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Gemstone therapy in Indian astrology

We have all seen the old time emperors and Kings of all countries wearing Gemstudded crowns and gem studded sword etc. The queens and ladies of wealth used towear all kinds of Ornaments studded with precious gems. It was believed that Gemshad healing powers and also the power to enhance the fortune of the individual whowears them.

History of the some of the famous Gems of the world is very interesting. Take thecase of Kohinoor the most famous diamond of its time. It was found in the mines ofGolconda near Hyderabad in Deccan India. When Mughals captured the Deccansultanates they took away the gem with them to Delhi. The gem was in the crown ofMughals emperors till shah alam II. Nadirsha the Persian Turk invaded India andtook away the Kohinoor. After some time it is traced o the hands of King Ranjitsingh of Punjab. The English took away the Gem to England after exchanging thesame for some royalties to Ranjit singh. It was cut again and fitted into thecrown of the English Monarch and now lies in the royal museum in London.

Vedic astrology has attributed colors to the planets and to the precious gems. Sunis Reddish yellow hence his gem is Ruby, Moon is watery and white. Pearl which

comes from ocean is the gem of Moon. Mars is the red Planet hence Red coralbecomes his Gem. Mercury is Green and Emerald is his Gem. Jupiter is gold in colorhence Yellow sapphire is his gem. Saturn is Blue black in color hence Bluesapphire becomes his gem. Raahu is of dung colored so Hessonite (Gomed) is his gemKetu is grey in color hence Cats-eye is his gem. Venus is White and shiny henceDiamond is her Gem

When these planets are weak in a horoscope they become functional malefic and theappropriate gem is prescribed by the astrologer. Besides Lucky gems are prescribedfor each Moon sign. Eg Aries & Scorpio Coral, Taurus & Libra- Diamond, Gemini andVirgo emerald, Cancer Pearl, Leo Ruby, Sagittarius and Pisces Yellow sapphire,Capricorn and Aquarius- Blue sapphire.

The fingers of a hand are also classified according to gem. Index finger forJupiter, Middle finger for Saturn and Raahu, Ring finger for Ruby and coral, Smallfinger for Emerald , Pearl and Cats-eye.

Similarly gems to be worn for the first time on appropriate days in the first hourafter sun rise. Ruby on Sunday, pearl on Monday, Coral and cats eye on Tuesdays,Emerald on Wednesday, Yellow sapphire on Thursdays, Blue sapphire and hessonite onSaturday.

There is huge literature in Vedic astrology about the various gems which are foundin the mountains mines and ocean beds. There was a separate clan in North India

who were known as Ratna Parkhi. They were exclusively for testing gems forauthenticity and quality certification.

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