This cross tattoo is a compass rose, showing the four main directions of north, south, east and west, with the directional increments between the four arms. The tattoo artist has included other symbols in the design that have meaning to the tattoo owner. There are symbols of the elements of fire and water, an ankh to symbolize life and an hourglass to represent time. A compass rose tattoo design is essentially made up of several crosses overlapping each other at different angles.
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Cross Tattoos Balance Life through Design
Cross designs are incredibly popular tattoo choices. Because of its simplicity, the cross design can be decorated or combined with other designs to create highly meaningful, symbolic tattoos. Crosses have appeared in religions throughout history and have a wealth of symbolism. The History of the Cross Symbol The cross is one of the most ancient […]