Spiritual Beliefs associated with Turquoise from around the World
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Modern
Spiritual Myths
Modern Spiritualists consider Turquoise to be a stone of spiritual
attunement, cleansing, protection and prosperity and a symbol of the Earth
and sky, good fortune and success.
Protection-Spiritualists say its change of color from dark to light to its ability to detect poisons, danger, infidelity or sickness. This myth has survived to modern times. It is an excellent token of protection for physical and astral travel and vision quests, during which it acts as a grounding force, strengthening the user against fear of the unknown by enhancing one’s feelings of trust, kindness, wisdom and understanding. It can ward off strong negativity and protect from the evil eye, reptile bites and diseases of the eye. Further, Shamans extend its protective powers to one’s property.
Superstitions-Some
believe you should avoid wearing turquoise that
belongs to a deceased person or that it takes on characteristics of the
wearer.
Gender
of the Stone-Turquoise is androgynous with a good balance of
yin and yang.
Attunement-New Age followers believe Turquoise attunes the physical to the higher realms, balances the mind and soul and connects with all life. Some cultures consider it a bridge between heaven and Earth.
Middle
Eastern Spiritual Myths
Because, over the millennia of its use, much of the world’s supply of
the stone has come from Persia, the number of superstitions surrounding
Turquoise that originate from Persia and the surrounding area of the
Middle East is great. To begin, Hebrew tradition states that Isaac opened
the first mines in Persia.
Good
Luck-Having seen the reflection of the new moon in a stone of Turquoise, a
person was believed to encounter good luck soon, according to Persian
lore. Arabian
superstition said it was a lucky stone and that it had good powers of
benevolence. They also attributed the accumulation of wealth and
prosperity with the stone.
Warning-The
people of the Afghanistan, Persia, India, and Arabia thought
that a Turquoise stone that changed color was an omen of illnesses or
death. Muslim beliefs say that a change in Turquoise’s color meant that
a woman had been unfaithful. Arab writings from the 12th
century warned that a pale stone meant polluted air or a change in the
weather.
Healing-Dipping
Turquoise in water gave the water the ability to cure bladder ailments. It
could heal the eye simply by looking at it.
As another major source of Turquoise for centuries, Pre-Columbian America
is also rich in Turquoise legend. It is one of the most important holy
stones in their belief system for protection of the body and soul.
Weather-The Navajo culture of New Mexico and Arizona utilized Turquoise in their
rain ceremonies, which required the tossing of the stone into a river.
War-Some cultures said it was important in ensuring the fortunes of warriors, hunters, and all tribal members. The Apache felt that Turquoise combined the powers of the sky and the sea to help hunters and warriors aim accurately.
The Heavens-Others believed it hat the ability to connect the Earth and the Sky, symbols of the spirit and the body. The Navajo believe that a piece of Turquoise is actually a piece of the sky that has fallen to Earth. Archaeologists have recovered Turquoise from burial sites in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Central America.
Protection-The superstitions of the Zuni said that Turquoise could protect them from demons.
European
Spiritual Myths
Turquoise has only been know as such recently in its long history. The
name Turquoise means Turkish stone and comes from European markets in the
Middle Ages, who received it from Turkish traders who brought it from
Persia. In antiquity, Pliny had named it callais, Greek kalos
lithos for "beautiful stone." European superstitions have
long associate turquoise with horses. They believed that it could protect
horses from danger and illnesses as well as the rider from any fall that
might occur while riding. Europeans
of the middle ages said that Turquoise would lose its color when the
wearer contracted an illness and was a gauge of the general health of a
person.
Eastern
Spiritual Myths
Most Eastern cultures regard Turquoise as a powerful protector and in
general, a very lucky stone. The
religion of the Hindus said that it could accumulate wealth and Tibetans
believe that while turquoise can ensure good fortune, it can also guard
one’s health, and protect against the evil eye.
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