Gem Stone Therapy

Gem Stone Therapy
Gem Stone Therapy

The science of use of astrology gems and stones for medicinal and astrological purposes is known as Gem Stone Therapy . According to Varahamihir, the author of the classical text Brihat Samhita, a gem having a good luster, pure and clean color and no flaws ensures good luck and protection. He however warns that Gem stones with flaws can bring disaster.

There are two popular theories on the use of gems, astrology gems, as a therapeutic measure. The first, sanction by the Rig-Veda advises the use of seven gems to capture the visible spectrum in the rays of the sun. The second theory, though of unknown origin, is today more popular. It states that gems are cosmic filters that disallow particular vibrations from causing harm. We prefer to follow the traditional Vedic prescriptions for astrological Gem Therapy.

Astrological Gem Stone Therapy is prescribed on two bases – one long-tem and the other short-term. The gemstones used for the long-term (entire life) are known as Fortune Stones while those that are use for the shorter-term or temporary periods for providing relief during period of distress are known as Problem Area.

According to Vedic Astrology, gemstones can be classified into three types:

Panch Ratna (Five gems)
Sapta Ratna (Seven gems)
Nav Ratna (Nine gems)
Panch Ratna or Five Jewels

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Vedic Astrology considers five elemental forms of existence. Each of these five elements have a gemstone associated with it.

These are:
Element Gem Stone Indian Name Substitute
Fire (Agni) Ruby Manik Red Garnet
Water (Jala) Pearl Moti Moonstone
Earth (Prithvi) Emerald Panna Aquamarine, Zade
Air (Vayu) Diamond Heera White Sapphire, Zirconium
Ether (Aakash) Blue Sapphire Neelam Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli

Sapta Ratna or Seven Jewels


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The seven planets from Sun to Saturn represent the seven colours of visible light that lead to creation.

These Rig-Veda advises use of seven gemstones for capturing the rays of the sun:

Planet Gem Stone Indian Name Substitute
Sun Ruby Manik Red Garnet
Moon Pearl Moti Moonstone
Mars Red Coral Moonga Corundum
Mercury Emerald Panna Aquamarine, Jade, Peridot
Jupiter Yellow Sapphire Pukhraj Citrine
Venus Diamond Heera White Sapphire, Zirconium
Saturn Blue Sapphire Neelam Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli

Nav Ratna or Nine Jewels


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The nine planets, including Rahu & Ketu (the North and South nodes of Moon) each have a representative gemstone:

Planet Gem Stone Indian Name Substitute
Sun Ruby Manik Red Garnet
Moon Pearl Moti Moonstone
Mars Red Coral Moonga Corundum
Mercury Emerald Panna Aquamarine, Jade, Peridot
Jupiter Yellow Sapphire Pukhraj Citrine
Venus Diamond Heera White Sapphire, Zirconium
Saturn Blue Sapphire Neelam Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli
Rahu Hessonite Gomedh Brown Taourmaline
Ketu Cat's Eye Lahasunya Turquoise, Agate, Tiger’s Eye

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