Milagro, the Mexican Miracle Charm

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Milagros are small metal (such as gold, silver, copper, bronze and tin) charms representing different parts of the body and symbols of daily life. The word milagro means miracle. The charms have been used as sympathetic magic in parts of Spain and Italy since the 5th century. Now they are more widely found in Mexico and New Mexico. Mixed media artists have started using them in collages.

The traditional way to use a milagro is to add one to an altar, especially on or near the image of a saint, for whichever purpose you want help with.

These two web pages explain what a milagro is very well:

Collecting Milagros

Mexican Milagros

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Milagro Picture Gallery 

Milagro Hand by tempo

milagro by emdot

MILAGRO GIRL necklace by catbishop

Milagro Murano bookmark by Running-out-of-room

Milagro Heart & Ruby Necklace by mary_tafoya

milagro by claratron

marchBJPcomplete by Lotus Petals

Milagros Charm Bracelet by inspirational

in the garden by elena888

Milagros by deva luna

Los Milagros by JMundoDesigns

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A Book About Milagros and What They Mean 

Milagros: A Book of Miracles

Milagros: A Book of Miracles

by: Helen Thompson

Amazon Price: $13.22 (as of 07/05/2009)Buy Now

This is a lovely book that is a guidebook for milagros, explaining what each one means.

Antique Milagros 

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Milagro Art on Posters, T-Shirts, Tiles and More 

My Daughter Milagros Women's Light T-Shirt

My Daughter Milagros Women's Light T-Shirt

From: Love Your Dad T-Shirt Shop

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King Milagros Cap

King Milagros Cap

From: Slap Style

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Milagros Hand Magnet

Milagros Hand Magnet

From: ServingSpirits

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Milagros Wood Carved Stamps from Anima Designs 

Handcarved milagro stampsand new and vintage milagros from Anima Designs




Milagro Meanings 

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Milagro Meanings

Collectible Milagros 

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Milagro Jewelry 

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Evelyn_Saenz wrote...

Latin American churches have whole walls and sometimes whole rooms devoted to milagros.

Nice lens!

ReplyPosted April 27, 2009

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WhiteOak50 wrote...

I really liked this lens. You did a great job in putting it together.

ReplyPosted November 11, 2008

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aeliason

Another fascinating lens. You are a person with wide interests and take the time to go "in depth".

ReplyPosted November 02, 2008

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Heinani wrote...

I believe in Miracles. You wow me with another great lens 5*

ReplyPosted November 02, 2008