Stone
Turquoise
StoneIn 1 Signature2 traditions
Turquoise is sky-blue copper mineral, sacred to peoples from Persia to the American Southwest. It was carried by riders against falls and is December's birthstone, linking it to Sagittarius. It stands for protection, luck, and safe travel.
Uses
- Protection while traveling
- Luck and good fortune
- Clear communication
- Healing
Working with it
Wear turquoise when traveling or starting something risky. On a Thursday, tie a small piece to a bag or keychain with a blessing for safe return.
- Planet
- ♀︎ Venus♃︎ Jupiter
- Element
- Earth
- Works for
- ProtectionCourageFriendshipHealingLuck
- Forms
- tumbledrawjewelry
- How to use
- Wear as jewelryCarry in a pocket or pouch
- Hardness
- 5–6 on the Mohs scale
⚠ Safety
- Not water-safe. Water can dissolve, rust, or dull it. Cleanse it with smoke, sound, or moonlight instead.
- Soft or fragile. Scratches, chips, or cracks easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
ReceptiveMohs 5–6
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Where the traditions place it
- Sagittarius — Common practice
- Venus — Common practice, Golden Dawn
- Jupiter — Common practice
- Chokmah — Golden Dawn