Not to be confused with Irish symbols (e.g the Claddagh), Celtic symbols, like the Celtic Knots, were brought to Ireland by the Celts thousands of years ago. Below, you’ll find the most prominent Celtic designs and patterns, each with meanings tied to strength, family, longevity, and wisdom.

The Celtic deities are known from a variety of sources such as written Celtic mythology, ancient places of worship, statues, engravings, religious objects, as well as place and personal names. Celtic deities can belong to two categories: general and local.

The bull symbol was used to represent Esus, a god in Celtic paganism while the animal itself was used in sacrificial rituals by the Druids. In general, the Celtic bull symbol was used to represent strong will, fertility, wealth, abundance and virility while in some cases it is considered as the symbol of ancestry and kinship.

The Wheel of Taranis is an important symbol in historical Celtic polytheism. It’s a chariot wheel with six or eight spokes, associated with the god Taranis. He was known as the wheel-god, identified as the sky, sun, or thunder god. This wheel is a classic Druid symbol. The hub of the wheel signifies the center of the universe.