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| PLANET |
LUCKY
STONES |
| SUN |
Ruby,
garnet |
| MOON |
Pearl,
moon stone |
| MARS |
Red
coral,
garnet |
| MERCURY |
Emerald,
onyx |
| JUPITER |
Yellow
sapphire, golden topaz |
| VENUS |
diamond,
white zircon/coral |
| SATURN |
Blue
sapphire |
| RAHU |
Gomed
or onyx(sulemani);female-in
platinum ring, left hand, 2nd/3rd
finger; male- in panchadhatoo
ring, right hand, 2nd/3rd
finger |
| KETU |
Cat’s
eye, lazuli |
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Precious
stones (and metals) have fascinated mankind by their sheer
luminosity and colour, and have served as items of adornment
reinforced by a belief in their occult powers. Since Vedic
times it has been an accepted belief that gems have curative
and prophylactic qualities that influence man's fate. People
seek guidance from wise astrologers to select a particular
gemstone that will enhance their fortune and protect them from
evil planetary influence.
In this feature, I shall discuss the talismanic
qualities of various gemstones. While choosing one’s
birthstone it is important to select it after detailed study
of one’s birth-chart. One should neither select one’s
birthstone according to the month in which one is born nor on
the strength of one’s Zodiac sign. These are broad
classification and hence may not be very effective. It is only
through a proper study of the birth-chart of an individual
through astrology that can reveal the best gemstone for the
person.
After erecting the horoscope, the astrologer has to
ascertain the strength of each planet and their effects on the
individual. A planet found weak in birth-chart tends to harm
and hinder the progress of a person. In such an event,
astrologer advises him/her to wear the gemstone governed by
this particular planet. Sometimes the astrologers advise to
wear particular gemstones, whose ruler is situated very
strongly, in one’s nativity. This helps to enhance the good
qualities indicated by the planet to assure progress,
prosperity, physical and mental well being of the person. Even
the physical characteristics of an individual could give us a
clue as to the person’s ruling planet. Once you have
understood the ruling planet by observing the physical built,
the personality, likes and dislikes, and the choice of
profession, it will become easier for you to choose your lucky
gemstones. In this feature on gems, I have tried to elucidate
qualities of each gemstone, and also the professions ruled by
different planets.
There are nine planets, nav-graha, governing nine gems,
nav-ratna, traditionally accepted in Hindu astrology. These
are Sun, -governing ruby, Moon - pearl, Mars – coral,
Mercury – emerald, Jupiter, - Pukhraj or yellow sapphire,
Venus - diamond, Saturn - Blue sapphire, Rahu, - Hessonite and
Ketu – cat’s eye.
Astral gemstones can be worn, either singly or in
combination. The traditionally favoured combination being the
nav-ratna. As this combination is very powerful in its
effects, it should be worn under the direction of an
astrologer. No two stones governed by planets hostile and
inimical towards one another should be placed adjacently. Even
if one single planet is badly situated in one’s birth chart,
its inclusion in the combination could counter the beneficial
effects of other gems. Other important aspect to be considered
is the purpose for which a gemstone is to be worn. If it is
for physical well being then one has to wear a gemstone, which
governs one’s physical health. Even those well versed in
astrology are likely to overlook this important aspect while
prescribing a birthstone. Imagine one who needs a boost in his
career wears a precious stone, which governs his health. He is
sure to be hale and hearty but will continue to struggle
throughout his life without achieving any success in career.
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