Deciphering the meaning of the Triskele or Triple Spiral

The Triskele or Triple Spiral symbol appears in many ancient cultures and is also visible in the astronomical calendar in Newgrange's megalithic tomb which dates back to 3200 BC. The symbol is often associated with ancient Celtic jewelry and culture but, in fact, it originates from a time before then.

The Triskele is a complex symbol and commonly labelled as one of the most convoluted for specialist symbolists to decipher as it is believed that it is has a number of different meanings and references from the ancient Celtic era.