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There are literally thousands of different types of charms out there, as well there are many different ways to pick out charms for a charm bracelet; here are just a few ways to do so. Keep in mind this is just a general outline with general meanings.

The zodiac sign charm is probably one of the most often used on charm bracelets. There are twelve signs in the zodiac.  If a person is a Sagittarius you could get them charms that relate their sign such as a horse and archer or the planet Jupiter or a symbol for fire. Another idea for the person who is into astrology is to get them all twelve zodiac charms so that they will have the complete zodiac on their bracelet.  Other charms that would fall into this category are birthstone charms.

Awareness charms are charms for bracelets that more than likely represent a cause such as raising the awareness for breast cancer. These are great for those who are going through or who have gone through such a traumatic event. These are also great fundraiser ideas to help raise awareness for the cause. Selling the bracelet charms for a couple of bucks is a good way to make money for a foundation or charity as well.

Italian charms are very popular over in Europe and are fast becoming very popular among those who collect here in the states. The main difference between an Italian charm bracelet and a traditional one is the way the charms are attached. The Italian charm attaches to the bracelet much like that of a link of a watch, this is different than regular charms because they usually just dangle or hang from a loop which is connected to a bracelet.

Animals are popular charms especially if it is of the animal that owner of the bracelet has. These come in most every type of breed and variation that one can think of.

Good luck charms that are commonly used are:

The Italian Horn: worn to ward off or protect against evil.

The Horn of plenty/Cornucopia: symbol of food and abundance.

The Four leaf clover: According to legend, each leaflet represents something: the first is for fame, the second is for wealth, the third is for love, and the fourth is for health

The Mustard Seed: Protects against all harm.

The Horse Shoe: Gives general well being.

The Mazel: is the Hebrew word for “luck,” “fate” or “fortune”.

The Acorn: Protects against lightning strikes.

The Akuaba: Gives fertility.

The Angel: Guards against evil.

The Maneki Neko / Beckoning Cat: brings about good fortune.

Dolphins: Believed to give safe voyage in sea voyage and in life.

Double Happiness: Wedding happiness

The Elephant: endure, longevity, and ensure good business meetings or a journey.

The Eye of Horus: Protect from evil and bring good luck.

The FU: means good fortune in Chinese

The Hamsa/Hamesh Hand: good fortune, happiness, love, and good health.

The Jade: Meant to cleanse ones soul, good fortune, Protect from evil.

The Kokopelli: fertility, wealth though charity, good luck

The Ladybug: General good luck, gardening

The Hotei/Laughing Buddha: wealth

The Nazar Boncugu: Wards of the evil eye.

The Peace symbol: Symbolizes peace

The Pig: wealth and fertility

The Scarab: Heart Health, general good luck.

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