" Some believe the turtle is the symbol of the primal mother and connected to the lunar cycle.
In the Far East it was believed the shell was a symbol of heaven and the square underside was a symbol of earth. The turtle could help you unite heaven and earth within your own life.
Ancient myths describe the world as resting on the turtle's back.
Others believe the turtle is associated with longevity, great age, and wisdom.
The turtle naturally withdraws and goes within when in turmoil. It does not need to learn the importance of this, it naturally knows.
The turtle's whole life is one of steadfastness of effort and patience. Slow and steady: A life of 'non-doing'. There is a saying "home is where the heart is". The turtle is always at home within itself.
May we learn from these ancient creatures. "
I think the above is so beautiful, and well, I've always loved turtles, so I just had to put this bracelet together with these cute, cute Thai Karen Hilltribe turtles that I got just before Christmas .. (design is on the underside too!), together with aventurine ovals, a couple of white Haememorphite ovals, bali silver beads and a Thai Hilltribe hammered S-hook clasp. Its about 7-3/4 in. long and ever so calm and soothing looking in real life. Each turtle is about 3/4 in. long, and puffy in the centre.
