Turquoise is a captivating Stone that has fascinated cultures throughout history. Its beautiful color, ranging from sky blue to earthy green, is created by the presence of copper and other minerals. This stone has been treasured and mined for centuries, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient Egypt around 3000 BCE. The Egyptians called it Mefkat, meaning JOY, and it was found in their tombs as jewelry and carvings. The Persians believed in the protective powers of turquoise, calling it Pirouzeh, meaning VICTORY, and adorning their weapons with it. The stone also played a significant role in Turkish trade along the SILK ROAD, which led to its name, meaning "Turkish Stone." Turquoise has been cherished for its beauty and symbolism across cultures, making it a truly Special Stone.

Elsewhere, in the southwestern United States, Native Americans were also mining turquoise and using the stones in ceremonies to connect with the Sky Spirit. The Apaches attached turquoise to bows, believing it improved shooting accuracy in hunting. Native American trade carried this precious stone from North America to South America, where the Aztecs also came to believe in its PROTECTIVE POWER, using it-again-in ceremonial masks and in weapon adornment. The style of Turquoise Jewelry that we associate with Native Americans today actually originated later in the Stone's Historical Timeline. 

The parallels in meaning throughout HISTORY and across CULTURES are particularly compelling. One Metaphysical Property that we see again and again is that of PROTECTION - protection from enemies and harm, as well as negative vibrations. Many consider turquoise to be high in Healing Energy. It is said to be pure, uplifting and joyful, linked to the purity of air and water, elements that share its color. The water energy in the stone is said to facilitate energy flow in the body and to promote detoxification. In Feng Shui, turquoise is used to attract wealth and improve health and wellbeing. It is used to aid in mood stabilization and self-realization. The overall sense these properties give us is one of Cleansing, PEACE and Balance.

Tibetans considered turquoise as Sentiment, something that has that ability to feel or perceive. We can attribute this to its porous properties, which allow the stones to absorb oils and fluids, altering the color and making the stone, in a way, an extension of the wearer. Therefore, a change in hue might indicate a change in the health of a person. Native Americans also believed that turquoise stones could take on or absorb harm that might otherwise have been taken on by the owner, the evidence of this being a cracked stone. And, poetically, in Apache legend it is thought that one can find turquoise embedded in the Earth at the end of a Rainbow. 

Wherever we find turquoise throughout ancient history, it is revered as PURE and POWERFUL. The stone has managed to hold our allure continuously through the progression of time. Whatever its powers, humans are attracted to Turquoise on more than an aesthetic level. It continues to captivate our Spiritual thirst, our instinctive pursuit of Beauty, and our innate desire for connection to EARTH ENERGY. 🜃