Turquoise

Stories and legends

Turquoise stone has no always carried this name. The Persians called it "Firuze" or "Ferozah", which translates into by victorious. In Europe, this mineral was named "Calläis", translating as "beautiful stone". Then, during the 16th century, the French took over the name of Turkish stone, and later turquoise.

Turquoise stone is composed of hydrated copper phosphate and aluminum. It therefore belongs to the phosphate mineral. Its color is ranging from deep blue to blue-green brilliant.

In fact, it's its content of copper and iron that tint this fabulous stone. The higher the percentage of copper, the more intense the blue color. Chromium modulates the shades of green and iron adds a yellow to brown.

The iron and copper content of the stone depends on the nature of the terrain. According to the color of the mineral, it is possible to determine its origin and location was the stone. It is essentially located in dry and arid areas, such as the deserts in Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey or the at United States.

This stone has been known since the mists of time. Its origins date back more than 6,000 years ago, in ancient Egypt. At the opening of Queen Zar's tomb, queen of the first Egyptian dynasty, the archaeologists discovered that she was wearing a turquoise bracelet. Even the Tutankhamun was decorated with turquoise.

As for the Persians, they used this mineral as currency to make and obtain valuable objects. They also thought that the turquoise protected against the evil eye and influences harmful.

On the American continent, a large number of civilizations encrusted the turquoise in mask-making, particularly among the Aztecs. They also attributed such power to this stone powerful that their fire god was nicknamed "Master of the Turquoise".

The Apaches dedicated this stone to the Goddess of Change. The hunters attached a turquoise to their arrow to prevent the not miss their target. Navajo Indians used this mineral for its properties curative. They also made beautiful jewels with this stone, which have sold worldwide whole.

In 1805, in the wake of the discovered during archaeological excavations in Egypt, turquoise jewelry creations are multiplying. The fame of this fabulous stone explodes and a neo-Egyptian style emerges spreads throughout Europe.

Nowadays, the use of of real turquoise has resulted in the depletion of many deposits. As a result turquoise prices have risen. It remains extremely popular with jewelers.

The main deposits are are located in South Africa, Tibet United States, Peru, etc.

The benefits of turquoise at lithotherapy

Benefits for your health psychic

Turquoise is a stone to ward off negative energies harmful influences from the environment. Visit envious, jealous or unkind people no longer reach the wearer of the turquoise. This stone promotes positivity and acts on temperament. It allows you to be more serene, calmer and more confident.

This stone has a reputation to build confidence and self-esteem. self. It develops feelings of friendship. It makes the person less suspicious and more confident. inclined to trust. It generates feelings of compassion, empathy and attention to others. In this way, it reinforces social relations, exchanges, friendship and affection.

Turquoise is said to be that it fosters creativity, imagination and artistic flair. By she can easily distinguish good taste from bad. bad taste, whether in the world of fashion or decoration interior.

At the same time, turquoise is the communication stone par excellence. It provides a beautiful eloquence, speeches and instructive. Its wearer has vocal qualities. She is particularly recommended for whose job requires them to master quality of its communication (teachers, speakers, salespeople, singers, etc.). It also facilitates the expression written.

Benefits for your health physical

Stone of protection, it is highly recommended for people who have poor quality sleep. It soothes and helps you fall asleep. Then.., it keeps nightmares at bay and reduces night-time awakenings. Visit sleep is of better quality and the wearer wakes up in the middle of shape.

This stone has a reputation to combat intense sadness and stress. It reduces tension

It encourages its wearer to drink enough water to promote elimination of toxins.

Turquoise and signs astrological associates

Turquoise is a stone from protection. It has many benefits and virtues that act on the whole of the zodiac. However, like many many stones, it develops affinities with certain astrological signs. This is the case for the following signs :

Gemeaux : symbol of communication, exchange and curiosity. This sign represents intelligence, writing and commerce. Wearing a turquoise multiplies his oratorical talents, strengthens social relations and exchanges, friendships. His company is much appreciated. Indeed, it is always entertaining, masterful the art of the anecdote and knows how to be spiritual. Often on the move, he can't stand routine. Naturally curious, he behaves like a student always on the lookout learning. It is resolutely focused on the future and technological advances. However, despite his carefree airs and superficial, it conceals anxiety and can sometimes very anxious. It is difficult to because he hides his emotions. He is highly adaptable, and is an excellent is at ease in any situation. He loves to travel and discover new horizons. In love, he seduces, charms and passes from flower to flower. He likes to multiply conquests. Superficial, he passes quickly from one story to another. He is very afraid of lose their freedom and fear involvement in a serious relationship. Over the years, he will then seek out a relationship to start a family ;

Balance : symbol of justice, balance and harmony. This sign represents marriage peace and elegance. Wearing a turquoise develops feelings of friendship, engenders trust, compassion and empathy. This sign dreams of a fairer, more egalitarian world. He is renowned for his kindness and his listening skills. He can't stand conflicts and makes an excellent mediator. He has sometimes difficult to decide, and his indecision can be annoying. What's more, he loves to evolve in the social sphere: he possesses real dancing skills. He loves to be watched and admired. The gaze of others has importance to him. He loves order, hates dirt and vulgarity. He has a very good taste in clothes. Underneath his appearance gentle and understanding, he hides a strong hand and determination. In love, this sign is romantic, sentimental and even a little "flowery blue". A sign of marriage, he hates loneliness and a desire to start a family. He does everything to make his relationship work. He has need to be flattered and desired. This sign is known for pleasing his partner and provide lots of love ;
Verseau : symbol the future, friendship and freedom. This sign represents fraternity, science and new technologies. Wearing a turquoise encourages creativity and imagination and artistic sense. This sign dreams of a utopian world with the abolition of hierarchical systems. It can rebel, and even become an anarchist. A sign of the future, his vision of life is very idealistic: the differences would be accepted and everyone free. He always has lots of ideas for reform the world. But he tends to live in his thoughts and ends up marginalizing himself. The freedom is essential to happiness. a very independent sign. It sometimes to be proud and intolerant. He has excellent intuition, and his flair is unmistakable. almost never deceives him. Very stubborn, no one can change his mind. Wearing He is curious and creative. He enjoys innovate and create new inventions technology. In love, he's not looking for passionate stories. He prefers to live friendly relationships. He will choose a independent, non-possessive and above all not jealous. He's not for marriage and prefers pacs.

Turquoise and chakras

Turquoise helps to the balance of the throat. This chakra is located at the throat, vocal cords and bronchi. Throat chakra balanced and harmonized allows the person to express him/herself harmonious. Her voice is clear and the message is transmitted. The person broadcasts a communication sincere: she gives and she receives. She listen and speak with the heart.

The throat chakra, unbalanced, too open, creates communication difficulties. The person lacks self-confidence and has very little esteem for her. She attracts attention by using vulgar language, and shows himself to be very ironic. She is manipulative, aggressive and bad.

The throat chakra, unbalanced, blocked, prevents the person to express her emotions. She has great difficulty to communicate. His speech is cold, inaudible, and even vulgar. She has a tendency to babble, is stressed and nervous system.

Maintenance, purification and recharging the turquoise

Since extraction to your home, your turquoise will not could neither purify nor recharge at with the help of the elements of nature, such as water, sun and earth. Handled from many times, it has inevitably been in contact with many energies, negative as positive. It may even have lost its efficiency.

As soon as it arrives in your house, it is essential to proceed with the purifying and recharging your turquoise. The following operations are to be renewed in maintenance at least once a months.

Submerge your turquoise in a glass filled with spring water for 2 hours. Gently dry with with a soft cloth to remove any residue. impurities. For even greater purification light, opt for sage fumigation white or with a bowl Tibetan.

Recharge your turquoise with of the full moon, or place it in a container for amethyst geode or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours hours.