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Prescription of Gemstone is one of the most important aspects of remedies in Jyotish
Shastra. The use of Gemstone is also endorsed by shastras such as Garuda Purana which Varahamihira
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gemstone use is one of the most popular source of remedies for all ills of the material Different people see me in
world, may it be health, wealth or fortune, it is fraught with many misconceptions and so many different ways.
erroneous notions of their selection and prescription. This article envisages providing From my perspective, I am a
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GEMSTONES OF YOGAKARAKAS
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Since the gemstones enhance the influence of the planet in the life of the person, the
gemstones for the planets giving yogas should always be chosen. To know the yoga givers 2015 (9) Barbara Pijan
or the yoga-karakas in a horoscope, studying classics such as Brhat Parashara Hora Lama
2012 (1)
shastra should be studied. However, I shall provide here some guidelines which can help Freedom Cole
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Lagna lord is the first and foremost yoga karaka in a horoscope, since is the owner of 2008 (30) Sagittarius
both Kendra (Quadrant) and Kona (Trine). He is protector of the Lagna, which represent Publications
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health, vitality and the controller of the whole horoscope. The placement of the Lagna Sanjay
lord is extremely important for the overall strength of the horoscope and its gemstone 2005 (11) Prabhakaran

can help a person overcoming all difficulties in life. 2004 (85) Sanjay Rath

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The lords of two trines fifth and ninth are equally important. They are the two important Sohamsa
October (7)
houses which control the financial wellbeing of a person. If they are badly placed in the Sri Jagannath
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horoscope, then the person might suffer financially in life. Thus their strength is Center
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and Income. of Zodiac-
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Each planet can give results on the following basis.
Badhakasthana
1. Lordship &
2. Placement Badhakesh
3. Natural Karakatva (Significations) Kantak Sani &
4. Yoga (Exchange, Conjunction, Aspects) Sade Sati
Ghataka
Hence it must be remembered that a good planet (lords of Lagna, 5th and 9th) / Yoga- Chakra
karaka if placed in a dusthana (6th / 8th/ 12th), they can also give malefic results in Marriage
addition to their inherent benefic nature to do good. Similarly if the yogakarakas are Compatibili
involved in other bad yogas, they can give bad results, while their gemstones are worn. ty
Whenever there is a conjunction or exchange of two planets, their inherent and Transit II:
functional nature is greatly modified. When a benefic planet comes into association with Transit
from
a malefic planet, then the benefic nature of the planet is corrupted and it starts giving
Arudha
malefic results, however the malefic planet gains out of the company and gives good
results. Such subtle effects should always be kept into consideration, while suggesting a September
gemstone for Jyotish remedial purposes. (21)
August (9)
Exception to this is that, if Saturn becomes the Yoga-karaka and is placed in a dusthana, July (15)
then its ability to do good increases. It is advisable to wear Neelam, Saturns stone for
June (32)
such cases.

GEMSTONE OF WEAK PLANET

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If a yoga-karaka (or any good planet in the horoscope, lords of any houses other than 6th/
8th or 12th) is debilitated, they must be strengthened. One of the ways is to wear the Nakshatra (4)
stone of the debilitated planet. However, the more effective way is to find the planet Prana (4)
who is causing neecha-bhanga to the debilitated planet. If the neecha-bhanga is
Calendar (2)
happening with respect to the Moon, then Mantra would be a good remedy, however, if it
Aditi (1)
happens with respect to the Lagna, then wearing the gemstone of the planet causing the
Aprakash Graha (1)
neecha-bhanga would make the debilitated planet come out of the state of debilitation.
Arudhapada (1)
When there is no cancellation of debility of other weaknesses then the gemstones for the Ashlesha (1)
supporters of the debilitated planet can be prescribed for causing cancellation of debility Chakras (1)
or for enhancing the life-forces that are being destroyed due to the debility. For Concepts (1)
example, the Moon is debilitated in Scorpio (8th house of natural zodiac) and is said to be Education (1)
MARANA KARAKA if placed in the 8th house from Lagna. Weakness of such Moon, in any Lost Horoscopy (1)
chart is not good for longevity. Hence a blue sapphire is used for enhancing the life-force.
Mundane Astrology (1)
The information regarding this is given at the detail section for each planet and their
Pranapada (1)
gemstones
Punarvasu (1)

It must be noted that debilitation of some planets are desirable in a horoscope. They are Sarpa (1)

the lords of the Dusthanas (6th/ 8th/ 12th). If the lords of the Dusthanas are placed in Trisphuta (1)
other Dusthanas in debilitation, then it confers Vipareeta raja yoga, whereby the native Upagraha (1)
gains due to the loss of natural and functional significations of the planet causing the sambandha (1)
yoga. For example, if 8th lord Moon is involved in Vipareeta Raja yoga, by its debilitation
in the 12th house, the native might enjoy rise in life, but the Mother (natural
signification of Moon) and the marriage (8th house is the longevity of marriage) might
suffer simultaneously. To enjoy the fruits of Vipareeta Raja yoga, the native must not
strengthen such debilitated planets that confer the yoga.
VIPAREETA RATNA (OPPOSITE GEMSTONE)
Vipareeta means opposite or gemstones used for weakening the effects of some planets in
certain houses. If any house is occupied by an enemy of its Karaka, then the significations
of the house suffer. Keeping this principle in view, the first house to be checked in any
chart is the ninth house of fortune and Dharma with Jupiter & Sun as the significator.
Rahu and Saturn are the enemies of these significator and if they are placed in the ninth
house, they shall damage fortune and Dharma. The remedy is to strengthen the
concerned Karaka by wearing its gemstone in the ring finger. Suka Nadi states that if
Rahu is in the ninth house, then the native has good fortune after wearing a Topaz. The
same principle of Vipareeta Ratna (Opposite Gemstone) has been used here. Rahu is the
enemy of Jupiter and since it is placed in the ninth house, the use of a Topaz (gemstone
of Jupiter) removes the misfortune caused by Rahu. Similarly, if Saturn is in the ninth
house, then the person may suffer from poverty/ failure in the homeland after 36 years.
To remove this evil, a ruby, the gemstone of the Sun (Saturns enemy) is worn.

GEMSTONES VS. DASAS

Hands in which the gemstones are worn to be chosen on the basis of certain criteria. The
right hand is ruled Jupiter and the left hand by Venus indicating increase (right hand) or
decrease (lift hand) of life force.

Thus, if gemstones have to be prescribed to decrease the evil effects of a malefic planet,
its gemstone should be used in the left hand. Such use should be temporary covering the
dasa-bhukti of the planet.

When the planet is a malefic for the horoscope, the maleficence of the planet can be
reduced by wearing a counter gemstone temporarily during the Dasa-bhukti of the planet.
If instead a gem is to be worn for the main Dasa planet itself, then it should be worn in
the left hand. For example, if Rahu is malefic then during its period a Yellow
Sapphire/Topaz/Citrine can be worn in the right hand ring finger or Hessonite/Brown
Tourmaline etc can be worn in the left hand middle finger.

FLAWED GEMSTONE
A genuine gemstone of good quality should never be used with an imperfect or flawed
gem or with one that is astrologically incompatible with it. Suta Goswami (Garuda
Purana) advises not to wear a gem that is of inferior quality or incompatible even if it is
set together with the divine Kausthuba Mani of Vishnu. Just as the best of saints lose
their merits by bad company, similarly, an imperfect/inferior or incompatible gemstone
can ruin the beneficence of other good gems.

GEMSTONES AND LAGNA LORD

For determining compatibility of gemstones most astrologers go by the Naisargika
Sambandha (natural relationship) of other planets with the stone of the principal/ruling
planet. The Ruling Planet is the strongest one in trines to the Lagna or in the seventh
house (1,5,7 & 9 houses), and if none are there, then the Lagna lord is chosen. Thus if the
ruling planet is the Moon, then all planets are compatible with it, but if it is the Sun,
then only Jupiter, Mars & Moon are compatible and their stones can be chosen.

Since the Lagna is the controller of the Horoscope, the impact of the Gemstone
ultimately falls on the Lagna (more so, since Lagna is the controller of the physical body,
where the gemstone is worn). The planets, whose gemstone is worn, should be a friend to
the Lagna lord as per the naisargika sambandha. If any planet is inimical to the lord of
Lagna, the use of its gemstone can damage / endanger the concerned people related to
the house owned by the planet. For example if the lord of the fifth house is inimical to
the Lagna lord, then the use of a gemstone of the fifth lord can endanger the life
children. Hence utmost caution should be used in prescribing gemstones.

Naisargika Sambandha of Planets

Some astrologers also use Tatkalika Sambandha (Current relationship) between planets in
a chart as this also takes the individual horoscope into focus. Here, the planets that are
Param Mitra, Mitra or Sama to the ruling planet are chosen for supportive gemstones.

Among all the methods of judging the suitability of a Gemstone namely, the naisargika
sambandha, tatkalika sambandha and other sambandha, the best and most beneficial
gemstones are those of the planets involved in a beneficial Yoga. If the tenth and ninth
lord are involved in a Dharma-Karmadhipati Yoga, then their stones should be used
together to augment the effects of the Yoga. Gemstones of planets involved in Duryoga
and other malefic combinations or where benefits accrue if the planets are weak and
afflicted like the Vipareeta Rajyoga, should never be used.

GEMSTONES OF MUTUALLY INIMICAL PLANETS

Gemstones of mutually inimical planets should never be used simultaneously as they shall
prove to be very adverse. Many astrologers give gemstones of mutually inimical planets
such as Hessonite (Rahu) with Ruby (Sun) or Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter) or Red Coral
(Mars). Such combinations can be extremely dangerous for the native. The natural fight
between the owners of the gemstones can be visible in the life of native, where we can
witness; the native is caught between many undesirable circumstances without his fault.
The table shown below shows the natural relationships between the planets.

FINGERS AND GEMSTONES

The index finger is called Tarjani and is considered very inauspicious. In mantra
recitation the beads should never touch this finger, even while turning the rosary (when
we finish one circle of 108 beads). It rules the Ahamkara and is the finger of fall or
expression of anger. The Gyana Mudra has all fingers except this index finger stretched
out with the index finger (of anger) being in touch with and controlled by the Akasha
Tattva of the Thumb. Normally for people who are spiritual / worship their Guru,
gemstones should not be used in this finger. Some astrologers prescribe Ruby / Yellow
Sapphire for Power / Wealth respectively, for use in the index finger. However these
gemstones have been found to give better results of stable power and gradual stable
growth in finance in the ring finger.

Tatwa in Palmistry

The gemstone of a planet placed in a house should be worn according to the quadrant
(Kendra house) is whose trines it is placed. Thus a planet in the ninth house influences
the Dharma Trikona and its gemstone should be worn in the ring finger. Gemstones of
planets in Moksha Trikona (4, 8, 12) should not be prescribed as then they would be worn
in the Tarjani (Index finger). Instead mantra of these planets should be advised.

Further gemstone cannot be worn in the finger of inimical elements. For example, if a
Red Coral is to be worn for Mars placed in the seventh house, this cannot be prescribed
for the little finger due to Mars ruling Agni Tattva (fire element), which is opposed to the
Vayu Tattva (Air element). Thus a Coral can only be worn in the ring finger (Agni Tattva /
Fire) or middle finger (Prithvi Tattva / Earth). Just as the thumb is different from the
other four fingers and in conjunction with them does all work, the Akasha Tattva (Ether
elementsymbolized by the Thumb) permeates all signs of the other elements and is the
driving force / Dhi Shakti.

GEMSTONES AND ARUDHA LAGNA

Since the gemstones are taken for fulfilling the material pursuits in the life than anything
else, the arudha lagna plays a very vital role in selection of the gemstones. Arudha Lagna
shows the image in this world or in other words, the perception of the world related to
the native. This is the material manifestation of the existantial reality of a person.
Maharishi parashara says that planets in the twelfth of Arudha Lagna (AL) can show the
sources of expenditure, while that in the 11th from the AL show the sources of Income.
Even though the promise of the wealth can be seen from different dhana yogas in the
horoscope and the strength of the 2nd, 11th and the trines, the sources and the quantum
of the gains or losses can be seen from the Arudha.

Thus, it is very important to consider the placement of Planets with respect to the
Arudha Lagna for final selection of an Gemstone. The following guidelines can help in
such judgement:

1. If a planet is placed in or aspecting the 12th from the Arudha Lagna, the gemstone for
such planet can increase the expenditure of the native. Malefics are well placed here as
it confer rajayoga while placed here in addition to the expenses shown. However one
must remember that planets placed here shows the persons who would secretly oppose
the native in various activities. So the gemstones of such planets to be chosen after
careful consideration of all factors involved.

2. The gemstone of a planet placed in or aspecting the 11th from Arudha Lagna shall give
income from the sources indicated by the planet. The sources can be known by judging
both the functional as well as natural significations of the concerned planet.

3. The 2nd and 7th house from the Arudha Lagna are the houses of sustainance of the
Image. They should be occupied by benefics or exalted planets. If they are occupied by
malefics, the gemstones of such planets can cause fall of image and troubles in career
and various other troubles. In addition the planets in the 7th from Arudha lagna shows
the persons who would openly oppose the person in various activities, and this is more
true with respect to the Malefics. Thus if benefics are placed in the 7th from the Arudha
Lagna, their gemstones can be given, provided the native can withstand the opposition
shown by the concerned planet.

4. The planets in the Arudha Lagna shows how the world perceives the native. The
presence of Moon or Jupiter in the Arudha Lagna gives long lasting fame. They should
otherwise be placed with benefics or exalted planets and gemstones of such Moon,
Jupiter, benefics or exalted planets can be beneficial to the native, otherwise it can be
harmful.

Similarly the lord of the Arudha Lagna should ideally be well placed in either exaltation,
mulatrikona, own house or friends house. If gemstone of such planets is worn, it would
benefit the native by uplifting his image. If such planet is in fall or unfavourably placed,
then the gemstone of the planet, countering the evil has to be worn (please refer to
relevant section for more information on this)

5. Malefics in the 3rd or 6th gives material success whereas benefics in these places
makes the person spiritual, unless they are debilitated. Thus wearing the gemstones of
the malefics placed in 3rd or 6th can help in fulfilment of objectives and gaining over all
odds. However, malefics in the 3rd from AL can be detrimental to the health and
longevity, thus while prescribing the gemstones, one need to consider this factor as well.

6. The eighth house is also very crucial in a way that it controls the longevity of the
person. Malefics placed over there can harm the health of the person and also the image.
Stones of such malefics placed there should never be worn.

7. All planets either be benefics or malefics give good results and financial gains while
placed in the 9th house from the arudha Lagna. Unless any other adverse yogas exist,
gemstone of such planet would be beneficial to the native.
8. 10th house shows the impact of a planet in the native's career. Benefics are best suited
here and malefics are prohibited. For example, if Saturn is placed in such 10th, then the
career becomes a bed of thorne for the native.

DETAILS OF GEMSTONES

RUBY is the precious stone that occurs as a red, transparent variety of the mineral
corundum. It is symbolic of excellent health, vigor, love and passion, an aid to firm
friendship, and believed to ensure beauty. It strengthens the heart and blood circulation,
makes one bold and courageous and eliminates depression, sadness or sensuality.
Increase name and fame. Its color ranges from purplish red (called Pigeon Blood) or bluish
red to a yellowish red. When cut into a cabochon (a non-convex) form, some specimens
of ruby exhibit asterism i.e. a six-rayed star can be seen in the interior of the stone.
These are called star rubies and are very highly prized. Burmese rubies are considered
the finest. The ruby is a very brilliant, hard, durable, and wearable stone.

PEARL is a lustrous concretion consisting mainly of Nacre (Popularly called mother-of

pearl), which is the substance forming the inner layers of the mollusc shells. The pearl is
an abnormal growth due to a minute foreign particle invading the body of the mollusc.
The particle irritates the mollusc and becomes coated with layers of Nacre. Both marine
and freshwater molluscs produce pearls. Spherical pearls are the best. A Bouton pearl is
hemispherical. If a solid pearl has an irregular shape, it is known as a Baroque pearl.
Pearls are commonly known as pear, bell, or drop, according to the shape. Pearl
coloration varies as white, black, rose, and cream.

Natural, spherical pearls have been cultured successfully since 1920. This is controlled,
but natural and these pearls can also be used as astrological gems. Artificial pearls, in
contrast to cultured pearls, are entirely artificial, made largely of glass and should be
rejected. A good pearl strengthens mental faculties, calms emotions and increases peace
of mind. This is an excellent gem for meditation.

RED CORAL is a large class of marine invertebrates characterized by a protective calcium

carbonate or horny skeleton (also called coral). Corals are divided into two subclasses,
based on differences in their radial symmetry (symmetry around a central axis) of eight-
tentacle animals, each with an internal skeleton or six-tentacle (or multiples of six). The
Red coral belongs to the eight-tentacle sub-class. It removes obstacles and averts
accidents, discord and warfare. It is an asset in money matters and makes a person debt
free. By purifying the blood it helps in pregnancy & childbirth besides curing boils.

EMERALD is the green variety of the mineral beryl making its wearer faithful & of fixed
commitments. It helps in planning & forecasting by enhancing intuition & psychic powers.
It sharpens the intellect and gives a photogenic memory thereby improving learning
ability, communication and clairvoyance. Good for general health, particularly the
nervous system, it also has the power of healing diseases of the eye. It has the colour of
fresh young green grass as in the world's finest "drop of oil" emerald from Colombia.

Although a hard stone, emeralds chip easily since it somewhat brittle. Hence, special
care should be given in wearing and handling. A common flaw reduction technique is to
boil the emerald in oil (sometimes tinted green) and is actually good for the stone in light
of its fragile nature. Oiling hides some of the whitish flaws (cracks) by filling the cracks
and becomes an integral part of the emerald unless it is subjected to some type of
degreasing procedure.

YELLOW SAPPHIRE the symbol of universal love and brotherhood, promotes general well
being and spiritual knowledge. It is very helpful for pregnancy & childbirth. It nullifies
Kuja Dosha and promotes marriage and controls a malefic Mars in preventing jaundice
and liver diseases. Excellent for business stability and financial matters, it is one of
nature's most wonderful gifts.

Topaz occurs not only in the transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange-brown, and
pink-brown colours. It is a hard, brilliant stone but it is much rarer and much more
expensive than the Citrine (Quartz) stones commonly sold as "Rio topaz," "Madeira
topaz," "Spanish topaz," and "Palmeira topaz."

DIAMOND Induces purity and fearlessness. Gives artistic abilities and worldly happiness.
Strengthens bones and is useful for combating diseases of the sex organs. Makes one more
attractive.

BLUE SAPPHIRE The finest blue sapphires are from Burma and Kashmir. It counteracts
enviousness from others and removes the evil eye thereby protecting from travel dangers
and mental unrest and various forms of madness. It alleviates long-term misfortunes by
causing a change of place/residence. Fine, brilliant, deep blue Burmese sapphires will
surely dazzle the eye.

HESSONITE has smoky-red lustre. The other varieties are of honey colour.
CATS EYE is gem-quality chrysoberyl. With cabochon cut (oval, rounded form), a light-
coloured line appears that moves as the gem is turned, giving the stone a resemblance to
the eye of a cat. This phenomena called chatoyance (asterism) is caused by a parallel
arrangement of fine fibres of either foreign substance or minute hollow tubules.

(To be continued...)

Posted by Varahamihira at 1:07 PM

51 comments:
Bharat said...
Respected Poddarji:

Awaiting the next post on Gemstones. Plz post something on rahu/ketu gemstones and
for signs having dual ownerships.

Hare Krishna

Bharat
Saturday, November 27, 2004 1:41:00 AM

alok said...
please clarify ,if moon is debiltated in rasi and attains vargottam status should gemstone
be recommended to strenthen the moon.Similarily if rahu and ketu become vargottam
should they be also strenthened.It would be kind of you if u can e-mail me at
c12alok@rediffmail.com
Friday, February 18, 2005 8:00:00 PM

Sarajit Poddar said...

Hello Alok,

All depends on whether Moon is favourable to your Lagna or not. If Moon is favourable,
then you can take the stone for Moon or Moon's dispositor, if it is cancelling the
debilitation.

However, if Moon is a unfavourable to your Lagna then vargottama debilitation of Moon

can be quite troublesome.

In my own horoscope Moon is debilitated vargottama and since it happens to be the

eighth lord, I chose not to wear a gemstone.

Best Wishes
Saturday, February 19, 2005 9:07:00 AM

alok said...
Hello Sarajit,
Thank you for clarifying.In my case moon as lord of 12th house is in the fourth house
along with sat and rahu in scorpio and mars is placed in 7th house in aquarius .As per
requirement for neechabhanga the moon is placed in kendra from lagna and its
dispositor is placed in kendra both from lagna and moon. Should I wear stone for moon.
Saturday, February 19, 2005 5:18:00 PM

Sarajit Poddar said...

Dear Alok,

Since Moon happens to be the 12th lord , its stone will not bring you any benefit in this
material world. However, placement of debilitated 12th lord in the 4th house can be
troublesome for both mental health and mother. I would suggest, strenthen Mars, who
happens to be your yogakaraka and is causing the Neechabhanga of Moon. If Mars is
rendered strong, Moon would get stronger too, in a way.

Hope this helps.

Sunday, February 20, 2005 10:04:00 AM

alok said...
Respected Poddarji
Thank you for your advice.I would also like to get my horoscope analysed , as I am
passing through very tough time and do not understand the cause for taking remedial
measures.I am a learner of astrology .Is it possible for me to join classes.
Monday, February 28, 2005 8:32:00 PM

Swahilya said...
Poddarji, a very prolific blogsite. Lot's of work. I am very impressed with your
description about the soul being trapped in illusion.
Namaste. Swaha.
Monday, May 16, 2005 10:50:00 PM

sunnykpv said...
Respected Poddarji,
I have some interest in Astrology and I am a student of it.
I wanted to ask you for a remedy regards to my planets in my chart.
1) lagna is Sagi and moon the owner of the 8th house is debilitated in
12th(scorpio)(Some have said this is VRY)Do ineed to wear a gemstone.
2) Mars owner of 12th is sitting in cancer (debilitated)in 8th (again VRY). some one
suggested to wear a coral in a traingle with a point towards me. is this needed?
3) Venus is owner of 6th and placed in 6th (again a VRY).
I am not sure of these VRYs but one thing is for sure as all these mounts are very well
developed in my palm of both hands
Please suggest any remedies
Thanks
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 9:12:00 PM

Vinod said...
Thanks for the detailed analysis!

You have said that the ring finger is "Angushtana". Doesn't that refer to the thumb? I
believe the ring finger is "Anamika".

Regards.
Thursday, September 29, 2005 12:09:00 PM

Sarajit Poddar said...

Yes, the sanskrit names for the fingers are Angustha-Thumb, Tarjani- Index finger,
Madhyama- Middle finger, Anamika- Ring finger and Kanishtika- Little finger.
Thursday, September 29, 2005 1:43:00 PM

Anonymous said...
hi,
is it advisable to wear diamond for a scorpio lagna, if venus the lord of 7th and 12th is
debitilated.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 4:32:00 AM

Anonymous said...
Mr. Poddar, I love this selection of information that you are offering. This blog is a
source of a lot of information that I'm excited to learn about. I'm born with a Kumbha
lagna, Mithuna rashi. Currently going to through Saade Saati. Mars is in 10th house and
Shani is in 4th. Having many difficulties and have been told to wear a coral (povla) ring
in my right hand ring finger. Another person told me to wear a neelam in my middle
finger. Will the neelam harm me? Thank you in advance.
Sunday, February 12, 2006 5:59:00 AM

Sarajit Poddar said...

For Kumbha Lagna, Mars becomes a Badhakesh, being the 11th lord for a Chara
(movable) Lagna. Wearing the stone of a badhakesh is not allowed.
Sunday, February 19, 2006 4:23:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Dear Sarajit,

You mention Saturn in 10th from Lagna is not good for career. What is Saturn is a
Yogakaraka (Tula Lagna).Also if there is Dharma-Karma adhipati yogam in 7th house,
what are implications in career.
Friday, April 14, 2006 1:55:00 PM

kvra said...
this article is very informative. I have come accross many new ways of prescribing
gemstones as per the planetary position in a chart. prescribing gemstones based on
arudha is entirely a new concept for me kindly intimate the source for that.

ramanaakv.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 10:48:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Hi I am cancer Lagna in Lagna Jupiter Excalted And Retrograded)lagna Lord Debilated in
Scoripo with Venus what Gem stone Should i wear My Email id is Shreeraam@gmail.com
Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:42:00 AM

Anonymous said...
A brief about me .....

Mine is Libra Lagna, Lagna lord "venus" is also a lord of 8th house & actually posited
along with sun & mercury in the 9th house in gemini sign. saturn is a lord of 4th & 5th
house and posited in 10th house in cancer sign. mars is a lord of 2nd & 7th house and
posited in 11th house in leo sign........Now, my question is which gemstone will suit me
better, will bring wordly success and won't disturb my marriage life, my career and other
things.and secondly, would I get a success in ajob or in a business ....thanks
Thursday, June 01, 2006 7:47:00 PM

venkata ramana said...

Dear sarajit,

I have been advised to wear a diamond ring on my index finger, which i did and now i
request you whether i have to continue this on index finger or should i change it to ring
finger as per your article.

please do advise.
Friday, June 23, 2006 7:21:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Shri Sarajit ji,
You are taking Kaama Trikona for little finger and it should be 3rd finger..
Regards
Sunday, July 02, 2006 11:28:00 PM

neesha said...
I had few queries regd. reading the navamsha and I would be great if you could clarify
those -

In a horoscope vunus is exalted in navamsha in 6th house. It is good or bad?

Also Jupiter is vargottma(same sign in rashi and navamsha) is in placed in ascendant in
navamsha. Is jupiter in 1st or 7th house is(navamsha) not considered good?

Also the lord of 7th house in navamsha is mars and it is debilitated in navamsha, again
what kind of results will it give.

please clarify,
Thanks.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:05:00 PM

Ravi said...
Hi Sarajit,

Can one wear emerald with red coral.

How to choose the gemstone if the lord of 4th and 9th house (mars) is debilitated.

Also lord of 2nd house and 11th house (mercury) is debilitated causing daridra yoga.

So can we wear both Emerald + Red Coral to strengthen all the houses (2nd, 11th, 4th,
9th).

Regards,

Ravi
Monday, July 24, 2006 5:27:00 PM

Nifty predictions that makes money said...

Dear Sir,
Thanks for the detailed analysis. Are these calculations to be taken from Lagna chart or
Navamsa chart or both? Which chart is more important for ascertaining the yogas and
strong planets?
Thursday, October 12, 2006 3:45:00 AM

Anonymous said...
Dear Sarajit,
Please can you comment what to recommend what to recommend when yogakarak is also
badhakesh and placed in 12th from lagna.

Many Thanks
Soul Sadhak
Sunday, December 10, 2006 10:56:00 PM

madhu said...
dear all

i was recently adviced to remove the yellow sapphire i was wearing as guru and shani are
conjunct to closest degree in 3rd house from lagna in kanya rasi aspecting moon in 9th
house from lagna,as it seems that wearing stone for guru increases shani aswell,is this
true? i was adviced instead to wear stone for budha though budha and ketu are conjunct
in 7th house..will wearing stone for budha increase ketu aswell?
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 11:34:00 AM

viikkas said...
Mr Poddar is it advisable to wear a gemstone like Ruby during Sadesati if it is suitable as
per ones chart
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 3:29:00 PM

Soul Sadhak said...

Dear Sarajit,
For Mo as lagna lord, debil in 5th house, lord Ke debilitated in 12th house, but
debilitation being cancelled by Ve (lord of sign of Mo's exaltation) being in kendra
(lagna) and nakshatra dispositor of Mo is Me in kendra (lagna)but retrograde, stone for
Mo is fine i suppose - am i right?
also, stone for Ve wud be good (considering other aspects ok), but Me not godd since it
lords dusthana (12h - gemini) - please advise.

many thanx
soulsadhak
Saturday, July 21, 2007 3:36:00 PM

CST said...
Classic Chart for GEM Suggestion

Dear Mr. Sarjit,

May i seek your kind advisde on GEM for below chart?

Aries Lagna
Lagna Lord placed in 9th house

Sun/Moon/Mercury (R)in 10th House Capricorn

Guru/Shukra in 11th house Aqu

Ketu in 2nd House

Rahu in 8th House

Current MD Guru. Saturn AD

Problems in Married life, No concreate Career. Breaks in Job, I am in Debt, Mental

depression, can't able to think and act always feel that, whatever decision i take it's
wrong etc.
Living separately,

Could you pls help me to come-out of this tendencies and be successful in my all walks
of life.

I am trying with sincerity and honesty but going noware...

Currently i am wearing Red Coral ring in my ring Fingure (RH) and

Neckless of small Red Corals made of silver chain.

Pls guide me
Saturday, August 11, 2007 11:03:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Poddarjee,

I am mithun rashi/kanya lagna.I am wearing diamond and emerald in my right hand.

Should I wear neelam in my right hand as well?
Monday, September 03, 2007 4:36:00 PM

Deepak said...
Dear sarajit ji

I had gone through all mp3 lectures and blogs by you and sanjay ji. I have one query
regarding yuti yoga, which iam unable to sort out.

I. If venus(9th+2nd lord) conjuncts mars( 3rd+8th lord) in 9th house, then what is the
result of this yuti. which planet becomes shubha and which becomes a shubha? whose
gem would you recommend?

II Similarily if mercury( 1st+10th lord) conjuncts surya (12th lord) in 10th house, what
will be result of such yuti? whose gem would you recommend???

Plz help

DEEPAK N.
Sunday, September 23, 2007 4:37:00 AM

deepak said...
How r u , its been a long time since we got your precious replies.

In the meantime i had gone through all mp3 lectures by you and sanjay ji. I have one
query regarding yuti yoga, which iam unable to sort out.

I. If venus(9th+2nd lord) conjuncts mars( 3rd+8th lord) in 9th house, then what is the
result of this yuti. which planet becomes shubha and which becomes a shubha?

II Similarily if mercury( 1st+10th lord) conjuncts surya (12th lord) in 10th house, what
will be result of such yuti???

Plz help

DEEPAK N.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:27:00 PM

Anonymous said...
My name is Neeraj and i was born on 12/12/74 at 12:45 pm in Delhi. Someone has
recommended me to wear Gomed as rahu is in ninth house causing demage to my
fortune. Before this suggestion other person told me to wear sindhuri coral. I am
confused. Kindly give me a suggestion from your end. Thanks. My email address is
neeraj_gold@yahoo.com.
Sunday, December 30, 2007 4:23:00 PM

Sarajit Poddar said...

Any natural malefics either aspecting or is placed in the 9th house brings strife and
struggles. Among all, Rahu is the most diabolical and its presence in the 9th is quite
adverse to the native. For such cases, it is advisable to wear yellow sapphire in ring
finger and not Gomed. Wearing Gomed is instead extremely detrimental.
Sunday, January 20, 2008 8:09:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Dear Poddarji,

We may need either to add or balance beneficial energies if less OR to remove these if
in excess. As a general rule, should we wear gem stones for strong karak plannets(1,5,9
th houses)or friendly plannets to relevant to lagna lord?

How can we strengthen weak karakas? Two types of things are indicated to increase
benefic effects related to any plannet; 1. wearing/donating/fasting etc.(non-ingestion
type) 2. Ingesting foods related to any plannets. Does it indicate two types of modalities
related to strong & weal karakas respectively? In this sense, can right hand be used for
giving/removing excess energy(of strong plannet) & left hand for gaining energy(of
weak karkas) & not to use any remedial measures for akarkas & neutrals to lagna?
Best regards.
Kumar
Saturday, January 26, 2008 5:21:00 PM

Sarajit Poddar said...

Yes, it is always good to strengthen the karak for the lagna as well as the friend of the
lagna lord. There is nothing called excess of beneficial energies as the more is the
better.

1. wearing/donating/fasting etc.(non-ingestion type)

Donation actually reduces the effect of the karaka whereas accepting things from others
strengthen the karaka. Thus if you donate cow to someone, it reduces the effect of
Moon.You should do it only if there are affliction to Moon and you want to reduce the
affliction. To strengthen Moon on the other hand, you should get more cows :-).

2. Ingesting foods related to any planets.

The effect of the planet on you is more when you ingest food related to the karaka.
Thus, if planets causing harm to you in your horoscope, you should refrain from
ingesting things related to those planets.

Does it indicate two types of modalities related to strong & weak karakas respectively?

There is one more modality, to do the mantras and worship the deity shown by the
planet. This is done to remove afflictions/ blemishes of a planet, instead of making them
strong or weak.

In this sense, can right hand be used for giving/removing excess energy(of strong
planet) & left hand for gaining energy(of weak karkas) & not to use any remedial
measures for akarkas & neutrals to lagna?

For Akarak, you can use the mantras and worship. Left hand gemstones are only used for
a very specific period and not for very long. Remember that if you weaken a akarak,
then the natural karakatva of the planet also suffer along with the functional
akarakatva. So you need to be careful.
Saturday, January 26, 2008 6:07:00 PM

Anonymous said...
From Kumar,

Poddarji, Many thanks for explaining in detail. As per our body's mechanism and
constitution, few substances can be beneficial other harmful(need not to be similar in
all). If we take any substance(both type), beneficial can be good till it is not in excess
and harmful can be harmful till body resist its effect. Let us say, if any substance is
taken in excess, it can accumulate & body system can resist its effects. I feel,
sptitual/energetic stimulations(by gems, fasting, donating, cloth wearing, mantra etc.)
we can make resisted substance bioactive showing the effects. Substances which are not
in excess in body are already bioactive but can become more active on their energetic
simulations. By ingestion, we can make substances which are defficient/weak more
active and which are normal, ingestion can accumulate or resist these resulting their
bio-inactiveness. Considering plannet in "ooch" may mean stronger or in excess(say
100%) whereas in "nech" as 0%). In between can be from 1 to 99% & bioactiveness can be
best at say 50%. In this thought, very strong and very weak plannets can both be odd and
may need remedial measures esp. after growing age whereas medium type may not. So I
request to guide me, in this sense. Can't we consider stroger karkas as inactive stars so
problematic whereas stronger akarkas as resisted, are not probalematic. This aspect
corelates with other energetic healing systems.
Furthur, I am not sure about other non-ingesting type measures as taking related
donations, doing business related materials to plannets, wearing gems, mantra's(either
speaking loud, just murmuring(just lip movement no voice) or just thinking(no lips
movement no voice) express removals, neutral and adding/ingestion type impacts. So pls
guide me about ingesting/adding/material type and non-ingesting/removing/energy
type practices. Can we consider it as an ingestion/adding, if we accept or purchage
related substances to any plannet, wear gemes/metals/clothes, chant mantra etc. as in
ingestion alike we eat related foods?
Best regards & wishes.
Kumar
Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:49:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Poddarji,

Furthur to my last post, Listening of mantras is also to be evalued as either taking or

giving. I am bit unclear, whether any other practice than ingestion of things related to
any plannet can be adding to weak plannets. In your example of cows, logic may be that
when you take cows, you will get and take more milk. As milk is related to moon, it can
strengthen the moon. In ayurveda, gems bhasma/pisti etc. is used. Probably that may
express as an addition or taking. As adding or removing to plannet's strength is an issue
of great importance, it can be very very important to understand, what is weakening or
strenthening(removing or recieving) to karkas. So please tell me more about it.

Furthur, whether it is valid to take such remedial measures related to "samas" and
"akaarak" plannets to lagna by wearing gemstones, meatals or by ingestions?

In grahbal consideration many aspects which either strengthen or weakens plannets are
not aken into consideration eg; dristi, conjunctions, degree in any bhavabaal-yuva mirit
etc., aasat by Sun, plannets in own, friendly or enimacal rashi etc. How to decide real
strength of any plannet?

Whether placement degree of any plannet in any bhava (baal,kumar, yuva & mirit)
makes that plannet weak or strong for all purpose or just for the purpose of that bhava
only?

Best regards.
Kumar
Sunday, January 27, 2008 5:54:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Dear Sarajitji,

Will you please tell, how weight of any gem is decided? Whether same weight of any gem
is valid for all people or different people need to wear different size of suitable gems?

Furthur, are there gems/grahas which can decrease or increase affects of other stars,
say; neech rashi lord and its gem decreases affect in which a plannet in in neech(eg;
Mangal in Makar)?
Best regards.
Meghali
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:39:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Dear Poddarji,

Sorry, if I am bothering you much. I just want to clear few points.

Any plannet is thought to be beneficial or harmful etc.as under:-

1. By its "Grah bal".
2. By placement in its oachh/friend & Neech/enimacal etc. sign.
3. By its kaarak/sam or aaarak to any lagna.
Other aspects can be relevant to above and may also decrease or increase the effects. I
just want to know difference in strength(grah bal) of any plannet & its good (oachh) or
bad (neech) type givin effects. I mean strength is one aspect whereas oachh(good) or
neech(bad) AND its kaarak/akaarak is another aspect. Is it necessary that strong plannet
by more grah bal will produce good effects?

Can you also tell something about counter stars which are oachh in others neech rashis
and vice versa i.e. Sun-Satrun(1-7), Mar-Jup(10-4), Mer-Venus(6-12)& Rahu-Ketu(2-6).
Moon is not relevant to this aspect. As such, can such counter stars nagate effects of
each other(Please think about red & yellow related to Mar-Jup can also be related to
red-Yellow complexions).

Best regards.
Thursday, February 07, 2008 10:21:00 AM

raj said...
Respected Poddarji
Name: Gurdip Singh
DOB: DEC 03 1982
Place: Banga, Punjab, India
Time: 0415am

Right now i wearing a neelam (right hand and 2 finger)and panna (right hand little
finger. Should i be diamond for marriage and Yellow Sapphire for success? Right now, I
am living in Boston, Mass, USA. Please help me which ever way you can.It would be kind
of you if u can e-mail me at wadwal@gmail.com
Thursday, February 07, 2008 11:40:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Dear Poddarji,

Natural malefic stars eg; Sun, Mar, Satrun, Rahu & Ketu are considered good in 3-6-11th
rasi from lagna & moon. Otherway, stars in these houses & house lords of these are
considered bad. For example, for aries lagna, Mar is lagna lord as well as 8th house lord.
If Mar is placed in sixth house, it is good. In all these views, how it can be decided, what
is good and bad?

Best regards.

Kumar
Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:57:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Sorry, one more question;

There is a difference in consideration of ayanamsa and dasha considerations by well

reputed astrologers. As per KP, Lahri & raman, ayanamsa of today at Delhi is
considereed as 23:51:44, 23:58:22 & 22:31:31 respectively. Few consider visomtari dasa
other ashotri dasa etc. These can cause substancial difference in stars placements, stars
movements, ashtakvargas, dasa timings etc. Under this consideration, will it not be
better to consider prediction on gross basis intead of minute/accurate time basis? How
cn we be very sure about accurate time prediction?

Best regards.
Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:36:00 PM

Sarajit Poddar said...

You are right in difference in opinions among astrologers on various ayanamsa. I cannot
vouch for the accuracy of ayanamsa used by others. Most astrologers however follow
Lahiri Ayanamsa and I also follow it since it gives more consistent results. Anyway
difference in ayanamsa can cause variations in the rasi chart in very small number of
cases, hence, in majority of the horoscopes, the judgment will still be accurate.

About the different dasas used by different astrologers, they just show different aspect
of the same thing and hence should not make the predictions gross.
Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:37:00 PM

Anonymous said...
Poddarji, Thanks for reply. Yes, there can be a difference only in few cases esp. when
rashi placement of any star is considered. But will it not make important difference in
case of astavarga & Dasha timings consideration? More than 1 degree difference in moon
placement can change dasha timings substantially resulting inaccurate predictions.

Best wishes.
Kumar
Friday, February 15, 2008 12:21:00 PM

Aman said...
Dear Mr Poddar,

After discovering your blog i have also been fortunate to discover the Sh Narasimha and
Sh Rath's sites and their continued contribution in making the scientic aspects of
astrology more availabel to public.

I have a few queries for which i request your precious attention and time.

DOB: 26 March 1968

TOB: 15:15:00
POB: Agra ( Uttar Pradesh) India

Rashi: Kumbh ( Aquaries)

Lagna : Cancer

Planet Placements:

Birth Chart
JuR: 2nd Hs
Ketu: 3rd Hs
Ve, Me, Mo: 8th Hs
Su, Sa, Ra: 9th Hs
Ma: 10th Hs

Navamsha

Me,Ve: 1st Hs
JuR, Ma: 3rd Hs
Ke: 6th Hs
Su: 8th Hs
Sa, Mo: 11th Hs
Ra: 12th Hs

Current Mahadasha: Saturn & Antardasha: Rahu

My queries are:

1. I am wearing neelam, pukhraj and Moti. R they advisable for me to continue to wear,
and if yes till when or in which periods.

2. Though i am doing pretty well in service and financially, I am not satisfied with the
work and am looking for suitable change. Is it possible in the near future? if yes when?

3. My next dasha is mercury. Pls advise how will it affect my life.

Om tat sat
Thursday, March 06, 2008 5:47:00 PM

Anonymous said...
thanks...very helpful post sir...keep it up :)
Monday, March 10, 2008 3:27:00 AM

NIRANJAN said...
Namaste Mr poddar
The article on gem stone is refreshing one.I am practising and studying astrology in
bangalore and I do refer Dr B.V Raman,Sri Sanjay rahth etc etc.The articles in these
blogs are very informative and to be more informative my only suggestion is please
mention the source from puranas and the sanskrit shlokas attached to it as it becomes
more athenticated to people like us who are very interested in the deep source of
astrologoy and where in we are not able to possess all the required material for this
purpose.

Please give examples on prescribing gems on the basis of AL,and for your information I
have done to some of my clients which has quite marvelous effect.

Niranjan Kaushik
Hari Om
Thursday, September 04, 2008 5:31:00 AM

S said...
Dear Shri Poddarji,

Namaste, Really good analysis is being made on the forum.

Sir, My DOB is 23rd March 1965. Time of Birth is 12.04 noon. Place of birth Vijayawada (
Andhra Pradesh ).
 I have got one query for which I am seeking your kind help. I want to know about my
career.

a) How would it be, will there be any change. Presently I am working as GM in a company
but there is no job satisfaction, though I get good amount of money. I am frantically
trying. Will I succedd. Pl clarify.

b) What stone should I wear for Success in Career. Can I wear Neelam ( Saturn Stone). Pl
suggest.

I am eagerly waiting for your kind words.

Maadhava Kumar
Monday, April 12, 2010 5:39:00 PM

S said...
Dear Shri Poddarji,

My DOB was 23rd march 1965 born at Vijayawada ( AP ) at 12.04 noon.

will u please let me know my future as regards Career. Presently in terrific tension and
doing as GM. will I change my job if so when it will happen? Kindly clarify.

What about wearing a Neelam ( saturn stone) to boost up my Career chances. Or suggest
any other gem that is suitable.

Awaiting for your help please.

With regards,

S. Maadhava Kumar
Monday, April 12, 2010 6:29:00 PM

vijay said...
dear sir my name is vijay, i need to get my horoscope sorted out, please get in touch
with me on - vijaynath777@gmail.com, i am based in brisbane austraila, will be glad to
hear from you.
with thanks,
vijay.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 10:53:00 AM

Swapna said...
Dear Poddarji,

I have strong Retro and Combust Venus(VeR: 8:54),Venus being one of the yogakarakas,
Lord of 5th and 10th houses, Venus is Exalted in Navamsa. I have been guided to wear a
Diamond, if not a White Sapphire. But I did not get your point that is mentioned in your
article when explained about GemStone for Venus, last but one line Planet in Fall: White
Sapphire. What does that mean? Can I wear White Sapphire as a substitute for diamond?
Please Clarify.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 6:28:00 PM

lakshmi said...
Namashkar Poddar Guru Ji,

This is Lakshminarayana,I must need your guidence/help at this situation.Present i am

suffereing with so many problems in family /officially.
1.Major Financial problems.
2.No satisfaction at work.
3.there is no good relation with
parents.
4.No greate sucsess in life.
5.Having so many thoughts in mind,but could not able to implement one atleast.And lot
many.
6.Which is teh right job for me(Now i am doing as a software engineer,but no finacially
and self satisfaction)
My Birth Details:

Name:Lakshminarayana A
DOB: 12-12 1976
Time :9.30 AM
Place:Jammalamadugu (Andrapradesh)

Guruji,Please help me,to overcome my problems.Suggest me please which are all the
Gemstones will usefull( Now i am wearing Emerald for ring finger).I am in debts even
though i am earbning much amount for month by job.Please help me guruji.
Regards
Lakshmi
Saturday, May 29, 2010 2:41:00 AM

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