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Gemstone Astrology

Wearing gemstones help in diminishing the inauspicious effect of the planets. Each planet is determined by a specific gemstone and worn after carefully examining a person's horoscope. And if one wears a mix of gemstones they can face a lot of problems in life.

Gemstones have a special significance in Vedic astrology. Gemstones are used from ages of ages to liberate the problems cussed by planets. In the days before only the kings and People with high levels used to wear gemstones recommended by Astrologers and have their benefits, but now a day's anyone can wear and get the benefits of the gemstones.

Wearing gemstones for planetary relieved today prevalence is growing rapidly. Because the people who are holding these gems are benefiting them in every area of life even if progress in Business, education, illness act gems are very important in Vedic Astrology. now a days from the Bollywood to industrialist everyone is taking advantage of gemstones.

According to my experience only natural gemstones can give the benefits and according to Vedic astrology our 9 planets represent, the 9 special gemstones , Ruby (Manik) represents the sun, Pearl (Moti) the moon, Coral (Moonga) the Mars, Emerald (Panna) the Mercury, Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) the Jupiter, Diamond (Heera) for Venus, Blue Sapphire (Neelam) the Saturn, Hessonite the Rahu and Cat's Eye for Ketu. Its necessary to know about the gemstone you are going wear if that is going to give good or bad effects according to your horoscope, Otherwise, in the case of opposition, that can also do harm rather than benefit. So if you want to wear a gemstone do consult an experienced astrologer before you wear them.

Our divine Earth have natural sources of minerals and gemstones. These gemstones and crystals have mysterious powers, healing qualities and spiritual meanings. These are commonly known as Birthstones or Gemstones. They are precious or semi-precious type, depending upon their quality and cost. Every planet combined with a specific gemstone, helps in balancing the effects of that planet upon us.


Types of Gemstones

As per quality, effects, purity and cost, gemstones can be divided into two parts viz. Precious Stones and Semi-Precious Stones.


Precious Stones

Precious gemstones are expensive, and of superlative, best and good quality. Since they preserve quality, their effects are swift and strong. They are also used for healing and spiritual practices. Rich people use these gemstones as jewelleries. Some examples of precious stones are Diamond or Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald.


Semi-Precious Stones

Gemstones that are not much expensive and can be worn in place of precious stones as substitutes, are called semi-precious stones. These are also effective and bestow desired results after wearing in a proper way. These stones can also be adorned as jewelleries. A few examples of semi-precious stones are Red Coral, Pearl, Hessonite, Cat's Eye, Turquoise, Onyx, Agate, Labradorite, Amber, Quartz and Lapis Lazuli.


Gemstone Astrology


Suitable Gemstones for different Ascendants

Every ascendant has a different ruling planet with a set of friendly planets. If you wear friendly gemstones, you would enjoy good fruits of them in your life, otherwise you may face trouble and disturbances. However, being beneficial or friendly planets did not mean that they will always remain beneficial. It rather should be testified by an expert astrologer, after carefully examining planetary positions, aspects and their strength, to come with a conclusion about ascendant specific suitable gemstones. At least three gemstones are found suitable for any ascendant. It is up to your astrologer, to advice you to wear either all three gemstones or two out of three or only one. In some specific cases, astrologer may suggest you not to wear any gemstone because of the ill-placement of a particular planet in your birthchart. In such cases, you can wear Yantra, Rudraksha or Jadi of that planet. Take a look at following details regarding which gemstones are suitable for you according to your ascendant or rising sign

  • Aries Ascendant: Mars is the ruling planet of Aries. Sun and Jupiter are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Hence, person born under Aries Ascendant can wear Red Coral, Ruby and Yellow Sapphire gemstones.
  • Taurus Ascendant: Venus is the ruling planet of Taurus. Mercury and Saturn are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Saturn is Yogakaraka planet hence, is much beneficial. A person born under Taurus Ascendant can wear Diamond or Sapphire, Emerald and Blue Sapphire gemstones.
  • Gemini Ascendant: Mercury is the ruling planet of Gemini. Venus and Saturn are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Hence, person born under Gemini Ascendant can wear Emerald, Diamond or Sapphire and Blue Sapphire gemstones.
  • Cancer Ascendant: Moon is the ruling planet of Cancer. Mars and Jupiter are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Mars is the Yogakaraka planet for them hence, is much beneficial. A person born under Cancer Ascendant can wear Natural Pearl, Red Coral and Yellow Sapphire gemstones.
  • Leo Ascendant: Sun is the ruling planet of Leo. Jupiter and Mars are beneficial planets for this ascendant. For this Ascendant, Mars is the Yogakaraka planet hence, is much beneficial. A person born under Leo Ascendant can wear Ruby, Yellow Sapphire and Red Coral gemstones.
  • Virgo Ascendant: Mercury is the ruling planet of Virgo. Saturn and Venus are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Hence, person born under Virgo Ascendant can wear Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond or Sapphire gemstones.
  • Libra Ascendant: Venus is the ruling planet of Libra. Saturn and Mercury are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Saturn is Yogakaraka planet hence, is much beneficial. A person born under Libra Ascendant can wear Diamond or Sapphire, Blue Sapphire and Emerald gemstones.
  • Scorpio Ascendant: Mars is the ruling planet of Scorpio. Jupiter and Moon are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Hence, person born under Scorpio Ascendant can wear Red Coral, Yellow Sapphire and natural Pearl gemstones.
  • Scorpio Ascendant: Mars is the ruling planet of Scorpio. Jupiter and Moon are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Hence, person born under Scorpio Ascendant can wear Red Coral, Yellow Sapphire and natural Pearl gemstones.
  • Sagittarius Ascendant: Jupiter is the ruling planet of Sagittarius. Mars and Sun are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Hence, person born under Sagittarius ascendant can wear Yellow Sapphire, Red Coral and Ruby gemstones.
  • Capricorn Ascendant: Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn. Venus and Mercury are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Venus is Yogakaraka planet hence, is much beneficial. A person born under Capricorn Ascendant can wear Blue Sapphire, Diamond or Sapphire and Emerald gemstones.
  • Aquarius Ascendant: Saturn is the ruling planet of Aquarius. Mercury and Venus are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Here, Venus becomes a Yogakaraka planet hence, is much beneficial. A person born under Aquarius Ascendant can wear Blue Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond or Sapphire gemstones.
  • Pisces Ascendant: Jupiter is the ruling planet of Pisces. Moon and Mars are beneficial planets for this ascendant. Hence, person born under Pisces ascendant can wear Yellow Sapphire, Natural Pearl and Red Coral gemstones.

How and When to wear a Gemstone?

Now when you came to know as to which gemstone is best for you for your overall betterment, a set of new questions arises like which gemstone should I wear, in which finger? When to wear the Gemstone? What is the Muhurat of wearing a Gemstone? Method of wearing the Gemstone ring?

Every good step must be taken during good time and good muhurat. So If you are going to wear any gemstone, first you must see the best time to wear it. Every stone has its own planetary lord so that specific gemstone must be worn during the day of that planet, the Nakshatra and the Hora of the planet to get maximum benefits from it. You should also follow a gemstone cleansing process, then after proper cleaning and energising it, you can wear it. To know about wearing process in depth, you may click on the links given at the end of this article for each gemstone.


Gemstones as per your zodiac sign

The system of gemstones according to birth signs is much simpler when it comes to Western astrology, and definitely more popular because those are the birth dates and signs we usually go by. The major difference between Vedic and Western astrology is the absence of Rahu and Ketu as heavenly bodies, which is why there are only seven ruling planets applicable here. Here is a list of zodiac signs, the ruling planet and the associated gemstone

  • Aries ruled by Mars, must wear red coral
  • Taurus ruled by Venus, must wear diamond
  • Gemini ruled by Mercury, must wear emerald
  • Cancer ruled by Moon, must wear pearl
  • Leo ruled by Sun, must wear ruby
  • Virgo ruled by Mercury, must wear emerald
  • Libra ruled by Venus, must wear diamond
  • Scorpio ruled by Mars, must wear red coral
  • Sagittarius ruled by Jupiter, must wear yellow sapphire

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