| The cross tattoo has long been associated with | | | | love. |
| religion, mainly the Christian faith. They are a | | | | The Crucifix is the type of cross that shows |
| strong religious symbol that also acts as a symbol | | | | Jesus on a wooden Cross and symbolizes the |
| of faith, hope, and belief. The cross tattoo looks | | | | Christian faith. |
| great in both large and small designs. It can also | | | | The Crown of thorns is depicted as a cross with |
| be combined with other tattoos such as the tribal | | | | a crown of thorns hanging on one side. |
| design. | | | | The cross of nails uses the image of large nails, |
| There are different types of cross tattoos; the | | | | the kind that were driven through the hands and |
| Celtic cross and the tribal cross. The Celtic cross | | | | feet of Jesus, to make up the cross. Sometimes |
| is one of the most requested today because of | | | | the Crown of thorns is added to the cross of |
| its beauty and intricate detail. The Celtic cross | | | | nails. |
| design comes from both the Christian religion and | | | | The Crusaders Cross is usually a large cross |
| Pagan religions. To the Christian religion, the cross | | | | surrounded by smaller crosses. This is thought to |
| symbolizes the death and resurrection of Christ. | | | | symbolize the message of Christ to spread the |
| To other Pagan faiths, the cross may symbolize | | | | gospel. |
| the four elements of the earth. It does not | | | | The type of cross that you choose is entirely up |
| matter the religion as the cross tattoo has been | | | | to you. This is a great symbol if you want to |
| around and used by people of all faiths and | | | | represent your religion or faith. It is also a popular |
| backgrounds for hundreds of years. Some people | | | | choice just because people like the appearance. |
| see the cross tattoo as a guide in life while others | | | | The cross tattoo is one of the few designs seen |
| know its symbol for their faith. | | | | as unisex. It deals with the spiritual rather than |
| The Tribal cross combines the elements of the | | | | the physical. Two of the most common |
| cross with the elements of tribal art. This is | | | | placements for cross tattoos are on the arm and |
| usually done using bold black lines and designs. You | | | | back, however they can be placed anywhere on |
| can always tell if a tattoo is a tribal tattoo based | | | | the body. A small cross can be placed on the |
| on the dark features and boldness of the tattoo. | | | | ankle or wrist. They can also be used as the |
| Usually tribal crosses are large, dark and bold, | | | | center piece of an arm or leg sleeve, or can be |
| they stick out of the crowd of tattoos. | | | | the center of a large back piece. The placement is |
| The Calvary Cross is a cross mounted on three | | | | entirely up to you, it all depends on how visible |
| steps that represent the Hill of Calvary. This is | | | | you want your statement of faith and religion to |
| usually a design that symbolizes faith, hope, and | | | | be. |