Turquoise is a natural, light blue to deep bluish-green colored, semi-precious gemstone variety of the Phosphate mineral family. It is said to have numerous astrological and healing benefits. In western astrology, Turquoise gemstone is worn as the December month birthstone. Since centuries, Turquoise or Firoza gemstone is prized for its metaphysical and healing properties. It is regarded as a sacred stone for jewellery that brings positivity, happiness, luck, wealth and good health in the wearer’s life. According to vedic astrology, a natural Turquoise stone (meaning Firoza stone in Hindi) is associated with the planet ‘Jupiter’. It is believed that Firoza gemstone strengthens Jupiter in the wearer’s horoscope and blesses them with financial success, wisdom and good health. Being regarded as a mild gemstone, Turquoise brings no negative effect on the wearer’s life. Hence, it can be worn by anyone after a primary consultation . • Indian astrology prescribes Firoza ratna for Dhanu (Sagittarius) rashi. • Western astrology recommends Turquoise birthstone for Sagittarius sign. • Ascendants of Aries, Cancer, Leo and Scorpio can also wear a Turquoise gem.
