Turquoise Stone: Complete Guide to the Crystal of Protection & Healing
By Nicole, Founder of Mystic Ryst
Turquoise is one of the oldest protection stones in history, revered for thousands of years by ancient civilizations from Egypt to Native America. With its distinctive sky-blue to blue-green color, turquoise is known as the master healer and protection stone—shielding the wearer from harm, promoting communication, and bringing good fortune.
Native Americans consider turquoise sacred, believing it connects heaven and earth. Ancient Egyptians adorned pharaohs with turquoise. Persian warriors wore it for protection in battle. This stone carries the wisdom of ages and the protective power of the sky.
This is your complete guide to turquoise—properties, benefits, cultural significance, and how to use this sacred stone.
What Is Turquoise?
Turquoise is a copper aluminum phosphate mineral known for its unique blue-green color and often features matrix patterns (brown or black veining).
Turquoise Properties
- Color: Sky blue to blue-green with matrix
- Chakra: Throat, third eye
- Element: Air, water
- Energy: Protective, healing, communicative
- Zodiac: Sagittarius, Pisces, Scorpio
Turquoise Healing Properties
Physical Healing
- Master healing stone
- Supports immune system
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Detoxifies body
- Helps with throat and respiratory issues
- Alleviates pain
Emotional Healing
- Calms anxiety and panic attacks
- Releases stress and tension
- Promotes inner calm
- Heals emotional wounds
- Brings peace and serenity
Spiritual Properties
- Powerful protection stone
- Opens throat chakra
- Enhances communication with spirit
- Connects heaven and earth
- Brings good fortune
Turquoise Benefits
For Protection
- Shields from negative energy
- Protects during travel
- Guards against accidents
- Deflects ill wishes
- Traditional warrior's stone
For Communication
- Opens throat chakra
- Promotes clear expression
- Enhances public speaking
- Facilitates honest communication
- Helps speak your truth
For Healing
- Master healer for all ailments
- Absorbs negative energy
- Promotes overall wellbeing
- Balances all chakras
For Good Fortune
- Attracts luck and prosperity
- Brings success
- Opens opportunities
- Traditional good luck stone
Turquoise Cultural Significance
Native American Tradition
- Sacred stone connecting sky and earth
- Used in ceremonies and jewelry
- Protects warriors and hunters
- Brings rain and good fortune
- Symbol of life and protection
Ancient Egypt
- Adorned pharaohs and royalty
- King Tut's burial mask featured turquoise
- Symbol of protection in afterlife
- Mined in Sinai Peninsula
Persian Culture
- Worn for protection from evil eye
- Traditional wedding stone
- Symbol of heaven
- Finest turquoise from Iran
How to Use Turquoise
Wear as Jewelry
- Turquoise necklace for throat chakra
- Bracelet for protection (traditional)
- Ring for good fortune
- Earrings for communication
Carry for Protection
- Keep in car for safe travels
- Carry when traveling
- Place in home for protection
- Keep in pocket for daily shield
Meditation
- Hold during meditation
- Place on throat chakra
- Connect to sky and earth
- Receive spiritual guidance
Healing Work
- Place on areas of pain
- Use in crystal grids
- Absorbs illness and negativity
- Master healing stone
Turquoise for Specific Needs
Public Speaking
Wear turquoise necklace, opens throat chakra, promotes clear confident communication.
Travel Protection
Carry turquoise when traveling, traditional protection for journeys and safe passage.
Healing Illness
Place turquoise on affected area, master healer absorbs negative energy and promotes healing.
Good Luck
Wear turquoise jewelry daily, attracts fortune and opens doors to opportunity.
Turquoise Color Changes
Important: Turquoise can change color over time
- Absorbs oils from skin
- Can turn green or darker
- Sign it's absorbing your energy
- Some believe it warns of danger
- Natural process, not damage
Cleansing & Charging Turquoise
Cleansing
- Smoke cleanse (sage, palo santo)
- Moonlight
- Sound cleansing
⚠️ AVOID:
- Water (turquoise is porous!)
- Chemicals and perfumes
- Prolonged sunlight (can fade)
- Ultrasonic cleaners
Charging
- Moonlight (safe and gentle)
- With selenite
- Intention setting
Turquoise Affirmations
- "I am protected and safe"
- "I speak my truth clearly"
- "I am healed and whole"
- "Good fortune flows to me"
- "I am connected to heaven and earth"
Your Turquoise Practice
Start today:
- Get turquoise stone or jewelry
- Cleanse it (no water!)
- Set intention for protection or healing
- Wear or carry daily
- Notice the protective energy
Final Thoughts
Turquoise is a sacred stone that has protected and healed humanity for thousands of years. When you work with turquoise, you connect to ancient wisdom and powerful protective energy. Let this master healer shield you and bring you good fortune.
Welcome to turquoise. You are protected.
Do you work with turquoise? How has it protected or healed you? I'd love to hear!