Turquoise
Overview
The colour is secondary to the material: turquoise as a stone is what accumulated the reading, and the colour borrows from it.
Meaning
Turquoise is read through the stone, which carries protective associations in several traditions and is one of the traditional treasures.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources treat turquoise alongside jade and coral among the materials valued in Tibetan and Inner Asian traditions as well as in Chinese contexts.
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FAQ
What does turquoise symbolize in Chinese tradition?
Turquoise is read through the stone, which carries protective associations in several traditions and is one of the traditional treasures. The colour is secondary to the material: turquoise as a stone is what accumulated the reading, and the colour borrows from it.
Is turquoise an auspicious color?
It depends on the setting rather than on the color alone. Turquoise is read through the stone, which carries protective associations in several traditions and is one of the traditional treasures. The cross-traditional associations are the notable feature — turquoise carries readings from several traditions at once in a way that jade does not.
How is turquoise read in Chinese tradition?
Sources treat turquoise alongside jade and coral among the materials valued in Tibetan and Inner Asian traditions as well as in Chinese contexts. It is grouped under Water (水) in the five-element system.
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