Turquoise Meaning and magickal uses
A sky-blue stone of protection, friendship, and safe travel.
- Intentions
- Protection, Healing, Luck, Peace
- Element
- Earth
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius, Pisces
- Day
- Thursday
- Moon phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Chakra
- Throat
- Color
- Sky blue to blue-green, often veined
- Hardness
- 5 - 6
- Found in
- Iran, Arizona (USA), China
How to use it
- Wear it when traveling
Wear turquoise or tuck a small piece into your luggage before a trip. Hold it as you pack and set the intention for safe, smooth travel and a happy return.
- Give it as a gift
Traditionally, turquoise is felt to be most meaningful when received as a gift. Offer a small piece to a friend as a token of protection, friendship, and goodwill.
- Speak with kindness
Hold turquoise before you write a difficult message or make a hard phone call. Let it remind you to be honest, clear, and kind all at once.
Works well with
Substitutes
History and folklore
Turquoise has been treasured for thousands of years by many cultures, from ancient Egypt and Persia to the peoples of the American Southwest. The name comes from the French for Turkish stone, since it reached Europe through Turkish trade routes. Traditionally it was worn by riders and travelers as a protective charm, and in folklore a turquoise was said to change color to warn of danger. Modern witches use it for protection, friendship, and travel, while respecting its deep cultural importance.
A sky-blue stone of protection, friendship, and safe travel.
- Intentions: Protection, Healing, Luck, Peace
- Element: Earth
- Planet: Jupiter
- Zodiac: Sagittarius, Pisces
- Day: Thursday
- Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous
- Chakra: Throat
- Color: Sky blue to blue-green, often veined
- Hardness: 5 - 6
- Found in: Iran, Arizona (USA), China
Safety: Porous: keep it away from water, oils, lotions, and perfumes, and do not make elixirs with it. Avoid strong sunlight and heat. Often stabilized or dyed.
How to use it
- Wear it when traveling. Wear turquoise or tuck a small piece into your luggage before a trip. Hold it as you pack and set the intention for safe, smooth travel and a happy return.
- Give it as a gift. Traditionally, turquoise is felt to be most meaningful when received as a gift. Offer a small piece to a friend as a token of protection, friendship, and goodwill.
- Speak with kindness. Hold turquoise before you write a difficult message or make a hard phone call. Let it remind you to be honest, clear, and kind all at once.
Works well with: Blue Candle, Thursday, Jupiter, Raidho, Water
Folklore
Turquoise has been treasured for thousands of years by many cultures, from ancient Egypt and Persia to the peoples of the American Southwest. The name comes from the French for Turkish stone, since it reached Europe through Turkish trade routes. Traditionally it was worn by riders and travelers as a protective charm, and in folklore a turquoise was said to change color to warn of danger. Modern witches use it for protection, friendship, and travel, while respecting its deep cultural importance.
The Witch's Cabinet is a free reference for your practice. Correspondences are traditional associations, not medical advice. Always follow the safety notes, especially with herbs and essential oils around children, pets and during pregnancy.