Turquoise Meaning

Plunge right into soft still sky-blue waters and cleansing calm energy as you say yes to all that Turquoise has to bring to the table. This beautiful blue stone simmers with all the shades of the ocean, connecting to the throat chakra so you can speak your truth, and ensuring that your inner critic stays shushed.

With natural shades as pale and clear as the milky way, this sacred stone is dipped in shades of sacred blue-green to bring an extra layer of spiritual cleansing. Blue is the color that calms the soul, that reminds us of the flow of water, the cleansing energy of the earth, and the surge of energy that can come from deep within. With a name from the old French that means Turkish, perhaps in reference to its rich Persian history, the blue Turquoise stone is all about cleansing negative energy and bringing good fortune. 

This stone comes from as far as the winter corners of Nova Scotia to the parched dunes of Namibia, and it brings with it a low humming vibration. Turquoise of a greener hue is also found in the mountainous lands of Tibet. It’s been discovered in the wide and open Mojave desert in California, and in other areas of the USA where Apache mines invited the watery stone to flow out of the earth and into people’s hands.

Turquoise is one of the oldest healing stones in history. For centuries it has served as a healing tool for whole civilizations. It was one of the first gemstones to ever be mined and dates back to 6000 BC in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. The ancient Egyptians would bury their dead with Turquoise and even over in Iran and other Persian shores, this stone was known to have great spiritual value. In Mexico, the Aztecs too saw something special in the Turquoise gemstone and often used it when handcrafting beautiful masks. In our more modern world, Turquoise is synonymous with Native American culture, and the Navajo and Zuni people often use it to curate beautiful amulets, talismans, pendants, rings, bracelets, and even belt buckles.

For those who want to make the most of this clear-headed cleansing stone, here’s how to turn to Turquoise for deep healing every single day.

If Turquoise doesn’t tempt you, take a look at our Essential Crystal Guide here and find a stone that speaks directly to your soul. 

Turquoise Healing Properties

Bringing many benefits to all those who love and wear Turquoise Howlite, this special crystal feels the most at home when enticing you to let your true voice flow. It’s a stone that brings good luck, heals old wounds, and generally weaves more life affirming fortune into your world. Here are a few more benefits of bringing the calm essence of blue into your life…

Physical Healing Properties

Being a Throat Chakra stone, Turquoise helps to heal all issues in that area. If you have a sore throat, respiratory issues, allergies, migraines, and other physical ailments that run through the ears, nose, throat, and lungs, then Turquoise is ever keen to lend a hand.

This stone is deeply connected to the breath and as it brings a soothing cool water touch, it can help the breath and lungs find a deeper flow meaning that everything from bronchial issues to panic attacks are well and truly kept at bay. Overall, Turquoise works best as a strengthening stone and is full of anti-inflammatory properties which can help rheumatism and other issues. This stone is all about upping your immune system, helping you to soak up those nutrients, clearing acidic anxiety out to solve mood swings, and totally rebalancing your physical body and soul so that you feel fresh, cleansed, and clear-headed in this muddy world.

Mental & Emotional Healing Properties

Turquoise works wonders on your well-being across the board, but as a healing stone for your emotional and mental health is where it shimmers and shines the most. It’s healing energy is all about serenity and peace – just like stepping out into the cooling hues of calm waters on a hot day. For those who are feeling burnt out or like their spirit is being weighed down, this stone knows how to effectively heal those life traps, so you can shake free and step into your own space rather than trying to cram all your feelings into a box.

Turquoise is a soft and gentle truth seeker. It invites you to plunge beneath the surface and to figure out what is working for you and what isn’t. There’s no need to feel overwhelmed as it doesn’t do this in a pushy way but rather eases you in by giving you courage, strength, and a calmness of mind. It is a stone of communication, both with others and with our own selves.

When we are aligned with our vital tools of communication and feel like we are being heard, this lays space for compassion to grow. Turquoise Howlite has a soft and radiant nature, inviting compassion to ebb outwards, but also to turn inwards. Sometimes, our inner critic is given too much space, but this stone brings wise words and ideas to pass without the threat of our own judgement.

Metaphysical Properties

There’s no denying that Turquoise is a tonic for the spirit. It works closely with our throat chakra which is the core of our communication and feeling heard – both of which add to our sense of self-worth. A blocked throat chakra can lead to many problems both within the way we speak to ourselves and how we communicate with the world. If you struggle to open your throat chakra you may have trouble being heard and valued, you may find it tricky to keep your boundaries clear, and you may feel like your people-pleasing is holding you in place. As a stone that connects with the throat chakra and invites it to flow, Turquoise Howlite is all about bringing your truth bubbling to the surface.

If you are looking to leap higher, then Turquoise Howlite once more lends a hand. It’s a stone that has been known to crack open minds and to aid in spiritual transformation no matter which stage of your journey you find yourself at.

Zodiac Birthstone

When it comes to connections to Zodiac’s who use Turquoise, those who fall under the sign of Sagittarius will fall hard for the bright blue coloring. Sagittarians are often positive and optimistic and full of curiosity. They love to dream big and reach high and they can be a lot of fun to be around. With all this abundance comes a quick moving pace and this can sometimes lead to Sagittarians not being so great with their communication. This fast and frenetic star sign can be a little too direct and blunt for some people which does lead to a level of strife. As Turquoise is a wise old stone that leans heavily on calmness and communication, this could be just the tool to balance you out.

Using Turquoise

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From wearing gemstone jewelry as a close companion to bringing it into your home, there are tons of benefits of using Turquoise on a daily basis. Fortunately, Turquoise is such a pretty and decorative stone that it looks beautiful both on the body and when used in Feng Shui practice. Each Turquoise is unique and comes with its own iridescent and playful hues. Some Turquoise gemstones will be flecked with veins of dark brown or even black, patterned with spiders webs. From green to blue and all the ocean shades in-between, Turquoise brings instant vacation vibes to the table. A gentle stone that knows how to soothe and encourage higher thinking and heavenly communication, here’s how you use Turquoise Howlite as a spirit guide…

Home & Office 

Welcome Turquoise into your home and let its water energy flow into every corner. In Feng Shui, Turquoise is known for attracting wealth and energy meaning that it's great to place it in the office if you want to up your game. It’s also a stone for communication, so for those who battle around the dinner table with heated debates, the calming influence could help everyone be heard.

If you struggle with sleep then simply place a piece of Turquoise Howlite beneath your pillow and let the sweetness of slumber carry you away just like sleeping beauty. Thanks to its calming properties, this stone is known as a remedy against insomnia.

Have your Turquoise Howlite close by when you feel the need to express yourself to someone. If you often shy away from sharing your thoughts and holding court in difficult conversations, then practice a little mindfulness with this throat chakra stone first. Holding it in your hand while you speak can be a huge comfort and send that flow of energy exactly where it is needed.

Jewelry

Pick a piece of Turquoise jewelry and bring the tools of compassion and communication wherever you go. A necklace places the stone at the centre of the throat chakra, whereas a Turquoise Bracelet keeps those low and lovely vibrations thrumming against your pulse. Having the stone directly against the skin is the best way to make its power bloom into being. Those looking for the finest healing vibes will find that healing gemstones against the skin will bring the most benefit into your world.

Stones that make a good match for Turquoise include all those lovely third eye chakra stones and all those that come with cleansing water energy. Lapis Lazuli and Labradorite are both stones that suit the moods of Turquoise well. Lapis Lazuli is known for being a stone of deep wisdom and truth. Labradorite is famed for imparting strength and perseverance. Malachite is another good match for the Turkish named Turquoise as it a stone of deep transformation and knows all about abundance. Obsidian too loves to spend time with Turquoise as it’s another truth-seeking stone and with its deep dark cloak and properties of protection, you can stand true and strong knowing you aren’t exposed. Choose any of these stones to pair with your Turquoise and you truly amp up its power and welcome a glut of glorious healing energy to seep into your life.

How to Cleanse Turquoise

Even though it’s a water stone that doesn’t mean that Turquoise won’t benefit from being kept clean and charged whenever possible. As with all gemstone jewelry, if you want to keep them working within the fullest spectrum of their powers, it is important to care for them. After particularly deep healing sessions or tough days, your gemstones may need a little flush to keep their vibrations flowing with sweetness and grace. Turquoise loves to be cleansed gently with warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush or toothbrush if you have one spare. Always make sure to rinse thoroughly and be certain to dry as soon as possible to keep your Turquoise gleaming in gorgeousness. If you want to charge up your Turquoise then it loves to be smudged with sage or any other of your favorite herbs. It also loves to sit beneath the moon for a night so it can soak up all these luminous lunar vibes. If you want to keep the shimmering high shades of your Turquoise dressed in green and blue then avoid leaving in direct sunlight as this can cause the coloring to fade.

Geological Properties

Final Thoughts on Turquoise

Turquoise makes a glorious daily companion especially for those who just want to walk through the world feeling cleansed and pure and with the free flow of communication. This is a stone that sends energy that ebbs and flows and keeps you from feeling stagnant. It provides strength, vitality, and vibrations that never cease to bring ripples of good vibes directly to your soul. It centers our energy both in the spiritual and the physical side of existence. For those who crave wisdom, intuition, joy, serenity, and the freedom to speak their own mind – Turquoise is just the stone you need.

What are your thoughts on the healing properties of Turquoise? Is it a stone that calls to you? Share your thoughts in the comments.