Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones

To Whom should we Recommend Wearing of Gems and Under What Conditions?

The gems are mainly given according to the Benefic Planets/Yogakarakas for each Ascendent/Lagna. The Benefic Planet/ Yogakaraka for Sagittarius/Dhanu Ascendent/Lagna will not be the same for Librs/Tula Ascendent/Lagna. So, it differs very much according to the Ascendent/Lagna. Along with the Ascendent/Lagna, we have to ascertain the Friendship and Enmity between Lord of the Ascendent/Lagna of the person and the gem’s lord. Planetary position also comes to the point while recommending any gem to a person. There are nine primary gems and many secondary gems in Hindu Astrology which are known as “NavRatna” or nine jewels. They are:-

a) Topaz (PaleYellow also known as Yellow Saphire) or Pukhraaj

b) Ruby

c) Red Coral (Moonga)

d) Pearl (Moti)

e) Diamond (Heera)

f) Emerald (Hara Panna)

g) Blue Sapphire (Neelam)

h) Hessonite (Gomedh)

i) Cat’s eye (Lahsaniya)

The rulers of these gems are:-Jupiter, Sun, Mars, Moon, Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu respectively. However, there are many substitutes for these original gems, but the originals are always recommended as they have full potential to strengthen the planet for which it is recommended. There are certain rules which govern the procedures of usage of these Gems, i.e. on which finger to wear, on which day of the week, at what time of the day, what are the Worship/Pooja rituals to be followed, what are the propitiating Mantras for the Gems, and which Gem to be set in gold and which in Silver. Only the general conditions in short shall follow for each gem, and the suitability of each gem for each Ascendent/Lagna, Mantras etc.

1) TOPAZ (Pale Yellow) or Pukhraaj

Topaz or Pukhraj is given to pacify or reduce the malefic nature of Jupiter/Guru or to strengthen Jupiter/Guru. This gem is quite most expensive gem and given to those who are not getting married, or for education of students, or for Acquisition of Wealth or for Settlement of Property disputes etc. The general conditions which should be considered. are given

The general conditions for recommending Topaz: -

(I)For Pisces/Meen or Sagittarius/Dhanu Ascendent/Lagna.

(II)Jupiter/Guru being a Benefic/Kaarak is postioned in 6/8/12 houses from Ascendent/Lagna.

(III)Jupiter/Guru being a Benefic/Kaarak is postioned in Capricorn/Makar.

(IV)Jupiter/Guru being a Benefic/Kaarak is positioned in 6 & 8 houses from its own house and / or afflicted by Saturn/Shani.

(V)Jupiter being 2^nd Lord in 9^th place or being 4^th Lord in 11^th place or 7^th lord in 2^nd house or as 9^th lord in 4^th house or being 10^th lord in 5^th house,

(VI)Retrograde Jupiter/Guru who is Benefic/Kaarak in chart is placed in Gemini/Mithun, Cancer/Kark, Libra/Tula, Scorpio/Vrischik, Aquarius/Kumbh or Pisces/Meen (where it has no benefic strength).

These are the combinations for recommending Topaz or Pukhraaj. Now given below are the suitabilities of Topaz or Pukhraaj for each Ascendent/Lagna:-

1. Aries/Mesha –Topaz or Pukhraaj is an auspicious gem for ascendants of Aries, Jupiter being 9^th &12^th Lord. Moreover, Jupiter will lead the native to the top if he is in 4^th from Lagna, if Topaz or Pukhraaj is worn during its favourable Dasha/Antardasha periods.

2. Taurus/Vrishabh–Jupiter/Guru is the lord of 8^th &11^th house. So it is not auspicious.

3. Gemini/Mithun–Jupiter suffers from Dvi-Kendradhipati Dosha(Lord of two Angles - Not a good combination). Jupiter in 5^th house can confer great yoga if Pukhraj is used. Jupiter in 1/2/4/7/9/10 houses from Lagna with the use of Pukhraj promote professional life.

4. Cancer/Kark –Jupiter being the lord of Bhagya is auspicious and for people of this Lagna, Yellow Sapphire is highly recommended.

5. Leo/Simh–Use of Pukhraj during the Dasa of Jupiter if Jupiter is afflicted or ill-disposed.

6. Virgo/Kanya –Jupiter suffers from Kendradhipati Dosha. Jupiter’s placement in star of Venus makes a yogakarak. If Jupiter in 1/2/4/5/7/11 houses from Lagna, one may wear a Pukhraj.

7. Libra/Tula –Not auspicious, but if Jupiter posted in Cancer or own house & during the Mahadasa of Jupiter.

8. Scorpio/Vrischik –It’s Auspicious. Jupiter’s placement in Leo or Cancer is good.

9. Sagittarius/Dhanu –Jupiter becomes the Lagna Lord and 4^th Lord. Placement in the star of Sun, Mercury or Jupiter makes a yogakarak.

10. Capricorn/Makar -Inauspicious.

11. Aquarius/Kumbh–With Caution.

12. Pisces/Meen–Benefic in the star of Moon. It is always for this Ascendant.

Rules for Wearing Topaz

This gem must be set in gold, to be worn on Thursday within an hour of sunrise or during the Guru-Hora i.e. the Hour ruled by Jupiter/Guru on a Thursday. The weight should not be less than 3 Carat/Rattis but should not 6/11/5 Carats/Rattis, and also the weight calculation is one Carat/Ratti per 10 Kg of Body weight . The gem is to be worn on index finger, After recitation of Guru Stotra and Guru Beej Mantra atleast 108 times. The peak effect of the Gem is Only for 4-5 years after which its effect reduces (As per Sarvaartha ChintaaMani)

To Be Continued