CHAPTER 9

Gems and Rudraksha

A gemstone is naturally occurring crystalline form of a mineral, which is recognized
and valued for its beauty, rarity, and durability. There are more than 30 popular gem
varieties with some substitutes having deviations in colour,source or size making total
ratnas and upratnas in numbers to over 100.The basic process of formation of ratnas is
due to fire(agni as direct and heat form)from inside the earth and ofcourse time:
Agnimile Purohitam Yajnasya Devam
Ritvijam Horaram Ratna Dhatamam
The word Ratna Dhatamam has occurred in the first sloka of the first mandalas of the
Rigveda. It says that Agni (Fire) is the origin or the bearer of ratna. Even the modern
science affirms the fact that ratnas (gems) are formed by the effect of heat and high
pressure. Being buried in the ground for millions of years, gems contain gravitational
force and energy of the Earth. Gems, which we find mostly in certain parts of the
Earth, belong to the same planets that have mostly affected that tract of land. The
Earth conceives ratnas with the help of different planets. That is why the Earth is
known as garbha or the conceiver of gems.
The whole process of evolution is a constant interplay of the eternal pair of opposites
-- Sun and Moon, fire and water. The vedic concept of Hiranyagarbha, the golden
embryo on the eternal water, clearly indicates the formation of the phenomenal world
by the two -- fire and water -- representing male and female principles.
Fire somehow seems to be the beginning of the world of names and forms. It flowed in
the form of lava, carrying with it all the minerals and the elemental force of nature,
which later developed into organic matter through the process of condensation. The
condensation and crystallization of minerals produced colorful rocky crystals known
as gems.
All gems, with the exception of coral and pearls, are the purest and finest
consolidation of minerals that were formed due to extreme heat and pressure inside the
plates of the molten earth. All gems are, therefore, the source of energy in crystalline
form. They are highly sensitive and radioactive. They absorb and transmit energy as
frequencies because they are composed of minerals that emit electrical charges in
increased pressure, that radiate in low heat, and that glow in the presence of ultraviolet
light in darkness after the light source is removed.
Gems are composed of the following minerals: Aluminum, beryllium, calcium, copper,
fluorine, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, potassium, phosphorus, sulfur, sodium,
silicon, tin, zirconium, zinc and others. Three of these are common in all gems:
aluminum, oxygen and silicon. These three are from the bulk of the outermost surface
of Earth. Oxygen and silicon are found on almost 75% of Earths surface. Aluminum
makes up over 8% of the Earths crust.

Significance of gems
Our Earth abounds in various plants, animals, influential metals and stones, which are
precious gifts to mankind. Man has been charmed and attracted toward gems since the
times immemorial and will continue to be so now and in future. Gems and rudraksha
not only cure different diseases by their divine power but when studded with
ornaments, they beautify the body. They possess ever-lasting characteristics. They are
not affected by natural calamity due to seasonal differences.
These gems are available in rivers, mountains, mines and oceans. For example, blue
and yellow sapphires are obtained from mines of the Himalayas; diamond, emerald
and hessonite (gomed) are obtained from mines; cats eye and ruby from rivers and
coral and pearls found in sea and ocean. Similarly, all kinds of secondary gems are
found in rivers, mines and mountains.
The number of gems is much more, but according to the learned mineralogists, there
are mainly 84 kinds of gems. Out of these, only seven gems, i.e., ruby, pearl, coral,
emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond and blue sapphire (Fig. 43) are regarded as
precious gems. Others are semi-precious, but some of them have more value, power
and luster than the precious stones.
Some of the popular semi-precious stones are hessonite, cats eye, topaz, peridot,
amethyst, moon stone, garnet, opal, turquoises, tourmalian, quartz, tigers eye, onyx,
lapis lazuli, amber, jade, gold stone, mahe marium ( pilesstone), elacite (kidney stone)
neeli, smoky topaz, aquamarine, agate, kasauti, black star, serphentile, wholedili,
rainbow, white coral, lord stone, etc.
The five fundamental elements of the cosmos are also in our human body. If balanced
in proportion, they keep the body healthy. The same elements are found in the gems,
which are as follows:
There are fire elements in ruby and coral, water elements in pearl and diamond, earth
elements in emerald, sky elements in yellow sapphire and air elements in blue
sapphire.
These mysterious and coloured gems have great influencing and charming effects on
human life. On the basis of purity and hardness, they have been performing great
deeds by lessening the malefic effects of planets over the human life and they bring
harmony in the good and bad effects of planets.
Each and every gem is extremely radioactive and has the capacity to attract the special
cosmic rays toward it. Planetary tremors influence our sensitive nerves or veins. Our
classics (mythology) tell us that the position of planets in the solar and lunar systems
at the time of ones birth influences him or her throughout the life. Sometimes, the

weak influence of planets and stars create imbalances in life. It has been found that
wearing gems after proper consideration of ones horoscope can rid one of mental
imbalance, physical suffering and financial obstacles. In this way, gems serve us or
arm us or act as our body guard.
In human body, Sun represents the soul, Moon mind, Mars perseverance, Mercury
voice, Jupiter wisdom (learning), Venus love and Saturn sobriety and thoughtfulness.
These planets influence human life and a persons body continuously. In addition to
these planets, there are two shadow planets -- Rahu and Ketu -- whose effects are also
experienced in life.
In Tantrasara, a famous tantrik scripture, the human body is stated to be an island of
nine gems. These nine gems correspond with the nine body constituents (dhatus),
which are: flesh, represented by yellow sapphire; hair by blue sapphire; skin by catseye: blood by coral; bones by pearls; marrow by emerald; fat by hessonite; semen by
diamond; and vitality (life force) by ruby.
Gems worked with both kinds of energy -- physio-chemical, i.e., electrochemical; and
pranic, i.e., the vital life force whether they are used as jewellery or taken orally as
pastes or oxides as bhasmas.
Wearing these gems influences the dhatus and the psychophysical wellbeing in human
life. The puranas present beautiful stories about the origin of gems that convey the
utility of the gems. The Karma Purana states that gems were created from the seven
different kinds of rays of light emanating from the seven major planets of our solar
system. These rays were transmitted in the seven colors of the rainbow -- violet,
indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. These seven rays of light are responsible
for all the existences in the cosmos, including the human body. Colours are the
frequencies of light in different bands and, therefore, they emit energy in different
forms, which directly influences human body and consciousness. There are hot and
cold colours and colours that are neutral (neither hot nor cold). Hot colours increase
heat, which result in arrogance and anger; cold colours bring calmness in life system.
The neutral colours produce pleasant feelings and joy.
The chemical nature of gems brings them in close contact with man. There are crystals
of clear and purified chemicals that are also found in the human body. Their contact
with the electromagnetic fields of the body becomes easy when they are embedded in
pure electrolytes like copper, silver and gold, used in rings worn between two joints of
our fingers. Joints are naturally the most sensitive parts of the body, where the network
of nerve fibers and the lymphatic fluid together serve as the assimilators of energy
emitted by the gems. With their slight and constant contact with the skin, they bring
changes in the body chemistry by their interaction with the bodys energy field, which
is permeated by an electromagnetic field.
Ancient scriptures from across the world have appraised gems as powerful agents of
energy that influence human fate and destiny, induce good energy and expel the

negative energy that causes sickness, suffering and psychosis. Gems bring peace,
prosperity and happiness. Favorable gems bring about name, fame and power and
make life comfortable and prosperous.
Gems act as storehouses of divine energy and are used for carving objects of worship,
like idols, rosaries, talismans (yantras), amulets, pendulums and so forth. They were
also used for mandalas and pots used for offering the holy water or keeping the
offerings for consecration. Lingams and yantras in pyramid shape are made of sphatik
(quartz). We believe the yantras carved on stone and rosaries made of precious stone
or rudraksha give siddhi (power of achieving the desired goal) quicker than a rosary
made of other beads.
Some facts and statements worth knowing about:
:
1.
Sun is a gaseous planet. It is the hottest of all planets. Mercury is the
nearest to it. Mars is the nearest to Earth.
2.
Mercury is the smallest of the solar family and Jupiter is the biggest and
the brightest one is Venus.
3.
Jupiter has the maximum sub-planets in the solar system. Its number is 16.
Moon is the only sub-planet of Earth.
4.
The solar eclipse falls on the Amavasya when Moon comes in between
Sun and Earth. And the lunar eclipse falls on the full Moon day, when Sun
comes in between Earth and Moon.
5.
The moving of Earth on its axis is called rotation. The rotation of Earth
causes day and night. Earth rotates on its axis once in 23 hours 56 minutes
and 5 seconds.
6.
The days and nights are equal on 21 March and 23 September.
7.
The longest day is 21 June and the smallest day is 22 December.
8.
The function of the solar system is performed by nine planets -- Sun,
Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn and Rahu and Ketu. The
western astrologers have discovered three new planets -- Uranus, Pluto and
Neptune. The planets also represent the three sexes -- male, female and
common (impotent). Sun, Mars and Jupiter are male planets. Moon and
Venus are female planets. Saturn is the female common sex (impotent)
planet. Mercury is the male common sex planet.
9.
Earth revolves round Sun. Its orbit is equally divided into 12 parts, which
are recognised by the special form of star-groups called signs of the zodiac
-- Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,
Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
10.
There is equal division of Moons orbit, which is called constellation. They
are situated in the space respectively from the west to the east. These
constellations influence every creature, plants and herbs. These are
Ashvini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigshira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya,
Ashelesh, Magha, Poorva and Uttara Phalguni, Hast, Chritra, Swati,
Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyashtha, Mool, Poorva and Uttarashada, Sharavana,

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Dhanishtaa, Shatbhisha, Poorva and Uttra Bhadripad and Rewati. Once

every Poornima (the full Moon day), Moon stays on every constellation.
There is an auspicious constellation during the period starting from 11.48
a.m. to 12.10 p.m.(IST). This auspicious period is called Abhijit
constellation. If a man starts any work in this auspicious period, he gets
success and prosperity certainly.
Pushya is the emperor of all the 27 constellations. If Pushya falls on
Thursday or Sunday, it is the Amrit Yoga (Nectar) period of time. It is very
auspicious and beneficial to buy and wear a gem at this time.
We join our body with the natural electricity by wearing metals like gold,
silver and copper. Gems receive rays of energy from planets and leave their
effects on health and brain of man by entering into the body with the
metallic effect. Rudraksha wearing probably saves us from any excessive
positive or negative energy and keeps the mind and body in balance.
The Hindi names of gems are: Ruby - Manik, Pearl - Moti, Coral Moonga, Emerald - Panna, Yellow Sapphire - Pukhraj, Blue Sapphire Neelam, Hesspnite - Gomed, Cats Eye - Lahsunia.
The Hindi names of the zodiac signs are: Aries - Mesh, Taurus - Vrishabha,
Gemini - Mithun, Cancer - Karka, Leo - Sinh, Virgo - Kanya, Libra - Tula,
Scorpio - Vrishchika, Sagittarius - Dhanu, Capricorn - Maker, Aquarius Kumbha, Pisces Meena, Dragons Head - Rahu and Dragons Tail - Ketu.
Rudraksha is a natural gem and is self-power-packed and its level of
working is far superior to any of the gems. In combination with gems, it
enhances the effects of gems multifold.

Multiple powers of gems

Gems are being used by men form time immemorial. They are mostly used to gain
wealth, longevity of life, power and popularity and to avert diseases and disasters.
Kings and ambitious people were advised by their astrologers to use the best gems in
order to protect themselves from all calamities and to achieve all round success.
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Ruby (for Sun) It gives name, fame, vigour, virtue, warmth and the
capacity to command. It can raise the individual above the status in which
he was born. Historically, it has been symbolic of love and passion.
Pearl (for Moon) pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms emotions and
increases peace of mind. It is a common custom for brides to wear pearl
nose ring and necklace for the wedding ceremony. This is believed to
ensure a happy conjugal life and protection from widowhood. It also
provides vitality and wisdom.
Red Coral (for Mars) One who wears red coral becomes courageous. It
also helps in curing blood diseases.
Emerald (for Mercury) It improves memory, communication and intuition
and sharpens the intellect and the ability to learn. Its wearer gets sufficient
wealth.

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Yellow Sapphire It is most widely used to enhance ones financial status.

The wearer gets plenty of wealth, good health, name, honor and fame. It is
also said that if there are obstructions in finding a suitable match for a girl,
she gets married early by wearing this gem.
Diamond One who wears a diamond has a luxurious life. It enhances his or
her name, fame and artistic quality. It also improves sexual power.
Blue Sapphire (for Saturn) It counteracts envy from others and keeps
away evil. It eliminates long term misfortunes. Sometimes, this stone reacts
adversely, so it should be tested for a week before final use. It is said that
this stone has the magical power to raise its wearer to a higher status on all
sides. It can give health, wealth, longevity of life and happiness. It also
restores lost wealth and property.
Gomed or Hessonite (for Rahu) Rahu is said to be responsible for all sorts
of delays in the fulfillment of ambitions. So, one who wears gomed can
hope for a speedy success in lesser time than expected. It improves
relations with people and protects one from sudden misfortunes. It is said
to be the best gem to avert stomach ailments, disaster, insanity and evil
spirits.
Cats Eye (for Ketu) This gem protects its wearer from hidden enemies,
mysterious dangers and diseases. It also protects from drowning,
intoxication and government punishment. It brings fortunes to gamblers
(horse racing, casino etc).

Sun and its gem stone ruby

There are nine planets in the solar system. Sun is the ruler of all the planets that rotate
around it. Sun represents the fire and creates the day. It is one of the stars of the
planetary system. Sun is considered as the soul and the king of all planets. The
gemstone ruby, representing Sun, has reddish purple colour, its nature is biledominated and it is the lord of the direction east.
Ruby is a mineral (stone). In terms of chemistry, it is a mixture of aluminum, oxygen,
iron and chromium. Ruby mines are found in China, Burma, South India, Sri Lanka
and Afghanistan.
Ruby must be worn by those whose zodiac sign is Leo or the Suns positions in the
horoscope is weak. The wearing of ruby removes poverty, imparts prosperity, name
and fame in political sphere and a son is born to the wearer. It is beneficial to those
who are aspiring to high offices.
Ruby is worn by engineers, mineralogists, goldsmiths (jewelers), actors, dramatists,
artists, government officials, politicians, diplomats, merchants and all those aspiring to
fame, those engaged in stock trading and dealers of cloth, cotton paper and flowers.
Creative people, who want fame and good health, must wear Ruby.

A man, in whose horoscope the sun is in debilitation, is likely to suffer from diseases
of the backbone, heart, brain, eyes and lungs, indigestion, low and high blood
pressure, dyspepsia, piles, diabetes, jaundice and cholera. Wearing ruby can cure these
disorders. The wearer can also save himself from diseases like dysentery, hiccups,
diarrhea and consumption also.
How to wear
Its weight should be at least 3 ratti (360 mg). The more the weight, the greater is the
effect. Ruby is to be studded in copper or gold. Before wearing, it should be kept in
water obtained from the river Ganga or spring water, which is mixed with unboiled
milk on a Saturday night. After washing it with water on Sunday before 10 a.m., it
should be worn on the ring finger chanting the mantras Om Hreem Hansah Suryaye
Namah Om and saying the prayer O God! Sun we have put on your gem for your
grace, kindly save us fully. The wearer should then donate red cloth, wheat, jaggery,
copper and money according to his or her capacity to a brahmin. Fasting on Sunday
also soothes the malefic sun.
Ruby keeps on affecting the wearer for four years from the day on which it is worn.
Persons whose names start with ma, mee, mi, mu, mo, ta, tee, tay, tu should regard Leo
as their sign of the zodiac. Persons born on dates 1, 10, 19 and 28 of any month and
persons born during the period from 17 August to 16 September or in the month of
January or July should wear ruby.
Rudraksha recommended for these persons are of one, three and 12 mukhis.
Moon and its gem stone Pearl
Moon is the presiding deity of the element water and rules over the tides of the sea.
The sphere of Moon is the reservoir of rainwater and thus Moon is the ruler of plants
and the vegetable kingdom.
Moon represents mother or female principle, the energy that creates and preserves.
Moon is one of the main sub-planets taking light from Sun. It revolves round Earth
scattering its shining light. It also revolves around Sun. The full moon and the dark
fortnight (Amavasya) happen when there is difference of six rashis between Sun and
Moon.
The colour of Moon is white. Its nature is mucus-dominated, tender-hearted, wise and
learned. It rules the peace of mind, comfort, general well being and also the fortune of
a person. The gem stone related to Moon is Pearl. Pearl is a kind of stone. It is a
compound of calcium and oxygen. In terms of its chemical combination it is regarded
as a kind of calcium carbonate.

Pearl belongs to Moon and the zodiac sign Cancer. It is available in various colors.
The rain drops, falling into the mouth of pearl oysters during the Swati Nakshatra
solidifies them into pearls. But, the increasing demand and attraction toward pearls
have inspired the scientists to provide us with a large number of cultured pearls. Nowa-days with modern technology, substances similar to rain drops during the Swati
Nakashtra are infused into the sea shells which in layer after layer of nacre, cover
them with coral substance. These are called cultured pearls. The same shell prepares
both real and cultured pearls. Therefore, there is no difference in their importance. Its
availability in a large number has secured it popularity in the society.
According to astrology, Moon influences human mind to a great extent. Pearl should
be worn by those persons who get agitated very fast, lose their cool and come to
blows.
Pearl pacifies passions and mental inconsistencies and strengthens the heart. It
provides royal kindness, blessings from parents, family pleasure and wealth and
increases administrative qualities and power of imagination. It removes abdominal
diseases, increases intelligence and learning capacity.
In medical science, its various uses are listed. It benefits those who suffer from
diseases pertaining to eyes, throat, heart, urine, hydrocele, cough, and scarcity of
calcium, diseases pertaining to female sex, indigestion, tiredness, general disease and
physical weakness. In men, it brings luster and brightness on the face. If a mother buys
a pearl for her child, it will bring in lots of benefit to the child.
How to wear
Its weight should be at least 2 ratti (240 mg). Its value increases with increase in
weight. Pearls should be studded in silver rings or pendants and worn on Monday
evenings, when the Moon is rising, after washing with water and unboiled milk and
chanting Om Som Somaye Namah Om or Om Chandraya Namah preferably in a
temple of Lord Shiva. It should be worn on the smallest finger of the right hand. After
that rice, sugar, wheat, cloth and money should be donated to a brahmin.
Pearls influences last for two years, one month and 27 days from the day it is worn.
People whose name starts with he, hu, hay, ho, da, dee, du, day and do should regard
their sign of zodiac as Cancer and they should wear pearl.
According to western astrology, persons whose date of birth falls on 2, 11, 20 or 29 of
a month should wear pearl. Persons born during the period from 16 July to 17 August
should wear pearl. People whose lucky number is two and seven can also wear pearl.
Rudraksha recommended for these people are two mukhi on Gaurishankar.
Mars and its gem stone coral

Mars is the commander-in-chief of the assembly of the nine planets. It is also

personified as the god of war. It is regarded as a malefic planet in astrology and gives
its natives the ability to put their own desires above those of others. Its color is red and
the ruler of the direction is south. On account of its nearness to Earth, it is called
Angarak and the son of Earth. It is the symbol of blood and perseverance in human
life. The gemstone related to Mars is coral and its zodiac signs are the Aries and the
Scorpio.
Since ancient times, coral has been given recognition by all astrologers. It is not a
mineral. It is kind of organic substance. It is prepared by a non-vertebrate sea
organism called Isis Nobiles. Coral is found in the shape of vine branch at about 600700 feet deep in the sea. Scientists regard it as a component of calcium carbonate.
Corals are found in many colors like red, scarlet, saffron, pink to vermilion red and
white. Its temperament is hot. It creates many virtues like courage, perseverance,
capability to face and solve difficult circumstances and problems and enables a person
to take risks. On account of being the master gem of Aries and Scorpio, it removes
obstacles in the way of fortunes and increases their influences. Men who are either
pigeon-hearted or defeated by their enemies should wear coral. It is also an ideal gem
for a happy marital life.
It should be worn by soldiers, policemen, electricians, surgeons, players and the
workers of ordinance factories. It is useful for enhancing self-confidence,
administrative capability and the power of utilising the rights in social and political
spheres.
It is beneficial in deals involving buying and selling of land and properties.
Coral prevents abortion, fever, piles, impotency, typhus, smallpox, etc. Children can
be saved from diseases like rickets and stomach ache by wearing coral mala or beads
around their necks.
The use of coral oxide with honey makes one strong and used with betel leaf, coral
paste cures cough and the heart disease.
How to wear
Corals weight should be at least 2.5 ratti (300 mg) for a ring. Coral weighing 5, 7, 9,
11, 13 rattis bring in more fortune. It should be embedded with gold or copper. The
coral ring should be worn on the ring finger. The best time to wear the ring is one hour
after sunrise or up to 11.00 a.m. reciting Om Bhaum Bhaumaye Namah Om. The
wearer should donate lentils, jaggery and money after tying in a red cloth to a brahmin
or a priest. Jaggery should also be fed to a red ox, if that is possible. Before wearing
the ring for the first time, immerse it in raw cows milk and wash it in the Ganga
water.

Coral gems keep on influencing its wearer for three years and three days from the time
it is worn.
It should be worn by the native of the Aries sign of the zodiac, persons whose names
start with chu, che, cho, la, li, lu, le, lo, a and Scorpio persons whose name begin with
tao, na, nee, nu, nay, no, ya, yee, you and persons whose date of birth falls on 9, 18,
27, or born during the period starting on 14 April to 15 May and from 17 November to
15 December. People whose lucky number is nine can also wear it.
Rudraksha recommended for those persons are three mukhi or 12 mukhi.
Mercury and its gem stone emerald
The planet Mercury is regarded as the prince among the assembly of nine planets.
Mercury is the son of Moon by his wife Rohini. In human body, mercury represents
wisdom and voice. Mercury is the ruler of two signs of the zodiac, Gemini and Virgo.
The gemstone related to Mercury is emerald. It is a mineral, a compound of silicate of
aluminum, beryllium and oxygen. Its colors are light, deep green. This gemstone is
rare because it is very difficult to find a flawless emerald.
Emerald is found mostly in India, Russia, Brazil and Columbia. It is a delicate
gemstone and fragile. It is found in the mines of coal. Black spots and filaments are
often seen in it due to high presence of carbon. It is recognized by its black spot. In
genuine emerald, cracks are often found, but it does not affect its value.
By wearing it, a man can pacify mental disturbances. It should be worn especially by
diplomats, scientists, astrologers, teachers, architects, medical personalities, doctors,
businessman, property dealers, publishers, accountants, engineers, writers, post
officers, insurance officers and intellectuals. It increases reasoning power, presence of
mind and spiritual power.
The goddess of learning, Saraswati, sharpens the intellect of students, singers, dancers,
and musicians by her grace on those who wear emerald. It increases eyesight, food
grains, property and offspring and destroys effects of black magic, bad effects by evil
spirits and nightmares.
There are many notions about emerald. If it is tied around the waist of a pregnant
woman about to deliver her child, it makes the delivery very easy. It is considered
auspicious when a lover presents it to his partner. If someone intends to harm a person
wearing emerald, he gets exposed. It makes the wearer full of love, sympathy and
magnanimity.
A weak Mercury in mens horoscope causes many diseases like asthma, rheumatism,
cough, stammering, spondylitis, etc., and therefore, in this condition, wearing of
emerald is most useful.

How to wear
The weight of emerald should be at least 2.5 ratti (300mg) for a ring or a pendant. Its
power increases with its weight.
Emerald should be embedded in an alloy of five metals (panch dhatu) or silver. The
ring should be washed with unboiled milk before 11 a.m. After touching this ring to
the feet of the desired god and chanting om bum Budhaye namah om, it should be
worn on the smallest finger and donate money to a brahmin and feed green vegetables
with leaves to a cow.
Emerald is effective for three years from the time it is worn. Persons of Gemini sign of
the zodiac, whose name start with ka, ki, ku, gha, anga, cha, ke ko, kay and of Virgo
sign of the zodiac, having their names starting with to, pa, pee, pu, ana, the pay, po
should wear emerald ring.
According to the western opinion, persons born on dates 5, 14 and 23 of any month or
during the period between 15 June and 15 July and between 17 September and 16
October should wear emerald. Persons whose lucky number is five can also wear it.
Please note that if emerald is not available, any of its substitutes like margaz, peridot,
tourmaline (green) or onyx can be worn.
Rudraksha recommended for these persons is four mukhi.
Jupiter and its gem stone yellow sapphire
Jupiter is the largest and heaviest of the planets in the solar system and the teacher
(guru) of gods. Jupiter is given the ministership among the assembly of nine planets.
Jupiter is a sattvik and benefiting planet, signifying luck and fortune. The color of
Jupiter is yellow. Thursday is his day and northeast is his direction. The gemstone
related to Jupiter is the yellow sapphire, which is most beneficial to the natives of
Sagittarius and Pisces signs of the zodiac.
Yellow Sapphire is a mineral. It has been found that it contains aluminium, hydrogen
and fluorine. It is found in the Himalayas, Sri Lanka and Russia. It is weighty, smooth
and transparent and found in many colors -- white, light and deep yellow and light
orange.
The yellow sapphire is regarded as the best of gems as it is related to Brihaspati
(Jupiter), who is the teacher of gods. Brihaspati represents wisdom and religion in
human life. Therefore, it is such a gem which is worthy to be worn by all. The wearer
gets the knowledge of law, ethics, wit, wisdom, pleasure of getting children, worldly
happiness, para-physical bliss, physical power, cleverness, long life, good health, food
grains, prosperity, glory and mental peace. It is most beneficial to authors, writers, barristers,
traders and businessmen.

Girls in the family who have reached the age of marriage should wear yellow sapphire
because it removes obstacles in marriages. A spouse (husband or wife) should wear it for a
happier conjugal life. It helps to pacify the anger of its wearer by providing sharp sightedness.
It strengthens the bondage of friendship. It shows its influence by removing the danger of
accidental death.
A ring of yellow sapphire brings good luck, peace and prosperity. It bestows vigor, vitality,
wisdom, longevity, name and fame. The wearer also progresses in the spiritual field and
becomes free from all the evil effects of ghosts. It is also accepted that it is beneficial to the
patients suffering from fever, cough, rheumatism, bad breath and kidney disease.
How to wear
Yellow sapphire for making ring should weigh at least 3 ratti (360 mg). Its effect increases
with its weight. It should be embedded in gold or Panch Dhatu. It should be worn on
Thursday morning at dawn after worshipping a banana tree and chanting. Om gum guruve
namah in the first finger. After this, the wearer should donate grams, pulses, yellow flowers,
cloth and money to a brahmin. In order to make the position of Jupiter favorable and to draw
the best benefit of yellow sapphire, the wearer should feed a horse with gram pulse on
Thursday.
Yellow sapphire keeps on influencing the wearer for four years, three month and 18 days.
It should be worn by the natives of the Sagittarius sign of the zodiac whose names begin with
yae, yo, bha, bhi, bhu, dha, pha, adha, bhay, the Pisces sign whose names begin with dee, du,
gha, jha, gyan, day, do cha, chee, persons who are born on dates, 3, 12, 21, 30 of any month or
in the period from 15 March to 13 April and from 16 December to 14 January and those whose
lucky number is three and in whose case Jupiter is in debilitation or afflicted.
Please note that if one cannot afford yellow sapphire, semi precious gem topaz or citrine can
be used. At the time of buying yellow sapphire, the buyer should look for its purity, cracks or
breach (bubbles). Yellow sapphire is a transparent gem. There are filament-like signs on
yellow sapphire like veins in human body. These are called signature of the nature by which it
is recognized as genuine sapphire. Therefore, if filaments are present the yellow sapphire is
100% genuine. It can be a fake if there are no filaments.
Venus and its gem stone diamond
Venus is regarded as the brightest planet only after Sun and Moon in the sky. Venus or Shukra
is the teacher of demons. He is also allotted the office of a minister in the nine planets of the
solar system. It is said that Lord Shiva imparted the knowledge of making the dead alive
(mrityusanjivini vidya) to Shukra. Venus is also important because of its association with the
science of mantras and medicine, tantra, the casting of spells, hypnotism, mesmerism and
alchemy. It is also called the god of fine arts, love, beauty and attraction. It provides pure
maternal love in human life.
The gemstone of Venus is diamond and its zodiac signs Taurus and Libra.
Diamond, the king of gems, abounds in chemical properties and it is the most precious
mineral. It is famous for its surprising luster, hardness and beauty. Chemically, it is solid

carbon. It is found in mines and plains. Its colors are white as well as other colors. It looks like
the source of the divine dazzling light of the stars in the sky.
According to astrology, if Venus is in a weak position in ones horoscope and the man has the
Taurus or Libra sign of the zodiac, he can improve his destiny by wearing a diamond. Wearing
diamond rids one of inferiority complex, brightness is seen on his face and many other
qualities are created automatically. The person of the opposite sex gets attracted to the wearer
of diamond.
Diamond is beneficial to poets, painters, artists, actors and sellers of perfumes and ornaments
and their makers too. It is advantageous to confectioners, hoteliers, gold sellers, doctors and
sellers of sugar and rice.
The wearers of diamond can be saved from ominous things and evil spirits, witches, ghosts
and black magic. Even the effect of poison decreases. It increases the stamina and makes the
marital life happy and permanent. It also improves health and checks untimely death.
According to Shukracharya, a woman who wants a son in her first delivery should not wear
diamond, especially in her fingers, since the beginning of her pregnancy.
It is advantageous in diseases like epilepsy impotency, rheumatism, hydrocele, shortage of
semen and other sexual diseases.
How to wear
Diamonds weight should be one ratti (121mg) and the ring should be made in 18 carat or
60% gold. It can also be embedded in silver or panch dhatu. It should be washed in unboiled
milk or the Ganga water. After this, the person should meditate before the deity of his choice
on Friday and chant the mantra Om shum shukraye namah om. The wearer should donate
white cloth, ring, ground sugar and money to a brahmin. Elephant, white cow or white horse
should be fed with fruits.
Diamond will have its effect for seven years on human body from the time it is worn.
Persons whose name start with ee, ai, u, o, wa, wi, wu, and born under the Taurus sign of the
zodiac, persons whose name begin with ra, ree, ru, ray, ro, ta, tee, tu, te under the Libra sign
of the zodiac should wear diamond. It should also be worn by those who are born on 6, 15 or
24 of any month or during the period from 15 May to 15 June and from 17 October to 16
November. Persons whose lucky number is six or whose Venus is in debilitation can also wear
diamond.
Please note that if diamond is not available or seem to be costly, semi-precious stones sphatik
(quartz) or white sapphire can be worn. These gems also have the same effects.
The planet Venus is considered cruel or most angry. It is therefore advisable to consult an
astrologer before wearing diamond. Otherwise, it may cause harm than any advantages.
Rudraksha recommended for these people are of five mukhi.

Saturn and its gemstone blue sapphire

Saturn is given the post of an attendant in the solar system. According to Linga Puran, Saturn
is born from the exuberant light mass of Lord Rudra and according to Markendaya
Purana, Saturn was born to Chhaya, wife of Sun. Its speed is very slow and that is why it
is called Shaneshchar, meaning a slow mover. In Indian astrology, Saturn is considered
to be the most malefic but its leaves an effect of happiness in the end. After throwing a
man into misfortunes and calamities, Saturn ultimately saves him. He is regarded as the
strongest of all planets. It rules the owners of the zodiacal signs Capricorn and Aquarius.
It rules the direction of west. Blue sapphire is the gemstone of Saturn.
Blue sapphire is a compound of aluminum and oxygen. Due to slight mixture with cobalt, it
becomes blue. It is the gem of kurundan family. It is found in Kashmir and from this
source one gets the best quality but now it is not available because the government has
banned the mining of blue sapphire. Blue sapphire is also found in Sri Lanka and this is
considered as the best, with its deep light colours and transparency. Blue sapphire of deep
color and transparency is found in Thailand and Australia too.
Blue sapphire shows its effects sooner than any other gem. It is very useful and effective to the
wearer, destroys his diseases, faults, sorrows, poverty and increases his food grains,
prosperity, strength, glory, life span and offspring. It also restores the property, which the
wearer might have lost prior to the wearing. If it is proved unfavorable, it may make all
the efforts, activities fruitless and may destroy every thing of the wearer.
Blue sapphire is most useful especially to transporters, property dealers, contractors, mill
owners, dealers in machines, laborers, hawkers, policemen, workers of local selfgovernment and financers.
It is said that it can give peace to the heart of the man if it is worn near the heart. According to
a Buddhist monk, evil thoughts are destroyed and mind and behavior remain pacified by
wearing blue sapphire. Morality remains firm in ladies who wear blue sapphire. Men,
whose zodiacal signs are Capricorn and Aquarius, can wear blue sapphire without any
hesitation. It can never harm them. It should be taken off, if its color has changed or it is
cracked because this is a warning to the wearer that he should change his gem.
It should be bought in the evening. Its weight should be at least 3 ratti (360mg). Increase in
weight increases its effect
How to wear
Blue sapphire should be embedded in silver or panch dhatu. Its rings should be kept in a
copper bowl full of water on Friday. It should be worn in the middle finger after pouring the
water of the bowl at the roots of a Peepal tree, two hours before the sunset reciting om sham
shanaishcharaye namah om. One should pray to Saturn for bestowing the best result and
providing help in overcoming difficulties. One should donate black urad, salt, mustard oil,
soap, tea leaves and money according to ones capacity at the Peepal tree and pray for
wellbeing. Male buffalo should be fed with green leaves and cotton seeds and Shivalinga
should be bathed with milk.
It continues influencing the man for five years after it is worn.

Persons whose names start with bho, ja, jee, khee, khu, khey, gaa, gee and belonging to ,
Capricorn and Aquarius and those whose names start with gu, gay, go, saa, see, su, say, so,
daa, should wear blue sapphire. People born on 8, 17, 26 of any month and born during the
period from 15 January to 14 March as well as those whose lucky number is eight can also
wear the gem.
In case if one cannot buy it, its sub-gems are amethyst, blue stone, Bangkok blue sapphire,
sangnili etc. These sub-gems also provide advantages. They never harm the wearer.
Rudraksha recommended for these people are seven mukhi and 14 mukhi (along with 8 mukhi)
Rahu and its gem stone hessonite (gomed)
Like other planets of the solar system, Rahu and Ketu are not the mass of light. Some scholars
consider them as moon falls (chandrapat), some of them call them shadows of Earth, others
describe Rahu as shadow of the North Pole and Ketu as that of South Pole. In spite of all the
above facts, Rahu and of Ketu show their far-fetched influence over man and all other beings.
Therefore, their presence can never be ignored.
Although Rahu rules no sign of the zodiac, its zodiacal sign is Virgo, which is in fact assigned
to Mercury. Zircon or hessonite (gomed) is releted to Rahu. It is found in Bihar and Orrisa in
India and in Sri Lanka. Its colour is like the colour of cows urine. It has also the shade of
honey tinged with blackish colour
If Rahu is powerful in ones horoscope, it causes or bears many diseases, like mental strain,
disturbance in ones business, struggles in life, continuous shortage of money, disturbed
marriage, quarrel between husband and wife, possibility of divorce and nightmares. Wearing
hessonite can help one to get rid of these ill effects. It is also useful to those who want to get
success in law practice, court affairs, government service, political spheres, gambling or any
unsocial, illegal activities. Enemies cannot stand long before the wearer of gomed.
How to wear
It should weigh at least 3 ratti (480mg) and should be washed by the Ganga water and
unboiled milk after embedding it in silver or panch dhatu. It should be worn on the middle
finger chanting om on Saturday after sunset. The wearer should donate sesame seeds, mustard
oil, blue cloth, blanket and money as much as possible to a brahmin or priest and horse should
be fed with grass and milk offered to a snake. Gomed goes on affecting the wearer for three
years from the day it is worn. It is also good for persons born between 15 February and 14
March and persons having lucky number four
Rudraksha recommended for these people is eight mukhi.
Ketu and its stone cats eye
According to Shri Bhagwat Puran, the nectar pitcher was one of the things that came out of
the sea after it was churned. When the gods and demons clashed to get the nectar, Lord Vishnu
took the incarnation of a most attractive and charming woman, called Mohini, and started
distributing the nectar to both Devas and Asuras. Rahu, a learned demon and son of Viparchitti
and Shimica, realized that Mohini was none other than Vishnu and that He was giving the
nectar to the Devas and wine to the Asuras. He, then, sat among Devas and as soon as he

drank the nectar, Moon and Sun saw that it was the demon who was sitting among them and
identified him as Rahu. They informed Vishnu that Rahu has now become immortal after
drinking the nectar. He was then cut into two parts. The head became Rahu and his remaining
body became Ketu. Rahu and Ketu were thrown in opposite directions by Vishnu. Both these
planets are situated at a distance of 180 degrees apart from one another. Since then, there is
constant enmity between Rahu, Ketu, Moon and Sun. Therefore, both of them capture Moon
and Sun and the events are the lunar and the solar eclipses respectively.
Ketus sign of the zodiac is Pisces. But in reality it is the sign of Jupiter. Its gem is cats eye. It
is found in many colours. It has white lines over it and looks similar to the eye of a cat. It is
found in South India, Sri Lanka, Brazil, China and many other countries.
People who become victims of Saturn, Rahu and Ketu stand to gain by wearing cats eye. It
should be worn when there are obstacles in business, fear of accidents and despair in life. It
brings in strength, brightness, bravery, pleasure, bliss, prosperity and offspring. It not only
saves a man from his enemy but brings victory over the enemy. It is also said that it destroys
sorrow, poverty, diseases and calamities and saves the wearers from evil spirits, hidden
enemies and royal punishment. Lost money is found again and stays long by wearing it.
How to wear
Its weight should be at least 3 ratti (360 mg). Its effect increases with its increasing weight. It
should be embedded in silver or panch dhatu and should be worn on the middle finger
chanting om kaim ketave namah on Wednesday or Saturday evening. Sand-coloured cloth and
iron-based item should be donated and bread should be fed to a goat with ones own hands.
Its goes on affecting the wearer for three years from the day it is worn.
Rudraksha recommended for these persons is nine mukhi.
Some facts and statements worth knowing about:
1. Some gems bear few threads and signs on them. They are inborn and called natures
signature.
2. The index finger of ones hand represents Jupiter, the middle finger Saturn, Rahu and
Ketu, the ring finger Sun and Mars and the small finger Mercury and Moon
respectively. The thumb represents Venus and if Venus proves to be beneficial to a
man the diamond ring can be worn on the ring finger.
3. It is not necessary that the gem touches ones body to have the influence, but it must
be made a point that the lower part of the ring should be kept open so that Suns rays
enter the body and show their effect.
4. If a husband wears a gem on his left hand, his wife will get the benefit. And when the
wife wears it on her right hand, the husband will derive benefit.
5. If a planet is found beneficial, its respective gem should be worn on the right hand. If
we have to lessen the effect of any planet, its ring should be on the left hand.
6. A girl should wear the gem on right hand before her marriage and on her left hand
after the marriage.
7. Nobody should show his ring to any other person after taking if off.
8. It is not necessary that the gem for a planet should be worn only in rings. They may be
worn around the neck and even necklaces and malas using the gems can also be worn.

9. It should be remembered that the radiation from a gem is not regular. It always
radiates with pause. It may radiate for half an hour, an hour or a couple of hours or
indefinitely and may abruptly stop for any indefinite period. Hence, according to the
quantum theory, a gem should always be on the body, because no one knows when its
radiation commences and stops.
Semiprecious gems
The use of precious and semiprecious stones has been popular in eastern and western countries
and in the Middle East. Plato believed in the correspondence of gems with the planets of our
solar systems. Throughout the world, gems have been used not only as ornaments but as
agents of energy and storehouse of occult power.
Coral, pearl, rock crystal, onyx, amethyst, jade and agate have been more popular in the west
than in the east. Amber and rock crystals are mentioned in the Holy Bible. In Germany, amber
beads in the form of necklace are given to children to help them in teething; many people use
amber to save themselves from rheumatism. The Turks used amber for the mouthpiece of their
smoking pipes to prevent infection. In India sadhus wear amber beads or necklace to save
them from disorders of the stomach, intestines, and liver.
In Rome, the use of coral is older than the use of pearls. Romans used coral not only as
jewellary rings, necklace etc., but also as amulets and charms against fire, lighting, whirlwind,
sorcery, poison and shipwreck. Coral was also used to help children in teething.
Amethyst was the favourite stone of the Greeks. They used it for good dreams, valour, chastity
and safety from thieves.
There are 84 kinds of gems. Out of these, there are only nine gems, which have been described
before and the remaining are semi-precious gems. Many of them are used in making idols,
crockery and decorative items. Some of them are not available now. The semi-precious gems,
which are now in fashion, have more luster, value and influence than the real ones. Some of
the semi-precious gems are:
1. Amber: In Hindi, it is called kaharua. It is not a gemstone but a fossil resin. It is mostly
found in red and yellow colours. Of all gems, it is the most ancient, light and soft. It is found
in the coasts of England, China, Thailand, the seas of Baltic and Sicily in the shape of gum or
oily substance. When worn around the neck, it pacifies the mind. It is believed that wearing
amber will help one to have a balanced outlook. This may be true because amber possesses a
magnetic property, which works on the electromagnetic field of the body and enables the
wearer to achieve more self-control and better physical health. Evil spirits or black magic does
not affect the wearer. He does not fall prey to any diseases of throat. Its crystals are beneficial
in infectious diseases. One or two beads of amber must be worn round the neck of the
children. Rudraksha to be used along with amber is 10 mukhi and six mukhi.
2. Agate: It is an opaque gem. It is beautiful after being chiseled. It is found in many colors.
Depictions of trees, cloud, grass and plants are sometimes found in the stone. It contains
divine power. It is a fortunate gem for the farmers and other manual workers. For removing
bad planetary effect, one should wear an agate mala of the color pertaining to the planet to
which one is assigned. The mala should be used as beads while chanting mantras concerning
the planet. Rudraksha to be used along with agate is 5 mukhi.

3. Amethyst: In Hindi it is called jamunia or kataila. Its color is popular. Its importance
depends upon its thickness and color. With increasing thickness, its value and effects too go
up. Due to excess of iron in it, its wearer gains spiritual power. It suppresses evil passions. It
also makes a man abstain from wine. The wearer can never lose moral status and it makes him
or her hate evil deeds giving mental peace and consolation. Therefore, it is more in demand
nowadays than in the past. In the western countries, ladies wear it to make their husbands love
them permanently. It is also worn to pacify the arrogance of Saturn. People generally wear it
instead of the blue sapphire. Rudraksha to be used with amethyst is seven mukhi and eight
mukhi.
4. Aquamarine: It is known as beruj in Hindi. It belongs to the family of emerald having the
colour of the sky. It is also transparent. It has all the qualities that an emerald has and many
people wear it instead of emerald. It is more useful for those who go on a voyage. It can be
safely used by all. It is especially calming if used as a necklace, armlet, amulet or pendent. In
females, it increases feminine virtues.
5. Carnelian: It is found in colours of red, brown and orange. If a person feels feverish in the
evening, its mala is beneficial because it absorbs excessive body heat and cools the person. Its
garland gives forbearance, perseverance and self-confidence and it also removes the evil effect
on the wearer. Rudraksha to be used is six mukhi and 13 mukhi.
6. Citrine: It is a transparent yellow stone. It is used in place of yellow sapphire. According to
great scholars, it increases ones fortune. Egyptians and Romans believed that it should be
used when a man is suffering from weak eyesight or any other kind of eye diseases. Its wearer
gets more and more financial and physical power, long life, honour, friendship, success,
beauty and wisdom. Its also gives pleasure and blessing from the elders. It is a symbol of
friendship. The wearer does not get nightmares and can enjoy sound sleep. Rudraksha to be
used along with citrine are one mukhi, 12 mukhi and 10 mukhi.
7. Garnet: Nowadays garnet is very popular and fashionable. Its look is crimson, smooth and
beautiful. It belongs to Sun, so it is worn in place of ruby. By wearing it in a ring, pendant or
necklace, the mans fortune advances, health becomes stronger and the wearer gets honour and
success. He will avoid immoral and illegal activities. It is also very beneficial for rheumatism,
stops bleeding, cures diseases caused by formation of stones in the body, promotes vigour and
vitality and acts as a sexual stimulant. Rudraksha to be worn is nine mukhi and 12 mukhi.
8. Goldstone: In Urdu, it is called sang-e-sitara, in Tamil lajavart and in Bengali taramandle.
Its color is reddish-brown with shining golden spots. It is very delicate. Many beautiful things
like mala, figures, Shivaling etc. can be made after cutting and chiseling the stone. Rudraksha
to be worn is one mukhi and 12 mukhi.
9. Green jade: In Urdu it is called margay. It is a substitute for emerald. Jade is mainly found
in green color. If children present this gem to their parents, their span of life increases.
According to Chinese scholars, it increases wit and has a cooling effect on the eyes. It helps
people in any debates. Greeks and Romans say that its wearer can never suffer from mental
illnesses and diseases of the eyes. It is believed by all that this gem saves the wearer from
diseases pertaining to heart, abdomen and kidney. Rudraksha to be worn is four mukhi and 11
mukhi.
10. Lodestone: It is a natural magnet stone, known as champak in Hindi. It is opaque, crimson
coloured or black and without luster. Due to its magnetic power, it is very useful in blood-

related diseases like paralysis, rheumatism, arthritis, etc. People can also use it to avoid the
evil effects of Saturn. Rudraksha to be used is five mukhi, three mukhi, six mukhi and seven
mukhi.
11. Lapis lazuli: It is blue black in colour with golden spots like that of a peacocks throat. It
can be worn in place of blue sapphire to save oneself from the effects of Saturn, Rahu and
Ketu and contain problems at home or at job places. It should be worn by people above 50
years of age. It saves the wearer from diseases like urinary problems, tuberculosis, jaundice,
diabetes and tiredness. It should be worn in a silver ring or as a pendant. Rudraksha to be used
is seven mukhi, eight mukhi and 12 mukhi.
12. Malachite: This gem is also known as kidney stone. Its color is grayish green and has the
shape of a kidney. This gem has the characteristics of good quality copper. It is beneficial in
the prevention of rheumatism, abdominal and kidney diseases. It should be worn in a ring or in
the neck. For relief from stones, pastes made out of it using rose water should be applied
locally or the paste should be consumed. If there is stone in the kidney and doctors have
advised surgery, then before undergoing the procedure a ring made of malachite should be
worn or it should be tied around the waist. The surgery can be avoided as the stone itself will
pass through urine. This fact is well-tested.
13. Moon stone: In Sanskrit, it is called godanti. It is opaque, having the color of milk. Its
name itself denotes its relation with Moon. Since Moon relates with the mind, it is useful
when the mind is inconsistent. Ladies and young children should wear it to strengthen their
mind. It increases the eyesight of the wearer and gives marital happiness to the wearer. It also
makes ones thoughts pure. Rudraksha to be worn is two mukhi and Gauri shaker.
14. Opal: Among all the gems, it is the most beautiful and mysterious. It is as smooth as
honey and the luster of various colors is seen in it. Its value increases with its coloured luster.
It increases devotion to god and therefore it is most beneficial to yogis, saints and priests. It
imparts renunciation and can also be worn in place of a diamond. Rudraksha to be used is five
mukhi.
Please note that Shastras prescribe that it should not be worn by householders.
15. Peridot: In ancient times, it was very popular but nowadays, it can be found with only
great difficulty. It is smooth and shining. Its colour is like honey. It is mostly found in
Myanmar, Norway, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, the U.S.A. It fulfils the wishes of the family
and yearning for a son and brings in money and health. It is also helpful in removing evil
effects, effects of black magic and spirits and can cure epilepsy and fear of snake bites.
Rudraksha to be worn is four mukhi and 16 mukhi.
16. Serpentine: In Hindi, it is called shear mohair. It is light green in color. In ancient times,
it was used to prepare utensils in which food was prepared and eaten. If the food is poisonous,
the pots used to change color to yellow. Greeks still use this in their traditional medicines. Its
wearer can never fall prey to diseases of the abdomen. Rudraksha to be worn is four mukhi
and 11 mukhi.
17. Tourmaline: It consists of many substances. It simultaneously represents Mercury, Venus
and Sun. It contains all the qualities of their gems -- emerald, diamond and ruby. It can be
worn without any fear, as it never harms the wearer. It facilitates blood flow so that it can
control the mind and improve the persons mental abilities. It also imparts the quality of

articulation. Children who are weak in studies or dull must wear it. Green and yellow
tourmaline is beneficial for increasing knowledge and progress in trade, while white
tourmaline is useful for actors, writers and those wanting name and fame.
Rudraksha to be used is one mukhi, four mukhi, six mukhi or 17 mukhi.
18. Turquoise: Its color is sky blue or greenish blue. It contains phosphorus, aluminum,
copper and some water. It shines after being polished. It is very delicate and can be easily
spoiled with a little fire or water. Astrologically, it is related to Ketu and hence beneficial in
case a man is affected by Ketu. Its wearer can never be poisoned. It is a must for those who go
on adventurous journeys. Like a true friend, it saves the wearer from all kinds of problems and
gives pleasure. In Russia, it is presented as a marriage ring. Its colour changes according to the
changes in seasons. Since medieval times, it is believed that it destroys hatred and increases
love. When a diseases is about to attack the wearer, its color variation warns us.
19. Onyx: It is found in many colors. It is a smooth stone. It is a substitute for emerald. It is
beneficial in neck cramps as well as backache. It also helps in living a smooth and happy
married life. It brings in purity of thoughts to the wearer. Rudraksha to be used is four mukhi
and 17 mukhi.
Quartz rock crystal
It is known as sphatik or billor in Persian. It is one of the most common minerals in the
Earths crust. It is found in the shape of pencils, big and small pieces. Its color is white, like
snow. It is transparent with luster, grace and smoothness. Its nature is cold. It is used for
making idols, yantras and many other items.
According to astrology, it is related to Venus. It is a substitute for diamond having the same
qualities except that the price is substantially low. It can, therefore, be worn without hesitation.
Nowadays, rock crystal has become very important because of its piezoelectric property.
When crystal quartz is cut in an exact angle to its axis and subjected to mechanical pressure, it
generates minute electrical charges at the end of the axes and the crystal expands and
contracts, which sets it into constant mechanical vibration. This constant rate of vibration
makes it useful for radio and television transmission, telephone and cable equipment, radar,
depth sounding apparatus, antisubmarine devices, clocks, resonators, range making lances,
prisms, and optical instruments.
Quartz gems are popular among gem therapists because they produce electrochemical balance
in the body chemistry of the wearer, remove anxiety and make one clam and concentrating.
Using a rosary made from rock crystal aids concentration, cools the body and clams the mind.
It is beneficial for gaining knowledge of the past, present and future, when used for
concentration. Wearing a crystal mala ensures a sound and undisturbed sleep.
In Hindu religion, there is great importance for crystal. It is believed that Lord Shiva and
Goddess Parvati (Shakti) live in this stone. Therefore, their statues are often built cutting and
chiseling the crystal. There is no need to animate such statues and it is duly worthy to be
worshipped. And that is why Shiva lingam or idols made of other stones are prohibited to be
kept in the temple or at home. Without animation, the idols made of other stones are not used
for religious rituals and prayers. Therefore, crystal has the honour to be worshipped. And that
is why Shiva lingam, idols and Shree Yantra, etc. are made of it. Crystal garlands (mala) are
used in counting mantras while worshipping Mahalakshmi, Durga, Saraswati and other

goddess. Tripursundari yantra (Shree Yantra) carved in sphatik is considered to be the best of
all. Prosperity and salvation are two different aims in human life and people meditating and
worshipping using crystal Shree Yantra can have these aims accomplished without any other
effort.
Crystal beads are used for concentration (Tratak) and other devotional activities. The man who
meditates by concentrating his mind on a crystal bead gets to know the entire future naturally.
Therefore, it is a valuable and divine asset. All mukhi rudrakshas can be worn along with
crystal.
Astrological utility of gems
All things of this universe are continuously in a tremulous state. They influence one another
either more or less. Heavenly bodies in the solar system have special effect over creatures and
other objects on Earth. This is a proven and recognized fact and is verified by many
researches. Gems attract the rays of the heavenly bodies and divert these rays to the wearer
and benefit him. For example, ruby attracts the rays of Sun: pearl of Moon; emerald that of
Mercury; yellow sapphire that of Jupiter; diamond that of Venus and blue sapphire of Saturn.
Therefore, in order to remove, diminish or overcome evil effects of the planets and to increase
the power of the weak or inimical planets in ones horoscope, gems are being worn since very
ancient times.
Nowadays, there is a strong interest in wearing lucky stones. The difference in the lucky
stones of the western world and India is that Indians use lucky stones that correspond to their
rashi (Moon sign of the zodiac) and as stated earlier, westerners use them according to their
Sun sign.
In the present context, descriptions given below are in terms of western astrology. In one, it is
the month of birth and in the other it is the date of birth. Natives can choose their precious
stones from the following chart, according to their birth month, if they do not know their exact
date of birth
Month of Birth

Birth stone

January
July
February
August
March
September
April
October
May
November
June
December

Garnet
Ruby
Amethyst
Peridot
Aquamarine
Sapphire / Amethyst
Diamond
Opal / Tourmaline
Emerald
Citrine / Topaz
Moon stone
Turquoise / Lapis Lazuli

People who do not have horoscopes, but know the date of birth, can use the following chart:
Date of Birth

Zodiac

Birth Stone

Day

21 March to
19 April

Aries

Ruby

Sunday

20 April to
20 May

Taurus

Diamond
/ Emerald

Thursday

21 May to
21 June

Gemini

Emerald
/ Pearl

Monday

21 June to
22 July

Cancer

Ruby
Emerald

Thursday

23 July to
22 August

Leo

Ruby

Sunday

23 August to
22 September

Virgo

Tourmaline
/ Carnelian

Wednesday

23 September to
23 October

Libra

Citrine
/ Tourmaline

Thursday

24 October to
21 November

Scorpio

Citrine
/ opal

Thursday

22 November to
22 December

Sagittarius

Garnet
/ Turquoise

Friday

23 December to
19 January

Capricorn

Blue Sapphire
/Garnet

Friday

20 January to
19 February

Aquarius

Amethyst
/ Jade

Saturday

19 February to
20 March.

Pisces

Aquamarine
/ Amethyst

Tuesday

Gems according to lucky numbers

Numerology is concerned with numbers. There is a series of nine numbers. After nine, the
series repeats itself in the same order. In prescribing the gems, numerologists have not
restricted themselves to numbers only but have tried to convert numerology into Astor
numerology. Each of the nine numbers stand for one of the planets, for instance, the number
one stands for Sun. Though numerology has its origins in the West, it is quite popular in India.

According to the famous scholar and numerologist, Mr. P.N. Sherma, people can wear lucky
stones according their lucky numbers of their birth dates. These gems are for the betterment of
their fortunes.
Number

Master

Stone

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Sun
Moon
Jupiter
Sun/ Dragons head
Mercury
Venus
Moon/ Dragons tail
Saturn
Mars

Ruby
Pearl
Citrine
Ruby / Gomed
Jade
Diamond
Pearl / Cats Eye
Blue Sapphire
Carnelian

How to find the lucky number :Date of Birth + Birth Month + Birth Year
15 (1+5) = 6 + 10 (1+0) = 1 + 1961 (1+9+6+1) = 17
6+1+17 = 24 (2+4) = 6
Thus, a person born on 15 October 1961 has the number six as his lucky number. Thus, you
can find your lucky number.
There are three ways to wear the gems. The system suggested above will be most suitable for
those who follow the solar system (Sun sign). Those who follow the lunar system (Moon sign)
can adopt any of the two following ways. The first way is to choose the gem according to the
first letter of the name, which is generally pronounced and related to the natives sign of the
zodiac (rashi) as per the lunar system. The second way is to choose the precious stone
according to ones horoscope. The gems should be worn to pacify the evil effect of the weak
or inimical planets and improve the good effects of the strong planets.
First Letter of Name

Zodiac

Gemstone

Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li

Lu, Le, Lo, A

Aries

Coral

Ee, Ai, U, O, Wa, Wi,

Wu, Wee, Wo

Taurus

Diamond

Ka, Ki, Ku, Gha, Anga,

Cha, Kay, Ko, Ha

Gemini

Emerald

He, Hu, Hay, Ho, Da

Dee, Du, Day, Do

Cancer

Pearl

Ma, mi, Mee, Mu, Mo

Ta, Tee, Tu, Tay

Leo

Ruby

To, Pa, pee, Pu, Sha

Virgo

Emerald

Ana, Tha, Pay, Po

Ra, Ree, Ru, Ray, Ro
Ta, Tee, Tu, Te

Libra

Diamond

Tao, Na, Nee, Nu, Nay

No, Ya, Yee, You

Scorpio

Coral

Yee, Yo, Bha, Bhu, Dha

Pha, Udha, Bhay

Sagittarius

Yellow
Sapphire

Bho, Ja, Jee, Khee, Khu

Khay, Kho, Gaa, Gee

Capricorn

Blue
Sapphire

Gu, Gay, Go, Saa, See,

Su, Say, So, Daa

Aquarius

Blue
Sapphire

Dee, Du, Gha, Jha, Gyan

Day, Do, Cha, Chee

Pisces

Yellow
Sapphire

Rahu

Zircon (Gomed)

Ketu

Cats Eye

To calm Saturn and Ketu, one may wear Lapis Lazuli, along with nine mukhi rudraksha.
Important: For the best result, the gems should be bought on the day assigned to the planet to
which they are related, i.e., ruby on Sunday, pearl on Monday, coral on Thursday, emerald on
Wednesday, yellow sapphire on Thursday, diamond on Friday and blue sapphire, hessonite and
cats eye on Saturday. They should be given to the jeweler on the same day. The ring or locket
that is to be made should be made on that day; if not, at least the gem should be set on the
same day as mentioned above. One should get the ring from the jeweler on the day related to
the gem and its planet. The ring should be washed in milk and Ganga water and then worn on
the same day.
Some astrologers advise their clients to wear the rings of different gems on different fingers.
As a general rule, the ring finger is the best for wearing rings, but as each finger is related to a
planet, so the ring should be worn on the related finger. This belief is quite popular and some
times we see people wearing rings on many fingers. There is also a distinction between the
right and left hands -- right hand is solar and left hand lunar.
Fingers and related stones
Right hand: First or index finger (tarjani) yellow sapphire; second or middle finger (mahatma)
blue sapphire, gomed, cats eye; Third or ring finger (anamika) for Sun ruby and for Mars
coral and diamond; and fourth or small finger (kanishka) for Mercury emerald and for Moon
pearl. It is very beneficial if you can wear a diamond on your right hands thumb. It can also
be worn in the ring finger of the right hand.

There are many other ways in which gems can be used in rings, lockets, chains or necklaces,
nose pins, earring, amulets, pendulums and other objects.The gem should be open on its back
side so that Suns rays may pass through the stone to the body easily.
The use of navratnas (nine gems)
A clear rule in wearing a ring is that the ring should be of a single precious stone or a set of
nine precious stones (because the positions of nine planets go on continuously changing). The
planets internal and innermost positions rapidly undergo changes. In such a condition, there is
a rule to wear a ring, which is nine embedded precious stones related to nine planets should be
worn to increases the power of planets and remove their evil effects.
The ring of nine precious stones can be worn by a man with any sign of the zodiac. The
wearer of a nine-gem ring will be bestowed with money, name and fame, glory, honour, sons,
family and mental happiness. Calamitous situations are neutralized and the wearer gets rid of
diseases and his life span increases. Nothing is said about the weight of the nine gems in a
ring. If small gems are embedded in a ring, their effect is not felt soon. Big-sized precious
stones that may be embedded in a pendant or a wrist chain or a bangle will show their effect
soon. Therefore, any person can wear a ring of nine gems because they never harm the wearer.
For pacifying the nine planets, malas of nine semi-precious gem are also available. They are
cheaper than malas of nine precious stones but are effective too. This has proved to be
beneficial in improving health and mental peace. One can wear navgraha malas without fear
of any side effect.
Gems therapy (healing with gemstones)
The healing power of gems is not purely a superstition. If it were, oral administration of gems
as oxides and powder would not be so widely and effectively practiced. Indias Ayurvedic
system of medicine as well as the Greek traditional system, known as the Unani system in
India, use gems. Practitioners of these systems have studied gems and their distinctive effects
on the human organs, because gems are minerals in pure crystalline form and our body is
composed of the same materials.
Human body has seven primary colours of the solar spectrum -- violet, indigo, blue, green,
yellow, orange and red. Other hues and shades are derived by mixing one or two primary
colours. When there is deficiency or absence of any one of theses primary colours in our body,
we are attacked by diseases. For example, if red rays are absent, diseases like anemia, fever,
inflammation, physical debility, weakness, loss of vitality etc. will affect our body. These
diseases can be cured by injecting red rays into our body by wearing gems of red planets. The
red planets are Sun and Mars. Their favorite gems are ruby and coral. When these gems come
in contact with our body, they inject red rays into our body whereby deficiency is restored and
we then become free from such diseases.
The following table can be broadly followed in understanding diseases and gems and
rudraksha to be used:
Diseases

Gems recommended

Rudraksha

1. Acidity

Emerald, yellow sapphire, gomed

3, 12 mukhi

2. Accidents

Red coral, white coral to avert

2, 3, 11 mukhi

3. Anaemia

Red coral, yellow sapphire

3, 5, 12 mukhi

4. Arthritis

Red coral, yellow sapphire

7 mukhi,

5. Asthma

Blue sapphire

6, 7 8 mukhi

6. Bladder problems

Red coral, yellow sapphire

3, 6, 12 mukhi

7. Bronchitis

Red coral

3, 6, 11 mukhi

8. Cancer

Light blue sapphire, red coral

3, 6, 7, 12 mukhi

9. Common cold

Red coral

3, 5 mukhi

10. Constipation

Red coral

3, 5 mukhi

11. Diabetes

Red coral, yellow sapphire

3, 5, 12 mukhi

12. Digestive disorders Emerald, yellow sapphire

3, 5 mukhi

13. Ear trouble

Red coral, emerald

3, 6 mukhi

14. Eczema

White coral, yellow sapphire

2, 3, 5, 6 mukhi

15. Epilepsy

Emerald, moon stone

2, 4, 6 mukhi

16. Gall s tones

Red coral, emerald

7, 4 mukhi

17. Goitre

White coral, moon stone

2 mukhi, Gauri Shankar

18. Gonorrhea

Red coral, moon stone

2, 3 mukhi

19. Gout (rheumatism) Red coral, yellow sapphire

2, 3, 5 mukhi

20. Heart ailments

Emerald, yellow sapphire, moon stone 3, 5 , 11,12, 1 mukhi

21. Hernia

Red coral, yellow sapphire

22. Blood pressure

Emerald, yellow sapphire, blue sapphire 3, 5 mukhi

23. Hysteria

Red coral, moon stone

2, 3, 5, 6 mukhi

24. Impotency

diamond, yellow sapphire, red coral

3, 5, 6, 13 mukhi

6, 12 mukhi

The recommendation of rudraksha is based on astrological correlations of these beads and not
necessarily the beads curative powers as described in Chapter 5.