Celtic
Triquetra
The trinity of mind, body and spirit
The Triquetra, from the Latin for 'three-cornered', is an ancient Celtic symbol formed by three interlocking arcs. Its continuous, unbroken line has made it a powerful emblem of unity and eternal connection.
Shop Triquetra PendantsWhat it Means
The three points of the Triquetra represent different trinities depending on tradition: mind, body and spirit; past, present and future; earth, sea and sky; or the maiden, mother and crone. The unbroken line weaving through all three speaks to the interconnectedness of these forces and the eternal nature of the cycle they form.
History & Origins
The Triquetra appears in Celtic manuscripts such as the Book of Kells (c. 800 CE) and on carved stones across Ireland, Scotland, and Scandinavia. It was later adopted by early Christians as a symbol of the Holy Trinity. Its origins likely predate Christianity, rooted in pre-Christian Celtic spirituality.
Wearing the Triquetra
Wearing the Triquetra is a reminder of the threefold nature of existence, that all things are connected, and that every ending is also a beginning.