First
an explanation of
Anukul / Pratikul
The
Planetary Gemology World is divided into two (2) opposing philosophies,
viz., Anukul-vad v/s Pratikul-vad:
ANUKULA-VAD:
A Jyotish Gem will act "SAME" as it's planet - So gems should
be chosen for Anukul (favorable) grahas
PRATIKUL-VAD:
A Jyotish Gem will act "OPPOSITE" of it's planet - So gems
should be chosen for Pratikul (unfavorable) grahas
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 (to the chart) (Anukul) OR
unfavorable (to the chart). One should avoid their weakness and cultivate
their strengths. "Ratna-anukul" means the auspicious gem
of 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 anukuli
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. Anukul means a planet that is beneficially
disposed either by being strong in own sign, good house, ruler of
houses which will bring positive results, or otherwise not ill disposed
nor inclined to produce evil influence. A planet which is good for
the chart either naturally or by house ruler ship yet somewhat weakened
by placement may be strengthened through the gem, or a planet which
already is strong and giving benefic influence may be further strengthened
for gains in particular areas of life by wearing the gem.
Pratikul
Planet's gem choosing method
for overcoming 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 changes from being inauspicious (pratikul) 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 the weak, Pratikul (harmful) color that weak color is
strengthened, and when the weak color is stronger then the harmful
influence will be REVERSED, removed or mitigated. Pratikul means
a planet that causes evil influence or suffering to the native as
seen through the horoscope. This may be a debilitated planet who is
in a dusthana and enemy of the lord of the lagna, or otherwise disposed
that the influence simply causes suffering.
Before
describing the most popular methods, let me first say that choosing
gems which are favorable (Anukul for the native's chart) as well as
clean (amala) and auspicious, these two are a MUST in planetary gemology.
Of the 6 PGA CODES the prohibition against astrological use of synthetics
is the least of all PG evils as synthetics have no harmful 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.
Very flawed gems are dead due to serious life-ending defects, and according
to Shastra, "If anyone wears a gem with many flaws (even) out of
ignorance, then grief, anxiety, sickness, death, loss of wealth and
other evils torment them."--- Sri Garuda Purana:1.70.19
When
choosing gems we must add up the pluses in a chart. For example, one
chart has a planet exalted in a good house but a functional malefic
and lord of 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
two good houses, so that means a "- + + + +" In the first
example we could rule the planet as borderline unfavorable (pratikul);
but the 2nd case has the planet mostly favorable (anukul) - So a weak,
beneficial planet can be made stronger. A strong anukul planet can also
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 native HAS the karma to achieve that, because we cannot
do BETTER than our karma).
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 pratikul-graha should never be strengthened
RATNA-ARPANA:
Gems for Pratikul-grahas may be DONATED or GIVEN AWAY in a form of Vedic
charity to achieve Graha-shanti is another subject known as, "Ratna-arpana."
Using gem 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 and
navamsa charts. 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 sign, e.g., sign of exaltation, own
sign, trine, or at least a friendly sign, it will act in a beneficial
way. If any of these are the case then we may recommended ruby or another
"Sun jewel" as one's first gem choice. 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 |
2. We next
check the position of the planet ruling one's mahadasha or major planetary
period. If this planet is well-placed in both the rasi as well as the
navamsa charts then we prescribe that planet's gemstone(s) for use during
the duration of the mahadasha period. Example: If one is in or entering
a Jupiter mahadasha and if Jupiter is posited in an auspicious sign and/or
house position, then we recommend yellow sapphire or another natural yellow
gemstone. At the time of ones birth a certain planetary period will be
in motion. If a person is born in the middle of their Venus major period
then they still have 10 more years of major Venus influence before they
change into their Sun period at the age of 10 years. Each major planetary
period follows a certain order and is of a fixed period of time - this
information is given as follows:
SUN PERIOD: 6 years
MOON PERIOD: 10 years
MARS PERIOD: 7 years
RAHU PERIOD: 18 years
JUPITER PERIOD: 16 years
SATURN PERIOD: 19 years
MERCURY PERIOD: 17 years
KETU PERIOD: 7 years
VENUS PERIOD: 20 years
Depending on the period in operation when one is born, the soul will pick
up the periods and pass through them in succession in the order given
above.
3. Also look
to one's birth sign or Moon rasi , i.e., the sign in which the Moon is
posited at the time of one's birth. In sidereal astrology the Moon's sign
position is considered very important. Example: If one's Moon sign is
Leo, a sign ruled by the Sun, then look to the sign and house position
of the Sun in the horoscope. If the Sun is located in an auspicious position
in their chart (unless otherwise afflicted) then one can recommend a ruby
or other red Sun jewel as one's "birth stone."
Here is
the list of primary Vedic "birthstones"
BIRTHSTONE
|
|
RULING PLANET
|
|
MOON SIGN
|
| Ruby |
|
Sun |
|
Leo |
| Pearl |
|
Moon |
|
Cancer |
| Coral |
|
Mars |
|
Aries/Scorpio |
| Emerald |
|
Mercury |
|
Gemini/Virgo |
| Yellow Sapphire |
|
Jupiter |
|
Sagittarius/Pisces |
| Diamond |
|
Venus |
|
Taurus/Libra |
| Blue Sapphire |
|
Saturn |
|
Capricorn/Aquarius |
| Hessonite |
|
Rahu |
|
N/A |
| Cat's eye |
|
Ketu |
|
N/A |
4. Then check
the janma-naksatra or the constellation in which the Moon is posited at
birth. Each of these 27 birth stars is ruled by one of the nine planets
recognized in sidereal astrology. Example: If one's birth constellation
is "punarvasu" (the 7th constellation), which is ruled by Jupiter, then
look to the position of Jupiter in the horoscope. If Jupiter is located
in an auspicious sign and/or house position in the rasi chart (unless
otherwise afflicted) then recommend yellow sapphire or another yellow
"Jupiter" jewel.
Following
is a list of the 27 constellations, their ruling planet and corresponding
primary gemstone:
| BIRTH STAR |
RULED BY |
GEM
|
| 1. ASWINI |
Ketu (Moon's South Node) |
Cats Eye |
| 2. BHARANI |
Venus (Shukra) |
Diamond |
| 3. KRTTIKA |
Sun (Surya) |
Ruby |
| 4. ROHINI |
Moon (Chandra) |
Pearl |
| 5. MRIGASHIRA |
Mars (Mangal) |
Coral |
| 6. ADRA |
Rahu (Moon's North Node) |
Hessonite |
| 7. PUNARVASU |
Jupiter (Guru) |
Yellow Sapphire |
| 8. PUSHYAM |
Saturn (Shani) |
Blue Sapphire |
| 9. ASHLESHA |
Mercury (Budha) |
Emerald |
| 10. MAGHA |
Ketu (Moon's South Node) |
Cat's Eye |
| 11. POORVA-PHALGUNI |
Venus (Shukra) |
Diamond |
| 12. UTTAR-PHALGUNI |
Sun (Surya) |
Ruby |
| 13. HASTA |
Moon (Chandra) |
Pearl |
| 14. CHITRA |
Mars (Mangal) |
Coral |
| 15. SWATI |
Rahu (Moon's North Node) |
Hessonite |
| 16. VISHAKA |
Jupiter (Guru) |
Yellow Sapphire |
| 17. ANURADHA |
Saturn (Shani) |
Blue Sapphire |
| 18. JYESTHA |
Mercury (Budha) |
Emerald |
| 19. MULA |
Ketu (Moon's South Node) |
Cat's Eye |
| 20. POORVASHADA |
Venus (Shukra) |
Diamond |
| 21. UTTARSHADA |
Sun (Surya) |
Ruby |
| 22. SRAVANA |
Moon (Chandra) |
Pearl |
| 23. DHANISTHA |
Mars (Mangal) |
Coral |
| 24. SATAVISHA |
Rahu (Moon's North Node) |
Hessonite |
| 25. POORVABADRAPADA |
Jupiter (Guru) |
Yellow Sapphire |
| 26. UTTARBHADRAPADA |
Saturn (Shani) |
Blue Sapphire |
| 27. REVATHI |
Mercury (Budha) |
Emerald |
5. Next examine
all the nine planets in the rasi chart to see if any are exalted. Planets
which are in their sign of maximum strength (exaltation) give positive
and beneficial results, and their gemstone(s) may be used with advantage.
6. Another
consideration is sign ownership . A planet which is located in it's own
sign will give beneficial results, and that planet's gem can also be used
to advantage.
7. A further
consideration is any planet which is in it's sign of mulatrikona or trine.
A Planet in mulatrikona gives beneficial results similar to an exalted
planet, and their gem(s) may be used to advantage.
8. A planet
which is located in a friendly sign can also give beneficial results,
and it's gemstone may be used to advantage.
9. The final
consideration is 'preference' based on the characteristic "planetary influence."
Example: If a person wishes to use a Sun jewel like ruby or red spinel
to increase their name and fame, then they can use that stone provided
the person's Sun is not located in an unfriendly or inauspicious sign
and/or house position in their sidereal horoscope.
SPECIAL:
Using Planetary Gems by DONATING them. It is our experience
that fine, natural gemstones do indeed "strengthen" or magnify the influence
of their associated planets. Therefore, lucky planets = lucky gems. If
a person intends to wear their lucky gemstone then they should only use
gems which are related to planets that are considered to be "lucky" or
posited in an auspicious rasi (zodiac sign) and/or bhava (house) in their
sidereal birth chart. Gemstones do not alter or change the angle, position
or condition in which planets are placed in one's horoscope. Methods for
propitiating or reducing the harmful effects of evil or malevolently placed
planets in one's birth chart include the chanting of planetary mantras,
prescribed sacrifices and charity. These may be performed along with the
use of associated planetary gemstones to help "magnify" the prayer. A
person who is unwilling to perform these meritorious acts should not use
gems for unlucky planets.
