In December 2009, Pantone unveiled the 2010 color of the year: turquoise. Personally, I love the color turquoise. It's very feminine, sophisticated and makes me feel comforting, soothing, and relaxed. I love adding turquoise accents around the house. There's something also very "regal" about this color. It reminds me of the french country.
Turquoise helps to open the lines of communication between the heart and the spoken word. It presents as a friendly and happy color enjoying life.
In color psychology, the color turquoise controls and heals the emotions creating emotional balance and stability. In the process it can appear to be on an emotional roller coaster, up and down, until it balances itself.
Turquoise encourages inner healing through its ability to enhance empathy and caring. It heightens our intuitive ability and opens the door to spiritual growth. It is the color of the evolved soul.
Meaning of Turquoise
Turquoise is said to the stone of wisdom and spiritual journeys. The corresponding astrological sign to that of turquoise is Sagittarius. It is said to belong to the 5th chakra, i.e. the throat chakra and vibrates well to numbers 4, 6 and 7. The common turquoise gemstone meanings are that of strength, protection from harm, psychic sensitivity, last but certainly not the least connection to the world of spirits. You may want to read on list of birthstones for each month.
In Persia, this stone is known as Ferozah and stands for victorious. In Asia, on the other hand, it is said to be a talisman which protects from the evil eye. For the Tibetan and Chinese turquoise meaning is that of circle of life starting with birth to death. This can be attributed to the fact that when turquoise has not been treated, it often changes color. Hence, you will come across turquoise jewelry in the Tibetan and Chinese jewelry.
On the other hand, in the South-East Asia, turquoise is said to provide protection to horses and horsemen riding the horses. A ring made of silver and turquoise is traditionally given to brides in Russia as it is said to bring peace to the woman and good health as well as prosperity to the man. In Persia, turquoise was worn in the middle with pearls around it, because it was believed to focus the mind in prayer, and many a times it was also used to wish upon. Read on meaning of gemstones.
Native Americans were of the opinion that turquoise would let the dead rest in peace and it was used to make carvings, usually of animals, which were then placed into graves and tombs. The reasoning used was that the color of the earth is green and blue is the color of the heavenly sky, the amalgamation of both the colors would attract good spirits. Some of the native Americans would attach turquoise stones to their bows, as they were of the opinion, that it aided them in shooting at their targets accurately. You may want to read on birthstones - colors and meanings.
The other meaning attached to it is of a truth stone and it symbolizes a time to be honest to oneself. A lot can be gained when the person becomes still and is able to see himself as he truly is. It is also said that the stone is a reminder to share your vision and also walk your talk, so that people are inspired from your words and actions and believe and follow you.
According to some beliefs, it is also a stone of self-realization, which helps understanding oneself better and also connects well with the ideas and emotions well. For people who believe in self realization it is said to align all the chakras and create a clear channel for nurturing and creating positive energy.
