In the 1950s, the misconception of hex signs as protective amulets was commercialized. Enterprising merchants began producing souvenir signs for the tourist trade, each sign symbolizing specific blessings like “Prosperity,” “Fertility” or “Abundance”.

Aug 3, 2017 · Hex signs are both amuletic and talismanic (see Amulets; Talismans). Traditionally, hex signs are painted on barns, stables and houses to protect against lightning, ensure fertility and protect animal and human occupants alike from becoming ferhexed, or bewitched.

For example, cows on a sign symbolize contentment, sheep peace and serenity, horses strength and stamina, and roosters fertility. Plants also have been assigned symbolism that is often based on their natural attributes.

Jan 5, 2024 · Fertility Hex Sign. 8" Fertility. All Hex Signs are made in. A paper on the History Hex Signs. This Hex Sign is perfect for mounting outdoors as well as indoors.

Sun, Rain and Fertility: A well known geometric hex design is Sun, Rain and Fertility, featuring a large, eight-pointed star with a stylized "sun" center. The sun warms mother earth and lights our lives.

Schuster Signs (hexsign.com) has some of the most attractive and durable pennsylvania dutch hex signs available. All items are hand painted and range from hexsigns or hex signs, homestead plaques, birth plates and wedding plates.

A thorough overview of common styles, colors, and motifs found on Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs. Includes a color guide as well as all the different variants of popular symbols.

Hex signs are magical symbols designed to protect against evil spirits. Below are their meanings! We create hex signs from the traditional PA Dutch designs and also inspired by our Iberian horses.

May 9, 2023 · The Hex Signs were just as described and pictured in the ad. They were very well packaged and arrived in perfect condition.

This is a current Fertility hex sign that is NEW without orgional wrapping. There are scratches on it due to the missing wrapper. All hex signs are made of wooden masonite board and are meant to be hung outdoors.