The Vedas, Puranas, Ayurvedic texts and other religious scriptures have described various aspects of gemstones in great depth. In astrological texts like 'Brihat Samhita', the role of gemstones in countering the effects of afflicted planets are explained in detail. Gemstones can enhance the influence of planets. Each of the nine planets commonly known as Navagraha is associated with a specific gemstone. Therefore, wearing a gemstone based on astrological guidelines can be highly beneficial for a person. Below, you can enter your birth details to see a list of favorable gemstones for you.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, hundreds of texts were dedicated to the study of gemstones. Texts like 'Ratna Samuchchaya', 'Bhava Prakasha' etc. provide detailed descriptions of gemstones. In astrology and Ayurveda, extensive research have been done to study the effects of gemstones. Using gemstones for treating various ailments remains an ancient practice in India. Gemstones are considered excellent conductors of cosmic energy. According to astrological texts, Ruby is associated with the Sun, Pearl with the Moon, Red Coral with Mars, Yellow Sapphire with Jupiter, Blue Sapphire with Saturn, Diamond with Venus, Hessonite with Rahu, Emerald with Mercury and Cat's Eye with Ketu. 84 secondary gemstones to these 9 gemstones are also popular. But these 9 gemstones are considered primary gemstones which are used by astrologers to alleviate the effects of afflicted planets.
To learn more about each gemstone, please visit the Gemstones in Vedic Jyotisha page.