This is maybe because it is a powerful religious symbol of one of major religions in the world. However, the use of a cross as a symbol has been used long before Christianity even started. Like sun tattoos, it has been observed in many ancient civilizations and has come in many forms and variations.
The most famous of all tattoo cross designs is that of the Christian cross which is said to be similar to the one which Jesus Christ was crucified in. Some designs also include the figure of Christ either dying in the cross or full of life and ready to save mankind; the sacred heart and the crown of thorns.
Gothic crosses are similar to other crosses except that they convey images that express dark and pessimistic thoughts. They usually have sharp edges and often combined with skulls and bones, snakes and death. Oftentimes, these types of crosses are often associated with satanic cults.
Other notable crosses include the Celtic cross which has loops and circles in the point of intersection; the Egyptian cross or ankh which has a circle on top: The anchor cross in which a cross is combined with an anchor; the Greek cross which is has equal four arms and the Indian cross which is said to be the origin of the swastika which is the symbol of Nazi Germany.