Gem Stones (Rattan) – When and How to Wear

Gems `Rattan’-A suggested remedial measure.

1. Apart from `Mantras’ etc, we have remedial measures via Gems/`Rattan’ etc. Please do not call them `Stone-‘Pathar’. All planets have been allotted their own Gems. I would suggest that the Gems etc. should be worn by the native with reference to the plancement of a particular planet i.e. whether the planet is in any way weak, combust, debilitated or otherwise have no strength. Normally Gems are worn to propitiate the weak planets though we have a version from some of the writers that the Gems can be worn even for strong planets to make them more strong.

2. Wearing of Gems should be suggested with reference to the totality of the Horoscope and what Gems should be worn and when. Normally, the Gems should be worn during the Mahadasha (Major period), Antra Dasha (sub-period), Pratantra Dasha of the Vimshotri Maha-dasha or any other Dasha the Astrologer is following. Now have a detailed version about the Gems.

3. Gems have proved to be of great value to mankind. Now scientific evidence is available to support the established astrological and mythological stories. The use of gems has been spoken of in many ancient Sanskrit Vedic texts – The Garuda Puran and the Graha Gocaru Jyotisha and others.

4. In your horoscope, locate the various planets at the time of one’s birth. The motion of the planets and their positions in relation to each other act upon us throughout our lifetimes, just as the lunar phases push and pull the oceans and the seas practically depending on the Dasha of the planets. According to one’s horoscope, certain planets are favourable, some are unfavourable, and some may give mixed results. The Graha Gocaru Jyotisha explains how auspicious gems help to remove obstructions and pitfalls in various areas of life by appeasing and propitiating planets that may have unfavourable effects.

Know about the Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

5.ZODIAC is a broad belt of the Heavens extending about 9 degrees on each side of the path of the Sun (Ecliptic), and an imaginary circle of 360 degrees divided into twelve equal parts of 30 degrees each. These twelve equally divided parts of 30 degrees each are called the ZODIAC SIGNS. (See Sign (Rashi) chart from Aries to Pisces.) Every Zodiac Sign as well as the constellations or stars have their “Presiding Lords”, like The Sun, The Moon, Mars etc.

Astrology and Gem Stones

6. Astrology is the science of the Heavens (Stars), by which the past is known and the future predicted. The Astrological Planets can be: (i) Benefics (ii) Malefics Benefics promote the good of the person and Malefics are unlucky and bring misery. Generally, the Sun, Mars, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are natural Malefics while Jupiter and Venus are natural Benefits – it all depends on the position in birth chart and how they are associated/aspected by other planets and whether they are strong/weak, combust or debilitated.

Precious Gemstones

7. i) Most of the people are unaware of genuine planetary Gemstones. Not only those in need of them, but even professional Gem Consultants and Astrologers have their doubts. Most of the Gemstones in the market are either fake, or very often untested and unreliable. Actually study of Gemology is a separate and independent field.

ii) Beneficial results if worn as per your horoscope and worn suggested.

Power of Gem Stones

8. i) From time immemorial, Gems are mostly used to increase wealth and longevity, for power, authority and popularity, and to avert diseases and disasters. Rich and poor, all are advised by their astrologers to collect the very best gems so as to protect themselves against calamities and to achieve success.

ii) There are a variety of Gemstones, but from the astrological point of view the nine precious gems indicated below ruled by the nine planets are of utmost importance. The rest of the gems are considered to be substitutes of these Nine planetary Gems.

1) Ruby (for the Sun) – It gives name, fame vigour, virtue warmth and the capacity to command. Being the Gem for Planet Sun, the Ruby is considered effective in getting success in all fields of life. It improves the relation with the Business superiors & Family members. This is also the Best Gem to maintain the proper relation between Husband-wife & helps in attracting each other. All depending on the placement of the Sun in the Horoscope.

2) Pearl (For the Moon) – Pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms emotions and increases peace of Mind. It is a common custom for brides to wear a pearl nose-ring and necklace for the wedding ceremony. This is believed to ensure a happy conjugal life and also protection from widowhood depending on the Horoscopes for yogas, if any, for widowhood. It also provides vitality and wisdom.

3 (Red Coral (for Mars) – One who wears Red Coral becomes courageous. It also helps in curing related diseases.

4) Emerald (for Mercury) – It improves memory, communication, intuition, sharpens the intellect, and the ability to learn. This is the best Gem for students. Its wearer gets sufficient wealth.

5) Yellow Sapphire (for Jupiter) – It is most widely used to enhance ones financial status. The wearer gets plenty of wealth, good health, name, honour 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 a Yellow Sapphire, of course, depending on Jupiter in the birth chart.

6) Diamonds (for Venus) – The person wearing a diamond may have luxurious life which enhances the name, fame and artistic quality of the person. It also improves sexual power. See the position of Venus in the birth chart.

7) Blue Sapphire (for Saturn) – It counteracts enviousness from others and keeps away evil. This shall help you in propitiating Lord Saturn and shall give you success in all your fields.

8) Gomedha – This gem is of Rahu and should preferably be worn during the `Dasha’ (Period) of Rahu unless the Node is not well placed in the Horoscope. This shall ensure that fraudulent practices are not played.

9) Cat’s Eye – This gem is of Ketu – another Mars. This shall ensure safety from accidents and also lead you mental thinking to `Moksha’ affairs i.e. traveling from attachment to detachment even while living in the society.

Gem Stones by whom and when should be used.

Gems prescribed as per your Horoscope according to the following Indian system are result oriented and the most widely accepted. Please note that these are general suggestions. Gems should be worn only after Horoscope is examined from various angles. Be that as it may Blue Sapphaire of Saturn should not be worn without astrological advice.

S. No.	Months & Zodiac Sign (Rashi)	Planet (Graha)	Planetary Gem-Stones (Lucky Birth-Stones)
1	Aries (Mesha) Mar 22 – Apr 20	Mars (Mangal)	Red Coral (Moonga)
2	Taurus (Vrish) Apr 21 – May 21	Venus (Shukra)	Diamond (Heera) or White Sapphire
3	Gemini (Mithun) May 22 – June 21	Mercury (Budh)	Emerald (Panna)
4	Cancer (Karka) June 22 – July 22	Moon (Chandra)	Pearl (Moti)
5	Leo (Singh) Jul 23 – Aug 22	Sun (Ravi)	Ruby (Manik)
6	Virgo (Kanya) Aug 23 – Sep 22	Mercury (Budh)	Emerald (Panna)
7	Libra (Tula) Sept. 23 – Oct 23	Venus (Shukra)	Diamond (Heera) or White-Sapphire
8	Scorpio (Vrischik) Oct. 24 – Nov. 21	Mars (Mangal)	Red Coral (Moonga)
9	Sagittarius (Dhanu) Nov. 22 – Dec. 21	Jupiter (Brahaspati)	Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
10	Capricorn (Makar) Dec. 22 – Jan. 20	Saturn (Shani)	Blue Sapphire
11	Aquarius (Kumbh) Jan 21 – Feb 21	Saturn and Rahu	(Neelam) Blue Sapphire Hessonite (Gomedhak)
12	Pisces (Meen) Feb 22 – Mar 21	Jupiter	Cat’s Eye (Lahasuniya) Yellow Sapphire

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