20 April 2007

Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones Part - VII

BLUE SAPPHIRE OR NEELAM

The Lord of Blue Sapphire is Saturn/Shani and this gem is typically sensitive like its Lord. This gem should be recommended with many precautions and after extremely careful analysis. If it does not suit somebody, it may turn a rich into a pauper within a night and vice-versa. Neelam or Blue Sapphire is given to strengthen Saturn/Shani or to mitigate the evil effects of it. This gem is also expensive. The general indications for recommending Neelam are mentioned below, after which, its suitability with each Ascendent/Lagna are mentioned.

The indications in general for recommending Neelam are:-

(1)For Aquarius or Capricorn Ascendant,

(2)Being a benefic, Saturn is retrograde and situated in Aries, Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Capricorn signs,

(3)Being a benefic Saturn is posted in Aries.

The suitability of this gem with each Ascendent/Lagna are as mentioned.

1. Aries/Mesh –When in 2/4/5/7/9/10 houses from Ascendent/Lagna, then only this gem is recommended.

2. Taurus/Vrishabh –This gem is highly recommended.

3. Gemini/Mithun –It is recommended during the major period of Saturn when Saturn is in own sign or debilitated.

4. Cancer/Kark –Not recommended.

5. Leo/Simh –Not recommended.

6. Virgo/Kanya –Same as for Gemini.

7. Libra/Tula –Highly recommended with diamond or emerald.

8. Scorpio/Vrishchik – Not recommended .

9. Sagittarius/Dhanu – Not recommended .

10. Capricorn/Makar –Its usage with emerald or diamond will be more beneficial, else it is good.

11. Aquarius/Kumbh –It is always recommended for this Ascendent/Lagna.

12. Pisces/Meen –Not recommended at all.

Rules for wearing this gem: -

The gem being a sensitive one should be tested for a trial period of 10 days, by keeping it wrapped in a blue cloth and keeping it in pocket and under the pillow at night. If inauspicious things take place, then it should not be worn. During the trial period don’t wear it directly. The weight should be 4 or 5 carats and should be set in Gold or Ashtadhatu (a mixture of 8 different kind of metals). The gem should be worn on the 2nd /Middle finger, on a Saturday after propitiating Lord Saturn/Shani after 8 hours from Sunrise and before 9 hours from Sunrise.

There will be other factors also in the Chart which should be considered before recommending this Gem and for that matter other Gems also.

To Be Continued ....

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