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In Vedic astrology and ancient gemology, gems are considered not just a beautiful ornament, but the conductor of the cosmic energy of the nine major planets moving in the solar system. Since ancient times, there has been a rich tradition of wearing special gems by kings, emperors and spiritual seekers. Each natural gemstone represents a specific planet and absorbs the subtle rays emanating from that planet and transmits it to our subtle body and chakras. Even in modern times, people are attracted towards gems to get happiness, prosperity, mental peace, career advancement and health benefits in life. However, due to lack of information, most of the people buy and wear any gemstone of their choice just because of fashion, observation of others or without any authentic guidance.
According to gemology, the energy hidden within the stones is so intense, effective and sensitive that if it is worn without proper analysis and consultation, it can cause serious problems instead of boons. Just as taking the wrong medicine has adverse effects on the body, similarly wearing the wrong gemstone can increase the negative impact of the planets. If you are also preparing to buy an astrological gemstone for the first time in your life, then avoid taking the decision only by looking at the beauty or price of the stone. To get real and positive profits, it is very important to understand some fundamental and technical things so that both your investment and faith prove worthwhile.
The first and irrefutable rule of Gemology is that no person should ever wear any gemstone without getting his/her horoscope thoroughly studied. The primary function of gems is to intensify the dormant or weak energy of the respective planet. Often people buy Ruby, Pearl, Topaz, Sapphire or Emerald directly according to their zodiac sign or after reading on the internet, which can be extremely risky. The position of a planet in the horoscope is Yogakaraka or Marak, which house it is the lord of and what vision conjunction it is having with other cruel planets, the gemstone is decided on the basis of all these subtle calculations.
If any planet in the horoscope is afflicted by being the lord of inauspicious, lethal or trik houses (sixth, eighth or twelfth house) and you wear its gemstone, then the negative energy of that inauspicious planet will increase manifold. As a result, the person may have to face serious physical ailments, mental depression, financial loss and family discord. On the other hand, if the position of any auspicious or karaka planet is weak (set or weak), then only in that position it is strengthened by wearing its representative gemstone. Therefore, always decide by showing your horoscope to an experienced and unbiased Vedic astrologer as to which gemstone will be completely safe and fruitful for you as per your planetary condition.
Determining the weight of a gemstone is the second most important step in the process of buying it. The weight of the gemstone for astrological effect is not decided arbitrarily, rather a certain scientific and astrological ratio works behind it. According to the general rule, the carat or ratti of the gemstone is determined by keeping in mind the total body weight of the person, his present age and his physical and mental condition. To measure the weight of gems, carat scale is used internationally and Ratti scale is used in traditional Indian system.
According to the prevailing theory of gemology, generally about 1 ratti or 1 carat gemstone is recommended for every 10 to 12 kg of body weight. For example, if a person’s body weight is 60 kg, then a gemstone of at least 5 to 6 carats is considered suitable for him. By wearing a gemstone of low weight, its energy does not reach the body completely, due to which the desired results are not achieved. On the contrary, wearing a gemstone that is heavier than required can create an imbalance of energy, leading to problems like irritability, fluctuations in blood pressure or headaches. Therefore, before finalizing the stone from the gem seller, confirm the exact carat size as per your age and weight.
Selecting the right metal and the right finger acts like a bridge to place the gemstone in the body. Gemology makes it clear that every gemstone has an inherent nature; Some gems are of Ushna (hot) nature, like ruby and coral, while some gems are of cool (cold) nature, like pearl and emerald. Metals are considered excellent conductors of cosmic energy, transmitting the power of the stone directly through the skin to the nerves and bloodstream. Using the wrong metal can render the gemstone completely ineffective.
For example, Lord Surya’s gemstone Manik and Jupiter’s gemstone Pukhraj are usually set in gold or brass, as these metals transmit positive energy at a rapid pace. There is a rule to wear the moonstone pearl only in silver so that its coolness remains. Additionally, each finger on the hand is associated with specific chakras and planets in our body. The index finger is considered to be related to Jupiter, the middle finger to Saturn, the ring finger to Sun and the little finger to Mercury. If the gemstone is worn in any other finger instead of its prescribed finger, its effect gets hampered. The design of the ring should also be such that the bottom of the stone constantly touches your skin, otherwise it will just remain an ineffective showpiece.
In today’s commercial era, the gemstone market is full of imitation, synthetic, glass-filled and chemically treated (heated and treated) stones. These stones look very shiny and beautiful, but from astrological point of view they are completely lifeless and ineffective. Astrological benefits can be obtained only from that natural & unheated gemstone, which has been formed over millions of years under natural pressure and temperature from the womb of the earth. Therefore, while buying a gemstone, clearly tell your jeweler or seller that you are buying it for astrological purposes and not for decoration.
The quality of a gemstone largely depends on its original source i.e. origin. For example, the ruby of Burma, the emerald of Colombia and the topaz of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) are world famous for their extraordinary energy and purity. The clarity of the stone, its natural color and the natural inclusions present in it are the hallmarks of its authenticity. Avoid buying gemstones from any unknown seller and always ask for an authentic certification card from a recognised, independent and government authorized gemological laboratory (like GIA, IGI or a reputed national lab). It should be clearly written in that certificate that the stone is 100% natural and no artificial color or heat treatment has been done to it.