Importance of the Picture of Lord Ganesh sitting in the lap of Goddess Lakshmi

The Importance of the Picture of Lord Ganesh sitting in the lap of Goddess Lakshmi as it is Posted on this page is as follows:
Lord Ganesh is well known as "Vighna Vinaashak" or The Remover of Obstacles and Goddess Lakshmi is the Goddess of Wealth. Thus what the picture emphasises is that the Goddess of Wealth keeps the God "Vighna Vinaashak" or Obstacle Remover under her control, and generally the Obstacles in obtaining a free flow of Wealth are removed. This photo should Ideally be kept at the place of Worship and The following Mantr should be recited everyday :

"Om Sreem Hreem Kleem Glaum Glam Ganapataye Vara Varada Sarva Janamme Vasa Maanaya Swaaha"

The actual requirement of reciting this Mantr is atleast 1,25,000 times, but it has been seen Practically that IT DOES GIVE EFFECT when chanted with Devotion any number of times (A minimum of 108 times) everyday.

Those who keep this photo and recite the Mantr Never fall short for Money.

May Everybody Prosper

Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones Part - VIII

GOMEDH OR HESSONITE

&; CAT’S EYE OR LAHSUNIYA

The Lords of Gomedh (Hessonite) and Lahsuniya(Cat’s eye) are Rahu and Ketu respectively. These gems are recommended.
to mitigate the evil effects of Rahu and Ketu during Mahadasha of these two planets, and also if they happen to be in Ascendent/Lagna in Exalted state. The general rules for recommending these gems are as given.
The General Indications for recommending these gems are:-
(1)In the Mahadasha of Rahu or Ketu.
(2)When Rahu and/ Ketu are in Ascendent/Lagna AND are Simultaneously in Exalted state, or in auspicious places and aspected or conjuncted with functional malefics of Horoscope (the lords of 6/8/12 houses).
For every Ascendent/Lagna the auspicious places of Rahu and Ketu in the chart are mentioned in the table below, that is the House numbers in the Chart, when the data matches with that of the Individual chart the relevant Stone can be recommended.

Ascendent/Lagna	Auspicious Places of Rahu	Auspicious places of Ketu
Aries	3,6,11,12	6,7,9,11,12
Taurus	2,3,4,6,7,10,12	1,4,6,7,9,10,12
Gemini	1,2,3,5,7,8,11	1,2,5,8,9,11
Cancer	2,3,6,12	2,6,9,12
Leo	1,3,4,7,10	1,4,7,9,10
Virgo	2,3,4,5,6	5,6,9,12
Libra	1,3,9,10	2,6,9,10,11
Scorpio	1,3,6,7,8,12	1,6,7,9,10
Sagittarius	2,3,5,6,7,8,12	2,5,7,8,9,11,12
Capricorn	2,3,6,8,12	2,6,8,9,12
Aquarius	1,3,4,7,10	1,4,7,9,10
Pisces	2,3,5,8,10,11	2,5,8,9,10,11

The Rules for wearing these gems are: -
Gomedh or Hessonite should be set in Silver and Worn in the Middle Finger of Left Hand. The weight should be 6 carats. The gem to be worn on Saturday noon or midnight.
Cat’s eye to be worn on Saturday and should be set in silver and should be worn in the ring finger. The weight should be 5 carats.
This brings to End the Series on Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones
Om Tat Sat

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 2^nd /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 ....

Astrological Influence and Use of Gems/Stones Part - VI

DIAMOND OR HEERA

Diamond is recommended for strengthening Venus/Shukr who is weakly posted in the chart. It is a gem for passion, status and as all of us know that it is the most expensive than any other gem in the world. This gem is considered to be a hot gem. General Indications for recommending this gem are given below and its suitability for each Ascendent/Lagna is also mentioned

The indications for advising Diamond are:-

(1)For Taurus or Libra Ascendent/Lagna,

(2)Being a benefic, Venus is situated in Virgo sign,

(3)Being a benefic, Venus is retrograde and placed in Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius or Capricorn signs.

(4)Benefic Venus is afflicted by Rahu, Sun and Mars or combusted.

The suitability conditions based on which it can be recommended for each Ascendent/Lagna is as given.

1. Aries/Mesh –Not recommended unless Venus is posted in own house and the Mahadasha of Venus is running.

2. Taurus/Vrishabh –This gem is recommended with emerald always.

3. Gemini/Mithun–Venus in Stars of Venus or in own house and Mahadasha is running. Recommend it with an emerald.

4. Cancer/Kark –Only if placement of Venus is in stars of Jupiter.

5. Leo/Simh –An inauspicious gem for this Ascendent/Lagna.

6. Virgo/Kanya–This gem will be beneficial and if recommended with emerald.

7. Libra/Tula –It’s a good gem. Its usage with Neelam (Blue Sapphire) is even better.

8. Scorpio/Vrishchik –Inauspicious.

9. Sagittarius/Dhanu –Only if the Mahadasha of Venus is running and Venus is posted in own house.

10. Capricorn/Makar –Recommended.

11. Aquarius/Kumbh –A must gem for this Ascendent/Lagna.

12. Pisces/Meen –Not recommended.

General Rules for wearing this gem: -

This gem should be set in platinum or gold. The ring should be worn on Friday at Sunrise within 1 Hour of Sunrise. The preferable weight should be a minimum of 1.75 Carats. This gem to be worn in the ring finger of right hand.