Gemstones for Planets - Gemstones

Gemstones for Different Planets

Sun - Ruby, Moon - Pearl, Mars - Coral, Mercury - Emerald, Jupiter - Topaz, Venus - Diamond, Saturn -Blue Sapphire, Rahu - Onyx, Ketu - Cat’s Eye

Substitute Gems For Different Planets

Sun - Star Ruby, Red Garnet, Sun Stone, Moon -Moon Stone, Mars - Cornellian, Mercury - Turquoise, Firoza, Jupiter -  Sunahala (Golden), Venus - Opal, Zircon, Saturn - Amethyst, Rahu - Zircon, Amber, Ketu - Marco, Alexandrite

Metals for Different Planets

Sun - Gold, Moon - Silver, Mars - Copper, Mercury - Bronze, Jupiter -  Gold, Venus - Silver, Saturn - Iron, Rahu/Ketu - Lead

Ruby is worn to get auspicious results of Sun, while Pearl is worn to make the position of the Moon stronger. Coral is worn to pacify the ill effects of Mars. If the placement of Mercury is malefic in the kundali, then Emerald is worn by the native. Topaz can be worn to make the Jupiter stronger. If you are facing problems due to weakly placed Venus, then consider wearing Diamond. Blue Sapphire can be worn to make the Saturn stronger. Onyx is used to remove the obstacles caused due to Rahu. Afflicted Ketu can be pacified by wearing Cat’s eye.

Sometimes, when people are not able to afford expensive gemstones they are advised to use substitute gems. According to ancient scriptures, there are 84 substitutes available for gemstones and each one of it have its own significance.

A person can wear substitute gems according to his potency. Also, sometimes they are more beneficial for health matters than expensive gemstones.You can also get several  benefits by wearing or donating metals associated with planets.

Precautions to take before wearing any gemstone

Make sure that the gemstones you want to wear is suitable for you. You should also conduct several tests before buying them. Keep the gemstone for 2-7 days with you. You can carry it in your purse or keep it under the pillow while sleeping. If you do not experience any bad effects and is able to sleep peacefully at night then you can wear the stone after performing the necessary rituals.

Perform a complete scan of the stone before buying it. Make sure there are no chipped corners or cracks on the stone. and there are no cracks. You should not wear damaged gemstones. Also, avoid wearing any used gemstone as it absorbs negative qualities of the person who wears it. Thus,  used gemstone will always give negative results.

Consult a good astrologer before wearing any gemstone. He will advise you the right time and day of wearing a gemstone according to the planetary position in your kundali.You must follow the rituals to wear the stone as described by the astrologer. Moreover, note that gemstone should be worn only during Shukla Paksha. Bathe the gem with panchamrit and chant related mantra for 108 times.

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