Histories and legends
Turquoise stone hasn't always worn this name. The Persians called it "Firuze" or "Ferozah" translated as victorious. In Europe, this mineral was named "Calläis". translating as "beautiful stone". Then, during the In the 16th century, the French gave it the name Turkish stone, then turquoise.
Turquoise stone is composed of phosphate hydrated copper and aluminum. It belongs to the phosphate group of minerals. Its color varies from deep blue to brilliant blue-green.
In fact, it's its copper and iron content that tints this fabulous stone. Plus the the higher the copper percentage, the blue will be intense. Chrome modulates shades of green and iron adds a yellow color to brown.
The iron and copper content of stone depends on the nature of the soil. Depending on color of the mineral, it is possible to determine its origin and location of the stone. It is mainly located in dry and arid, like the deserts of Afghanistan, in Iran, Turkey or the United States.
This stone has been known since the dawn of time time. Its origins date back over 6,000 years years ago, in ancient Egypt. During the opening of the tomb of Queen Zar, 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 a currency for bartering and obtaining valuables. They also believed that the turquoise protected them from the evil eye and harmful influences.
On the American continent, a large number of civilizations inlaid turquoise into the mask-making, particularly among the Aztecs. They also attributed to this stone so powerful that their fire god was nicknamed "Master of the Turquoise".
The Apaches dedicated this stone to the Goddess of change. The hunters set a turquoise on their arrow to make sure you don't miss their target. The Navajo Indians used this mineral for its curative properties. They made also beautiful jewelry with this stone, which have been sold worldwide whole.
In 1805, following the discoveries made during the archaeological digs in Egypt, the turquoise jewelry creations are multiplying. The fame of this fabulous stone explodes and a neo-Egyptian style emerges spread throughout Europe.
Nowadays, the intensive use of turquoise has led to the exhaustion numerous deposits. As a result, prices for turquoise have increased. It remains extremely prized by jewellers.
The main deposits are located in Africa Tibet, the United States and Peru, etc.
The benefits of turquoise in lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
Turquoise is a stone that ward off negative energies, the harmful influences of entourage. Envious, jealous people no longer reach the wearer. turquoise. This stone promotes positivity and acts on the temperament. It allows you to be more serene, calm and confident.
This stone is reputed to provide self-confidence and self-esteem. It develops feelings of friendship. It makes the less suspicious and more 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 promote creativity, imagination and artistic. It also makes it easy to distinguish good taste from bad taste, whether in the the world of fashion and decoration interior.
At the same time, turquoise is the stone for communication par excellence. It provides eloquence, well-constructed speeches and instructive. Its wearer possesses vocal qualities. She is particularly recommended for people whose profession needs to control the quality of its communication (teachers, lecturers, commercials, singers, etc.). It facilitates also written expression.
Benefits for your health physics
Protecting stone, it is strongly recommended for people who do not have a quality sleep. It calms thoughts and helps you fall asleep. It also nightmares and significantly reduces night-time awakenings. Sleep is better quality and the wearer wakes up in the middle shape.
This stone is reputed to fight against states of intense sadness and stress. It reduces nervous tension.
It encourages its wearer to drink enough water to promote the elimination of toxins.
Turquoise and signs associated astrological
Turquoise is a stone of protection formidable. It has numerous benefits and virtues that act on all natives of the zodiac. However, like many stones, it develops a special affinity with certain astrological signs. This is the case for the following signs:
- Gemini: symbol of the communication, exchange and curiosity. This sign represents intelligence and trade. The port of a turquoise multiplies his oratorical talents, reinforces his social relationships, exchanges and friendships. His company is much appreciated. Indeed, he is always entertaining, masters the art of anecdote and a witty wit. Often on the move, it cannot stand routine. Naturally curious, he behaves as 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 the 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 of the future, friendship and freedom. This sign represents fraternity, science and new technologies. Wearing a turquoise encourages creativity, imagination and artistic sense. This sign dreams of a world utopian with the abolition of systems hierarchies. It can rebel, and even become an anarchist. A sign of the future, his vision of life is very idealistic: differences would be accepted and everyone would be free. He still plenty of ideas for reforming the world. But he tends to live in his and ends up marginalized. The freedom is essential to his happiness, it's a sign that very independent. He sometimes proud and intolerant. He possesses excellent intuition, and his sense of smell is unerring. almost never. Very stubborn, no one can change your mind. Keen on novelty, He's curious and creative. He likes to innovate and create new technological inventions. Visit love, he's not looking for stories passionate. He prefers relationships friendship. He will choose a partner independent, non-possessive and, above all, not jealous. He's not in favor of marriage and prefers the pacs.
The turquoise and chakras
Turquoise helps to balance the throat chakra. This chakra is located of the throat, vocal cords and bronchial tubes. Balanced throat chakra, allows the person to express him or herself harmoniously. His voice is clear and the message is transmitted. The person broadcasts a sincere communication: she gives and she receives. She listens and speaks from the heart.
The throat chakra, unbalanced, too much open, creates difficulties for communicate. The person lacks self-confidence and she has very little self-esteem. It attracts attention by using language vulgar and ironic. She is manipulative, aggressive and evil.
The throat chakra, unbalanced, prevents the person from expressing his or her emotions. She has great difficulty communicating. His speech is cold, inaudible, and even vulgar. She has a tendency to stammer, to show off. stressed and nervous.
Maintenance, purification and recharging the turquoise
From its extraction to your home, your turquoise could neither be purify, nor recharge with the help of elements of nature, such as water, soil, water sun and earth. Handled many times, she has necessarily been in contact with energies, both positive and negative. It may even have lost some of its efficiency.
As soon as it arrives in your home, it is it is essential to proceed with the purification and refilling your turquoise. Operations are to be renewed during maintenance at at least once a month.
Plunge your turquoise into a glass filled with spring water for 2 hours. Dry delicately with a soft cloth to remove to remove all impurities. For a lighter purification, opt for a fumigation with white sage or with a Tibetan bowl.
Recharge your turquoise with the rays of the or place it in a geode. or on a quartz cluster for 24 hours. hours.
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