Planets Gemstones According to
Vedic Astrology
Through the ages and across all cultures the world over, humankind
has always believed in the supernatural power of
gemstones.
Many of these beliefs existed before recorded history, long before
these gemstones were ever used solely as personal adornment or as
symbols of social standing. All the great ancient cultures have
some ritualistic, religious or healing purposes for these colorful
sparkling stones. One of these great cultures includes the Vedic
civilization.
Jyotish aka
Vedic/Indian/Hindu Astrology in western
cultures is an ancient astrological discipline that began some
3600 years ago. They believed that the stars and planets emit
magnetic and electric fields; that they generate particular
energies, cosmic colors, and influences that travel throughout the
cosmos. They believed that the planets, their positions and their
movements in relation to one another affect the lives of all
living creatures. This ancient discipline deals with 7 planets
Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, the Sun and the
Moon and the 2 lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu. Each of these planets
emanates specific cosmic color spectrums which are similar to the
color spectrums radiated by certain gemstones, hence the
association between them.
To better understand this concept, consider how the crystals used
in radio technology are essential to the transmission, reception,
and transformation of invisible energy into sound. In the same
token, gemstones have crystalline structures that attract,
concentrate and transform cosmic energies into forms that can
benefit the human physiology. Gemstones either reflect or absorb
these planetary energies, acting as “filters” depending on what
the body needs. By wearing specific gemstones close to the body,
they help bring about significant changes over time.
The 9 Vedic Planets and their Associated Gemstones
Sun Gemstone - Ruby
The sun signifies life, vitality, health, assertiveness,
self-confidence, independence, sense of self and authority. The
Sun Gemstone is
Ruby. Ruby represents and strengthens or
enhances the powers of the sun. Wearing a ruby gives one a higher
sense of self, fame, the commanding presence of and respect for an
authority or father figure, an enhanced lifestyle, and status.
Sun in Leo Talisman with Ruby
Moon Gemstone - Pearl
The moon rules the mind, one’s moods, emotions and sense of
contentment with life. It relates to mother figures and
characterizes cyclical, ever-changing energies and higher
intuition. The Moon gemstone is
Pearl which strengthens
the beneficial influences of the moon and eliminates its negative
effects, leading to peace, emotional balance, intuition, improved
mental strength, health, fortune, popularity and enhanced home
life.
Mercury Gemstone - Emerald
This planet relates to the powers of the brain: intelligence, the
ability to communicate with tact, education, business investments,
numbers, and humor.
The
Emerald precious stone strengthens the beneficial
influences of the planet Mercury by improving brainpower,
resulting in the clarity of thoughts, better communication skills,
and enhanced writing and speech abilities. These improvements
affect one’s sense of humor, success in business and the ability
to process information.
Emerald Tablet Mercury
Mars Gemstone - Red Coral
This planet is associated with war. It relates to overcoming
battles, courage, assertiveness and physical endurance. It
influences one’s desire to bring goals to fruition and achieving
recognition for such efforts. The
Red Coral stone
represents Mars. Wearing it causes increased vitality, courage,
motivation, strength, athletic abilities and the power to achieve
victory and material pleasures.
Venus Gemstone - Diamond
This is the planet of love. It rules over beauty, charm, romance,
creativity, the arts, jewelry, luxury, wealth, marriage, the
reproductive system and the refinement of the senses.
The
Diamond which most precious stone enhances the
beneficial influences of Venus, resulting to better relationships,
marital bliss, physical and mental purity, happiness, artistic
abilities and overall wellbeing of wives and women in general.
Vensu Pentalpha with Diamond
Saturn Gemstone - Blue Sapphire
This is the most misunderstood and consequently most feared planet
in Vedic Astrology because a Saturn period can be a defining phase
in one’s life (make, break or constrict). Saturn is related to
stability in life, success, good reputation and prosperity. On the
other hand, Saturn can bring negative consequences in response to
laziness, idleness, and carelessness. Using
Blue Sapphire
with caution can strengthen Saturn influences to increase focus,
commitment, discipline, organization, work ethics, and
follow-through.
Jupiter Gemstone - Yellow Sapphire
This planet is regarded as one of the greatest beneficial
influencers in Vedic Astrology6. It rules over wealth, good
fortune, success, strength, vitality, and immunity. It is
associated with the generous side of humanity and represents
spiritual mastery, enlightenment, happiness, abundance, and great
wisdom. Jupiter also signifies the health and well-being of
husband figures. The
Yellow Sapphire has many healing
powers and helps promote expansiveness, wealth, status, education,
wisdom, children’s health, and generosity.
Jupiter in Sagittarius with Yellow Sapphire
Rahu Gemstone - Hessonite
It is not an actual planet but a point of intersection (where
eclipses occur) of the paths that the sun and the moon take as
they move across the skies. Rahu is the north node. Its positive
effects include fame or popularity, increased awareness, and
self-fulfillment. Its negative effects include intoxication and
addictive behavior, fear, detachment, disregard for society’s
rules and a weak sense of self. The
Hessonite gem helps
strengthen the positive influences of Rahu to remove obstacles and
stresses in order to promote peace of mind, wealth and fame, to
defeat opponents and to protect oneself. This should be used
with care to avoid unsatisfactory side effects when the wearer is
not in a Rahu planetary period.
Ketu Gemstone - Cat’s Eye
If the Rahu is the north node, Ketu is the south node. It
signifies spiritual awakening, wisdom and enlightenment,
liberation, non-attachment, and non-material influences.
The
Cat’s Eye gem will strengthen Ketu to promote the
development of spirituality, higher knowledge, divine connection,
and transcendence. Just like the hessonite for Rahu, this gem
should be used with care to avoid unsatisfactory side effects when
the wearer is not in a Ketu planetary period.
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