• 340.244.3110
  • Log in
  • Cart (0)
  • Checkout
  • Home
  • About
  • Shop by Collection 
    • New Arrivals
    • Sun Collection
    • ELEMENTS by FantaSea
    • Eye of the Storm
    • Petroglyph Sea Turtle Collection
    • Self Love Rings
    • Spirit of the Ocean
    • Alternative Engagement Rings
    • Mermaid Dreams Collection
    • Under the Sea
    • Gold Collection
  • Shop by Item 
    • Bracelets
    • Earrings
    • Rings
    • Pendants/ Necklaces
  • As Seen In
  • Blog
  • Visit the Studio
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • About
  • Shop by Collection 
    • New Arrivals
    • Sun Collection
    • ELEMENTS by FantaSea
    • Eye of the Storm
    • Petroglyph Sea Turtle Collection
    • Self Love Rings
    • Spirit of the Ocean
    • Alternative Engagement Rings
    • Mermaid Dreams Collection
    • Under the Sea
    • Gold Collection
  • Shop by Item 
    • Bracelets
    • Earrings
    • Rings
    • Pendants/ Necklaces
  • As Seen In
  • Blog
  • Visit the Studio
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
FantaSea Jewelry St. Croix Blog

Lessons from the Sea Turtle – Sea Turtle Honu Wisdom

July 31, 2017

Lessons from the Sea Turtle – Sea Turtle Honu Wisdom

Could you use a lesson from the sea turtle? Slow down, you move too fast!

Summer on St. Croix is full swing! Besides hot weather, longer days and fewer visitors, it is also sea turtle nesting season. During the late spring and summer months, endangered sea turtle females leave their ocean abode to lay their eggs on the island’s sandy beaches.

On St. Croix, we mainly see the green, hawksbill and leatherback turtles, three out of seven species of endangered sea turtles in the world. Female turtles emerge from the ocean between dusk and dawn, on a mission to safely dig a nest for the 100 or more eggs she will lay before returning to the sea. Though graceful in the ocean, the turtles move far more slowly once on the sand, but nevertheless, on a mission. Slow and steady is truly the name of the game.

Turtle hatchlings will emerge from the nest in approximately 60 days. For those that survive the emergence from the nest, the short but dangerous journey from the beach to the water and finally the foray into the open seas, this is just the beginning. The hatchlings face many predatory obstacles on this journey including crabs, ants, birds, large fish, and sharks. Not much is known about the juvenile period of a sea turtle’s life, as this is often referred to as “the lost years”. Decades later, adult female turtles return to the very beach on which they hatched, when it is time for them to lay their own clutch of eggs, as such, sea turtles are regarded as highly skilled navigators.

Sea turtles have been around for many years before humans and are a symbol in many cultures of longevity, endurance, patience, and wisdom. The sea turtle is a creature of two elements; land and sea and as such she reflects an ability to adapt and flourish in any environment and feel “at home”, especially as the turtle carries her home on her back.

Sea turtles are often worn as a totem or talisman and a symbol of good luck, longevity, wisdom, balance, nurturing, patience, resilience, slowing down and trusting your intuition and inner guide.

Important lessons from the sea turtle:Turtle Totem Pendant Turtle Talisman

  • Move at your own pace – one step at a time
  • Slow down – be in the present
  • Don’t try to carry too much on your shoulders
  • Know your way – or you might not get there
  • Breathe – come up for air
  • Go with the flow – balance is key

Looking for a sea turtle totem to attract these things in your life? Click here to see our selection of turtle jewelry.

Custom creations are also available! Please send an email if you are interested in a customized piece of jewelry, or a special one of a kind turtle talisman.

 

The post Lessons from the Sea Turtle – Sea Turtle Honu Wisdom appeared first on FantaSea Jewelry | St. Croix US Virgin Islands.



Tweet Share Pin It Email

Leave a comment

Comments will be approved before showing up.


Also in FantaSea Jewelry St. Croix Blog

Lessons Learned Living on an Island
Lessons Learned Living on an Island

August 17, 2022

Island life is absolutely incredible, and as someone living in the Caribbean now for nearly 3 decades, I can absolutely say that it is nothing like what you think, but if you “get it” it is a really beautiful way of life. It’s not all sunshine, beach days and coconuts, since most of us here work for a living, but sometimes, that’s exactly what it is.

Continue Reading

Bringing Art and Beauty Into the World
Bringing Art and Beauty Into the World

March 14, 2022

I believe it is our mission and calling as artists to bring more beauty into the world. Art in all its forms, and in everything we do. Creativity isn’t limited to only the tangible, physical forms of art, it also runs through everything in our lives. How we interact with the world is an art form, and that is the best way any of us can bring beauty into the world on a daily basis.

Continue Reading

Self Love is Here to Stay
Self Love is Here to Stay

February 05, 2022

Jewelry ties us to moments, to memories. Realizing that I created the first self love ring 5 years ago brings back all sorts of memories for me. I made the ring for myself after I had just ended a long relationship and wanted something to replace my engagement ring on my left ring finger. I wasn’t ready to open my heart again at that time, so this ring served as a promise ring to myself, a promise to take time to put myself first and focus on self love.

Continue Reading

Policies
  • Shop Policies
  • Repair & Warranty
  • Shipping Info
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Inside Access
VIP STATUS! SIGN UP!

Be the FIRST to hear about new products and specials!

(I hate spam too, but these updates are full of goodies!)

CONTACT

FantaSea Jewelry

PO Box 223704

Christiansted, VI 00822

(340) 244-3110

info@fantaseajewelry.com


  • Shop Policies
  • Repair & Warranty
  • Shipping Info
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Inside Access

© 2023 FantaSea Jewelry. Powered by Shopify