A list of rising gems#1

Taking this further one could see planetary periods in motion, movements of Saturn, Yogini-dashas, as well as aspects, navamsa positions, etc., to first of all conclude if the planet in question is FAVORABLE - OR - UNFAVORABLE for the chart, all things considered. It doesn't matter if a planet is strong or weak, it only matters that the planet is judged as favorable (anukul-graha) or unfavorable (pratikul-graha). An anukul-graha can always be strengthened, but a pratikulgraha should never be strengthened

Gems for Pratikul-grahas may be DONATED or GIVEN AWAY in a form of Vedic charity to achieve Graha-shanti (pacification an evil planet) is another subject known as, "Ratna-zrpana." Using gems as donations is he only time an unfavorable planetary gem should be used by the native - by giving it AWAY. The native should be informed what planets are most FAVORABLE for them and then the native may choose from among their Anukul-graha-ratnas or favorable planetary gems.

Adding the plus and minus points to determine which planets are most favorable to the native enables us to proceed further...
1. First look to the lagna or rising sign and then check the lord of the rising sign to see if it is in an auspicious condition in the rasi chart. If this is the case then we wholeheartedly prescribe the gemstone ruled by the lagna's lord. Example: If one has Leo rising we look to the position of the Sun (Lord of Leo) in the chart. If the Sun is posited in an auspicious position in the chart, then it will act in a beneficial way. If this is the case then we may recommended ruby or another "Sun jewel" as one's "lagna-mani."

NOTE: If the birth time is unknown or unsure then skip this method...
A list of the primary rising sign gems is given as follows:
RISING SIGN (Lagna)/ RULING PLANET/ GEMSTONE
Aries ................................Mars......................... Red Coral
Taurus .............................Venus....................... Diamond
Gemini.............................. Mercury.................. Emerald
Cancer.............................. Moon........................ Pearl
Leo ....................................Sun........................... Ruby
Virgo................................. Mercury.................. Emerald
Libra .................................Venus ......................Diamond
Scorpio .............................Mars ........................Coral
Sagittarius .......................Jupiter................. Yellow Sapphire
Capricorn ........................Saturn...................... Blue Sapphire
Aquarius .........................Saturn ......................Blue Sapphire
Pisces............................. Jupiter ...................Yellow Sapphire

choosing gems

Before describing the most popular methods, let me first say that choosing gems which are favorable(Anukul for the native’schart) as well as clean (amala) and auspicious,these two are a MUST in planetary gemologv. Of the 6 PGA CODES the prohibition against astrological use of synthetics is the least of all PG evils as synthetics have no liarniful effect because they have NO effect whatsoever. The most important considerations are Anukul-graha gem choosing and flawless gems - 100% loupe clean down to 80'% loupe clean is an acceptable range in our experience. Always exercise CAUTION with any gem that has clarity below 80% loupe clean. Vervv flawed gems are dead due to serious life-ending defects, and according to Shastra,

When choosing gems we must add up the pluses in a chart. For example, one chart has a planet that is strong, in a good house, but a functional malefic, and lord of a two bad houses,so on the surface we have two pluses and three minuses or "+ + - - -" , i.e., a good sign placement, a good house placement, but it is unfavorable by nature for the native, and is lord of two bad houses. Another chart might have a debilitated planet that is a functional benefic,and in a good house, and lord of a good house and lord of a bad house, so that means a "- +- + -" In the first example we could rule the planet as border line unfavorable (pratikul), but the 2nd case has the planet more favorable (anukul) - so a beneficial planet that is weak by placement could be made stronger. And a strong anukul planet can be made even stronger to attain certain goals, like making an exalted Sun even stronger because the native desires fame or increase in stature - provided the horoscope indicates that native has the karma to achieve that, because we cannot do better than our karma.

Choosing your planetary gemstone

Choosing Your Planetary Gem
The Planetary Gemology World is divided into two (2) opposing philosophies, viz., Anukul-vad v/s Pratikul-vad:

ANUKULA-VAD: A gem will act "SAME" as it's planet - So gems should be chosen for Anukul (favorable) planets

PRATIKUL-VAD: A gem will act "OPPOSITE" of it's planet - So gems should be chosen for Pratikul (unfavorable) planets

Anukul Planet's gem choosing method for resorting to or harnessing one's auspicious
(Anukul) planet(s) (exalted, mulatrikona, own sign, benefic, great friend, good house, owner of good house, etc.) based on the concept that lucky planet = lucky gem! In Jyotish there are basically two broad categories of planetary position, viz., favorable (for the chart) - Anukul OR unfavorable (for the chart) - Pratikul. One should avoid their weakness and cultivate their strengths. "Ratna-anukul" means the auspicious gem of the strongest most desirable planet. Example: One has Leo Lagna - their lagna lord is Sun, who is exalted (100% strength) and posited in the 9th house which is all very auspicious. That person would be advised to use a fine ruby, the Sun's gem, to attract or harness his auspicious influence. On the other hand if a person had Saturn debilitated (0% strength) and in the 8th house they would be advised to avoid Saturn's gem blue sapphire and all other Saturnine things or activities. And better still they could donate a blue sapphire to pacify Shanideva. The followers of Anukul-vad believe that the pratikul-graha color is the unlucky color, and to magnify that bad color will simply increase the problems caused by that unlucky Planet. Both methods believe that gems increase cosmic colors of their planets, thus for an Anukuli it is considered to be suicide to increase a pratikul-graha's color. In Anukul there is never a case where a Pratikul (harmful to the chart/native) planet's gem should be worn as it will surely increase the ill fortune; but such gems for a Pratikul planet can be used by
DONATING them - giving them AWAY - according to Shastric directions. A pure anukijli believes that a pratikul-gem is NEVER good to use; it is increasing the cosmic poison, and ill fortune (a person's bad cosmic vibes) should NEVER be increased. —RIGHT

Pratikul Planet's gem choosing method for strengthening or reversing a weak or evil planet,based on the misconception that a `pratikul' (inauspicious) planet is strengthened by wearing it's gem and there by it changesfrom being inauspicious (piatikul) to become auspicious (anukul). ILLOGIC: By providing the gem for a malefic planet, benefic results will follow.Example: A person has Jupiter debilitated and a malefic which is inauspicious or pratikul, but by wearing Jupiter's gem, yellow sapphire or another yellow Jupiter jewel, it is believed that the `weak' (troublesome) Jupiter gets strengthened and REVERSES to become auspicious.Some persons opine that a harmful planet means that the planet's "cosmic color" is weak.The gems for the planets are concentrated essential cosmic color rays; so by wearing the gem for that Pratikul (harmful) color the weak color is strengthened, and when the weak or evil
color is stronger then the harmful influence will be REVERSED. WRONG

Before describing the most popular methods, let me first say that choosing gems which are

Sri Nava Ratna

There are nine foremost gems which are known as the Nava-ratna. This quote attributed to the Sanskrit `Brihat Jatak" or Vast Production, reads as follows:
Manikyam dinanayakasya vimalam muktaphalam shitagoh
maheyasya cha vidrumam marakatam saumyasya-garutmakam
devejyasya cha pushparagam sura-achryasya vajram shaneh
nilam nirmalamanyayoshcha gaditegomeda –vaiduryake
Translation: The Sun's gem is pure ruby, Moon is (natural) pearl, Mars is red coral, Mercury is emerald, Jupiter is yellow sapphire, Venus is diamond, Saturn is blue sapphire, Rahu is hessonite, and Ketu is cat's eye

A slightly different version of this ancient Sanskrit verse is also quoted in the "Mani-mala" page 575, verse 79 by S. M. Tagore (1879), and also in the ancient "Jataka Parijata," chap. 2, sloka 21 compiled by Sri Vaidyanatha Dikshitar (son of Venkata-dhari), and reads in Sanskrit as follows:
Manikyam taraneh sujatyamamalam muktaphalam shitagoh
maheyasya cha vidrumao nigaditah saumyasya garutmakam
devejyasya cha pushparagam asura-achryasya vajram shaneh
nilam nirmalamanyayoshchagaditegomeda-vaiduryake

Translation
1.Ruby for the Sun,
2.Pearl for the Moon,
3.Coral for Mars,
4.Emer ald for Mercury,
5.Yellow sapphire for Jupiter,
6.Diamond for Venus,
7.Blue sapphire for Saturn,
8.Hessonite for Rahu (the ascending node of the Moon)
9.Cat’s eye for Ketu (the descending node of the Moon), these gems must be high-born (top quality) and flawless

In this important sloka the words, "sujatyam-amalam" (sujati=high born, and amala=completely pure or Mess) are very significant. According to bona fide Vedic authority only clean top quality gems are considered to be auspicious.

SRI SAPTA-RATNA

SRI SAPTA-RATNA, the seven jewels talisman, combines the gems which correspond to the planets ruling the seven days of the week. Every day of the week is governed over by a specific planet. In many languages the days are named directly after the planet that rules over them. In
English we must simply examine the Anglo-Saxon origin of the names of the day to see the correspondence. Sunday (Sun), Monday(Moon), and Saturday (Saturn) still remain intact. In practically every other language from Latin to French to Hindi to Thai - the weekdays are directly named after their ruling planet


The Sapta-ratna should be used as 7 different
rigs or pendants to be worn successively on
each corresponding day of the week. This
practice is still popular in India, especially
among astrologers, royal families and
wealthy people.

SRI PANCHA RATNA, the five jewels
talisman, combines the gemstones which
resent a balance of the 5 material elements.
Thus earth is represented by the green in
emerald, water by the blue in sapphire, fire by
the red in ruby, air by the yellow in topaz, and
space by the absence of color in diamond.
Another combination of the 5 gems has been
desscribed as gold for earth, pearl for water, ruby
for fire, blue sapphire for air, and diamond for space.

SRI TRI-RATNA, the three
jewels, is a talisman believed to balance the 3 constituents of one's material body, crudely translated as marrow, mucus and air. These are represented by the 3 primary cosmic colors in nature-red, yellow and blue, or ruby, red coral and yellow sapphire.

In conclusion, we must again point out that gemstones selected for astrological and talismanic use should be flawless (eye clean), as defective stones are considered a source of misfortune.
According to Vedic authority, the qualities of fire (color) and water (clarity) are the most important factors in choosing gems which are pure transmitters of benign planetary influence.

Sri Nava Ratna

Sri Nava Ratna

• For countless centuries, the cultures of India and South-East Asia have

revered the beautiful 9 gem talisman known as "Navaratna". Combining the

gemstones representing each of the nine planets in sidereal astrology, the SRI NAVA-RATNA is esteemed by ancient tradition as a bringer of good fortune through its

favorable influence on the planetary energies.



The most well-known design places a ruby, representing the sun, in the center encircled by the other 8 planetary gemstones, diamond for Venus, pearl for Moon, coral for Mars, hessonite for Rahu (the moon's ascending node), blue sapphire for Saturn, cat's-eye for Ketu (the moon's descending node),yellow sapphire for Jupiter and emerald for Mercury.



The following stotra may recited before using the nine gem talisman:

"Aura brahma mururi, tripuranta-kari,bhanu, shasi, bhauma-suto, buddhasca, gurusca, shukra, shani, rahu, ketu,sarve graha shanti-kara bhavantu."

"I invoke the Supreme Deity who is creator, maintainer, and destroyer of the universe, and the deitiespresiding over the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and the shadow planetsRahu and Ketu - May all these planets bestow peace."

Mars talismans

Mars Talismans
Planet to be strengthened: Mars (Mangala)
Cosmic color to be enhanced: Yellow
Recommended gemstone: Red coral (Moonga)
Alternate gemstones: Carnelian and reddish bloodstone
Rudraksha: 3 faced
Solar/Lunar metal to be used: Gold
Alternate metal: Silver
Herbal ashes to be used: Couch plant (Khadira-bhasma)
Cosmic number to be used: 9
Hand to be worn on (if a ring): Right
Affected element: Fire
Affected sense: Sight
Affected bodily organ: Genitals
Affected anatomical system: Marrow
Affected chakra: Muladhara
Day for invocation: Tuesday
Time for invocation: 1 hour after sunrise

Mantra of invocation: "Aum any angarakaya namah." (Repeat 19 times)

Stotra of invocation:"Aum-dharanigarbha sambhutam viddat kanti sama prabham, kumara-sakti hastam tam mangalam pranamamy-ahem."

Satrun Talismans

Saturn Talismans

Planet to be strengthened: Saturn (Shani)

Cosmic color to be enhanced: Violet

Recommended gemstone: Blue sapphire (Neelam)

Alternate gemstones: Blue spine!, amethyst & indicolite

Rudraksha: 7 faced & (especially) 14 faced

Solar/Lunar metal to be used: Gold

Alternate metal: Iron

Herbal ashes to be used: Prosopis (Shami-bhasma)

Cosmic number to be used: 8

Hand to be worn on (if a ring): Right

Affected element: Air

Affected sense: Touch

Affected bodily organ: Skin

Affected anatomical system: Nervous

Affected chakra: Anahata

Day for invocation: Saturday

Time for invocation: 2 hours 40 minutes before sunset



Mantra of invocation: "Aum sham shanaiscarayanamah." (repeat 23 times)



Stotra of invocation:"Aum-nilanjana samabhasam ravi putra yama-agrajam,

chaya martanda sambhratam tam namami sanaiscaram."

Ketu Talismans

Ketu Talismans
Planet to be strengthened: Ketu (South Node of the Moon)
Cosmic color to be enhanced: Infra-red
Recommended gemstone: Cat's eye chrysoberyl (Sutrarnani)
Alternate gemstones: Cat's eye apatite, tourmaline & beryl
Rud raksha: 9 faced
Solar/Lunar metal to be used: Silver or white gold
Herbal ashes to be used: Sacrificial grass (Kuser-bhasma)
Cosmic number to be used: 7
Hand to be worn on (if a ring): Right
Day for invocation: Thursday
Time for invocation: Midnight

Mantra of invocation: "Auvn kern ketave narah." (Repeat 18 times)

Stotra of invocation: "Aunt palcznsa puspa samkasann
taraka graham-astukar, raudrarn raudrat rnakar ghorar
tam ketum pranaramy-ahur."

Venus Talismans

Venus Talismans
Planet to be strengthened: Venus (Shukra)
Cosmic color to be enhanced: Indigo
Recommended gemstone: Diamond (Vajra)
Alternate gemstones: Colorless zircon, quartz, topaz,
white sapphire, and beryl (goshenite)
Rudraksha: 6 faced & 13 faced
Solar/Lunar metal to be used: Silver
Herbal ashes to be used: Ficus Glomerata (Audumbara-bhasma)
Cosmic number to be used: 6
Hand to be worn on (if a ring): both
Affected element: Water
Affected sense: Taste
Affected bodily organ: Lymph gland
Affected anatomical system: Sperm
Affected chakra: Vishuddhi
Day for invocation: Friday
Time for invocation: Sunrise

Mantra of invocation: "Om shum shukraya namah" (repeatl6 times)

Stotra of invocation: "Aum hima kunda mrida labham daityanam paramamgurum, sarva sastra pravantaram
Mzargavam pranamamy-aham."

Mercury Talismans

Mercury Talismans
Planet to be strengthened: Mercury (Budha)
Cosmic color to be enhanced: Green
Recommended gemstone: Emerald (Panna)
Alternate gemstones: Green jade, peridot, green tourmaline, chrome diopside, and tsavorite
Rudraksha: 4 faced
Solar/Lunar metal to be used: Gold
Alternate metal: None
Herbal ashes to be used: Achyranthes (Apamarga-bhasma)
Cosmic number to be used: 5
Hand to be worn on (if a ring): Right
Affected element: Earth
Affected sense: Smell
Affected bodily organ: Nose
Affected anatomical system: Flesh
Affected chakra: Sahasrana
Day for invocation: Wednesday
Time for invocation: 2 hours after sunrise

Mantra of invocation: "Om bum budhaya namah."
(repeat 9 times)

Stotra of invocation: "Aum-priyangu kalika syaman
rupena pratimam budham,
cnannyam somyaguno petam
tam budham pranamamy-aham."

Rahu Talismans

Rahu Talismans
Planet to be strengthened: Rahu (North Node of the Moon)
Cosmic color to be enhanced: Ultra-violet
Recommended gemstone: Hessonite (Gomeda)
Alternate gemstones: Orange zircon and spessartite
Rudraksha: 8 faced
Solar/Lunar metal to be used: Silver or white gold
Alternate metal: Iron
Herbal ashes to be used: Cynodon Dactylon (Durva-bhasma
Cosmic number to be used: 4
Hand to be worn on (if a ring): Left
Day for invocation: Saturday
Time for invocation: 2hours after sunset


Mantra of invocation: "Aum ram rahave namah" (repeat 18 times)

Stotra of invocation: "Aum-ardhakaya maha-virrya candra dvitya vimurdaman,
simhika garbha sambhutam tam rahum pranamamy-aham."

Jupiter Talismans

Jupiter Talismans
Planet to be strengthened: Jupiter (Brihaspati)
Cosmic color to be enhanced: Light blue
Recommended gemstone: Yellow sapphire (Pushparag)
Alternate gemstones: Yellow topaz, citrine or heliodor
Rudraksha:5 faced
Solar/Lunar metal to be used: Gold
Alternate metal: None
Herbal ashes to be used:Ficus Religiosa (Pippala-bhasma)
Cosmic number to be used:3
Hand to be worn on (if a ring): Right
Affected element:Ether
Affected sense: Sound
Affected bodily organ: Ears
Affected anatomical system: Fat
Affected chakra:Ajna
Day for invocation:Thursday
Time for invocation:One hour before sunset

Mantra of invocation:"Aum brim brihaspataye namah." (repeat 19 times)

Stotra of invocation:"Aum-devanam ca rishinam ca gurum-kanja nasam nibham, budhyi bhutam trilokesam
tam nctmami brihaspatim."

moon talismans

Moon Talismans
Planet to be strengthened: Moon (Chandra)
Cosmic color to be enhanced: Orange
Recommended gemstone: Natural Pearl (Mukta)
Alternate gemstones: Moonstone
Rudraksha: 2 faced & Gauri-Shankar
Solar/Lunar metal to be used: Silver or white gold
Herbal ashes to be used: Butia Frandosa (Palasa-bhasma)
Cosmic number to be used:2
Hand to be worn on (if a ring): Left
Affected element: Water
Affected sense: Taste
Affected bodily organ: Tongue
Affected anatomical system: Blood
Affected chakra:Svadtistana
Day for invocation: Monday
Time for invocation: Evening

Mantra of invocation: "Aum som somaya namah." (repeat 11 times)


Stotra of invocation: "Aum dadhi sankha tusarabham china-arnava samudbhavam,

sun talismans

Sun Talismans
Planet to be strengthened: Sun (Surya)
Cosmic color to be enhanced: Red
Recommended gemstone: Ruby (Padmaraag)
Rudraksha: 1 face & 12 faced
Alternate gemstones: Red spinel, garnet or rubellite
Solar/Lunar metal to be used: Gold
Alternate metal: Copper
Herbal ashes to be used: Milk weed (Arka-bhasma)
Cosmic number to be used: 1
Hand to be worn on (if a ring): Right
Affected element: Fire
Affected sense: Sight
Affected bodily organ: Eyes
Affected anatomical system: Bone
Affected chakra: Manipura
Day for invocation; Sunday
Time for invocation: Sunrise

Mantra of invocation: "Aumgrinih suryaya namah."
(repeat 7 times)

Stotra of invocation: "Aunt japes kusuma samkasam
kasya peyam maha-dyutim, tamoham sarva papagnam
pranato'smi divakaram."

Astral Gemstone Talismans

Astral Gemstone Talismans

Acareful study of the foregoing information on the nature and cosmic influence of the 9 planets in sidereal astrology will provide a better understanding of the astral power each planet
exerts over the destiny of human beings. Furthermore, when one has determined through correct astrological calculations which planets exert the strongest influences over one's life, one can then manipulate these cosmic forces by the proper use of kavacas or astrological talismans.



Since ancient times sages and alchemists of the East have revealed the precise science relating the element of nature with the nine planets, as well as the proper method of combining these astral elements into powerful talismans. This information was originally derived from ancient Vedic texts,and it was from these Oriental sources that Western alchemists and astrologers derived their knowledge, most of which was kept secretly confined to the initiated higher circles.

It is stated in the SECRET TEACHINGS OF ALL AGES by Manley Hall that, "The rays of the
celestial bodies, striking the crystallizing influences of the lower world, become the various
elements. Partaking of the astral virtues of their source, these elements neutralize certain urini1anced forms of celestial activity and, when properly combined, contribute much to
the well-being of man."

The philosopher Agrippa has described in Three Books of Occult Philosophy the basic
preparation of astrological rings as follows: "When any star (planet) ascends fortunatly (i.e., located pram az5;c-cious position in the horoscope), with the fortunate aspect or conjunction of the Moon,we must take a stone and herb that is under that star, and make a ring of the metal that is suitable to this star, and in it fasten the stone, putting the herb or root under it, not omitting the inscriptions of images, names and characters, as also the proper suffumigations."

Although currently displaced by the meaningless system of birthstones described in Chapter II, the ture science of "planetary gemology" is still being practices by Asian (and some Western) astrologers.The ancient system of panca-amrita - the 5 immortal nectars, is based simply on the
proper combination of the planetary gemstone, metal, herb, symbol and number which
corresponds to the planet that is to be enhanced. The Vedic process of puja or invocation of the planetary energy by means of a mantra (sound invocation) and stotra (prayer) represents the 6th amrita whereby the mind uses special sound vibrations. After the talisman has been carefully prepared,one should first perform the appropriate rites of invocation & purification. On the appointed day and at the specified time one should immerse the gemstone-mounted talisman in either pure cow's milk (if available) or purified water; and while bathing it in sanctified incense smoke one should recite the mantra and stotra dedicated to the specific planet the appropriate number of times. Only then should one begin using their talisman.

On the following pages we have listed the necessary information and ingredients which are
relevant to the preparation and use of planetary kavacas or talismans. Ancient texts do recommend certain gemstone carat weight limitations, so it is important to realise that larger gems are . considered to be more powerful than smaller gems of the same fine quality. NOTE: For recommended gemstone color based on one's social-economic station refer to the previous chapter.

list of gemstone

listed horizontally from top left to lower right
Red garnet,red spinel,rubllite,moon stone
Moon stone,carnelian,bloodstone,green diopside
Green jade,heliodor,citrine,white zircon
white topaz,white sapphire,quartz,blue spinel
Spessartite,orange zircon,fibrolite and tourmaline cat's eyes

Gemstone Clarity

Gemstone Clarity
Here are ancient Vedic references from both the Garuda Puranam and the Agni Puranam v hich state emphatically that "flawed" gemstones are inauspicious, while "clean" gems are bringers of good fortune. Note: As they did not have high-powered microscopes in the ancient times it stands to reason that flawless means "eye-clean."

After 30 years of researching and experimenting with gemstones, it is our carefully considered _,pinion that the old Vedic texts are correct. Flawed gems are simply a source of misfortune, not to 3ention their being ugly! Think about it! How many people are prepared to tolerate "defects" in their clothing, or any other personal items which they possess. Even a single scratch on a nice automobile is an eye-sore, so why do people tolerate flawed gems? How can one read through cracked eye-glasses?

Think of a gemstone like a radio crystal. The crystal receives and transforms the invisible radio sound waves into audible sound. If the crystal is defective the sound will be distorted and unpleasant.

As stated before, gemstones are natural transmitters on Earth of Piezoelectric "astral" energy waves radiated from the Nava-graha or Nine planets recognized by the Vedic science of "sidereal" astrology. It is common sense that only "clean" gems will transmit "undisturbed" astral energy waves

At present, the gem trade has lost much of its integrity because of the widespread treatment of natural gems to conceal or "change" imperfections. Especially guilty are the emerald dealers who -oil" flawed gems as a routine procedure (the oil enters the gem through internal cracks which break the surface of the stone). The gold smith (and the owner) are unaware of the defective condition which often results in broken stones. Even if the stones make it past the setter, the oil will dry out in a few years and the "ugly" flaws will again become visible. This confuses the owner who may even think that the stone has been switched.

There ARE eye-clean, beautiful emeralds on this planet but they are scarce and costly. If one cannot afford the cost of an auspicious emerald then one can opt for an upa-ratna or "secondary gem." In place of emerald for the planet Mercury (Budha gnaha) one could use tsavorite (green grossularite), chrome-green or green tourmaline, chrome-green or green diopside, green peridot or greenjade. Jade, being an "aggregate" (made up of tiny crystals all fused together) is less preferable than the other Mercury gems which are "single unit" crystals.

Along with the Navaratna or nine "primary" gems, there are many other "natural" gemstone choices based on color. These "upa-ratnas" are less expensive than their precious counterparts and yet they conduct the same astral energy of their associated planet. They are
also easier to find without flaws or treatment.





Here is a list of the foremost upa-ratnas known to man, along with their ruling planets:
1) Red spinel, red garnet and red tourmaline (rubellite) are ruled by the Sun;

2) Moonstone and white coral are ruled by the Moon;

3) Yellow topaz, yellow beryl, yellow tourmaline and natural citrine are ruled by
Jupiter;

4) Orange zircon, spessartite and other orange garnets are ruled by Rahu;

5) Tsavorite, green tourmaline, diopside, peridot and green jadeite are ruled by
Mercury;

6) White (colorless) sapphire, white topaz, zircon and quartz are ruled by Venus;

7) Beryl, apatite and tourmaline cat's eyes are ruled by Ketu;

8) Blue spinel, iolite, blue tourmaline and amethyst are ruled by Saturn;

9) Carnelian and bloodstone are ruled by Mars

REMEMBER: Whatever gem(s) you use should be flawless, because according to ancient Vedic wisdom only "eye-clean" gems are helpful and attractive, while visibly flawed gems are defective and disturbing!

Having described in brief the individual nature and powers of the nine planetary gemstones along with the upa-ratnas (semiprecious gems), we will now elaborate on their preparation and use as astrological talismans.

Shani Saturn

Shani Saturn
Saturn is a powerful planet whose position in one's horoscope strongly influences one's work and employment, as well as obstacles one must overcome in order to succeed in one's chosen field. Saturn is associated with the color blue, darkness, obstinacy, gambling, and chronic diseases. It governs aging and death, yoga practice, foreign travel, hunters and thieves. While malevolent by nature, when properly placed or balanced Saturn can also induce great virtues, such as compassion, charity, longevity, meditative insight, and positive public influence.

When Saturn is exalted one will be long-lived, charitable, lavish, proficient and an affectionate mate. But if Saturn is weak in a person's horoscope, one becomes vulnerable to headaches, neuralgia, and other disorders of the nervous system, as well as epilepsy, stupidity, and fainting. VIOLET is the cosmic color believed to be transmitted by blue sapphires and other natural blue to violet gems. Violet color waves are related to Saturn, the planet which governs suffering and poverty. Saturn also rules the entire nervous system. Therefore, most diseases of the nerves, such as neuroses and nervous tension may be caused by an afflicted Saturn. Saturn being the slowest planet also causes diseases of a chronic nature and can cause delays if ill-disposed. Saturn Astral Talismans are known to help strengthen a person's nervous system. They also repel envy from others, avert demoniac influences, provide protection against dangers during travel, make one more serious and far-sighted, and induce mental tranquility.

Saturn transmits its cosmic energy through blue sapphires, blue spinels, tanzanite, indicolite, iolite, amethyst and other natural blue to violet gems with transparent clarity. Only flawless gems possess the capacity to properly transmit positive astral energy from Saturn.

Influence of Blue Sapphire / indicolite (blue tourmaline)
If Saturn is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward discipline, responsibility, realism, durability, and humility. One will be long-lived, charitable, proficient, and an affectionate mate. If Saturn is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and disappointment. One becomes vulnerable to headaches, neuralgia, and other disorders of the nervous system.
NOTE: As Saturn is incompatible with Sun, Moon and Mars, Saturn gems such as blue sapphire should not be used with ruby, pearl or red coral. Specifically designed talismans like the Navaratna (nine gems setting) are an exception to this principle.
Deity form of Shani

The particular hue or type of blue color recommended for each social-religious-economic station of society are listed as follows:
1) Religious practitioners and educators should use light blue 2) Soldiers and bureaucrats should use violet blue 3) Farmers and traders should use greenish blue 4) Servants and workers should use dark blue

Shukra Venus

Shukra Venus
venus is a beneficent planet which rules sex and sensuality, love and marriage, material comfort and luxury. Singers and dancers, artists and craftsmen, actors and prostitutes, and other professions involved in entertaining people are strongly influenced by Venus's sensual energy. A person with a strong Venus in his or her horoscope tends to have a happy marriage, enjoy material comforts, is optimistic and charismatic, makes others happy, and moves with physical grace and coordination. Diplomats and peacemakers are often governed by Venus. Venus is associated with flowers, jewels, and other beautiful objects, as well as semen, sweet foods and flavors, tropical climates, sexual activity, nice clothes, and various other sensual pleasures. People with a powerful Venus often experience distress of the excretory system due to overindulgence in food and drink.

When Venus is exalted one will be humanitarian, long-lived and possess many good qualities. But if the position of Venus in one's horoscope is weak or afflicted, one becomes vulnerable to loss of libido, impotence and sterility, venereal (lit. of Venus) complaints, and rapid aging. INDIGO is the cosmic color believed to be transmitted by diamonds and other colorless gems. This color influences all watery elements in the body, especially mucous and sperm. Venus astral talismans are known to induce purity of body and mind, confer artistic talent and worldly happiness, strengthen the bones, and improve the quality of all bodily secretions, such as mucous, hormones, and semen. The Sanskrit name for the planet Venus is "Shukra" which also
means semen.

Venus transmits its cosmic energy through diamonds, quartz crystals, zircons, goshenites, white topaz, white sapphires, and other colorless gemstones with clear transparency. Various subtle hues such as pink, yellow and blue tints are suitable for different types of professions and social positions, as long as the gem is void of solid color.

Influence of Diamond / colorless quartz
If Venus is well placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward attractiveness, grace, elegance, and longevity. One will be refined, humanitarian, and possess many positive qualities.

If Venus is ill placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward vanity, lewdness, sensual corruption, and lack of both taste and refinement. One becomes vulnerable to loss of libido, impotence, sterility, and aging.

NOTE: As Venus is incompatible with the Sun and Moon, diamonds and other colorless gems should not be used with rubies or pearls.
Deity form of Shukra

The particular tint of colorless gems recommended for each social-religious-economic station of society are listed as follows: 1. Religious practitioners and educators should use white 2. Soldiers and bureaucrats can use pinkish white 3. Farmers and traders should use yellowish white 4. Servants and workers should use blueish white

Mangala Mars

Mars is a masculine planet which radiates an intense and fiery energy. Mars governs soldiers and warfare, ambassadors and orators, restaurateur and cooks, athletes and pilots, real estate and construction. It rules the color red, the metal element, vegetation, and the basic energy of life. The position of Mars in one's horoscope determines relations among brothers, courage and strength, vitality and sexual drive.

When Mars is powerfully placed, a person becomes highly energetic and devotes his or her energy to constructive endeavors and worthy causes. When afflicted, Mars causes a person to behave erratically and waste energy on worthless pursuits. A severely debilitated Mars often indicates a violent temper and destructive tendencies.


When Mars is exalted one has great energy, is learned, well-known and regal, But if Mars is located in a weak or afflicted position in one's horoscope one becomes prone to boils (due to impure blood), unstable blood pressure, anemia, and violence.

YELLOW is the cosmic color believed to be transmitted by coral and other ochre colored gems. Yellow color waves are related to the lymph nodes, bone marrow, blood, and head. Mars astral talismans may help to strengthen these vital elements.


They also help avert violence and warfare, moderate lust, improve finances, and reduce mental depression Gemstones ruled by Mars include natural coral, carnelian, and other pink to red ocher colored gems. As always, the use of fine quality gems, free of defects, is imperative for transmission of auspicious astral energy rays.
Influence of Red Coral / red carnelian

If Mars is well placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward positive energy, strength, courage, passion, and aggression. One will be active, have great energy, be learned, well-known and regal.

If Mars is ill placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward anger, irritability, instability, impatience, and aggression. One becomes prone to violence and physical problems such as high blood pressure, anemia, and impurities in the blood.

NOTE: As Mars is incompatible with Mercury and Saturn, Mars gems like red coral should not be used with emerald or blue sapphires. Specifically designed talismans like the Navaratna nine gems setting) are an exception to this principle.

The particular hue or type of reddish ochre color recommended for each social-religious-economic station in society are listed as follows:
1) Religious practitioners and educators should use pink red
2) Soldiers and bureaucrats should use blood red
3) Farmers and traders should use orange red
4) Servants and workers should use brown red

In order to transmit pure, unobstructed astral energy rays, gems must be free of flaws. Gems with defects are considered to have formed in a "diseased" condition. Next we will see what the Vedas have to say about gemstone clarity.

Ketu Moon's South Node

Ketu is a mysterious planetary influence which, like Rahu, is malevolent and afflictive unless located in a powerful position or conjoined with a beneficent planet. Ketu governs eology, monastic life, crime and punishment, hidden enemies and dangers, and the occult. Unless correctly balanced, Ketu can cause poverty and other obstructions in one's life. Ketu is associated with differing and the consequent aspiration for spiritual liberation.

Kern is exalted one will be and wealthy and protected from evil. But if Ketu appears in a weak or position in one's horoscope, one becomes prone to fatal diseases of a mysterious nature. It's as compulsive gambling.

INFRA-RED is the cosmic color believed to be transmitted by cat's eyes. Infra-red color waves are the hottest of all the cosmic rays and are known to be useful in illness such as cancer and all forms of paralysis. Infra-red color also aids digestive problems and skin diseases. Ketu astral talismans can also enhance psychic powers, confer protection and hidden enemies, and avert dangers such as drowning, intoxication, and criminal punishment. it is also said to bring good luck to gamblers (if well-placed).

GEMSTONES ruled by Kern include Cat's eye chrysoberyl, beryl, apatite, tourmaline and other Joซ to greenish-brown gems which display a strong chatoyant "cat's eye" light reflection on the face and often within the crystal when cabochon cut. These gems should also possess a high degree transparency in order to properly transmit beneficial Ketu energy.

Influence of Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye / fibrolite cat's eye

If Ketu is well placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward spiritualism, intuition, universality, subtleness, and sensitivity. One will he wealthy and protected from evil.

If Ketu is ill placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward eccentricity, explosiveness, fanaticism, and emotional problems. One becomes prone to compulsive gambling and fatal diseases such as cancer.

NOTE: As Ketu is incompatible with Sun and Moon, cat's eye gems should not be used with rubies or pearls. Specifically designed talismans like the Navaratna (nine gems setting) are an exception to this practice.

The particular hue or type of cat's eye color recommended for each social-religious-economic station of society are listed as follows:
1) Religious practitioners and educators should use yellow
2) Soldiers and bureaucrats should use honey
3) Farmers and traders should use yellow green
4) Servants and workers should use dark green

Rahu Moon ' sNorth Node

Rahu Moon ' sNorth Node
Rahu is by nature a malevolent planetary influence which can cause personal frustration, sacrileges habits, abuse of alcohol and drugs, possession of ghosts and demons, and infectious diseases. However, when located in a powerful position in one's horoscope, Rahu can elevate one to positions of great wealth and power and confer public influence over the masses. Rahu is associated with serpents, fear, karmic retribution, and unvirtuous under world characters.

Persons with Rahu exalted are wealthy and fortunate. But those with a weak or afflicted Rahu in their horoscope have a tendency to suffer from fear of supernatural phenomena and suicidal impulses. ULTRA-VIOLET is the cosmic color believed to be transmitted by hessonite and other orange gems. Ultra-violet color waves are the coldest of all the cosmic rays and should be used for ailments caused by extreme over-heating, i.e., high fever, hyper-acidity, indigestion, hyper-sexuality, insomnia, and during child birth. Rahu astral talismans may also help divert disasters, prevent insanity, counteract poisons, and protect one from demoniac influences. Rahu is particularly associated with scientific genius and the ability to deal successfully with people of lower status, such as servants, employees, and underworld characters. In India, it is still common practice to place a fine hessonite gem into the mouth of a deceased person before cremation. This is to insure that the dearly departed will not be obstructed by Rahu on their journey through time.

GEMSTONES governed by Rahu include hessonite, spessertite, zircon (hyacinth), and other natural gems of golden-orange to brownish-orange hues. Only flawless (eye-clean) stones transmit beneficial Rahu energy.


Influence of Hessonite / orange zircon If Rahu is well placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward originality, inspiration, insight, and uniqueness. One will be exotic, wealthy and fortunate. If Rahu is ill placed in your horoscope: The influence will be toward mental disease, addiction, illusion, and trouble. One will have a volatile nature, and a tendency to suffer from fear and suicidal impulses.
NOTE: As Rahu is incompatible with Sun and Moon, Rahu gems such as hessonite should not be used with ruby or pearl. Specifically designed talismans like the Navaratna (Nine Gems setting) are an exception to this principle.

The particular hue or type of orange color recommended for each social-religious-economic station of society are listed as follows:
1) Religious practitioners and educators should use light orange

2) Soldiers and bureaucrats should use reddish orange

3) Farmers and traders should use golden orange

4) Servants and workers should use brownish orange

Budha Mercury

Mercury governs intelligence and therefore rules such fields as education, literature, communication, and public speaking. It is associated with the earth element, cold, energy, the color green, agriculture, travel, and the nervous system. Endowed with youthful, fast-moving energy, Mercury appears prominently in the horoscopes of people who are playful, enthusiastic, and talkative. Mercury also governs astrologers, clerks, accounts, sculptors, and any other profession requiring skillful use of the hands.

Mercury enhances the ability to learn languages, improves memory, and facilitates the power of speech. People with a strong Mercury generally have the ability to perform activities quickly and handle several matters simultaneously.

If Mercury is exalted one will be educated, happy, fortunate and highly respected. But if Mercury occupies a weak or harmful position in one's horoscope, one becomes prone to speech and hearing impediments, deceptive behavior, and lack of vitality.

GREEN is the cosmic color believed to be transmitted by emeralds and other green gems. Green color waves relate to the earth element and are cold by nature. This color, being heavy, influences the heavy organs of the body such as the flesh, liver, kidneys and intestines. Mercury astral talismans are also known to enhance psychic powers, improve memory and learning, strengthen the nervous system, and provide protection against snakes and envious people.

GEMSTONES governed by Mercury include emerald, peridot, tsavorite, chrome tourmaline, chrome diopside, green jade and other natural green gems of flawless (eye-clean) quality. Influence of Emerald / tsavorite

If Mercury is well placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward rationality, wit, skillfulness, and dexterity. One will be educated, happy, fortunate, and highly respected.

If Mercury is ill placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward aloofness, difficulty with communication, lack of concentration, and slowness. One becomes prone to speech and hearing impediments, deceptive behavior, and lack of vitality.

NOTE: As Mercury is incompatible with the Moon, Mercury gems such as emerald should not be used with pearl or moonstone. Specifically designed talismans like the Navaratna (Nine gems setting) are an exception to this principle.

The particular hue or type of green color recommended for each social-religious-economic station of society are listed as follows:

I) Religious practitioners and educators should use light green
2) Soldiers and bureaucrats should use bluish green
3) Farmers and traders should use yellowish green
4) Servants and workers should use dark green

Brihaspati Jupiter

Jupiter is the most auspicious and beneficent planet. Wealthy and influential individuals generally possess a strong Jupiter in their horoscopes, and this reflects the rich rewards of positive karma accumulated in previous lives. Jupiter governs religious activity, financial affairs, personal happiness, and teaching. Jupiter also determines one's spiritual orientation. It is associated with the color yellow, the bodily fluids, education, pilgrimage places, and transcendental wisdom. The Sanskrit name for Jupiter is "guru," indicating a source of divine knowledge and spiritual insight.


If Jupiter is exalted one will be a leader of men, powerful, respected, although susceptible to anger. But if the position of Jupiter in a person's horoscope is debilitated Jupiter can cause personal unhappiness, egotism, sloth, and legal problems.

LIGHT BLUE is the cosmic color believed to be transmitted by yellow sapphires and other natural yellow gems. Light blue color waves, being very cold, relate to the ethereal nature and are helpful in curing diseases of the glands, the fat system and bodily cavities. Jupiter astral talismans are known to enhance spiritual understanding, facilitate pregnancy and childbirth, improve marital relations, increase one's fortune, and help balance the endocrine system. Jupiter jewels are known to be especially favorable to women by increasing their happiness and contentment.

GEMSTONES: Jupiter's energy is transmitted by natural yellow sapphires, topaz, citrine, heliodor, and other flawless (eye-clean) yellow gems.
Influence of Yellow Sapphire / yellow topaz

If Jupiter is well placed in your horoscope:

The influence will be toward humanitarianism, spiritualism, optimism, faith, and good judgment. One will be powerful, respected, and a leader of men, although susceptible to anger.

IfJupiter is ill placed in your horoscope:

The influence will be toward greed, pessisism, egotism, and selfishness. One will be uncaring, unhappy, and have a negative outlook.

NOTE: As Jupiter is incompatible with Mercury and Venus, Jupiter gems such as yellow sapphire should not be used with emerald or diamond. Specifically designed talismans like the Navaratna (nine gems setting) are an exception to this principle.

The particular hue or type of yellow color recommended for each social-religious-economic station of society are listed as follows:

1) Religious practitioners and educators should use light yellow
2) Soldiers and bureaucrats should use orangy yellow
3) Farmers and traders should use golden yellow
4) Servants and workers should use greenish yellow

SURYA SUN

Surya Sun

The Sun is the sovereign planet of the zodiac, furnishing the light and heat upon which all life depends. The Sun's position in a person's horoscope determines his or her external appearance and public persona and provides the energy for one's personal power and influence over others. The Sun governs the fields of philosophy, government service, churches and temples, the medical profession, gold trade and public fame. Solar energy is associated with the fire element, the color red, fatherhood and masculinity, royalty and political power.

If the Sun is exalted one will be well-read, pious, strong, compassionate and untroubled. But if the position of the Sun in one's horoscope is weak or afflicted then contrary results may be expected. RED is the cosmic color believed to be transmitted by rubies and other natural red gems. Red color waves are hot and therefore useful in curing diseases caused by excessive cold and moisture in the body, viz, cold, flu, anemia, low blood pressure, heart and circulatory problems, as well as foolish behavior and learning deficiencies. In addition, Solar gemstones confer courage, eliminate sadness, moderate excess sensuality, and help elevate one's status in society.

GEMSTONES ruled by the Sun are natural ruby, red spinel, red garnet, rubellite and other natural pink or red gems with crystal clear transparency. In order to properly transmit solar energy, Sun stones must be flawless (eye-clean) and should be set in gold.

Influence of Ruby / red spinel:

If Sun is well placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward nobility, dignity, power, leadership, and confidence. One will be well-read, pious, strong, compassionate, and untroubled.

If Sun is ill placed in your horoscope:
The influence will be toward lack of confidence, low self esteem, and little energy. One will be rebellious by nature, and negative results may be expected.

NOTE: As the Sun is incompatible with Saturn, Venus, Rahu and Ketu, Sun gems such as ruby should not be used with blue sapphire, diamond, hessonite or cat's eye. Specifically designed talismans like the Navaratna (Nine Gems setting) are an exception to this principle.


The particular hue or type of red color recommended for each social-religious-economic station of society are listed as follows:

1) Religious practitioners and educators should use pink red i most women are also advised to use pink or lighter shades)

2) Soldiers and politicians should use blood red

3) Farmers and traders should use orange red

4)Servants and workers should use violet to dark red

Chandra Moon

The Moon governs the mind, and it's position in one's horoscope determines a person's habitual patterns of thought, feeling and volition. It rules all professions associated with water, such as sailing and fishing, and it influences the tidal patterns of oceans and seas as well as bodily fluids. Lunar energy is associated with the water element, the color white, motherhood and femininity, romance and love. The Moon is a soft, sensitive planet with fluid, feminine qualities.

If the Moon is exalted one will be wealthy, industrious and respected. But if the position of the Moon is weak or afflicted then contrary results may be expected. Diabetes, alcohol and drug abuse, and all types of emotional distress are also associated with debilitated Lunar energy.

ORANGE is the cosmic color believed to be transmitted by pearls and other Lunar gems. Orange color waves are cold and therefore useful in treating diseases of the bodily secretions and blood caused by excessive heat in the body. Fine Moon jewels are known to be helpful in cases of mental derangements caused by an excess of heat in the heart and brain. Moon astral talismans will also enhance all mental faculties, pacify emotions, induce tranquility, and improve artistic creativity.




GEMSTONES ruled by the Moon are natural pearl & moonstone. Flawless (eye-clean) gems are required in order for Moon astral talismans to properly transmit beneficial Lunar energy.

Influence of (natural) Pearl / moonstone:

If Moon is well placed in your horoscope:

The influence will be toward sensitivity, good habits, stability, and health. One will be wealthy, industrious, and respected.

If Moon is ill placed in your horoscope:

The influence will be toward overreaction and depression. One will be hypersensitive to stress, and negative results may be expected.

NOTE: As the Moon is incompatible with Rahu and Ketu, Moon gems such as pearl should not be used with hessonite or cat's-eye. Specifically designed talismans like the Navaratna (nine gems setting) are an exception to this principle.

The particular hue or type of pearl color recommended for each social-religious-economic station of society are listed as follows:

1) Religious practitioners and educators should use white
2) Soldiers and bureaucrats should use pinkish white
3) Farmers and traders should use yellow to yellowish white
4) Servants and workers should use gray to blackish

Gemstone Powers

"The Sun manifests his brilliance in a ruby although it is aged."

The astrological & piezoelectric powers of gemstones are derived from the special cosmic influences of their associated ruling planets. The term "planet" used in Sidereal astrology refers to a celestial body or "point" which has the property of attraction & radiation. Hence the Sun (a star), the Moon i a satellite of the Earth), and Rahu and Ketu (two points of concourse of orbits of the Earth and the Moon) are referred to under the somewhat forced name of "planets." Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and a host of others are considered to have no effect on human affairs.

These move in the heavens with ranging velocities influenced by other forces. Prof. B. Suryanarain Rao states that "Men are continuously subjected to the influences of Planetary rays."

These planetary rays are radiated as gravitational, electrical and magnetic energy fields which are transmitted as peizoelectric light waves. These light waves can be measured from their smallest part as fractional parts of a millionth of an inch, to ones which are millions miles in length. Each of the nine planets (nava-graha ) influences us according to it's nature. Therefore, knowledge of these planetary influences is essential to any understanding of gemstones and their powers.




The ancient gemological texts of India explain that white light is actually composed of seven primary and two secondary colors blended together. The seven colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet; the other two colors are ultra-violet and infra-red. The seven primary colors become visible in the form of a rainbow whenever white light is diffracted through a prism or rain drops; but the two secondary colors always remain invisible.
The nine planets and their cosmic colors and these nine colors are understood to be the cosmic matrix and very essence of the nine planets; and it is through these colors that the planets radiate their energy and influence. When the visible colored-light waves are measured, infra-red exhibits the longest wave length and ultra-violet, the shortest. It is important to note that the wave length of colored-light emanating from the nine planets is believed to match those radiating from each planet's corresponding gemstone(s). For example, the wave length of light emanating from the Sun is identical to that exhibited by a ruby—both are red.

Among all the elements in nature, natural jewels constitute the most condensed form of concentrated color. Gems provide an inexhaustible source of cosmic color rays. These planetary gemstone colors are described in this chapter under their ruling planet. The following pages list the special influences exerted on human affairs by each of the nine planets along with the particular powers ascribed to their corresponding gemstones. Nava Graha, the Nine astrologically important planets are deified here as depicted in ancient Hindu legends, with their Sanskrit names. It is these hierarchy who rule the Nine Gems on Earth

Know about your Birth Stone

In the bible,Moses handed down rules governing the Breastplate of judgment wish contained 12 gem,each engraved with the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Another arrrangement of the 12 gems is described in the book of revelation as the foundation stones of the new Jerusalem. The order in which these 12 gems were given was first used to determine the succession of birthstones for the months Birth Stones



BOGUS & BONA FIDE

BOGUS SYSTEM: According to the Gemological Institute of America , the origin of the Western system of birthstones can betraced to the Breastplate of the High Priest. In the Bible, Moses handed down rules governing theBreastplate of Judgment which contained 12 gems, each engraved with the name of one of the twelvetribes of Israel. Another arrangement of the 12 gems is described in the Book of Revelation as the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem. The order in which these 12 gems were given was used todetermine the succession of birthstones for the months.

On August 12, 1912 the American National Retail Jewelers' Association arbitrarily substituted a new listof birthstones, adding to or changing many of the traditional stones to others which were more commercially viable. In 1938 the American Gem Society adopted this list for use by its members. In 1952 a variation of this list was approved by the American National Retail Jewelers Association (ANRJA), National Jewelers Association (NJA), and the American Gem Society

List of birthstones was established as follows::

MONTH --BIRTHSTONE
January--Garnet
February-- Amethyst
March-- Bloodstone or Aquamarine
April --Diamond
May-- Emerald
June-- Pearl or Moonstone
July-- Ruby
August-- Sardonyx or Peridot
September --Sapphire
October -- Opal or Pink Tourmaline
November-- Topaz or Citrine
December -- Turquoise or Zircon



In light of the above, it is obvious that the currently recognized Western birthstone system has nothing o do with any astrological science. It should also be noted that the signs of the zodiac change on or
about the 22nd of each month. Therefore it is impossible to establish a list of birthstones
based on the months.

According to the Tropical system of astrology prevalent in the West, zodiac or birth signs aredetermined by the position of the Sun in one's horoscope. In the Sidereal system this is determined by the position of the Moon. But in both systems, the zodiac sign is important,not the month of one's birth.Each sign of the zodiac (rasi ) is ruled by one of the planets and each planet in turn rules over certain gemstones according to their color. In Asia these birthstones are known collectively as NAVARATNA or the nine (astral) gems.

BONA FIDE SYSTEM: The only logical system of birthstones is based upon the planet ruling one's zodiac sign.

The following list of BIRTHSTONES has been known and accepted throughout Asia
since ancient times:

Asian Sri Nava Ratna Birthstones

BIRTHSTONE--RULING PLANET --ZODIAC SIGN
Ruby-- Sun -- Leo
Pearl-- Moon --Cancer
Coral-- Mars --Aries/Scorpio
Emerald-- Mercury-- Gemini/Virgo
Yellow Sapphire -- Jupiter -- Sagitarius/Pisces
Diamond --Venus -- Taurus/Libra
Blue Sapphire --Saturn-- Capricorn/Aquarius
Hessonite-- Rahu --*
Cat's Eye-- Ketu --*


Note: Other natural stones can be substituted according to color. These secondary choice gems are known collectively as "Uparatna " or alternate stones. These secondary choice jewels are listed in chapters III and IV.

The most important difference in the use of astrological gems by the two systems is that inthe Eastern system gems are recognized as possessing unique planetary powers which may be prescribed for specific purposes. We must first look to see which planets (if any) are in their "own sign" (sign ownership), or are "exalted" (maximum strength) or in "mulatrikona "(trine), or at least in a "friendly sign." All of these "auspicious" planetary sign positions give positive results and will be beneficial to "strengthen." Prescribing gems to "pacify" afflicted planets has not proven beneficial in our experience. Planets which are in a harmful condition in one's horoscope should not be made stronger, except when under the watchful eye of a "selfless" Sidereal astrologer.

*According to B. V. Raman and other authorities, since Rahu and Ketu are aprakasha or shadowy planets, they will reflect the qualities of the lord of the (zodiac) sign they are in. If Rahu is in located Leo, a sign ruled by the Sun, look to the position of Sun in the chart and expect similar effects for Rahu.

Sidereal Astrology

Men's first scince was the study of the stars aided him to order his life,improve his harvast and so on. Over thusands of years of observetion many initiates began to realize the power of the stars over the fate of earth and man and many different systems of astrology evolved.

Sidereal Astrology
"Learned astrologers can indicate what may take place in the future.
Only the creator can say what will definitely happen."

The Astrological Magazine of India
The use of planetary gem therapy described in this book is based upon theEastern or Sidereal system of astrology. Therefore, it is important that the reader first understand this ancient science and realize how it differs from the modern "Tropical" system.The practice of "Jyotish" (LIGHT of GOD) or Sidereal astrology has been in continuous use in India for thousands of years and in recent years has become increasingly popular in the Westas well. This method gives clear indications about one's personality and personal proclivities,and also uses predictive methods which are useful for short or long range planning in one's life.



The study of the twelve houses of the Sidereal horoscope reveals one's destiny in all areasof life. For example, the first house and the Sun in one's chart will indicate the health of the person. The second house and Jupiter reveal one's karmic destiny in the area of finances.Similarly, Saturn and Mercury represent one's profession and business, the ninth house represents religious pursuits, and there are even formulas for understanding the past and future lives of the soul.

The Sidereal or Eastern system of astrology is based on the position of the belt of fixed stars and constellations in the heavens, whereas the Tropical zodiac or the Western astrological system is based upon the position of the Sun in relation to the Earth. The first degree of the Sidereal zodiac is measured from a point 180 degrees opposite the star Spica, whereas the first degree of the Western zodiac occurs when the Sun reaches the position above the equatorknown as the vernal equinox, on or about the 22nd of March each year.

Originally, the first degree of the zodiac was common to both systems. Due to the peculiaritiesin the Earth's orbit, however, the belt of stars and constellations appears to shift in relation to the Tropical zodiac. As a result, the two zodiacs are drifting apart. This is called the "procession of the equinoxes," and today the difference between the two systems is calculated at about 23 degrees. Thus, if a person is born on January 1, he will have the Sun in Capricorn according to the Western system, but according to the Sidereal system the Sun will be at approximately 16 degrees Sagittarius.

By practical experience, and in light of the advice of the great sages of India, the use of the Sidereal method is preferable. It is mathematically more correct, and it also penetrates into the subtle elements of nature, such as mind, intellect, and spirit to present a more completepicture of our soul's sojourn in the realm of time and space.The Sidereal astrological system notes the strengths and weaknesses that a person will experience in life, and also recommends remedial measures for improving our future.

The karma or destiny which we are born with has been accrued by pious and impious activities in previous births. The spiritual astrology of India opines that karma is not eternal and can be changed. There are several ways to strengthen our planetary karma.The easiest method is to wear gemstones which attract the pure vibrations of the planets.According to a person's birth chart gems can be recommended to counteract negative influences, strengthen auspicious planets, or, according to a person's particular desire, a gem may be worn to help fulfill a certain ambition. A good astrologer should beconsulted for particulars.

Introduction to luxury gem stone for your knowledge

Introduction

According to ancient Vedic authority, natural gemstones transmit and resonate astral or piezoelectric powers (like radio crystals transform sound vibrations)! Fine, flawless gems promote good fortune, while poor quality gems havethe opposite affect . The power of gems emanates from the nine planets (nava-graha ) recognized by the ancient, "Sidereal" science of astrology.

The nine planets and their associated gems are Ruby for the Sun, Pearl for the Moon, Yellow sapphire for Jupiter, Hessonite for Rahu (the ascending node of the Moon), Emerald for Mercury, Diamond for Venus, Cat's eye for Ketu (the descending node of the Moon), Blue sapphire for Saturn, and Coral for Mars . These "planets" influence different aspects of life and, as luminous bodies, also radiate specific cosmic colors. According to ancient belief the colors radiated by the nine planets are identical to the cosmic colors of the different gemstones. Sometimes the cosmic colors are obvious while in other casesthis is not so. Thus red is the cosmic color of rubies, while orange is the cosmic color of pearls.

Gems strengthen planetary powers and will boost their specific influences in three ways. The first way is by adding "cosmic color" to one's own aura. The second way iby "astrologically" enhancing their associated area of one's life. For instance, Moon (pearl) influences mind and emotions while Venus (diamond) rules art and sex. The third way isby attracting the attention of their ruling planetary deities, the Sun-god,Moon god,Mars,Jupiter, etc.

The single biggest obstacle to the worldwide, modern day practice of "Planetarygemology" is widespread acceptance of the so-called birth stone system from theWest. . It is no secret that thislist of birth stones was created by the American National Retail Jewelers' Associationin 1912. The origin of this system is attributed to the early Hebrew civilization and has nothing whatsoever to do with any system of astrology. Furthermore, birth stones cannot be based on a list of months because birth signs change on or about the 22nd of each month. Thus two different signs rule each month according to the date of one's birth.

The color hue of each gem will almost always fit into one of the 4 social-economic- intellectual categories (varnas ). Everyone is advised to use the color that best suits their needs.

It our hope and belief that this ancient knowlege of planetary gemology we are presenting will soon become and important part of popular world culture and will be remembered and practiced for at least 1000 years in to the forture