Gemstones Astrology- Defining Importance of Gemstones

There are very less chances for one to be completely unaware of gemstones. They have been a part of almost everyone’s life in one or the other way. They silently mark their presence at one or the other occasion, and that is possibly the only prominent source with which one relates to them. However, in case, where one is acquainted the fundamental knowledge of astrology, there are all chances of him to be familiar with the astrological significance that these gemstones hold at their individual level.

Getting more precise about it, astrology considers gemstones as the gift of nature and the gift of supreme lord. Also, they are believed to be bestowed with certain divine powers. By gaining an access to them, one fundamentally gains an access to those divine powers, which in turn help a person in deriving certain benefits. The reason why different gemstones are recommended for attaining different results or for solving different problems is because they all are not same on the aspect of their divine powers. Apart from the distinction which they hold n their physical properties, one other significant distinctions is of these powers and its eventual impact.

Gemstones and Planetary Influence

Astrology also describes them to be associated with certain planets. On the grounds of that association, they are categorized in two categories of precious stones and semi-precious stones. Precious stones include diamonds,emeralds, ruby, and sapphires. Semi-precious stones include amethyst,aquamarine, agate, garnet, jade, lapis lazuli, opal, onyx, turquoise, tourmaline, topaz, and zircon. Out of this association, gemstones are believed to be enabled with abilities to make an influence on the way these planets influences their host out of their positioning. Therefore, in case of a benefic positioning, beneficial impact gets stimulated with stones, and in case of a malefic positioning, ill-effects get nullified with stones.

According to astrology beliefs, the influence as created by different planetary positions and planetary combinations as formed in one’s horoscope are believed to be the most influential on one’s life. Therefore, getting it in favor can undoubtedly be stated as getting destiny in favor of life. One can more or less attain it with assistance from gemstones.

Ruling Planet               -                       Gemstone

1. Sun                           -                       Ruby    

2. Moon                         -                       Natural Pearl

3. Mars                          -                       Red Coral

4. Mercury                     -                       Emerald

5. Jupiter                       -                       Yellow Sapphire

6. Venus                                    -                       Diamond

7. Saturn                       -                       Blue Sapphire

8. Rahu                         -                       Hessonite

9. Ketu                          -                       Cat’s Eye

Suitability Factor and Deriving It

Though gemstones are considered to be comprised of divine powers and are thus considered as auspicious. But, astrology precisely mentions that all gemstones are not necessarily meant for everyone. In some cases, wearing them without any astrological consultation might even lead to adverse results. Therefore, one should always ensure suitability of a particular stone for self before wearing it. It can be confirmed through an astrological consultation, as a part of which an expert astrologer on the basis of an assessment of your horoscope, Zodiac Sign, Nakshatra, and Lagna derives the best suitable stone accordingly. Another dimension of suitability involves consideration of the flawlessness of the stone, besides consideration of the shape, size, and cuts.

Besides this, astrology strongly focuses that one should wear a stone by strictly abiding to the astrologically prescribed process. As a part of it, it also involves an apt date and period of time when it should be performed.