As ancient as the sea and as wise as the skies, the turquoise stone gets its name from the blueish green colour we’re all so familiar with. Named after the people of Turkey who painted their doors in this colour to usher in good spirits, the turquoise stone is universally regarded as a stone that promotes joy and focus
Revered in the North American tradition, China, India, Tibet as well as parts of Europe, turquoise is considered to protect it wearer from harm. Some even believe it becomes paler in colour if the wearer approaches danger. Mystical and divine, this stone has been used in purification ceremonies and as an offering to the spirit by the Native Americans because it is naturally a softer stone.
Enriched with protective properties and gifted with healing powers, turquoise is an efficient healer for issues connected with the throat chakra and the third eye.
Not only does it protect one from negative energies, it also helps purify and soothe the distressed and the distraught. An excellent aide for concentration and meditation, simply holding a piece of this magical stone and keeping it on your study desk or prayer room helps activate it.
Worn as jewellery, it works well with silver, and as a healing aide, helps ease ailments throat and thyroid ailments along with issues of focus. Turquoise is believed to help us come closer to our inner self, bringing peace and joy to whoever wears it. So the next time you want to perk up your spirits or concentrate on your studies, hold or wear this memoir of the sea.
Mita Bhan
Psychic Tarot Reader & Holistic Practitioner
