Role of Gemstones in Astrological Remedies

Role of Gemstones in Astrological Remedies

Gemstones are considered to be quite useful and efficient in turning inauspicious results into auspicious ones. In India gemstones are found in Kerala, Karnataka, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

Historic scriptures mention how gemstones like Hessonite were found in the excavations of Mohenjo Daro and Kalibanga.It is believed that gemstones were found in huge amounts when these sites were excavated.

Discovery of gemstones associated with such popular but ancient cities is a matter which is both strange and interesting. Scientific research has not been able to prove why these stones were being used in ancient times in these two major historic cities.

However, modern scriptures and texts tell us that Hessonite is used for remedies related to Rahu.Using this knowledge about the association between gemstones and historic civilizations, we can note that the Mughals extensively used colored glasses for decorations of all kinds.

Further the role of gemstones was increasing in the field of astrology. Ancient scriptures mention remedies for inauspicious or weak planets. With time, gemstones were extensively used in these remedies.

There are a lot of different opinions about the efficiency and use of gemstones in astrology. Gemstones can be used in a lot of different ways. Ancient hindu scriptures mention different ways in which gemstones can be used for remedies related to astrology.

Gemstones can be used if planets are giving inauspicious results or when they are weak, malefic or ill aspected. Astrological books like Lal Kitab and Sunehri Kitab also suggest using gemstones in order to get relief from inauspicious results.

All these books and scriptures mention different ways in which you can use gemstones to get better results. These books mentions details about how gemstones should be worn, which part of the body they should be touching the finger in which they should be worn and the weight of the gemstone.

There has been immense development in the field of gemology. There are many laboratories these days which check the authenticity of gemstones and other astrological stones.

A different gemstone is associated with each planet. Uparatnas are also found in markets these days. These can be used as substitutes to gemstones and can be bought at economical rates.

According to all different opinions, it is clear that gemstones play an important role in making our lives better. They strengthen planets and are able to turn inauspicious results into auspicious ones. Here is a list of different gemstones and the planets they are associated with :

Cat’s eye, it is also called Lehsunia. It is a semi precious gemstone that comes in grey, black, honey and yellowish green colors. It should be worn in gold or silver on the middle finger.

Diamond, it is colourless. It is good for all round happiness and financial prosperity. It should be worn in middle finger in gold or white metal.

Ruby, it comes in red color and favours the native with good health, prestige and position.It is worn on the ring finger in gold.

Pearl is white in color and created in the body of an organism. It is worn to strengthen Moon and is worn in silver.It makes the native calm and helps control anger.

Coral, also called Moonga is scouted from the sea. It is helpful in treating Mangal Dosha .It is worn in ring finger in gold.

Hessonite also called Gomed is worn for success in money, career and business.

Yellow Sapphire, it one of the most powerful gemstones to strengthen Jupiter for marriage, childbirth, financial prosperity. It is worn in the index finger in gold.

Blue Sapphire for those who are under the bad effects of Saturn transit and Sade Satti. It is worn for good health, marriage and business prosperity.

Emerald, it is worn for success in career, business and education. It is worn in small finger in gold.

Pearl and coral are drawn from sea, rest all are excavated from mines.Gems are attractive to look at and have metaphysical and optical properties to give the much needed power to the weak planet.

Careful selection of gems while buying should be done as today there are many crystal and fake gems available in the market which have no value but are sold as expensive gemstones. Gems are energised by powerful Mantras.

Gems are more effective when we wear them in fingers. This is because when worn in fingers the gemstones will come in direct contact with the body part connected to the finger. It gives amazingly positive results for the planet which is weak but benefic.

Care should be taken while wearing gemstones. If the gemstone is suitable to the native, it may give negative results. Gemstones should always be worn after proper consultation of the horoscope from an expert astrologer.