The Magic of Milagros

The Magic and Meaning of Milagros

Milagros derive their meanings in several ways. They all have a traditional and a literal meaning. Milagros also gain meaning through the wearer’s intentions. Your thoughts, your hopes and desires attach themselves to the milagro, making it a tool for your intention to be carried in. The following list of milagro interpretations is a combination of the traditional meanings as well as a modern view we have added.

Body Parts :: All body parts are a symbol of good health for that part of the body. They also may carry other symbolic meanings or personal meanings and intentions imbibed by the wearer.
Flaming Heart :: a healthy heart, bringing passion to your life, love you have for another.
Speared Heart :: healing of a broken heart, broken by illness or loss of love.
Eyes :: a watchful spirit looking out for you, see the future more clearly.
Ears :: a wish for the ability to listen effectively.
Arms :: the ability to comfort and help others with your touch.
Legs :: healthy travels and journeys through life.
Feet :: healthy travels and journeys through life. The ability to walk away from unhappiness in life.
Hands :: often speaks to craftsman and artists as a talisman of their artwork and their ability to continue to work.
Heads :: set your mind free, listen to your thoughts and lay your worries to rest.
Mouth, lips :: focus on your words and their effect on others, a wish to know when to keep your mouth shut.
Kidneys, stomachs, lungs, breasts, teeth and spines are also commonly represented for good health of those areas.

People :: Also common forms for Milagros; their meanings are as limitless as the amount of people in your life and meanings vary greatly depending on who is wearing it.
Praying Men and Women :: a plea for forgiveness, a plea for a wish or desire to be granted.
Sleeping Person :: insomnia
Baby :: representation of a child or the wish for a child to enter your life.
Girl, Boy :: female (male) in your life, recapture your inner child.

Other Forms :: Milagros are varied and come in many unusual and sometimes whimsical forms. Each one carries a powerful wish or desire.
House :: blessings on a home and the family in it, ensures safe return home when traveling.
Dog :: symbolizes loyalty and protection.
Star and Suns :: Good Luck
Feather :: good luck for writers
Books :: a good wish for students.
Hat :: a wish to curb baldness
Wine Bottles and Glasses :: a wish for a good time or a reminder to watch how much of a good time you are having.
Farm Animals (cows, horses, goats, sheep) :: a wish for bounty and good fortune in business
Pig :: a wish for abundance and prosperity
Car :: a wish for good travels and safe returns
Dominoes :: Good luck in games
Leaves, Trees, Flowers :: personal and inner growth.
Corn and Chili Peppers :: a wish for abundance and good fortune
Locks and Keys :: a wish for mysteries to be revealed; for locked doors to open to you.