Many scoff at the idea of gems exerting any influence over us while others have complete faith in this science. Can gems help shape your future?
After being reduced to ashes, Amitabh Bachhan rose like the Phoenix to once again reach the pinnacle of success. He was recently spotted wearing 2 blue sapphires on his middle finger, a topaz on his little finger and a smattering of other gemstones. How strong a role did these stones play in his success?
We have all heard stories like: Oh, I was waiting for a verdict in my favor for a number of years. Then I wore this yellow sapphire, and within a week I got the good news! I don't know if it is because of the ring, but you never can tell? The science of astrology is something that has fascinated Indians for centuries. Along with a craving for knowledge of what the future holds, the desire for love, luck and happiness pushes us towards Vedic astrology and numerology in the hope that we may somehow influence our destiny. Gemstones have been used for therapeutic purposes in accordance with astrology for centuries. While many scoff at the idea of gems exerting any influence over us, others have complete faith in this science. But before experimenting with stones, it is important to understand more about them. Do they really work? How do they work?
The planets in their set orbits through the Milky Way constantly emit both positive and negative magnetic vibrations. Vedic astrology is the science that studies how these influences affect each person both for good and for ill, and how certain remedial agents like gemstones, metals and plants protect the body and mind.
Strange but true! Gems and stones are widely being used with claims to influence your future prospects, your health, your career, personal and social life, and that of your family too. There are many astrologers all over India, and in some other parts of the world too, who are practicing this form of astrology successfully for many years. The strange part, for many, may be that people do realize the benefits and do wear multiple gems and stones on their body to achieve a combination of helpful rays.
I was also very much skeptical about this method of influencing events in our favor. But a recent experience has forced me to rethink. What I saw myself has challenged my views. Now, I believe positive impact of gems and stones on human behavior, and even cosmic developments around us. My friend Sanjay had been working in a big company at very good position. He was earning good and living happily with this family. His flat was in the building adjacent to mine. We used to meet almost every day in the garden of the society where our children used to play together. One evening I found Sanjay somewhat depressed and could not help asking him the reason. He informed that he was facing very much problem at work those days. There had been a new appointment over him who was creating a lot of trouble for Sanjay. He had informed me that he had tried in every manner to adjust with the new officer but he was set to torture him on every this and that. The only way now was to leave the job. It was then that another friend of ours interrupted us. He suggested us an astrologer in the next building who could guide Sanjay in such situations. He was claiming to have experienced positive effect of this service. Sanjay was reluctant but did agree.
We both visited to the astrologer next day. She lived in another community building nearby. She studied Sanjay's horoscope and revealed several things accurately which Sanjay had been experiencing for last few days at many fronts of life. She suggested Sanjay to wear a particular gemstone claiming that it would counter the negative impact of his senior officer's aura and protect him. She even guaranteed to take it back if Sanjay doesn't feel any positive impact of it in next 3-4 days. What else was needed, Sanjay bought it. To our surprise, things changed dramatically. Sanjay was again in relaxed situation. It was my turn to see the astrologer. Of course I was not facing any problem as such, but to improve my business prospects.
This is the job of an astrologer to study your horoscope then decide which gem or stone will suit you most. The astrologer may offer you the suitable stone himself so that you do not have to wander in search of it, only to buy an inferior or fake one. The astrologer will inform you of the process to purify the gem or stone you have bought, and when, where and how to wear it.
A play of colors
Planets radiate their energy and influence through colour. The astrological powers of gemstones are derived from the special cosmic influences of their associated ruling planets. The ancient gemological texts of India explain that white light is actually composed of nine colours, symbolic of the nine planets. The nine planets for astrological purpose include:
- Sun (which is essentially a star, and not a planet)
- Moon (a satellite),
- Rahu (the north node of the moon)
- Ketu (the south node of the moon)
- Jupiter (brihaspati)
- Mercury (budha)
- Venus (Shukra)
- Saturn (shani)
- Mars (mangal)
Each of these 9 planets exerts a particular influence on you, depending on their position at the time of your birth. Some planets have a strong influence on your life, while others have a weak influence.
The 9 colours to correspond with the 9 planets include the primary colours, violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red (which are visible in the form of a rainbow) and ultra-violet and infra-red (which remain invisible to the naked eye).
How does this science work?
To take an example, Jupiter is associated with the colour BLUE. Most wealthy individuals possess a strong Jupiter in their horoscopes. If Jupiter is weak in your horoscope, you may be required to balance it out by wearing a natural yellow sapphire or topaz, as yellow stones transmit light blue color waves.
Similarly, Saturn is a very strong planet, and it influences one's work, employment and ageing. While it has a dark, malevolent nature, if properly balanced it can also induce great benefits. Saturn transmits its energy through VIOLET waves, which are found in gems like blue sapphires and amethysts.
In this manner, gemstones are used to balance out the influence of planets.
The positions of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto with regard to the earth and other plants at the time of your birth are considered inconsequential, and these planetary positions of these planets are not considered in any astrological calculation.
Why gems?
Gemstones are the most natural means of transmitting color waves to your body. They encourage the transmission of pure color, and can be worn permanently, thus ensuring a constant influence. Thus when wearing a gemstone, care should be taken to insure that it is kept in constant contact with the skin, and it should not be removed. If wrongly worn, the stones may even have an adverse reaction on your health. The blue sapphire is an especially powerful stone, and should not be worn unless it suits you. Remember, Princess Diana was gifted a huge blue sapphire ring by Dodi moments before stepping into the car, which ultimately let to a fatal crash.
Here is a rough guide as to what stones correspond with your sun sign:
| Aries | Ruby |
| Taurus | Sapphire |
| Gemini | Aquamarine |
| Cancer | Moonstone and pearl |
| Leo | Topaz |
| Virgo | Green or white jade |
| Libra | Opal |
| Scorpio | Bloodstone |
| Sagittarius | Turquoise |
| Capricorn | Diamond and onyx |
| Aquarius | Mixed azurite, malachite |
| Pisces | emerald and amethyst |
To find out which gemstone suits you, it is best to consult an experienced astrologer. Wear the stones carefully and enjoy the benefits of this powerful science for the rest of your life.
