Astrology

When the birth information / data is doubtful and only the Sun’s position can be tentatively determined, then the gemstone for the Sun sign is prescribed [This is not recommended by the author].

The Vedic date of birth (called Tithi”) is ruled by one of the eight planets from Sun to Rahu. Sun (Pratipad, Navami), Moon (Dwiteeya, Dasami), Mars (Triteeya, Ekadasi), Mercury (Chaturthi, Dwadasi), Jupiter (Panchami, Trayodasi), Venus (Shasti, Chaturdasi), Saturn (Saptami, Poornima) and Rahu (Astami, Amavasya). If the lord of Janma Tithi is a malefic and inimical, then there is danger to life and Parents. For example Bhagvan Sri Krishna was born in this planet on Janmastami. The Tithi implies rulership by Rahu showing that He was threatened by many dangers from demons as a baby and his Parents were in bondage. Use of gemstones of the planet ruling the Janma Tithi, service to the Cow etc. can ward off the evils. If the planet is malefic to Lagna then the stone is worn on the left hand while if beneficial, it is worn on the right hand.

Although some astrologers prescribes stones for the day of birth (eg. Mercury rules Wednesday – emerald), this not advised and instead the Janma Tithi / Nakshatra should be used.

Janma Nakshatra: The gemstone of the lord of the birth counstellation of the Moon (based on the rulership by Vimsottari dasa planets – Navagraha) is used for mental solace / stress reduction. For example if a person is born in Satabhisaj Nakshatra (Moon star at birth), then Rahu is the lord, and its gemstone as per table – is Gomedh. If Rahu is malefic for Lagna, this stone is worn on the left hand whereas if benefic on the right hand. Simultaneously, the native should be advised to recite the Nakshatra mantra.

The lord of the Ascendant (Lagnesh) is the primary controller of health and life force (Jiva). If the native is physically unwell or for improving health the gemstone of the lord of Lagna should be prescribed. This gemstoneis “always” worn in the ring finger (Angusthana) and ensures good health. This gemstone is popularly called the life stone and should be prescribed in preference to all others. For progeny and internal strength the jiva (life force) is strengthened on the basis of the Saptaratna (Seven Stones). The
order of Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn and Jupiter for odd signs is reversed for even signs. Determine the Saptamsa of lagna and the planet. Thereafter strengthen this by prescribing the suitable gemstone. It may be noted that this is rarely used expect for progeny / childbirth. Again mantra’s / prayers are always preferred.

The gerstone of the lord of the ninth house gives good fortune. Gemstone of the lord of the fifth house can also be prescribed. These are called “Fortune stones”

the Maharatna for the Pancha Tatwa (Five elements) are offered to the Pancha Devata Five principal deities:

• Ganesha (Prithvi Tatwa – Emerald)
•  Shiva (Vayu Tatwa- Diamond)
• Shakti / Devi Vapa Tatwa – Pearl)
• Surya (Agni Tatwa – Ruby)
• Vishnu (Akash Tatwa – Indraneela – light blue Sapphire)

1. Please seek professional advice before using gemstones for health purposes
2. Normally the life stone and fortune stone can be prescribed.
3. Gemstones of mutually inimical planets should never be used simultaneously as they shall prove to be very adverse.
4. If any planet is inimical to the lord of Lagna, the use of its gemstone or mantra can damage / endanger the concerned people related to the house owned by the planet. For example if the lord of the fifth house is inimical to the lord Lagna, then the use of a gemstone of the lord of the fifth house or its mantra can endanger the life children. Hence utmost caution should be used in prescribing gernstones.
5. The right hand is ruled Jupiter and the left hand
   by Venus indicating increase (right hand) or de-
   crease (lift hand) of life force. Thus, if gemstones
   have to be prescribed to decrease the evil effects
   of a malefic planet, its gemstone should be used
   in the left hand. Such use should be temporary
   covering the dasa-bhukti of the planet.

The gemstone of a planet placed in a house should be worn according to the quadrant (Kendra house) is whose trines it is placed. Thus a planet in the ninth house influences the Dharma Trikona and its gemstone should be worn in the ring finger. Gemstones of planets in Moksha Trikona (4,8,12) should not be prescribed as then they would
be worn in the Tarjani (Index finger). Instead mantra of these planets should be advised.

Further gemstone cannot be worn in the finger of inimical elements. For example, if a Red Coral is to be worn for Mars placed in the seventh house, this cannot be prescribed for the little finger due to Mars ruling Agni Tatwa (fire element), which is opposed to the Vayu Tatwa (Air element). Thus a Coral can only be worn in the ring finger (Agni Tatwa / Fire) or middle finger (Prithvi Tatwa / Earth). Just as the thumb is different from the other four fingers and in conjunction with them does all work, the Akash Tatwa (Ether element-
symbolized by the Thumb) permeates all signs of the other elements and is the driving force / Dhi Shakti.

Pearls are a lustrous concretion consisting mainly of Nacre (Popularly called mother-of pearl), which is the substance forming the inner layers of the mollusk shells. The pearl is an abnormal growth due to a minute foreign particle invading the body of the mollusk. The particle irritates the mollusk and becomes coated with layers of Nacre. Both marine and freshwater mollusks produce pearls. Spherical pearls are the best. A Bouton pearl is hemispherical. If a solid pearl has an irregular shape, it is known as a Baroque pearl. Pearls are commonly known as pear, bell or drop, according to the shape. Pearl coloration varies as white, black, rose, and cream.
Natural, spherical pearls have been cultured successfully since 1920. This is controlled, but natural and these pearls can also be used as astrological gems. Artificial pearls, in contrast to cultured pearls, are entirely artificial, made largely of glass and should be rejected. A good pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms emotions and increases peace of mind. An excellent gem for meditation.

Red Coral is a large class of marine invertebrates characterized by a protective calcium carbonate or horny skeleton (also called coral). Corals are divided into two subclasses, based on differences in their radial symmetry (symmetry around a central axis) of eight-tentacle animals, each with an internal skeleton or six-tentacle (or multiples of six). The Red coral belongs to the eight-tentacle sub-class. It removes obstacles and averts accidents, discord and warfare. It is an asset in money matters and makes a person debt free. By purifying the blood it helps in pregnancy & childbirth besides curing boils.

IMPERIAL TOPAZ / YELLOW SAPPHIRE the symbol of universal love and brotherhood, promotes general well being and spiritual
knowledge. It is very helpful for pregnancy & childbirth. It nullifies Kuja Dosha and promotes marriage and controls a malefic Mars in
preventing jaundice and liver diseases. Excellent for business stability and financial matters, it is one of nature’s most wonderful gifts. Topaz occurs not only in the transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange-brown, and pink-brown colors. It is a hard, brilliant stone but it is much rarer and much more expensive than the Citrine (Quartz) stones commonly sold as “Rio topaz,” “Madeira topaz; “Spanish topaz” and “Palmeira topaz.”

HESSONITE (Gomedh) has smoky-red luster. The other varieties are of honey color.

CAT’S EYE is gem-quality chrysoberyl. With cabochon cut (oval, rounded form), a light-colored line appears that moves as the gem is turned, giving the stone a resemblance to the eye of a cat. This phenomena called chatoyance (asterism) is caused by a parallel arrangement of fine fibers of either foreign substance or minute hollow tubules.