My Current Tattoo: August 2010

Tattoo Celtic Gemini and Other

Tattoo of a Celtic Gemini and Other Body Art

Celtic art is easily recognizable due to its stylized way of weaving lines into knots and symbols. These symbols are steeped in history. They mean a lot of things, but mainly the knots and whorls of the Celtic can be seen to mean interconnectedness with all things. A tattoo of a Celtic Gemini is a popular design. This is a design that incorporates elements of Celtic art into the astrological sign of the Gemini.

The Gemini in the zodiac calendar has the sign of the twins. The image is of two people, or intertwining parallel lines to symbolize them. The ink used in a tattoo of a Celtic Gemini is usually the color green. Again, a certain symbolism goes with it. Gemini personalities are said to be dualistic, versatile, intelligent, and great communicators. People with birthdays falling between May 22 and June 21 are said to be Gemini's.

Meanings and symbolism aside, these tattoos make for great body art. Skin artists and fans of the medium are always looking out for ideas that would look good when placed on the epidermis. Some artists make use of ancient tribal designs, others take and interpret images from nature, while still others borrow from popular culture.

Then there is the choice of color. Some tattoos are rendered in plain black or are only one color tattoos. Others have two or more colors in them. Some go up to seven or more. Then there is the size of the tattoo and its location in the body.

This is why you can see hundreds of different tattoos, and even sometimes one person sporting a dozen different ones. This is how people get hooked on tattoos, so that getting one becomes almost habitual. There are just too many to choose from.

Aside from the aforementioned tattoo of a Celtic Gemini, there are the other 11 zodiac signs. There are the tattoo designs of Celtic origin. There are texts in Arabic script, or ancient Roman texts, or Chinese and Japanese characters. There are Maori inspired tattoo designs, animal tattoos, flower tattoos, even portraits and reproductions of famous artworks.

If you are new to the world of tattoo and body art, then a tattoo of a Celtic Gemini is indeed a good choice. Although it is steeped in meaning, it can also be appreciated for its abstract patterns and the fascinating weaving lines that is characteristic of Celtic art.