| There is no need of an introduction to the world | | | | However artificial pearl is of no use in the |
| of Gems for it has become a house hold name in | | | | astrological parlance.Remedies in Astrology:-Pearl is |
| the recent past. Today there is no Jewelers or | | | | an effective remedy for the weak moon in the |
| Gem merchant in the world who does not boast | | | | horoscope. The symptoms of a weak moon in a |
| of the mystical powers of gems and its | | | | chart are indecisiveness , lack of courage, |
| multifarious uses.The oxford dictionary defines | | | | immorality, wavering mind |
| "Gem" as a " precious stone something of great | | | | ,Asthma,Bronchitis,dermatitis etc. In short all |
| beauty or excellence". It is therefore necessarily a | | | | matters affecting the emotional side can be |
| stone , something that is natural, organic and | | | | remedied by pearl. However the suggestion for |
| derived from the mother earth. Though many a | | | | wearing a pearl should be given with caution as |
| crystal and artificial glass piece is also termed as | | | | physical ailments caused by a weak moon cannot |
| Gems they are in fact not Gems in the above | | | | be remedied by pearl as it may lead to worse |
| sense and not a subject matter of discussion | | | | situations in cases of Asthma, bronchitis etc. The |
| here..The discovery of gems dates back to pre | | | | help of a professional astrologer should be sought |
| historic period and there are references in Indian | | | | in such circumstances.Red Coral:-Corals another |
| Puranas and mythology about various precious | | | | organic Gem are produced by very small life |
| Gems those were being amassed and formed | | | | forms that get settled in the depths of warm |
| part of the treasury of the Emperors. The award | | | | seas in vast colonies .Uses of Coral in |
| for any exemplary achievement either in warfare | | | | Astrology:-Red coral is a stone that has to be |
| or in fine arts were rewarded by gifts of precious | | | | suggested with caution. While Coral can be |
| stones. It is a well known fact that the most | | | | suggested where the planet is beneficial and |
| celebrated Diamond KOHINOOR has gone from | | | | favourable the same cannot be used to ward off |
| India to the then British Empire.Gems have | | | | its evil effects as perceived by |
| become affordable and formed the property of | | | | many.Emerald:-Emerald is perhaps the most |
| common man later, and Gem studded Jewellery is | | | | beautiful gem among Navarathnas. . This prince of |
| now part of the wardrobe of any modern | | | | the Navarathnas Family has the most intense and |
| woman.From time immemorial besides the use of | | | | radiant green found in any organic objects. Many a |
| gems for the ornamental purpose its hidden | | | | mystical story has been woven around this |
| qualities to substitute vital elements of Human | | | | magnificent gem.Vedas, the earliest known holy |
| body was known. Though believed as the Magical | | | | scriptures of the Hindus , mention about this gem |
| properties of these stones they were being used | | | | and its healing properties: |
| for various ends from reaping riches to | | | | South America, is known for the best emeralds |
| remedying the maladies.Perhaps the first standard | | | | even today. People from time immemorial |
| classical Vedic Astrological text that referred | | | | regarded this stone as a holy gemstone. |
| about Gems is HORA SARA of the great Indian | | | | Perhaps certain fine emeralds are costlier than |
| Astronomer cum astrologer VARAHAMIHIRA. | | | | diamonds. |
| The later works in and outside the country more | | | | Some of the magnificent emeralds are to be |
| or less copied the author on the subject. However | | | | seen in famous world museums and |
| it was not until the development of the modern | | | | collections.Uses of Emerald:-Emerald is a gem that |
| science and chemistry the chemical properties of | | | | can be success fully used in astrological remedies |
| these natural stones were made known to the | | | | without much caution. The planet being sober in |
| society and scientific testing of the stones | | | | nature normally do not give negative results |
| originated. Further it also came to light that the | | | | except in rare cases when it becomes a first rate |
| gems are store house of abundant energy. The | | | | functional malefic .The gem is used for academic |
| colour and the energy Vibrations of different | | | | excellence , concentration, intelligence and |
| frequencies contained in these stones acts as | | | | educational achievements.Yellow sapphire |
| substitutes of human body elements the | | | | Physical properties:-Sapphires , are simply |
| imbalance of which causes diseases both | | | | crystallized alumina and in their pure form is |
| physiological and psychological.Though the | | | | devoid of any colour. Sapphires are found in |
| identification and the grading of the Gems was | | | | various colours which include pink, blue, green, |
| once through the most crude and conventional | | | | yellow, orange and white. In India, yellow sapphire |
| way of close examination and observation by the | | | | is known as pukhraj, (Pushpa ragam or pushya |
| Human eyes where the subject element was | | | | ragam) and blue sapphire is known as neelam. It |
| pronounced and the chances of cheating was not | | | | has a specific gravity of 3.99, mean refractive |
| uncommon, today there are scientific gem testing | | | | index 1.765 and hardness of nine on the moth's |
| labs through out the world where the grade and | | | | scale. Occurrence Sapphires are found In India, |
| genuiness of the Gems are scientifically | | | | Brazil, Sri Lanka, Russia, Thailand, Australia,U.S.A. |
| tested.The effect of the various organic | | | | ,U.S. , Nepal, Mexico, Zambia and NigeriaAstrological |
| gemstones in the human body were | | | | Use:-The best of all stones in the Navarathnas |
| experimented by the late astrologers and native | | | | family that bestows the wearer all riches, wisdom, |
| medicos and stunning results were observed. Ever | | | | health and knowledge of the ultimate. Girls |
| since remedies by gems has taken the front seat | | | | immensely benefit by this stone for finding their |
| in the astrological remedies may be due to its | | | | life partners. Physical ailments such as biliousness, |
| easy and effortless use.The effect of Gems is | | | | chronic liver complaints and gall bladder stones etc |
| basically through the energy vibrations it creates | | | | can be successfully remedied by this stone if |
| when worn in the body and also through its | | | | suggested by an expert astrologer. The stone |
| colour. It may not be irrelevant here to mention | | | | represents Jupiter the biggest planet in the solar |
| the system of colour therapy to cure diseases | | | | system.It improves vision, gives life security, |
| and also the application of colour concept in | | | | protects ones from poverty, removes and |
| various other psychic healing techniques.It has | | | | melancholy. In diseases, it cures diarrhoea, |
| since been scientifically proved and documented | | | | gastritis, ulcer, rheumatism, jaundice, insomnia, |
| the various frequencies of energy vibrations | | | | heart troubles, impotency, gout, arthritis ,pain in |
| emitted by the organic Gem stones . They vary | | | | knee joints, etc. It should be worn in gold, on 1st |
| from Gems to Gems and compares well with the | | | | finger of right hand on a Thursday in bright half of |
| energy vibrations to offset the imbalance | | | | the lunar month.. The weight should be more than |
| produced in the human body by the deficiency or | | | | six grams.Diamond:-Physical Properties:-Diamond is |
| otherwise of the vital elements which areas being | | | | carbon in its pure form. It has a specific gravity |
| called the 'Panchabootha' or the basic five | | | | of 3.52, mean refractive index is 2.418 and has a |
| elements viz. Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Ether | | | | hardness often0 on the moth's scale.Chemically |
| which results in the three types of Doshas | | | | there is no difference among diamond, coal and |
| (Classification of human body chemistry in | | | | graphite. But the unique atomic bonding makes the |
| Ayurveda) viz Vaatha , Pittha , and Kabha.Having | | | | difference.OccurrenceDiamonds are found in South |
| seen the evolution of Gem therapy and its | | | | Africa, Australia, Russia, Kenya, Ghana, Angola, |
| curative qualities let me explain in brief the various | | | | Tanzania, Brazil and India. In India diamonds are |
| Gems and its uses in Astrology.Ruby:-Ruby has | | | | found in Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and Andhra |
| been considered since time immemorial as one of | | | | Pradesh.IdentificationFor a diamond to be real, it |
| the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It has | | | | must possess some inclusions. These inclusions |
| wonderful colour, excellent hardness and an | | | | are visible by naked eye or under magnification. If |
| overwhelming brilliance.India was considered as the | | | | no inclusions, black spots or milk patches, are |
| birth place of Rubies. As per Indian classical | | | | visible in a diamond then either it is a zirconia or |
| astrological texts Ruby represents Sun the ruler | | | | piece of glass. Diamonds which do not have any |
| of the solar system. It is being used to offset the | | | | inclusions under magnification are very rare and |
| weakness of the Sun in the horoscope. The | | | | can be found with collectors only.The most |
| problems connected with a weak Sun in the | | | | important test of a diamond is that, all light |
| horoscope is | | | | entering the front of the stone is totally reflected |
| 1) Psychological & external factors:- Lack of will | | | | from the back facets which form a series of |
| power and leadership qualities. Authority and | | | | mirrors. |
| displeasure of superiors, ill will of Father and father | | | | Diamonds in astrology:-Diamonds represent |
| like people, Govt. and rulers etc. | | | | Venus. Afflicted Venus creates problems |
| 2) Physiological & Internal:-cardiac or low blood, | | | | regarding reproductive systems , marital life and |
| laziness etc.Remedy by Ruby:-The Ruby of good | | | | comforts in life. A weak Venus makes life devoid |
| quality is to be worn by the people who have | | | | of luxury and comforts. However suggestion of |
| weak sun in their horoscope subject close | | | | this stone and its uses demand thorough |
| examination of the horoscope and the weight is | | | | knowledge of astrology . Further apart from the |
| to be minimum oftwo2 carats for normal body | | | | chemical effect of the stone on human body it is |
| weight. The stone to be set in gold and to be | | | | observed that each stone/piece has unique quality |
| worn in the ring finger of the right hand for Men | | | | that may bring good or bad results and as such |
| and left hand for women.Pearl:- | | | | demands trial use.It is said that the one who |
| Pearl an organic gem, is formed when a pearl | | | | wears a diamond has a luxurious life . Diamond is |
| oyster covers a foreign object with beautiful | | | | also supposed to enhance the name, fame and |
| layers of nacre. Though pearls were rare and | | | | artistic quality of the person. Diamond is a hot |
| costly once, often comparable in price to gold and | | | | gem. It improves financial conditions and blesses |
| other costly jewels today it is available in plenty | | | | the native with comforts and peace of mind it |
| thanks to pearl culture . They were rare because | | | | also adds to the virility of the person especially in |
| they were created only by chance. | | | | males. The gem is also helpful in diabetes, diseases |
| For curative or for remedial purpose Natural pearl | | | | of urinary tracks , of private parts, syphilis, skin |
| is the best one .However since the natural pearl is | | | | and uterine diseases. Diamond should he worn on |
| almost not available or very costly cultured good | | | | ring finger of right hand on a Friday in any white |
| pearl can also be used with same results. | | | | metal. |