Before they adopted Christianity, the Celts believed that to obtain complete spiritual fulfillment, they had to experience continuous re-birth. Inspired by this belief their art expression was the designing of infinity knots. Sometimes the knots are symmetrical, sometimes not, but they are always pleasing to the eye.
The Trinity Knot is an ancient Celtic symbol believed to predate the crucifix by hundreds of years. The Trinity Knot takes its shape from three interlocking circles. Before Christianity, it is thought that the concept of three represented the air, water and earth. When Christianity was introduced to Celtic lands the Trinity became the symbol of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.
Tree of Life
The Celtic Tree of Life was an important part of the lives of Celts. The revered Tree was the provider of protection, warmth and food. It was believed that the Tree held spiritual powers. It was also believed that the Tree was the doorway to the other world, the fairy kingdom. The Celtic name for oak is ‘daur’. The Oak was also a symbol of strength, longevity and wisdom!
