Meghan Sharkey
Meghan's Triquetra
If you're wondering why the Triquetra:
Well, first off, I'm 50% Irish (mom's 100%) and culturally that's what I identify with. Plus my birthday is on St. Patrick's day. I always knew I wanted to get some kind of Celtic knot work, but never knew exactly what.
With some research, I decided that the triquetra was perfect. It was originally a Celtic/Pagan symbol for the stages of womanhood (maiden, mother & crone). When St. Patrick sent the "snakes" out of Ireland (Snakes being the Pagan beliefs) they adopted many of their symbols & gave them Christian meaning. (ie there's no way that Christ's birthday is actually December 25th, but that date was chosen because of the proximity to solstice celebration.)
The triquetra became known as a Trinity knot, symbolizing the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit. The 3 points are also interlocking Christian fish symbols. I chose green for the inside because it's a color of new life, growth, spring. The orange highlights complement the green, as they are the colors of Ireland's flag. Initially I had invisioned something more feminine, but I am quite happy with the final result. There you have it, the meaning behind my tattoo.
Meghan's Triquetra
If you're wondering why the Triquetra:
Well, first off, I'm 50% Irish (mom's 100%) and culturally that's what I identify with. Plus my birthday is on St. Patrick's day. I always knew I wanted to get some kind of Celtic knot work, but never knew exactly what.
With some research, I decided that the triquetra was perfect. It was originally a Celtic/Pagan symbol for the stages of womanhood (maiden, mother & crone). When St. Patrick sent the "snakes" out of Ireland (Snakes being the Pagan beliefs) they adopted many of their symbols & gave them Christian meaning. (ie there's no way that Christ's birthday is actually December 25th, but that date was chosen because of the proximity to solstice celebration.)
The triquetra became known as a Trinity knot, symbolizing the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit. The 3 points are also interlocking Christian fish symbols. I chose green for the inside because it's a color of new life, growth, spring. The orange highlights complement the green, as they are the colors of Ireland's flag. Initially I had invisioned something more feminine, but I am quite happy with the final result. There you have it, the meaning behind my tattoo.