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Choosing the Right Gemstone for Your Chart

Each of the nine planets is linked to a gemstone that can amplify its influence — ruby for the Sun, pearl for the Moon, red coral for Mars, emerald for Mercury, yellow sapphire for Jupiter, diamond for Venus, blue sapphire for Saturn, and hessonite and cat’s-eye for Rahu and Ketu.

The golden rule

A gemstone should be chosen for your specific chart, never by birth-month or fashion. The right stone strengthens a planet that is benefic and well-placed for you. The wrong stone can amplify a planet that was better left quiet.

A gemstone is a tool, not a charm. It must fit the chart the way a key fits one lock.

Before you wear one

• Have your chart studied so the planet truly needs support.
• Use a natural, untreated stone of adequate weight.
• Set it in the prescribed metal, on the correct finger, energised on the right day.
• Observe how you feel over the following weeks.

Used correctly, gemstones are among the gentlest and most lasting of remedies. Used carelessly, they are simply expensive jewellery — or worse. Always consult before you wear.