Our earth is the mother of all
gems. Our mother earth has a mass of so many varieties of valuable and amazing
gems that appears endless. Diamond, pearl, emerald, topaz etc. each one better
than another. With their look, colour etc. they allure and charm us to the
extent that once you set your eyes on them you want to get lost in their world.
Man is a lover of nature and has
always been desirous of possessing every beautiful thing, that is why he wore
gems. With his knowledge he tried to understand their qualities and after a
long process of devoted labour he came to know that not only gems have a deep
relation with the rays of the planets but also the fact that if selected
properly they can precipitate a complete transformation in his life and give
the strength to fight opposing forces (forces generated from within, by society
or by circumstances.) In other words they give complete power for abundant life
energy.
The Indian tradition of gems
mention 84 gems, out of which nine are main and Indian astrology is also based
on nine planets. The Table A that follows presents an introduction of nine
planets,their related gems/ stones, sub stones -
GEMS AND POSSIBILITIES
No one knows from when man has
been using gems, but still there are innumerable possibilities hidden which
have to explored. It is true that even today the selections of productive gems
is a subject of profound and serious study .In the selection of gems there are
two notable beliefs. First according to
the birth chart only that gem is to be worn which is related to a planet that
is weak, so that the planet become strong and its negative influences could be
quietened. The second beliefs to wear only such gem which is related to the
planet that is strong in the birth
chart, so that the planet becomes stronger to nullify the negative influence of
other planets .The above mentioned beliefs seem contradictory .But it is not,
what is required is a correct understanding of astrological science. Actually,
in the selection process the correct gem, besides the inter-relationship
between planets and gems some basic principles of the birth chart play a very
important role. This a long process which could be realized only through an
experienced and learned astrologer. However, I am presenting below what I
acquired from my short experience of near about three decades—
The birth chart or the horoscope
have 12 houses which represents the twelve zodiacs. At the time of birth, the
zodiac rising from the eastern horizon becomes the birth ascendant which becomes
the first house and the remaining zodiacs are established in the remaining
houses .The twelve Zodiacs become subordinate to the nine planets. 'Table B'
makes it clear. Every 'janam lagna' (total 12) house the nine planets which
become the lord of that particular house and since some house give positive
results and some negative hence accordingly the planets also give their
results. A planet which is lord of an auspicious house if placed in an inauspicious house it
becomes weak. Hence, if related gem is worn then the planet gets strength. Any
planet which is lord of the auspicious
house, is in the company of evil
planets, is being seen by them or is impure in some ways then wearing the
related gem will increase the negative influence of that planet.
Alongwith this, a planet which is
beneficiary in all respects will produce its effect more prominently and if a
gem related to this planet is worn it would undoubtedly be useful and if there
is any obstacle in between it would be removed. In the birth chart, the
Ascendant sign and the Lord of the Ascendant gives beneficial results to
everyone. Hence, its related gem can be worn. A gem related to the moon sign
generally gives beneficial results because moon represents mind and if
favourable mental circumstances are created then it could be said to be in a
happy condition. Many people have this knowledge of gem selection but because
of four main reasons it could prove erroneous :
1-Ascendant Lord or Lord of the
moon sign are corrupted under some evil influence. 2-Not leaving its effect by
being in the first or last degrees or other reasons 3-Not matching with
'Dasha'. 4- Remain inactive in the fulfilment of the person's immediate
desires. To determine the benefits of planets is a long process. However, in
short it could be said that a gem related to planet could be worn if the
particular planet is in an exalted sign or in a friendly sign, the planet is
with naturally beneficent planets like Jupiter, Venus, strong moon (between the
8th day of 'Shukla Paksha' and 8th day of
'Krishna Paksha) and with favourable planets from the position of the
birth chart (2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th and 12th mostly given unfavourable
results) or if they are in unfavourable aspects and are not with malefic
planets Saturn, Mars, Sun. If the position of the constellation of every planet
is seen in the birth chart then its strength could be evaluated and if it is
counted from the constellation where moon is placed, whether planet is in a
favourable constellation or not, then it would be easy to select the correct
gem.
CAUTION NEEDED FOR SELECTION
If we observe 'Table B' then it
will be clear that Rahu and Ketu are not the lords of any planet because they
are shadow-planets. Being a shadow-planet they act in accordance with the sign
and position where they are placed. Hence, gems related to them should be worn
very cautiously. The same is with Mercury because it is a weak/impotent planet.
However, the above process is useful for the study of all planets because
planets are very much affected by signs. Every sign is an indicator of some
abilities like Sun- Inner power, fame, hence if related gem is worn then these
qualities will develop more in the native but the condition is that the
placement of Sun in the birth-chart is favourable. If it is unfavourable, then
these qualities will develop in a wrong direction. It is mentioned in 'Table
C'. Along with this, exalted and friendly signs are also made clear so that the
power/adorability of the planet can be determined. As mentioned earlier in every
birth-chart, Lord of the signs gives favourable-unfavourable results based on
the planetary positions of the signs. Hence, 'Table D' lists the gems which
could be worn in accordance with Ascendant Sign or Moon Sign. If both are known
then a gem would be more productive which is common to the Ascendant Sign and
the Moon Sign.
Thus, by referring to 'Table C'
and 'Table D' (Ascendant Sign & Moon Sign) the correct gem could be selected.
© Nalin Pande 'Taarkesh'
