Coral
The origin of coral is explained in Greek mythology by
the story of Perseus. Having petrified Cetus, the sea monster
threatening Andromeda, Perseus placed Medusa’s head on the riverbank
while he washed his hands. When he recovered her head, he saw that her
blood had turned the seaweed (in
some variants the reeds) into red coral. Thus, the Greek word for
coral is `Gorgeia`, as Medusa was one of the three Gorgons.
Poseidon resided in a palace made of coral and gems, and Hephaestus first crafted his work from coral.
The Romans believed
coral could protect children from harm, as well as cure wounds made by
snakes and scorpions and diagnose diseases by changing colour.
Coral has been called the `garden of the sea`.
It was once believed to be a plant, but is now known to actually
contain living animals called polyps. Coral is the result of accumulated
skeletal masses from these polyps. The polyps are surrounded by a
fleshy skin and excrete a carbonic substance from which the coral grows
like trees and branches. This happens in the warm waters of the ocean
at depths of around 10 to 500 feet where various coral species survive.
In some places saltwater corals also exist.
Precious corals
or red corals are called corallium rubrum, a word that is derived from a
Latin word related to the Greek word Koralliom. The hard skeletons of
the red coral branches have a matte look and are therefore dull.
However, these can be polished to a beautiful shine for use as precious
gems.
The
history tells us that the oldest coral to be used in coral jewellery
was thousands of years ago around 3000 B.C. For almost 2000 years, the
Romans used the coral gemstone extensively and made it popular.
In India, this gem is known by various names like mangal, moonga and pavlam.
This gemstone is one of the Navagraha stones (stones that represent
the nine planets that have a cosmic influence on all earthlings) and
represents Mars (Mangal). It is related to attributes like courage,
initiative, vitality, vigor, aggression. Coral has a special
significance in Indian astrology and has found mention in ancient Indian
Vedic Literature. It is one of the many starts that have an important
place in the study of star signs.
There are different types of corals that provide corals of different hues. Gem coral occurs in white, pink, orange, red, blue, violet, gold and black. The
black and golden coral types differ from the white to red in that they
are not calcium carbonate, but rather a horny substance. But the ones
that are mainly used in jewellery are red corals, pink corals and white
corals.
The price is
lower for a gem that is lighter in color and the prices are higher for
those that have a deep hue. Therefore light color coral fetches a lower
price than deeper ones. The red coral is the most expensive of all
the varieties. It is almost as expensive as gold. A pink one, with no
trace of orange and uniformity in color, costs almost as much as the
red ones. If the color is uniform and bright red, then the price of a
coral is likely to be around $5 per carat to $50 per carat depending
upon the overall size.
Coral is found
on the African coasts, Australia, Japan, Mediterranean coasts,
Malaysia, and the West Indies. The best quality red sea corals are
found in Italy around the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea and the sea around
Japan, particularly off the coasts of Algeria and Tunisia. A black
horny coral growth, probably conchiolin, which hardens on exposure to
air, has been obtained off the islands of Hawaii.
Red coral is ruled by mars.
It provides vitality, vigour and stamina. The red coral is highly
recommended for the men in uniform. Usually it is often recommended for
good luck and to enhance determination or will power. Women with
history of abortions should wear this for successful delivery.
Therapeutical Uses:
Coral cures all
kinds of mental diseases, physical diseases, blood diseases, burns,
bruises, bone marrow and muscular difficulties. Red coral in
combination with other gems can help to cure and fight these
diseases.-blood cancer, bone cancer, breast cancer, mouth cancer,
stomach cancer, breathing troubles, anemia, kidney trouble, nerve
diseases, scoatoca, gallstones, diabetes, asthma, hernia, appendicitis,
pthysis pleurisy, meningitis, gouts, carbuncle, paralysis, rickets,
piles, boils and wounds, menstrual disorder, painful delivery and in
operations.
Wedding anniversary: Coral is the anniversary gemstone for the 35th year of marriage.
Mystical power: Coral
is said to cure madness and give wisdom. Coral is used to build an
emotional foundation. Coral protects children. It aids in the safe
crossing of rivers, passages through tempests. It excites nerve power,
brilliancy and gladness and is a true health-giver.
Note: Coral loses its powers when broken.
Compatibility:
Red coral can be
worn by the ascendant or moon sign of aries & Scorpio. It can also
be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon ( i.e, Mrigashira,
Chittha & Dhanistha ). Red coral is a birthstone for the month of
March and the persons with the birth dates 9, 18 & 27 can also wear
this gem.
Caution:
Red should be avoided with blue sapphire & emerald.
Red coral in accordance to different rashis.
Aries: Can
wear it as it is a jeevan rattan. But if native is having health
problems like hypertensions then avoid it or consult before wearing it.
Taurus: Avoid it.
Gemini: Not advised.
Cancer: The
Moon of Cancer shares an average relationship with the planet Mars of
Red Coral gemstones besides which it rules over the 5th & 10th
houses of Cancer ascendants which altogether produces an auspicious
relationship in between. The Coral gemstones would be a blessing for
Cancer natives as it will bring them good intellect & intelligence
leading them towards great height of success. Besides this, adoption of
Coral along with pearl would bring be more beneficial to Cancer natives
and it would be truly positive in the Major period of Mars.
Leo: Can be worn but conditions applied. So consult before wearing.
Virgo: Avoid it.
Libra: Not advised.
Scorpio: Can be worn but again conditions applied so consult before wearing.
Sagittarius: Can be worn but avoid if you are having problems like high blood pressure.
Capricorn: Avoid it.
Aquarius: Could only be worn under specific circumstances otherwise avoid it.
Pisces: Can wear it.
Pooja procedure for wearing Red Coral:
Pooja should be
performed in the hora of mars on any Tuesday between 6.00 a.m to 7.00
a.m or 1.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m or can also be worn in late nights.
Materials for pooja:
Red cloth, tuar dal, honey, red flowers & incense.
Procedure:
Spread the red
cloth and put tuar dal on it. First wash the stone embedded ring milk
followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum) on
it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps and burn incenses perform
the pooja to the ring with red flowers reciting kuja mantra. The pooja
should be performed for 9 days.
KUJA MANTRA
“Veera dhwajaaya vidmahe, vigna hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno bhouma prachodayaath” || 108 times ||
Offer honey, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the tuar dal to get maximum benefit.
BLUE SAPPHIRE
The striking deep blue of a quality sapphire is reminiscent of a
cloudless night sky. Ancient civilizations believed that the world was
set upon an enormous sapphire, which painted the sky blue with its
reflection. This legend, as well as the belief that the Ten
Commandments were inscribed upon tablets made of sapphire, gives
September’s birthstone a royal place among gemstones.
Named after the Greek word "sapphirus", meaning
blue, Sapphires have long been a favourite among priests and kings, who
considered them symbolic of wisdom and purity. These gemstones are
prominent among the British Crown Jewels, and Prince Charles chose this
as the engagement stone for his fiancée, Princess Diana.
Sapphire...the word sounds as magical as the images it conjures
up...sapphire blue skies, sapphire blue waters, and sapphire blue
flowers. In the eighteenth century, any blue gemstone was categorized
as a hyacinth, for the bluish flower. Today, we know that the correct
nomenclature for a sapphire is "corundum". Although
the word sapphire usually means a blue gem, we also find sapphires in a
wide range of colours including violet, green, yellow, orange, pink
and purple.
These gemstones were mined as early as the 7th Century BC from India
and what is now Sri Lanka. They are found today in Sri Lanka,
Kashmir, Myanmar, Thailand, Australia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China,
Madagascar, and the United States. Large specimens of Corundum
crystals are rare, although the 563-carat Star of India can be seen in
the American Museum of Natural History.
Although more than 2 dozen locales produce sapphires, the three most
famous regions are Kashmir, Burma, and Sri Lanka. The most renown is
Kashmir, a beautiful place high up in the Himalayas. Kashmir produces
"cornflower" blue sapphires. Cornflower is an intense, medium-dark blue
with a velvety appearance. Burmese sapphires are also lovely, but the
blue is darker than those from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka produces a sapphire
that is lighter and brighter. Such sapphires are called Ceylon
sapphires [Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon]. But whatever the
colour blue, and whichever is your personal favourite, sapphires have
been worn and loved for centuries. This is the largest and most famous
of star Sapphires, which are cut to reflect light from inclusions
within the stone, revealing a bright six-legged star pattern.
The price of the blue sapphire depends mainly on the color of the
gem. Although the gem cut and gem clarity also affect price, the
influence that the color has on the price is far more significant.
Another aspect that is extremely important is clarity. This is so
because a blue sapphire with no natural inclusions is a rarity. And
therefore a blue sapphire gem with a high clarity generally fetches an
extremely high price.
Kashmir blue sapphire gemstones are best blue sapphires and are the
finest among those that can be found and they can fetch a very exotic
price in the market. A royal blue untreated Kashmir sapphire can exceed
$ 1500 per carat in price. The natural unheated and untreated blue
Ceylon sapphire (Now Sri Lanka) is sold in the regular range of $100 to
$400 per carat.
Depending on the quality of the stone, sapphires can also be found beyond this range.
Blue sapphire is ruled by mighty planet `Saturn`. Due to the
unstable nature of gem bring only extremities. It gives very beneficial
results once suited but may destroy the whole life if unsuitable. It
is not uncommon to observe malefic effects bring by blue sapphire even
though it appears suitable in the nativity. For this reason, blue
sapphire is suitable for only few natives; but if suited it is one of
the greatest blessings. Blue Sapphire is known by different names like:
Neelam, Indranil, Shauri Ratna, Neelmani, Mahaneel, Nilofar and Vachinam. In Marathi it is known by the name of Neel.
Special Features
Blue sapphire changes its colour to indicate threats, natural calamities, unexpected happenings or accidents, problems.
Therapeutical UsesBlue sapphire aids nervous disorders, joint pains,
controls gastric trouble, gout, arthritis, heart trouble, asthma and
legs pain. Increases stamina and improves fertility in barren women.
Compatibility
Blue sapphire can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Aquarius
& Capricorn. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism
of moon (i.e., Pushya, Anuradha & Uttarabhadra). Blue sapphire is a
birthstone for the month of September and the persons with the birth
dates 8, 17 & 26 can also wear this gem.
Aries: For Aries Ascendant, Saturn is the Lord of
10th and 11th house. People may wear this stone for professional works
and increase in income. They should wear this stone in Saturn
Mahadasha.
Taurus: For this ascendant, Saturn is a friend of
Lord of the ascendant, Venus. Here Saturn is the Lord of 9th and 10th
house. For this ascendant, Saturn yields the most auspicious results.
People of this ascendant should wear Blue Sapphire along with Diamond.
Gemini: In horoscope of Gemini ascendant, Saturn is
the Lord of 8th and 9th house. Saturn is good for Gemini ascendant and
wearing gem-stone Blue Sapphire will yield auspicious results for
them. In addition, the people of this ascendant should wear Emerald,
the stone of Lord of the Ascendant, Mercury along with Blue Sapphire.
Cancer: For Cancer ascendant, Saturn is the Lord of 7th and 8th house. The person of Cancer ascendant should not wear Blue Sapphire.
Leo: Saturn is the Lord of 6th and 7th house in
horoscope of Leo ascendant. People of Leo ascendant should not wear
Blue Sapphire. If ever they have to wear this, they should wear it only
in Saturn Mahadasha.
Virgo: Saturn is the Lord of 5th and 6th house for
Virgo ascendant. Wearing Blue Sapphire will bring auspicious results
for the people of Virgo ascendant.
Libra: In horoscope of Libra ascendant, Saturn is
the Lord of 4th and 5th house. Wearing Blue Sapphire by people of Libra
ascendant will bring profits for them.
Scorpio: In horoscope of Scorpio ascendant, Saturn
is the Lord of 3rd and the 4th house. Blue Sapphire is not auspicious
for this ascendant. People of this ascendant should not wear Blue
Sapphire.
Sagittarius: For Sagittarius Ascendant, Saturn is
the Lord of 2nd and 3rd house. Both these houses of horoscope are
considered inauspicious. The people of Sagittarius ascendant should
wear this stone only for family and savings and that too during Saturn
Mahadasha.
Capricorn: Saturn is the Lord of the ascendant and
the 3rd house. Being the Lord of the ascendant makes it an auspicious
planet. Wearing the stone of the Lord of the ascendant, Saturn, brings
good results for the person of Capricorn ascendant.
Aquarius: In horoscope of Aquarius ascendant,
Saturn is the Lord of 11th and 12th house. People of Aquarius ascendant
should wear Saturn stone Blue Sapphire.
Pisces: Saturn is the Lord of 11th and 12th house
in the horoscope of Pisces ascendant. The people of this ascendant
should not wear Blue Sapphire.
Caution;
Blue sapphire should never be worn with ruby, pearl & red coral.
Pooja procedure for wearing Blue Sapphire
Pooja should be performed in the hora of Saturn on any Saturday
between 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m or can also be
worn in late nights.
Materials for pooja:
Black cloth, black gingely, sweets, flowers & incense.
Procedure
Spread the black cloth and put gingely on it. First wash the stone
embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal,
vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps
and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with flowers reciting
shani mantra.
SHANI MANTRA
“Kaaka dhwajaaya vidmahe, kadga hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno mandha prachodayaath” || 108 times ||
Offer some fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the gingely oil to get maximum benefit.
Cats Eye (Lehsuniya): Stone for Ketu
Cat’s eye is ruled by planet of secrets `ketu`. This is a Gem of Ketu (Dragon’s Tail)
.By wearing this gem one is able to subdue his enemies and is able to
remove the effect of any negative forces working on him. This gives one
social recognition and sudden spurts of growth. It protects from
erratic income and bestows stability in life. This is the gem of Moksha
and frees one from the cycles of life and death.
The translucent honey-yellow to greenish or brownish yellow
chatoyant chrysoberyl which, when cut with a domed surface (cabochon)
show a mobile streak of light are called as cymophane or cat`s eye
chrysoberyl. Cat’s eye is a band of light that runs length wise from
one end of the stone to the other. This effect is called chatoyancy.
In gemology, chatoyancy (or chatoyance) is an optical reflectance
effect seen in certain natural gemstones. Coined from the French "oeil de chat", meaning `cat`s eye`,
chatoyancy arises either from the fibrous structure of a material, as
seen in tiger eye quartz, or from fibrous inclusions or cavities within
the stone, as seen in chrysoberyl cat`s eye .
This chatoyant chrysoberyl Cats eye gemstone is also known as ‘cymophane’ which comes from a Greek word that means ‘wavelike form’,
owing the name to the chatoyancy sometimes exhibited in this variety
of gemstone. Cat’s eye stones (gemstones displaying the streak of
light), similar in appearance to cymophane, are formed in minerals such
as tourmaline, scapolite, corundum, spinel and quartz. The industry
designates these gemstones as quartz cat`s eyes, or ruby cat`s eyes etc
and only the chrysoberyl gemstone can be referred to as cat`s eye with
no other designation.
This gem has had the longest history amongst the other chrysoberyl
varieties. By the start of the nineteenth century the gem had lost its
popularity. However, in the late nineteenth century when the Duke of
Connaught gave a cat`s eye ring as an engagement token to the princess
of Prussia, this gemstone became popular once again and its value
increased greatly.
In India, this gem is known by various names like ‘lasunia’, ‘vaidhuriya’, ‘ketu’, and ‘bidalaskh’.
The gemstone is one of the Navagraha stones (stones that represent the
nine planets that have a cosmic influence on all earthlings)
representing the God of the Descending/South lunar node (ketu) in Indian
astrology and is related to supernatural influences.
This gem is believed to protect the wearer from bad fortune,
harmonizing the negative effects of Ketu and hence it is popular in the
Indian market. For therapeutic purposes, chrysoberyl rings should be
worn as recommended. Chrysoberyl stones are tested and cut for the
specific purpose and can be set in a ring in a specific format.
The cat’s eye gemstones and cats eye beads are mostly used in
jewellery item like rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more. The
cymophane or the Ceylon cats eye is the most valuable and expensive
gem of all the cat’s eyes gemstones in the market. The chatoyancy
quality of, the cut of the gem and the color are the main factors that
decide the prices that they can fetch in the market.
A stone with a distinct, straight and silver-white well-centered
band would be considered to be of the best quality and fetches the best
price. A semi-transparent honey color, with the honey color on one
side of the band and milky appearance on the other (when light falls on
the stone) is considered the most desirable color. In the market this
gem can range anywhere from $15 to $2500 per carat.
The finest gemstones that are used in cat’s eye jewellery are mined in Sri Lanka,
while fine and good quality gem are also found in India, Brazil, Burma
and Madagascar. The gem is in high demand in Japan and Hong Kong for
use in finger rings. In India, it has been found in a very big way in Orissa. It is also found in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Bihar.
Cat’s eye eradicates evil influences of ketu and diseases of mars.
This protects the native from hidden enemies, mysterious dangers and
diseases. One will be wealthy, protected from evil and imparts
spiritualism, intuition, universality, subtleness and sensitivity. For
businessmen, it is miraculous result giving stone as bestows by secret
means. It is effective when kethu is malefic, to overcome ill
reputations and increased rivalries. Those are prone to scandals &
loss of reputation may use it. It relieves from fear of hardships and
increases determination. It resembles a neem fruit with a silver streak.
It also available in various colours.
Therapeutical Uses:
Cats eye protects from accidents, skin diseases and pimples.
Compatibility:
Cat’s eye can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Aries &
Scorpio. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon
(i.e, Ashwini, Makha & Moola). Persons with the birth dates 7, 16
& 25 can also wear this gem.
Caution:
Cats eye should be avoided with ruby and pearl
Pooja procedure for wearing Cats Eye:
Pooja should be performed in the hora of mars on any Tuesday between 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m.
Materials for pooja:
Red cloth, snake idol, horse gram, sweets, flowers & incense.
Procedure:
Spread the red cloth before the idol of snake. First wash the stone
embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal,
vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps
and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with flowers reciting
ketu mantra. It should be worn in gold or silver on 2nd finger or 3 rd
finger of right hand. The weight should be 3, 5 and 7 grams.
KETU MANTRA
“Ashwa dhwajaaya vidmahe, shoola hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno ketu prachodayaath” || 108 times ||
Offer some fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the horse gram to get maximum benefit.
NATURAL EMERALD
According to Indian mythology, the name emerald was first translated from Sanskrit as “marakata,” meaning “the green of growing things.” The name as we know it now is believed to have come from an ancient Persian word, translated into Latin as “smaragdus,” and eventually over time, corrupted to “emerald”.
It is also known as Panna in Hindi. But emerald has different names like samarld, samardos, market and emaurde.
This emerald gemstone is a mixture of mineral – a compound of
beryllium, sillicate of aluminium and oxygen and the color of emerald is
light or dark green. The price of gemstone is very high.
They have graced
Crown Jewels and embellished the thrones of some of the oldest
dynasties in history. As a symbol of wealth and power they are
unsurpassed. With their sparkling green lustre they are considered to be
more precious than diamonds. And, carat for carat, they are the most
expensive gems in the world. They are emeralds, the most precious of all
gems.
If you were
fortunate enough to possess an emerald that would fit into the palm of
your hand, it could, depending on its quality, be worth over one
million dollars. Why such a high price? A large part of the reason is
that emeralds are rare gems. Emeralds are a type of beryl crystal. They
are formed from a combination of the common elements aluminium and
silicon with the rare element beryllium. Small amounts of trace
elements, either chromium or vanadium, give the emerald its distinctive
green tint.
Emeralds are the
premier gems in the beryl family. For more than 4,000 years, emeralds
have been among the most valuable of all jewels. In one of the rare
cases where lore and fact coincide, emerald history really does begin
in Egypt, where there actually was a "Cleopatra`s Mine." Mining in the
desert south of Cairo near the Aswan Dam began before 2000 B.C. and
continued until about 1200 A.D. Although emeralds were extracted for
2000 years before Cleopatra was born, her use and love of gems led to
her name being attached to the mine, an association that remains.
For thousands of
years the famous Cleopatra mines, to be found some 440 miles southeast
of Cairo, were worked by the Egyptians and then the Romans and the
Turks. Working long hours under the blistering heat of the Sun, and the
darkness, heat and dust of the underground mines must have been a real
ordeal for those ancient labourers. Yet the mines were worked
continually from about 330 B.C.E right through until 1237 C.E. Egypt
supplied the known world with emeralds throughout the Biblical period
and through the Middle Ages.
In ancient times
emeralds held a real fascination for the people. In addition to their
exquisite beauty, they were coveted for their supposed magical and
healing powers. Emeralds were, in fact, considered to be a cure for
many diseases. They were also believed to be able to heighten fertility
and sexual desire in females. As a result of such claims, Emeralds
were greatly sought after and a profitable trade was established
between Egypt and nations as far away as India.
Emerald is ruled by the planet of intelligence ` mercury
`. It’s a green colored soft gem never comes without intermingling
fibres within it and also the identification mark of the true gem.
Emerald brings the native to the top of the academic or literary fields
unless badly expected.
Therapeutical Uses
Emeralds aids in
brain power development. It reduces sexual desire and passion. It
controls asthma, chronic bronchitis, skin diseases, cure stammering,
fear, amnesia, epilepsy, fickle mindedness, diarrhea, cardiac problems,
insomnia and effects of poison. It helps those children who are having
problems with brain, memory and speech related problems.
Compatibility
Emerald can be
worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Gemini & Virgo. It can also
be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon (i.e, Ashlesha,
Jyeshta & Revathi). Emerald is a birthstone for the month of May
and the persons with the birth dates 5, 14 & 23 can also wear this
gem.
Recommendation of Natural Emerald according to Rashis.
Aries:
Do not wear it. The ruling planet of Aries that is Mars doesn’t shares
a pleasing relation with the planet Mercury of Green Emerald gemstone
besides which, here it rules over the 3rd and 6th house of the
horoscope chart which altogether doesn’t believed to be an auspicious
combination. For this, Emerald should only be worn if the planet Mercury
gets placed over 3rd and 6th house and that is only in major periods
of Mercury.
Taurus:
One can wear it and will be more beneficial if worn with diamond or
white Pukhraj. The planet Venus of Taurus shares a friendly relation
with the planet Mercury of Green Emerald besides which, here it rules
over the 2nd & 5th house of the horoscope chart which makes a
pleasant combination. This further makes a benefice arrangement and the
Taurus natives would attain true benefits from the adoption of Emerald.
It will bestow you with children, intelligence and fortune while on
the other hand, wearing it along with the diamond would further enhance
the positive shades upon the person.
Gemini:
Good to wear as it is jeevan rattan for this lagan. The Gemini
ascendants are ruled by planet Mercury only which is also the planet of
Green Emerald Gemstone. Besides this, here Mercury rules over the 1st
and 4th house which altogether makes a positive combination. So on, the
gemstone Emerald is perceived to be truly beneficial for the Gemini
natives as it could be called as their charm which will bring them all
the goodness including health, wealth, education, happiness, peace and
longevity in life. Besides this, the placement of Mercury in its own
house would further enhance the fortune for the person while on the
general part; these people should always wear an emerald.
Cancer:
Not advised to wear. The Lord of Cancer ascendant that is Moon doesn’t
share a friendly relation with the planet Mercury of Green Emerald
Gemstone besides this, it rules over the 3rd & 12th houses of Cancer
horoscopes which altogether is not perceived to be an auspicious
combination. So on, Emerald doesn’t make a good combination with Cancer
natives and they should only wear it, if Mercury gets placed over its
own houses and that is for only major period.
Leo: It is advisable to wear it. It is even advisable for people whose mercury is malefic and is positioned in 3rd, 5th and 8th houses. They will have benefits from wearing this.
Virgo: As it is jeevan rattan for this lagan so wearing it will help in many ways.
Libra: Can be worn. And if worn with diamond can yield better results.
Scorpio: Can be worn only under specific conditions. Not advisable.
Sagittarius: Can wear it. But more advisable to wear it with yellow sapphire.
Capricorn: Can be worn.
Aquarius: Can be worn only under the specific conditions and that with blue sapphire.
Pisces: It can be worn only under some specific conditions in combination of other stones.
Note
Newly married couples should avoid Panna as it destroys the sexual appeal and body lusture.
An Anniversary Gemstone Emerald
Just as a
particular gemstone is believed to represent the month that a person is
born in, there is a gemstone for every year of married life as well.
This is referred to as an anniversary gem stone. Anniversaries like the
20th, 35th and 55th are considered to be significant for Emerald and
are celebrated worldwide.
Caution
Emerald should be avoided with pearl.
Pooja procedure for wearing Natural Emerald
Pooja should be
performed in the hora of mercury on any Wednesday between 6.00 a.m to
7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 2.00 p.m. It should be studded in a gold ring
and should be worn on little finger of right hand. Emerald is effective
for 3 years since the time of wearing.
Materials for pooja
Green cloth, green gram (moong dal), sweets, any flowers & incense.
Procedure
Spread the green
cloth and put green gram over it. First wash the stone embedded ring
milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum)
on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps and burn incenses
perform the pooja to the ring with flowers reciting budha mantra.
Sweets are distributed to the family members.
BUDHA MANTRA
“Gaja dhwajaaya vidmahe, suka hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno budha prachodayaath” || 108 times ||
Offer some fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the green gram to get maximum benefit.
Hessonite garnet (Gomed)
The garnet
group includes a group of minerals that have been used since the
Bronze as gemstones and abrasives.. The name "garnet" may come from
either the Middle English word gernet meaning `dark red`, or the Latin granatus (“grain”), possibly a reference to the Punica granatum(“pomegranate”), a plant with red seeds similar in shape, size, and color to some garnet crystals. In Sanskrit it is known as Gomeda, cow`s urine colored gem, Rahu-ratna, Rahu`s gem, Pita rakta Mani, Orange gem, Tamo-mani, Rahu`s jewel.
Though
there are various varieties of garnets that exist, the hessonite
garnet or Gomed is the one in India. The hessonite garnet or Gomed is
also called the Cinnamon stone because it was first found in Ceylon (now
known as Sri Lanka), a land known for its spices. The hessonite garnet is also one of the popular gems in the Indian market and is popularly known as the gomedha or Gomed. The hessonite garnet gemstone is one of the Navagraha stones (stones that represent the nine planets that have a cosmic influence on all earthlings).
It
represents the God of the Ascending/North lunar node (Rahu) in Indian
astrology and is associated with past karma. Astronomically, Ketu and
Rahu denote the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the
Moon as they move along the celestial orbit. Therefore, Rahu and Ketu
are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes. According
to Hindu mythology, Rahu is also the ‘Head of Demon Snake’ that swallows
the sun or the moon causing eclipses to occur. It is believed that the
shadow of Rahu can plunge into any area of one`s life thereby taking
over strong control and creating chaos in that sphere of life. Such an
influence is known to lead to all kinds of delays in fulfilment of
ambitions.
The hessonite garnet or Gomed is known to cure diseases caused by the affliction of Rahu and Saturn.
This makes it the most favoured gemstone in the garnet group in the
Indian market. It is believed that a natural hessonite garnet can guard
against the bad influence of Rahu and can aid in speedy recovery to
bring success in endeavours. The gemstone is also known to increase
appetite, vitality, wealth, happiness and bring good health and
prosperity to the wearer. The astrologers in India believe that this gem
should be set in silver jewellery and worn in the middle finger to
ensure maximum benefits. Renowned astrologers even ask to see the gem
specimens to ensure that there are no inclusions that are visible to the
naked eye and that the gem is flawless.
Sir
Lanka, the largest producer of the hessonite garnets, has produced
fine quality gems for many centuries. Hessonite gem deposits have also
been found in India, Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, Canada and Tanzania.
In India it is found in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Shimla, Mysore, and Kullu. Gaya mines in Bihar are the biggest source of this gem. Recently, very good quality of this gem has been found in Orissa.
Currently,
the world`s largest supply of garnets is the continent of Africa. In
December 1996, a student in Central Australia discovered what is thought
to be the largest single garnet ever found - measuring nearly one
hundred feet across! Other sources of garnet include India, Soviet
Union, Brazil and the United States.
Garnet birthstone is for the people born in the month of January. It is also called as the January birthstone.
The
rarest of the garnets is the colour changing deep blue garnet, which
was discovered in the late 1990s in Madagascar. This rare gem deposit is
also mined in parts of the United States, Russia and Turkey. It
changes colour from blue-green in the daylight to purple in
incandescent light, as a result of the high amounts of vanadium.
Other
varieties of colour changing garnets exist too. In daylight, if you
hold it in your hand and look at it, their colour is likely to be shades
of green, beige, brown, gray or blue. But in incandescent light, these
very garnets appear reddish or purplish or pink in colour. Because of
their colour changing quality, this kind of garnet is often mistaken
for an alexandrite.
Orange spessartite garnet is also called as mandarin garnet.
Garnet may be given as a gem on the 2nd and 6th wedding anniversary.
Therapeutical Uses:
Gomedh
controls indigestion, skin disease, snake bites, insomnia, hysteria,
dog bite, blood poisoning and also undiagnosed diseases. It aids mental
depression, arthritis, thyroid complaints and nightmares. It is good
for those suffering from allergies, skin disorders, piles, epilepsy,
infection of eyes, colds, sinus infection, fatigue, tiredness, BP,
hearth ailments, infections in upper part of the body.
Compatibility:
Gomedh
can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Aquarius & Capricorn.
It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon (i.e.,
Aridhra & Swathi). Gomedh is a birthstone for January and the
persons with the birth dates 4, 13, 22 & 31 can also wear this gem.
Caution:
Gomedh should not be worn with ruby or pearl.
Pooja procedure for wearing Gomedh:
Pooja
should be performed in the hora of Saturn on any Saturday between 6.00
a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 2.00 p.m or can also be worn in late
nights or in Rahu kaal. It should be worn in silver (well polished) on
the middle finger (2nd finger) of right hand and the weight should be 6,
11, 13 grams.
Materials for pooja:
An idol of snake, black cloth, black gram, any flowers & incense.
Procedure:
Spread
the black cloth before the idol of snake. First wash the stone
embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal,
vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps
and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with flowers reciting
Rahu mantra.
RAHU MANTRA
“Naaga dhwajaaya vidmahe, padma hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno rahu prachodayaath” || 108 times ||
Offer some
fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can
donate the black gram and 22 coins of same denomination to get maximum
benefit.
Pearl
Sanskrit texts on gemology- in a metaphysical, genre called Ratnapariksa or ‘appreciation of gems’
– believe pearls join diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires as the
five God-given stones, or Maharatni. The millennia-old Vedic prayer of
Atharvan invokes their special power: “Born of the wind and the
air / Born of flashing lightening and starlight/ May this shell and in
it this pearl protect us from danger”. The 13th century
Ratnapariksa of Thakkura Pheru, assaymaster of Delhi’s Sultan Alauddin
Khalji, describes the fable of the demon Bala, who supposedly offered
himself as a sacrifice to Lord Indra. In reward, Indra transformed his
teeth into pearls, his bones into diamonds and his eyes into sapphires.
Long known as the `Queen of Gems`
real pearls was once the exclusive property of the rich and powerful.
No one can say who `discovered` pearls - probably they were first found
by ancient peoples searching the shores for food. The Romans and
Egyptians prized pearls and used them as decorative items as far back as
the 5th Century BC. Chinese records mention them earlier still.
Cleopatra is
said to have crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc
Antony that she could give the most expensive dinner in history.
At the height of the Roman Empire a general paid for a military campaign by selling a pair of his mother`s pearl earrings. History does not record what his mother had to say about this.
At the height of the Roman Empire a general paid for a military campaign by selling a pair of his mother`s pearl earrings. History does not record what his mother had to say about this.
Famous pearl wearers include Queen Elizabeth 1 of England, Jaqueline Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor.
Pearls have a place in Hindu, Islamic and Christian traditions - often to symbolise purity and perfection.
Pearls have a place in Hindu, Islamic and Christian traditions - often to symbolise purity and perfection.
Pearls
have mesmerized us with its simple sublime beauty. From China,
Japan, Russia, and India pearls coveted such high regard that they were
once restricted only to royalty. Unlike other precious gems, their
natural beauty and luster does not need human intervention. Pearls are
beautiful just as they are because they do not need to be cut or
polished. Their natural beauty is part of their timeless appeal, and
women from Cleopatra to Marilyn Monroe have loved pearls and pearl
jewellery.
The
Persian Gulf, Bahrain, was the largest resource of pearls because the
sweet and salt waters in their area produced lustrous pearls. In the
1930s, this industry ended when the discovery of oil in that area
polluted the waters and thus changed the focus of trade from pearls to
oil. Today, Japan, Australia, French Polynesia, Micronesian Islands,
and parts of the United States are sources of pearls, but China remains
the major source of pearls in the commercial world.
The
difference between wild and cultured pearls focuses on whether the
pearl was created spontaneously by nature – without human intervention –
or with human aid. Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain
mollusks as a defense mechanism against a potentially threatening
irritant such as a parasite inside its shell, or an attack from outside,
injuring the mantle tissue. The mollusk creates a pearl sac to seal
off the irritation.
The
mantle of the mollusk deposits layers of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in
the form of the mineral aragonite or a mixture of aragonite and calcite
(polymorphs with the same chemical formula, but different crystal
structures) held together by an organic horn-like compound called
conchiolin.. The combination of aragonite and conchiolin is called
nacre, which makes up mother-of-pearl. The commonly held belief that a
grain of sand acts as the irritant is in fact rarely the case. Typical
stimuli include organic material, parasites, or even damage that
displaces mantle tissue to another part of the mollusk`s body. These
small particles or organisms gain entry when the shell valves are open
for feeding or respiration. In cultured pearls, the irritant is
typically an introduced piece of the mantle epithelium, together or
without a spherical bead (beaded or beadless cultured pearls).
Pearl
is ruled by the cool planet moon. Pure saltwater pearls are rare and
highly recommended for reducing mental agitations and marital discords.
Wearing of pearl will protect the native from harmful effects of
afflicted moon. White and Red pearls are the best. Round pearls are superior and flat type should never be worn.
Therapeutical Uses
Pearl
cures mental disorders, gastric disorders, asthma, breathing troubles
and lungs disorders. Pearl in combination with other stones may help to
cure and fight diseases like- Heart disease, anaemia, kidney problem,
diabetes, insomnia, insanity, asthma, eye trouble, hypertension, brain
tumor, menstrual disorder and pancreatic problems. It also gives good
memory and helps to cure insomnia, eye diseases uterine problems, heart
problems, T.B., constipation, hysteria etc.
Benefits of wearing pearl
Pearl
is used to remove the evil effects of moon and in turn it strengthens
the mind force and increases the good sleep. Pearl is very useful for
ladies as it increases the beauty and facial luster. It develops good
harmony between husband and wife. Pearl in combination with Rudraksha
helps to solve problems related to depression and pessimism. It inspires
love and faith between the two partners.
Compatibility
Pearls
can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of cancer. It can also be
worn by the person born in the asterisms of moon (i.e, Rohini, Hastha
& Shravana). Pearl is a birthstone for june and the persons with the
birth dates 2, 11, 20 & 29 can also wear this gem.
Caution
Pearl should not be worn with cat’s eye, emerald, gomedh, Diamond & Blue Sapphire or sub-gemstones of any of these stones.
Pearl according to the rashis
Aries:
For Aries ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 4th house. In addition, it is
also a friend of the ascendant Lord, Moon, due to which, it is
considered most auspicious for person of Aries ascendant; this will
increase mental peace, motherly pleasure and will get education.
Taurus: For Taurus ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 3rd house. Person of this Lagna should never wear Pearl.
Gemini:
For people of Gemini ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 2nd house (house
of money). Person of this ascendant should wear this stone only during
Moon Mahadasha or Antardasha. 2nd house is also called Maarkesh. So, as
much as possible the person of Gemini ascendant should avoid wearing
this stone.
Cancer:
For Cancer ascendant, Moon becomes the lord of the ascendant and
becomes auspicious. Wearing this is good for health and increases age.
Leo: In Leo ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 12th house. People of this ascendant should not wear Pearl.
Virgo:
In this ascendant, Cancer sign becomes the sign of 11th house. The
people of Virgo ascendant should wear Pearl, the stone of Cancer sign
Moon, only in Moon Mahadasha and Antardasha.
Libra:
Wearing Pearl gives fame, respect, paternal pleasure and increases
interest in religious works to the people of Libra Ascendant.
Scorpio:
For Scorpio Ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 9th house, which is the
house of fortune. This makes Pearl the most favourable stone for Scorpio
ascendant.
Sagittarius: For this ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 8th house. Sagittarius ascendant people should never wear Pearl.
Capricorn:
For Capricorn ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 7th house which is a
Maarak house, due to which; Pearl should be worn only in special cases
in Moon Mahadasha. Blue Sapphire is the most auspicious stone for this
ascendant.
Aquarius: Moon is the Lord of 6th house for Aquarius ascendant. Person of Aquarius ascendant should never wear Pearl stone.
Pisces:
Moon is the Lord of Trikon house for Pisces Ascendant. This house is
considered auspicious. Wearing stone of this house brings auspicious
results like child, education and intellect for people of Pisces
ascendant.
Pooja procedure for wearing pearl
Pooja should be performed in the hora of moon on any Monday between 6.00 am to 7.00 am or 8.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m.
Materials for Pooja
Silver plate, rice, jasmine flowers, incense and photo of shiva & parvathi.
Procedure
Spread
the rice in the silver plate. First wash the stone embedded ring milk
followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum) on
it and place it on the plate. Light the lamps and burn incenses perform
the pooja to the ring with jasmine flowers reciting Chandra mantra.
CHANDRA MANTRA
“Padma dhwajaaya vidmahe, Hema roopaaya dheemahi
Thanno soma prachodayaath” || 108 times ||
Offer some fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the milk to get maximum benefit.
YELLOW SAPPHIRE
The word
‘Sapphire’ is derived from ‘Sapphirus’, which is Latin for blue. When
the word sapphire is used it actually means the beautiful blue
sapphire. However, in India the yellow sapphire is the most popular gemstone after diamond, due to its significance in Indian astrology. The yellow sapphire is commonly known as Pukhraj or Pushparaga in the Indian market.
Yellow sapphire
is one of the Navagraha stones (stones that represent the nine planets
that have a cosmic influence on all earthlings) representing the planet
Jupiter (Guru) and is related to the spiritual teacher. It has a special significance in Indian astrology and in ancient Indian Vedic literature. It is said to have many healing powers and it also has an important place in the study of star signs.
The
sapphire family is among the oldest recognized gems. Sri Lanka,
formerly known as Ceylon, is the home of the oldest known sapphire digs
Most of the world`s yellow sapphires are still found there, although
there are some found in Tanzania. Throughout history, sapphire has been
noted as a regal gem. Kings and queens have worn them, not only for
decoration but also as a talisman offering a powerful defence against
harm.
A
gem of the corundum family, yellow sapphire is a twin of ruby and blue
sapphire. It is found in yellow, golden, and orange colors, as well as
in a colorless variety known as white sapphire. The best gem is said
to be of lemon-yellow color.
Facts about Yellow Sapphire
· It is believed that a real yellow sapphire can cure a poisonous insect bite if it is immediately rubbed on the affected skin.
· If an individual is suffering from issues caused by an ill-aligned Jupiter, yellow sapphires are thought to aid in healing.
Therapeutical Uses
Yellow
sapphire controls the functioning of liver, jaundice, anaemia, blood
pressure, gastric troubles and fever, catarrh, circulation of blood in
the arteries and fat in the body also cure disorders of pancreas,
tumors, skin troubles, cerebral congestion, dropsy, flatulence,
dyspepsia, abscess.
Compatibility
Yellow
sapphire can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Sagittarius
& Pisces. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism of
moon (i.e., Punarvasu, Vishaka & Purvabhadra). Yellow sapphire is a
birthstone for November and the persons with the birth dates 3, 12, 21
& 30 can also wear this gem.
Caution
Yellow sapphire should not be worn with blue sapphire, diamond, emerald or gomedh.
Pooja procedure for wearing yellow sapphire
Pooja
should be performed in the hora of Jupiter on any Thursday between
6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 2.00 p.m. It should be wear in gold
on first finger (Index Finger). In the natal chart, if Jupiter is in
any start where Sun is transiting, like Kritika, U Phalguni or U
Ashada, yellow sapphire will give beneficial results.
Materials for pooja
Dark yellow cloth, Bengal gram, marigold flowers & incense.
Procedure
Spread
the rice over the yellow cloth before the god. First wash the stone
embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal,
vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps and
burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with marigold flowers
reciting guru mantra.
GURU MANTRA
“Vrishaba dhwajaaya vidmahe, Gruni hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno guru prachodayaath” || 108 times ||