Eastern Gemology
Eastern
Gemology
Diseases &
gems
Gem Substitutes
Gems for
Health
Gems
Installation of Gems
Power of
Colors
Rashi stone
Relation
of the Planets
Gems are used in
Eastern astrology to avert the negative influence of various planets or to
increase their positive effects. The use of gems has been mentioned in the Vedic
literature—the Brihat Samhita, Bhava Prakash, Ayurveda Prakash,
Guruda Purana and the Rasa Ratna Samuchaya. The gem therapy
described in this book is based on the Vedic (Indian) or sidereal system of
astrology.
Each sign of the
zodiac is ruled by a planet, and each planet gives off a cosmic vibration and
rules, or is related to, certain gemstones. The gems absorb or reflect the
planets’ vibration, or rays. Wearing the proper gem can increase a planet’s
positive effect on the wearer because the gem acts as a filter that allows only
positive vibrations to have influence.
Gems surround
their wearer with an electromagnetic field. If a person is receiving a planet’s
negative rays, wearing the correct gemstone can counteract those bad effects and
allow only the planet’s positive effects to work on the person. Wearing a
gemstone to counteract the malefic effects of a planet is like carrying an
umbrella to avoid getting wet; the gemstone actually deflects a planet’s
negative rays.
It is important to
note, however, that wearing the wrong gemstone can have a negative effect on the
wearer. Wearing the wrong gems short-circuits the subtle body’s energy fields.
Thus physical or mental problems may result. Great care should be taking when
using a gemstone of a naturally malefic planet to counter act its bad effects,
as instead, it may increase the bad effects of the malefic planet.
To have maximum
effect, the gemstone chosen should be of good quality. The better the gem’s
quality, the more powerful its effect. Do not wear cracked or chipped gems, as
they can have a very detrimental effect. Thoroughly inspect gems for defects
before purchasing them.
The gem’s size is
also important. It is best that a precious stone be at least one carat; two or
more carats are better. The minimum size for gems is determined by the type of
gem. The less valuable the gem, the larger the stone should be to have the full
effect.
It is sometimes
not advised to wear gems that magnify the strength of planets already benefic to
the wearer. The gem may make the planet’s effect more powerful than the wearer
can bear.
When choosing to
wear a gemstone, it is important to consider one’s overall astrological chart
and to understand the synergy between the various planets. It is best to have a
qualified astrologer prescribe the gem. Sometimes more than one gem will be
prescribed. Gems sometimes have more effect when worn on one day than on
another. To receive a gemstone’s effect, the gem must actually be worn; simply
owning it is not enough.
Astrological
Remedial Measures
Gems help to improve the effects planets have on us. To counter the malefic
effects of a planet, one can also chant planetary mantras, perform sacrifices
and worship, and give charity along with wearing the gem. These other activities
also increase the gemstone’s effect.
In general,
gemstones should be worn to strengthen weak planets as calculated by the
astrological chart. It is best to strengthen benefic planets when they are weak.
Care should be taken when attempting to strengthen naturally malefic planets,
such as Saturn and Ketu, and gems used for this purpose should definitely be
prescribed by a qualified astrologer.
