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Basis
of Selection of Gems
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Basis of Selection of Gems
The main criteria for the choice of a gemstone is its
color. Vedic Astrology principles recommend selection of
a gemstone on the basis of the following criteria:
Vedic Sun Sign
When birth data, like date, place and time of birth, are
doubtful or unknown, a gemstone on the basis of the Sun
Sign, selected from the month of birth, is recommended
as per the following table:
| Sun Sign |
Gemstone |
| Aries |
Red Coral |
| Taurus |
Diamond, White Sapphire, Zirconium |
| Gemini |
Emerald |
| Cancer |
Pearl, Moonstone |
| Leo |
Ruby |
| Virgo |
Onyx, Peridot |
| Libra |
Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli |
| Scorpio |
Hessonite, Brown Tourmaline |
| Sagittarius |
Yellow Sapphire, Citrine |
| Capricorn |
Turquoise |
| Aquarius |
Red Garnet |
| Pisces |
Yellow Sapphire |
Date of Birth (Janma Tithi)
Each day is ruled by one of the eight planets from Sun
to Rahu. A gemstone is recommended based on the ruler
ship of the day of birth. This method is not a very
popular basis for selection of gemstones.
Weekday of Birth (Janma Vara)
Each day of the week is named after one of the seven
planets ( from Sun to Saturn) and is ruled by that
planet. A gemstone is recommended based on the ruler
ship of the day of the week. Once again, this method is
no longer a very popular basis for selection of
gemstones.
Ascendant (Janma Lagna)
The Lord of the Ascendant (Lagnesh) is the controller of
life forces (jeeva). Based upon the determination of the
Ascendant, a gemstone is recommended to be worn as a
ring on the ring finger.
Planetary Periods (Dasa)
The rulership of the current planetary period (Dasa) or
sub-period (Antardasa) is very often used for selection
of a gemstone to bring relief from malefic effects of
the ruler or to enhance its benefic effects.
Gemstones
as Mascots
Agate-
Farmers, Gardeners.
Amethyst-
Hunters,Businessmen, Sportspersons, Lovers
Aquamarine-
Sailors, Sweethearts.
Bloodstone-
Farmers, Soldiers.
Cat's
Eye- Gamblers.
Coral-
Children, Mothers.
Emerald-
Sailors, Fishermen.
Garnet-
Travellers.
Jade-
Gamblers.
Lodestone-
Sailors
Sapphire-
Lovers.
Turquoise-
Lovers, Married ones, Horse riders.
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