Ratna Shastra: The 9 Vedic Gemstones, Their Planets and Substitutes

Gemstones (Ratnas) are used in Vedic astrology to strengthen beneficial planets or pacify malefic ones. They must only be worn after a thorough Kundli analysis by an expert.

The 9 Vedic Gemstones

Warning: Wearing the wrong gemstone can amplify negative planetary effects. Always consult Dr. R.P. Sharma before purchasing.

How a gemstone is chosen from the kundli, not from the rashi

Ratna shastra pairs each stone with a planet, but the planet to strengthen is read from the birth chart, not from the Moon sign alone. The same stone that helps one chart can harm another, which is why the table above is a reference, never a prescription.

1. Which planets are functional benefics for your lagna. A stone is worn only for a planet that owns good houses for your ascendant; strengthening a functional malefic amplifies its trouble.
2. Whether that planet is weak and needs support. Sign placement, house, combustion and aspects decide whether a planet needs help at all.
3. The running Vimshottari dasha. A stone for the current or coming dasha lord is far more useful than one for a planet whose period ended years ago.
4. A trial before commitment. Classical practice is to wear the stone for a trial period and watch; if sleep, temper or health shift for the worse, it comes off.

Dr. Sharma sells no gemstones and gets no commission from any seller: the gemstone recommendation consultation (₹5,100, online) names the stone, the weight range, the metal and the finger, or says plainly that no stone is needed. The free gemstone calculator gives the first indication from your birth details.