Gothic crosses are typically not used as a symbol of religion, but more so as a symbol of pain, anger or spirituality. They are often used to pay tribute to the Gothic lifestyle as well. St Peter’s cross, also known as an upside down cross represents the crucifixion of St. Peter and has also been used as a symbol of Satanism. No matter what style you end up choosing you can be sure that the symbol you’ve chosen is timeless and easily recognizable.

Some people see the cross as representing life itself. This is one of the many reasons why the cross tattoo has been so popular for so long. It also means that people who use the “life” cross tattoo meaning can basically use any other meaning that they want since life is basically everything (outside of death). Just be warned that most outside observers will not recognize that the “life” meaning unless you have that word tattooed above the cross or you tell them the meaning you’re using.

Interestingly, the cross can also represent the pain that comes with love. To Christians especially, this is an obvious meaning. Jesus was known for doing everything out of love, and the cross has come to represent everything that he embodied. Jesus’ dying on the cross could be seen as the epitome of the pain that comes when you love too much.

Another cross tattoo meaning that some people use is dedication. Someone who wants a constant reminder that they should keep pushing forward to reach their goals could do a lot worse than a cross tattoo. They can look at it every day to remind themselves that what they’re doing has a purpose and to not give up.

If you were looking for a tattoo design that is perfect for symbolizing peace, you really can’t do much better than the cross tattoo. Whether you believe everyone should live in peace or you simply want more peace in your life, the cross tattoo could be the perfect design for you. This is one of those meanings that can be used by religious and nonreligious people.