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Turquoise Gemstone meaning
Turquoise is one of the oldest
protection amulets, and was also known as a
symbol of wealth in many ancient cultures. If
given turquoise by a loving friend, that stone
would protect the wearer from negative energy
and bring good fortune. The turquoise is the
symbol of friendship. It also brings peace to
the home.
This stone is a very personal and
meaningful stone to one who wears it. Turquoise
takes on the characteristics of the owner.
Turquoise carries great wisdom of basic truth
within it. It is one of the oldest stones known.
This is a stone that a person must learn to
attune to instead of the stone attuning to the
person. It is important that the owner of a
Turquoise give it the proper attention.
Healing properties of Turquoise
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Neutralizes
over acidity
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Alleviates
rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, viral
infections
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Increases
growth, muscular strength
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Alleviates
pain, relaxes cramps
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Contains
anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects
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Application:
should be worn on the solar plexus
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Use
with
copper
to increase the power of turquoise.
History of Turquoise
Turquoise is a stone that has
been prized for many years. The ancient
Egyptians used turquoise in jewellery. Turquoise
is greenish-blue or pale sky blue. The name
means "Turkish stone" as it came to Europe by
way of Turkey. Turquoise was mined more than
6,000 years ago in Sinai. The best turquoise
comes from Iran, but not much is exported now.
Much turquoise comes from Mexico and the United
States today.
Turquoise is the
birthstone of December & the anniversary
gemstone for the 11th year of marriage.
Black Agate Gemstone meaning
Agate is
a very protective stone.
Good for grounding and centering
the energies of the Root or Base Chakra. Use for
self control, grounding, resilience, quiet
power, grounding, invisibility, peace and
anxiety. Black Agate represents the element
earth, and is therefore related to our survival
instincts, and to our sense of grounding and
connection to our bodies and the physical
plane.
Because of the harmonizing qualities of agate, and its
emotional energies of removing and releasing
resentments and bitterness, it is also
considered by many to be an excellent stone for
helping to heal and improve relationships.
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