Garnet or Gomed Astrology

Garnets have been used since Stone Age by mankind. It is used for astrological purposes. There are many types of Garnets like pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular- which is Hessonite and Tsavorite, Uvavorite and Andradorite.

Hessonite is grossular type of garnet stone and it differs in chemical composition from other garnet. Garnets are available in many colors like yellow, pink, violet, red, orange, black, and colorless.

Hessonite is a garnet family stone but it is different in chemical composition. It is found in cinnamon color, Brown red color, brown and red color. They are used for different purposes in astrology.

Where Hessonite is used for Rahu the other garnets are used for other planet. Red Garnet is mainly used for Sun which rules the sign Leo. Hessonite is used for Rahu, the demon head.

It is believed that Rahu is the head of the demon which has drunk the nectar when it was pulled out by the devas. Rahu is supposed to be the most malefic planet and it is causes lot of problems in the life of the native if it is placed in a malefic house in the horoscope. It makes one live in misery, distress, penury, anger and anxiety.

Gomed is the gemstone of Rahu. It is found is a light to deep brownish yellow to maroon-ish hues. Generally said to resemble the color of cowas urine or even honey, the stone is actually a variant of the garnet. Rahu is considered a shadow planet even though it is not part of the solar system. In Vedic Astrology, this malefic planet holds immense significance. This makes natives very secretive and defiant. The planet is disruptive and high on energy. It is said to wreck havoc with the mental makeup and peace of natives. These traits make the shadow planet come under a retrograde category.

Advantages of Garnet

The Gomed stone is a very powerful gemstone and has a wide variety of benefits on a physical, emotional and psychological level. The primary benefits of Gomed stones are

• Gomed is especially effective gemstone for those who have Kal Sarp Dosha and if it suits to the individual then it bestows with swift and phenomenal solace from Kal Sarpa Dosha and its adverse effects.
• Wearing a Gomed at the time of Mahadasha or Antardasha of Rahu helps an individual to get rid of the afflictions caused by the malevolent Rahu.
• Gomed is a splendid gemstone particularly for gastric disorders, sluggish metabolism and rather it endows with health, vitality and vigour.
• Gomed gemstone accords with victory over the enemies and also helps in overcoming the pessimistic thoughts.
• The Gomed stone eliminates confusion, provides mental transparency and a soothing disposition from the Rahu periods.

Disadvantages of Garnet

Hessonite or Gomed stone coordinates with Rahu planet which is a menacing planet. So, if this stone is not worn without following all the specific rules and rituals properly then it also carries flaws which are as follows

• It is a belief that possessing a Gomed stone with no shine can prove frightful for women.
• It is also believed that wearing a dull gomed stone may affect the stature or the reputation of a person.
• If a person wears multicolor gomed stone, then it may lead to health and financial issues for the latter.
• Wearing a hessonite with dark spot will bring misfortune or uprises the chances of accident for friends and the family.

When to wear Gomed Gemstone

One should always wear the Gomed gemstone in the most suitable time frame selected according to vedic astrology. Hessonite or Gomed gemstone should be worn on a Saturday in the uniform pattern of Swati, Arudra and Shatbhisha. If these patterns does not occur at the required time and still it is important to wear the Hessonite then you are supposed to wear it on any Shukla Paksha Saturday in the Hora of Saturn. Hessonites must be forged in silver rings or pendants. A penta alloy i.e. an amalgamation of 5 metals is also favourable in some cases and setting Gomed stone in gold must be avoided until and unless it is recommended.

Technical Composition of Gomed

The chemical composition of Hessonite or Gomed stone is Calcium Aluminium Silicate (Ca3 Al2 {SiO4}3) possessing the specific gravity of 3.65 and the refractive index ranging between 1.742 - 1.748. This gemstone takes its chemical composition from grossularite. The limestone deposits all across the world are the sources of Hessonite.

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