Gemstones in Astrology: how to wear, incompatibility
Gemestones have been worn for ages as a remedy for problems and for increasing luck. Ancient scriptures from across the world regard gemstones as powerful agents of energy that influence human fate and destiny, induce good energy and expel the negative energy that produces sickness and suffering. The effectiveness has benefited many. Hence today, we see so many people availing the benefit of Gemstones.
Gemstone can be worn for various reasons like:
- – Advancement in Career
- – Betterment in family Life
- – Success in Education
- – Increasing your Luck
- – Health Reasons
Selecting the Right Gemstone :
First of all, it is very important to decide the purpose for which you want to wear the stone. A professional astrology will suggest you the right Gemstone accordingly. He will also tell you the period for which the gemstone should be worn.
The weight of the gemstone and the metal of the ring in which it is set are also important.
Every planet has a Gemstone associated with it. To wear a gemstone, is to add the energy of the planet related to the gemstone. If the planet is badly aspected in your kundali, it will only add to one’s problems. Hence it is always necessary to consult a good astrologer before selecting the gemstone.
How to wear Gemstone Rings
It is always advisable to wear the rings of different gems on different fingers . Each finger is related to a particular planet, the ring should be worn on the finger connected with the planet. Each gemstone has to be worn on a particular day.
There is a difference between wearing gems on the right hand or left hand. This is because, the right hand is the solar hand and the left hand is lunar hand.
- Gems of planets Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are ‘Solar Gems’.
- Gems of planets Moon, mercury, venus and Jupiter are ‘lunar gems’.
For a balanced life, it is advised to wear a ring with solar gems on the lunar hand and lunar gems on solar hand. Hence,
- the gems related with the planets Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu should be worn on the left hand
- the gems related with Moon, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter should be worn on the right hand.
Lunar Gems:
- Pearl (Moti)– Little Finger for the Planet Moon (Chandra) (wear it on Monday).
- Diamond (Heera)– Middle Finger for the Planet Venus (Shukra) (wear it on Friday).
- Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) – Index Finger for the planet Jupiter (Guru) (wear it on Thursday).
- Emerald (Panna)– Little Finger for the Planet Mercury (Budha) (wear it on Wednesday).
Solar gems:
- Ruby (Manik)– Ring Finger for the Planet Sun (Ravi) (wear it on Sunday).
- Red Coral (Moonga)– Ring Finger for the Planet Mars (Mangal) (wear it on Tuesday).
- Blue Sapphire (Neelam)– Middle Finger for the Planet Saturn (Shani) (wear it on Saturday).
- Hessonite (Gomedh)– Middle Finger for the Planet Rahu (wear it on Saturday).
- Cat’s Eye (Lahasunya)– Middle Finger for the Planet Ketu (wear it on Saturday).
When to wear gemstone :
- · Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) – Index Finger for the planet Jupiter(Guru) to be worn on Thursday.
- · Blue Sapphire (Neelam)- Middle Finger for the Planet Saturn (Shani) to be worn on Saturday.
- · Hessonite (Gomedh)- Middle Finger for the Planet Rahu (Dragon Head) to be worn on Saturday.
- · Cat’s Eye (Lahasunya)- Middle Finger for the Planet Ketu (Dragon Tail) to be worn on Saturday.
- · Diamond (Heera)- Middle Finger for the Planet Venus (Shukra) to be worn on Friday.
- · Red Coral (Moonga)- Ring Finger for the Planet Mars (Mangal) to be worn on Tuesday.
- · Ruby (Manik)- Ring Finger for the Planet Sun (Surya) to be worn on Sunday.
- · Emerald (Panna)- Little Finger for the Planet Mercury (Buddha) to be worn on Wednesday.
- · Pearl (Moti)- Little Finger for the Planet Moon (Chandrama) to be worn on Monday.
Incompatibility between Gemstones
Be careful which gemstones you wear together
We Often see many people wearing multiple Gemstone rings. But there is a distinct incompatibility between gemstones. Hence, wearing incompatible gemstones can reduce the benefic (good) effect of gemstones.
- Sun is incompatible with Saturn, Venus, Rahu and Ketu. Therefore, Sun gems such as ruby should not be worn with blue sapphire, diamond, hessonite or cat’s eye.
- Moon is incompatible with Rahu and Ketu. Therefore, Moon gems such as pearl should not be worn with hessonite or cat’s eye.
- Mars is incompatible with Mercury and Saturn. Therefore, Mars gems like red coral should not be worn with emerald or blue sapphire.
- Mercury is incompatible with the Moon. Therefore, Mercury gems such as emerald should not be worn with pearl or moonstone.
- Jupiter is incompatible with Mercury and Venus. Therefore, Jupiter gems such as yellow sapphire should not be worn with emerald or diamond.
- Venus is incompatible with the Sun and Moon. Therefore, diamond and its substitute gems should not be worn with ruby or pearl.
- Saturn is incompatible with Sun, Moon and Mars. Therefore, Saturn gems such as blue sapphire should not be worn with ruby, pearl or red coral.
Rahu is incompatible with Sun and Moon. Therefore, Rahu gems such as hessonite should not be worn with ruby or pearl. - Ketu is incompatible with Sun and Moon. Therefore, cat’s eye should not be worn with ruby or pearl.
Using Gemstones for Healing:
For ages, gemstones have been used for healing mental as well as physical disorders.
Will Gemstone work for you
Gemstones have varied degrees of effect on different individuals. Some benefit more from it than others. A professional astrologer can help you know details about would the gemstone work for you or not. The Gemstone in the ring should touch your finger.
Gemstones can help reduce your problem. Anyone who wants to overcome their issues should wear the right gemstone.
Know more about whic h gemstone is used for healing which
Wearing a Ruby (Manik)
Wearing a Pearl (Moti)
Wearing a Coral (Moonga)
Wearing a Emerald (Panna)
Wearing a Yellow Saphire (Pushkaraj)
Wearing a Diamond (Heera)
Wearing a Blue Sapphire (Neelam)
Wearing a Hessonite (Gomedha)
Wearing a Cat’s Eye (Lasuniya)*