The history of hex signs lies deep in their meanings. It wasn't too long ago that farmers and other dutch folks would place hex signs on barns, homes, and other buildings out of superstition. The signs were meant to protect (or place a "hex" on) the structures and things inside of them from evil and misfortune. From this tradition has grown a great heritage and beautiful folk art.
| Symbol: |
Its Meaning: |
| Distelfink (Bird) |
Good Luck and Happiness |
| Dove |
Peace and Contentment |
| Eagle |
Good Health, Strength and Courage |
| Unicorn |
Virtue and Piety. Belief in God |
| Heart |
Love and Kindness |
| Tulip |
Faith |
| Tulips (Trinity of Tulips) |
Faith, Hope and Charity |
| Star |
Good Luck |
| Four Pointed Star |
Bright Day |
| Triple Star |
Success, Wealth and Happiness |
| Raindrops |
Abundance, Fertility and Rain |
| Quarter Moons (4) |
Four Seasons of the Year |
| Rosette |
Good Luck. Keep Away Bad Luck and Evil |
| Twelve Pointed Rosette |
A Joyous Month for each Month of the Year |
| Oak Leaf |
Strength |
| Maple Leaf |
Contentment |
| Circle |
Eternity or Infinity |
| Wavy Border (Ocean Waves) |
Smooth Sailing Through Life |
| Horse Head Within a Star |
Protect Animals from Disease and Building From Lightning |
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