For thousands of years, Turquoise has spanned all cultures, prized as a symbol of wisdom, nobility, and the power of immortality. [Eason, 239] In many ancient cultures, Turquoise was a sacred stone used for power, luck, and protection. Candelaria Turquoise is one of the most prized forms of Turquoise, and it comes from right here in the United States. Candelaria Turquoise comes from the Candelaria Mine in Nevada's Candelaria Mining District. Its special due to its hardness. Candelaria can be cut very precisely, making it a fabulous stone for all kinds of jewelry settings. Like all Turquoise, it is a stone of protection, keeping its wearer safe from all types of harm. I like to wear Turquoise when I travel...
Nephrite Jade is often used for lucid dreaming and for remembering dreams. Nephrite Jade helps to speed healing. It is a stone of health and abundance. In many cultures, Nephrite is used as a good-luck charm. It helps to open the Heart Chakra allowing good fortune to flow naturally. Like all Jades, Nephrite is wonderful for balancing male and female energies and helping with dysfunctional relationships. Nephrite Jade can instill a sense of calm and well-being, and it helps to increase your enjoyment of life. Nephrite Jade promotes confidence and calms your nerves.
Prayer/Meditation for Nephrite
Negative energy, you may not stay. I release you. Be on your way. From here on out, I banish thee. These are my words. So mote it be.
Turquoise is one of the most popular stones in the world of jewelry making . . . mostly because it's in easy to come by and fairly inexpensive . . . but did you know it's revered for its protective properties? Turquoise is credited with the property of securing friendly regard. If you wear Turquoise, you will never want for a friend. In the many ancient cultures, Turquoise was worn as a protector against all things evil. When Turquoise is given by a loving hand, it brings with it happiness and good fortune. It is believed to restore clear vision to the mind when thinking becomes muddled. It protects its wearer from injury, and enhances your natural intuition. Now, you...
