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The Origin of the Celtic Knot

Though the origin story of the Celtic knot is somewhat up for debate, the knot pattern dates back to the late Roman Empire and eventually became prominent in Celtic art and Christian imagery. Today, the Trinity knot holds different meanings for different people, including as a symbol of ancient Irish culture and of pride for Welsh, Irish, and Scottish people.

What Does It Mean

To Celts, the three points represent the natural elements of earth, air, and water. On a spiritual level, it has also been thought to symbolize life, death, and rebirth. Christians associate the symbol with the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost. Basically, the various meanings boil down to one common thing: the points represent three separate entities that are interconnected.

Sometimes, the traditional triquetra symbol is accompanied by a circle, which, in many belief systems, is a symbol of eternity. Therefore, gifts featuring this image are sometimes given to signify eternal love or longevity.

So, no matter your spiritual beliefs, the triquetra could hold some kind of personal significance to you, and no one else can dictate what that is. Just make sure you know what meaning it holds for you before you get it inked into your body, if deep meaning behind tattoos is important to you.