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Alternatives for Gemstones

It is not always possible to get a good gemstone that does not have a doshain it. We should wear gemstones that are free of
inclusions and flaws. Brihat Samhita talks about how these flaws look like. The author says that a gemstone with blemishes that
looks like crow feet, an insect or an inclusion with a different material should be avoided. While a good gemstone helps in
strengthening the planet it represents in a kundali, wearing a flawed gemstone should be avoided at all cost. It can cause many
hardships.
Emerald (Panna) is the only gemstone where few blemishes are allowed. A
flawless emerald may be costlier than a diamond.
All flawless gemstones, for that matter are very costly and may not be affordable
by everyone. Fortunately, all of us do not need to depend on gemstones for
strengthening the planets in the horoscope. The three main ways of
strengthening any planet in a kundali. In the order of priority, they are:
1.

Conduct, life style ()

2.

Mantra ( ) : worshipping the ruling Deity

3.

Gemstone ()

The first two are the sattvic ways of strengthening a planet in a kundali. Gems
have ornamental value and are associated with for adornment and style.
Therefore it is a rajasik way of curing a problem. If someone can, conduct and mantra are always preferred way. In any case, a
gemstone should not be worn if the corresponding planet is a lord of dusthanas in the horoscope, especially if it is a lord of 6th, 8th
and 12th house. Since it is important to look at the horoscope very closely before wearing a gemstone, please do not do astrological
equivalent of self medication when it comes to wearing gems for astrological reasons. Let always an astrologer prescribe these to
you.
Each of the planets is associated with a deity and a mantra. Worshipping to the deity with correct rituals in place is required. Let me
try and summarize the three aspects here for each of the planets. If a stone is really required, I am also adding a column for a
cheaper gem alternative. Please note that we always have to choose a heavier/larger stone when going for an alternative.
Planet

Ruling Deity

Conduct ()

Sun

Lord Shiva followed by Lord


Rama,
who
was
the
Vishnu avatarborn
in Surya
vansha

Shed the introversion, go out and meet people. Ruby, 4 carats Garnet
Practice public speaking. Meditate and feel the to be worn in
inner strength. Develop confidence in ones own gold
abilities

Moon

Lord Shiva Chandrashekhar, Social work and community service. Show Pearl, 4 carats, Not advisable
followed by Lord Krishna, who compassion towards less privileged members of to be worn in
was
the
Vishnu avatar born the society and work towards their betterment
silver
inChandra vansha

Mars

Lord Kartikeya, who is son of To channelize Mars energy, it is important to take Red coral, to Not necessary as
Lord Shiva and Parvati should be up a physical activity and sport. Be competitive be worn in gold it
is
easily
worshipped
but not pushy. A callous and quarrelsome effect
available
of Mars can only be subdued by self-awareness.
Meditation and reflection is a must. It is
necessary to ensure that caustic language is
kept in check.

Mercur
y

Worship Lord Vishnu. Chanting Reading and communication are very important Emerald,
2 Not
Vishnu sahasranaam would help to ensure strength of Mercury. To ensure that this carats, to be recommended.
immensely.
is done in the right direction is to bring in religion worn in gold
An emerald with

Gemstone

Cheaper
Gem
Alternative

and philosophy into the picture. The person


wishing to strengthen the mercury in his/her
horoscope should not only read, but also
communicate to others pravachan, religious
discourse
is
very
important.
Neighbourhood satsangs are a place where
Mercury is strong.

some
flaws/inclusion
can be chosen

Jupiter

Worship Lord Ganesh. Jupiters


influence
is
necessary
for
knowledge of Astrology and
Ganesh also is the presiding deity
of Astrology

The conduct to strengthen Jupiter is a


combination of what we would do for Mercury
and Moon. This is the rightacharan demonstrated
by dharmatmas and mahatmas. They take care
of people. They spread the knowledge and
provide wisdom. Following them would be the
right conduct.

Pukhraj
Yellow topaz can
Yellow
be used.
sapphire. This
has to be pale
yellow in colour
and of 2-3
carats in size
and to be worn
in gold.

Venus

Worship Goddess Lakshmi as


She is the goddess of wealth.
Lakshmi-ji is always worshipped
with Ganesh bhagwan and
Sarasvati-ji as we do during
Diwali.

It is important to bring sattwik aspects to what Diamond, 1-2 Clear zircon 5+


Venus represents in a kundali. Venus is about carets to be carats
surrounding ourselves with luxuries and worn in gold
excesses. This needs to be tempered. It is a little
difficult, but not impossible. An artist who is
devoted to his/her art would be the right role
model here. Listening to classical music, where
Vedic hymns are at the centre of it is required.

Saturn

The presiding deity is Bhairav,


who is darker form on Lord Shiva.
Worship Lord Hanuman and
chant Hanuman Chalisa. This
helps during Sadhe Sati also.
Explanation is provided as to why
worshipping Hanuman would help
please Saturn.

Exercising self-control is important. Strict


discipline and routine has to be cultivated. The
person needs to ensure that there are no major
surprises.

Rahu

Worship Goddess Durga. She Rahu creates smoke screens. It works like a Gomed 2-3
represents strength and Shakti. badly placed Jupiter in a kundali (as per carats, to be
Chant Durga chalisa regularly
Astrology of the seers, David Frawley). Hence, worn in gold
Rahu should be treated in the same way as
Jupiter. See above.

Ketu

Another form of Lord Shiva Ketu is like a well placed Saturn in a horoscope. Cats eye 2-3 Not necessary as
Rudra should be worshipped. It is a Moksha karaka. A therapy for Saturn with a carats, to be it
is
easily
Chant Rudrashatakam the eight focus on religion and philosophy would help.
worn in silver
available
stanza poem written by Goswami
Tulasidaas

Blue sapphire, Use an iron ring


2-3 carats to made from kaale
be worn in ghode ki naal
silver

Not
necessary.
Just ensure that
the stone is of
lighter
colour
rather than very
dark one

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