Turquoise
Turquoise is forged in fire and dryness, drawing its components from three sources. Its primary color comes from copper. It draws aluminum from nearby feldspar and phosphorus from apatite. All three substances must occur under volcanic conditions, and their mixture must remain dry for millions of years to produce turquoise. These unlikely circumstances have happened often all over the Earth. Turquoise is evidence that miracles do happen regularly.
"There are only two ways to look at things: either nothing is a miracle or everything is a miracle." -Albert Einstein.
Turquoise is among the "master" physical healing stones; it is good for the entire body. Its special strengths are healing ailments of the immune, respiratory, waste and skeletal systems. Recommended for detoxification of alcohol, poison, pollution or radiation in the body, treatment of high blood pressure, asthma, infections, Temporal-Mandibular Junction Disorder and other dental problems.
Turquoise eases communication blockages, bestowing eloquence, creativity, and the ability to speak fearlessly from the heart with inspiring sincerity. Turquoise gives one the inner strength to stand up for convictions and exert one's inner power. It enhances serenity, empathy, hopefulness, positive thinking, sensitivity, intuition, happiness, and wisdom, and helps maintain an overall calmness. It opens channels of communication between friends and allows Loving Kindness to flow freely.
Highly revered in Tibet, turquoise is made into many forms of jewelry there. Native Americans also shape turquoise into amulets, mosaics, pendants, bolo neck ties, watch bands, and many other forms. Turquoise has been valued more highly than gold and used as currency in these cultures.
Turquoise is called the "sky stone" among Native Americans. It is a symbol of generosity, open-heartedness, and unlimited potential. It preserves friendships and, when given in an exchange of treaty gifts, even turn enemies into friends. One who wears turquoise is subtly perceived as approachable, friendly, hospitable and attractive.
Turquoise is a stone of Yin (feminine energy), and sacred to the Earth goddesses. "Turquoise Woman" is the Native American goddess of fertility, Spring, and harvest of abundance. Turquoise can be used magically to attract wealth, love, and partners.
Turquoise is associated with the planets Venus and Neptune, planets of love and mystery, respectively. It is the modern birth stone of December. Turquoise is the stone of the astrological Zodiac signs Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius, and Scorpio. It is the symbol of beauty, loyalty, and virtue.