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Mexican Sun Magnet

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Circle
+$1.30
Standard, 5.7 Cm

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Your refrigerator called and said it was feeling mighty lonely. Why not give it a few friends to play with by creating a couple of custom magnets! Add your favourite image to a round magnet, or shop the thousands of options for a cool square magnet.

  • Available in 3 sizes from 3.1 cm to 7.6 cm diameter
  • Printed on 100% recycled paper
  • Covered with scratch and UV-resistant mylar
  • Available in square shape also

About This Design

Mexican Sun  Magnet

Mexican Sun Magnet

Mexican culture is deeply intertwined with ancient cosmology, mythology, and symbolism—none more striking than the reverence for the sun and moon, which have held sacred meaning since pre-Hispanic times. The Aztecs, one of the most prominent Mesoamerican civilisations, believed the universe was governed by powerful celestial forces. In their mythology, the Sun God Huitzilopochtli needed nourishment through sacrifices to continue his journey across the sky, a belief that shaped rituals and architecture. The Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacán—one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites—are testaments to the central role these celestial bodies played in daily life, religious practice, and the architectural mastery of ancient Mexico. Beyond ancient times, the sun and moon continue to symbolise balance, duality, and harmony in Mexican art and folklore. They appear together in festivals, jewellery, textiles, and murals—often representing opposing but complementary forces like life and death, masculine and feminine, or day and night. In modern Mexican culture, especially in rural and Indigenous communities, the sun and moon still inspire stories passed down through generations. Their images remain iconic in Día de los Muertos decorations, where they symbolise the eternal cycle of light and darkness, of living and remembering. This reverence speaks to a broader cultural theme in Mexico: the blending of indigenous traditions with colonial and contemporary elements to form a rich, enduring spiritual identity.

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By Aggie C.19 December 2021Verified Purchase
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I was amazed how fabulous they turned out, will be ordering again and again. Customer beyond thrilled. All the magnets look amazing on my fridge. Fabulous and great quality!
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By Aggie C.19 December 2021Verified Purchase
Magnet, Style: Circle, Size: Small, 3.2 Cm
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I was amazed how fabulous they turned out, will be ordering again and again. Customer beyond thrilled. All the magnets look amazing on my fridge. Fabulous and great quality
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By Daisy P.14 November 2021Verified Purchase
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Thankyou, it arrived safely today on 15th November 2021 at 8:30am. Turned out perfect thankyou

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Added on 3/9/25, 7:08 pm
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