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Astrological Gems, Herbs, & Amulets: Each planet placed in our natal chart (their
positions at our time of birth) Influences us through out our entire life Planet
& Gemstones. If a planet at our time of birth is well placed the influence will be mostly
good but if a planet is badly placed at the time of our birth then the influence will be
mostly malefic (not so fortuitous) Planets Influence: When an astrologer is looking for a
planet to 'channel' through an astrological amulet they would be looking more for a well
placed planet so as to 'bring out' the best qualities of that planet to influenced the life in
a positive (even fatalistic) way rather than a badly placed planet as utilising such would
be thought to be highly dangerous by astrologers engaged in such work. Planets in a
position of power can be strengthened in a most positive way so that you can get the
very best from that planet thus helping us through difficult times and reinforcing our
'luck', badly placed planets unfortunately we have to live with and as they say: “learn
from” Planets Strength. Astrological amulets or charms are prepared from materials
such as gems, herbs and metals that 'resonate' to a particular planet or in astrological
terms are 'ruled' by that planet. Along side of planetary gemstones, planetary herbs are
often placed inside often with inscriptions utilizing the signs or words that relate to the
specific planet. The planet, herbs, inscriptions etc are all chosen after an astrologer has
studied the natal chart in-depth - this work must not be carried out by a lay person as a
mistake and the wrong planet used could cause problems stress, problems and even
harm. There are also a problem of gemstones that should never be mixed or worn
together which could also have a detrimental effect. Gemstones/Planets in Conflict:

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The Preparation Of Astrological Herbs/Amulets: An astrological amulet ideally is
composed of all 5 elements, a gem for the earth element, a herb is for the water
element, metal is for the fire element, words symbolize the air element, and a number
for the 5th element. The process of turning a herb into a "bhasma" for use in a amulet
involves indirect fire to heat the herb until is stops smoking and has transformed entirely
into ash. Planetary mantras are recited during this heating process. Each planet, herb
and gem has its day and the amulet must be prepared on that day to resonate exactly
with that planet - The first century Greek metaphysical philosopher Agrippa describes
briefly the process. "When any star ascends fortunately we must take a stone and herb
that is under that star, and make a ring of the metal that is suitable to this star, and in it
fasten the stone, putting the herb or root under it, not omitting the inscriptions of images,
names and characters.

Influences of the planets positive affects and their relating

(ruling) herbs: - Vedic/European - Plants herbs & planets
Sun - Herbs to use in sun amulet/talisman is (Vedic ) Milk
Weed. European Herbs - Plants resembling in shape/ color: Chamomile, Celandine,
Century, Eyebright, European Angelica, Lovage, Orange, Rosemary, Rue, Storax,
Saffron, Walnuts.
Positive influences of the sun in your horoscope the influence will be toward:
Nobility, dignity, power, leadership, confidence, one will be well-read, pious, strong,
compassionate and untroubled.
Moon Herbs to use in a moon amulet/talisman (Vedic) Butia
Frandosa. European Herbs - Plants similar in shape/color: Banana, Gourds, Mango,
Melons, Pumpkin, Sweet Flag, Water lilies. Plants in or near water. Seaweed,
Watercress, Willow, Wintergreen.
Positive influences of the Moon in your horoscope the influence will be toward good
sensitivity, good habits, stability, health, one will be wealthy, industrious and respected.
Mercury - Herbs to use in a mars amulet/talisman (Vedic)
Achyranthes. European Herbs - Plants with airy looking leaves: Caraway, Carrots, dill,
Fennel, Parsley, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Marjoram, Parsnips, Elecampane,
Horehound, Mandrake.Moon - ruling herbs & plants - (Luminary) Plants similar in shape
Positive influences of Mercury in your horoscope the influence will be
toward Rational, witty, skill, dexterity, worldly-brains, one will be educated, happy,
fortunate and highly respected.
Venus - Herbs to use in a mars amulet/talisman (Vedic) Ficus
Glomerata. European Herbs - Apples, Cherry, Primrose, Strawberry, White Rose,
Violet.
Positive influences of Venus in your horoscope the influence will be toward:
Attractiveness, refinement, grace, elegance, smooth, one will be humanitarian, long-
lived and possess many good qualities.
Mars - Herbs to use in a Mars amulet/talisman (Vedic) Couch
Plant. European Herbs - Plants w/ thorns or prickles: Barberry, Cacti, Hawthorn, Nettle.
Also plants w/ strong acrid taste: Capers, Coriander, Garlic, Gentian, Hops,
Horseradish, Mustards, Onion, Peppers, Radish, Tarragon.
Positive influences of Mars in your horoscope the influence will be toward positive
energy, strength, courage, passion, and aggression. One will be active, have great
energy, be learned, well-known and regal.
Jupiter - Herbs to use in a Jupiter amulet/talisman (Vedic) Ficus
Religiosa. European Herbs - Fruits: Currant, Figs, Olives, Rose hips. Nuts.
Positive influences of Jupiter in your horoscope the influence will be toward:
Humanitarian, caring, spiritual, optimism, faith, good judgment, one will be a leader of
men, powerful, respected, although susceptible to anger.
Saturn - Herbs to use in a mars amulet/talisman (Vedic) Prosopis. European Herbs
- Plants whose qualities are cooling: Barley, Comfrey Root, Tamarind. Woody Plants:
Elm, Cypress, Pine. Others are: Quince, Red Beets, Sloes.
Positive influences of Saturn your horoscope the influence will be toward:
responsibility, realism, durability and humility. One will be long-lived, charitable,
proficient and an affectionate mate.
Rahu/north-node - Herbs to use in a mars amulet/talisman (Vedic) Cynodon
Dactylon. European herbs - according to "Culpeper's complete herbal" are not listed.
Positive influences of Rahu/north-node in your horoscope the influence will be
toward: Originality, inspiration, insight, exotic, wealthy and fortunate.
Ketu/south-node - Herbs to use in a Ketu/south node amulet/talisman
is (Vedic) Sacrificial Grass. European herbs - according to "Culpeper's complete
herbal" are not listed.
Positive influences of Ketu/south node in your horoscope the influence will be
toward: spiritualism, intuition, universality, subtleness and sensitivity. One will be
wealthy and protected from evil..
In this life, as was the case in our past lives, our actions
(karma) constantly give rise to and generate what is
called a 'karmashaya', which can best be
described as a 'fabric of karmas' that engulfs our
physical body... in the manner in which a glove would
envelope a hand.
In order to explain how our lives are controlled through
celestial forces, I would like to use the analogy of a
computer which, as we all know, is made up of some
'hardware' along with some 'software'.
According to Vedic tradition, our gross physical
body,which is called the 'the annamaya kosha'........and
which is visible, palpable and very easily identifiable ....
is really not our 'real Self', at all.
Our 'real Self' is said to be an invisible unit that lives
within our gross physical body. This inner Self is
composed of our five Dynanendriyas + our five
karmendriyas + the quartet of our
Man (mind), Buddhi (intellect), Chitta(awareness) and
Ahankar (Ego), along with with our Soul (Atman).
(You can see details of the Inner Self in the PPP at the top of this blog. For details
regarding the five Prana vayus, please visit my blog
called http://indianpedi1.blogspot.com/ )
We may say that our physical body corresponds to the
'hardware' and our Inner Self is the 'software', including
the Memory.
We become invested with a new piece of hardware every
time we get born and give it up every time we die,
but the software which is our Inner Self, remains the
same from one birth to another.
This software carries with it the 'sanskars' of our many
past lives imprinted on its 'chitta'. The
sanskars exist in the form of a 'planetary code', which is
the 'karmashaya'.
The planetary code determines, from one life to
another, who and what we will be, in each subsequent
life. It gives us the features of our physical body, our
behavioural tendencies, our luck; it also governs many
other things during our journey through Time and Space,
that we call 'life'.
It also gives us our Free Will....... to counter, as we can,
Destiny.
There must exist of course, many Forces in this
universe, other than simple planetary forces. Such
Forces too, would be affecting us and guiding
us and sometimes intervening in our lives, both sought
and unsought, to change our individual and collective
Destiny. I would group these Forces into two basic types:
(1) Those that act purposefully, knowingly and
consciously.
(2) Those that act randomly, without predetermined
purpose, whether they act consciously and knowingly, or
not.
(What we call Divine forces, would obviously belong to
the first category).
We can, therefore, see that there would be an inter-
play of karmic forces and other forces in our lives. Not
everything is Karma, not everything is Free Will. This
leads me to postulate that everything is
perhaps not Divine Will, as well?
It would undoubtedly be in our own interests to gain
some control over the various Forces affecting our
lives.... in this article I have made an attempt to
show in brief, how this can be done.
The Seven Chakras in our Body.
Each of us "lives" in them according to our basic needs and
desires.
A person inclined towards the pleasures of life would live in his
three lower chakras, one who is compassionate would live more
through his heart chakra, an enlightened person would live
mostly in his higher chakras and so on.
1. Mooladhar chakra: This is controlled by the planet Mars. It
gives a person awareness of the physical body. It also gives
the six inclinations (called shad-ripu in Sanskrit) which are
necessary for life's basic needs. A person should not focus on
and live excessively in this chakra, as it would lead to increased
selfishness. It is associated with the Prithvi mahabhoota or the
'earth element' and with the Apana vayu, whose seat is the
pelvic region.
2. Swadhisthan chakra: This is controlled by the
planet Venus and concerns sensual pleasures. It is associated
with the Aapa mahabhoota or the 'water element' and with the
Vyaan vayu.
3. Manipur chakra: This is controlled by the Sun. It controls the
person's Egoalongwith the desire for fame and popularity. It is
associated with the Teja mahabhoota or the 'fire element' and
with the Samana vayu, whose seat is the navel.
4. Anahata chakra: It is also called the Heart chakra and is
controlled by the planetMercury. This chakra controls
compassion, sympathy and empathy towards others. It
governs emotions and sentiments. It is associated with the Vayu
mahabhoota or the 'air element' and with the Prana vayu, whose
seat is the heart.
5. Vishuddha chakra: This chakra is controlled by the
planet Jupiter. It governsknowledge and wisdom. It is
associated with the akaash mahabhoota or 'ether element' and
with the Udan vayu, which resides in the region of the throat.
6. Agnya chakra: This chakra is governed by the planet Saturn.
It gives knowledge of the siddhis.
7. Sahastrahar chakra: Is governed by the shadow planet Ketu,
and it gives the ultimate self-enlightenment.
Energy Healing through Breath control and Yoga
According to an ancient system of tantric yoga of India, our
body is said to connect with the surrounding universe by means
of sixty-four energy channels called 'dhis', that enter and leave
our body through the umbilicus. Upon entering our body, the
sixty-four dhis branch out into a network of seventy-two
thousand energy chanels called 'nadis' (singular = dhi, plural = dhis).
The dhis and nadis govern and control our very life, health and
well being.
During life, we are in a state of constant interaction with the
surrounding universe through our incoming and outgoing dhis.
The dhis and nadis securely bind our physical body to our inner,
invisble body, preventing them from separating from each other
during our lifetime.
Pranayam, or controlled breathing, can affect our dhis
and nadis and purify them. Pranayam should be done on
a regular basis and with great sincerity. This keeps a
person in good physical, mental and spiritual health.
Stretching exercises and Yoga also help to keep our
dhis and nadis free from blocks, allowing our internal
energies to flow without impediment; hence, such forms
of exercise can also promote good health and well-
being.
Ayurveda says that there are seven dhatus (building
blocks or systems) in our body. It is hinted in Vedic
Astrology that these dhatus are governed by the planets
but there seems to be no definite agreement regarding
lordship of the planets over specific dhatus; different
authors have given different views. In my opinion, the
following table shows the most probable connection
between our dhatus and the planets. (However, the question of
planetary lordship governing the upa-dhatus still remains unaswered).

Ras dhatu - Moon

Rakta dhatu - Mars
Mamsa dhatu - Mercury
Meda dhatu - Jupiter
Asthi dhatu - Saturn
Majja dhatu - Sun
Shukra dhatu - Venus

When a planet is said to be 'unfavourable' in an

horoscope,
(1) Does it mean there are insufficient rays from this
planet coming into the person's body?
(2) Or, on the contrary, does it mean that any rays from
this planet coming into the person will actually be
harmful to him?
Should remedial measures seek
to increase or decrease the rays of this particular
planet, in a person?
We know of course that each one of the seven
planets directs the cosmic rays of one of the
seven colours of sunlight, to our earth. What we do not
know is whether planets also govern any other types of
(invisble) energies?
I am not satisfied with the answer generally given,
that gems 'modify' rays of a particular planet: what
exactly is 'modify' supposed to mean? Do gems increase
or decrease the net amount of energy from that
particular planet?
FASTING, as an astrological remedy for ill-placed
planets:
A well accepted convention in India is that a person
should fast on the day of a week that is governed by a
planet that is ill-placed in his horoscope. Abstaining
from food will naturally produce less Ras dhatu in the
person's body on that day and as all subsequent dhatus
are sequentially formed from the Ras dhatu, the fasting
will result in dhatus that will have a less
accumulated planetary energy of a particular planet. To
me, this makes a whole lot of sense and sounds fairly
logical.
It is obvious that food and water are required for the
growth, nourishment, maintenance and repair of our
physical self or the gross body.
Ayurveda says that the 'subtle portion' of the food eaten
goes to form the Mind. We do not know how the Inner
Self is nourished and maintained while on Earth;
perhaps the oxygen we breathe in is important in this
regard?
Herbs and Planets:
Herbal baths (called Aushadhi snaan) have
been recommended for overcoming the effects of
troublesome planets. However, they seem to work very
slowly and even then, only during the dasha - bhuktis of
the affected planets, which make them difficult to use.
Planetary Dashas and bhuktis:
A unique feature of Vedic astrology is the concept of
various dashas and bhuktis (major and minor planetary
periods), tables of which are given in Vedic almanacs.
The commonly used system follows the Vimshottari
dashas. It is a guide as to WHEN in a person's life, the
planets will have their greatest effects.
Have you ever wondered why different people respond to a different extent
when the same medical treatment is given to them? This is because those
who respond poorly are going through their adverse planetary dasha-
bhuktis,which prevents them from repsonding favourably to any treatment
given.

What happens when we try to propiate the

planets? (Appeasement of the planets).
1) Mantra chanting for a planet could be of two types....
(a) A mantra, that is a worshipful prayer offered
to the planet..... this necessarily assumes
that each planet or its driving-force is intelligent and
sentient and our prayer will move it to overlook those of
our past sins that it has jurisdiction over and to forgive
us and not penalise us for committing them.
(b) A beej mantra of the planet, the utterance of
which would increase / decrease / modify the net
amount of the planet's incoming / outgoing / stored
energies in our body.
2) Offering prayers to the Gods / Deities that are
thought to govern the planets, in an effort to reduce
the troubles caused by particular planets.
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REMEDIES from Vedic Astrology for each PLANET

All living beings on earth are nourished by Sunlight. The light we receive
from our Sun is the ultimate source of Energy for us all. SUNLIGHT is
composed ofSEVEN colours - Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange
and Red ( VIBGYOR ) and each one of the Seven planets is responsible for
bringing therays of one colour from the Sun to the earth.
Cosmic energy from the Sun therefore reaches us through the medium of
thePlanets.
These cosmic rays which come down as rays of a particular colour, enter our
body and act on the seven chakras or energy-centres that lie along our
Spine.
Here they perform several functions that result in the body's maintenance,
growth, health and metabolism by influencing and
regulating the Endocrine System of an individual.
The Endocrine System produces Hormones, which in turn act on all the
organs of our body and so it is the endocrine system that is in ultimate
control of life and all the functions of a living Being.
So you can see how closely the Planets are related to our Bodies (and to our
minds).
It is hardly surprising, therefore, that we can tap the potential
of astrological remedies to solve our problems of health and wellbeing, so
that we live a life in complete harmony with the Universe.

SUN
In the visible part of the spectrum, it governs the colour orange-red.Its
cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the RED rays of Sunlight.
Gems Ruby or Garnet.
Herbs (general, not specific) cayenne, black pepper, dry ginger, long pepper,
cardamom, saffron, calamus, bayberry and cinnamon.
Aromatic oils and fragrances camphor, cinnamon, eucalyptus, saffron.
Mantras -"OM SURYAYA NAMAHA"
"OM ADITYAYA NAMAHA"
"OM RAVAYE NAMAHA"
"OM SAVITRE NAMAHA"

MOON
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour pale white.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the ORANGE rays of Sunlight.
Gems Pearl, set in silver.
Herbs (general, not specific) marshmallow, slippery elm, comfrey root,
solomon's seal, shatavari, white musali, bala, rehmannia ( particularly taken
in milk decoctions ).
Aromatic oils and fragrances white flowers like jasmine, gardenia, lotus
and lily. Sandalwood oil. They can be applied over the heart or the third
eye.
Mantras :
"OM SOMAYA NAMAHA"
"OM CHANDRAYA NAMAHA"

MARS
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour RED.
Its cosmic energy reaches Earth in the YELLOW rays of Sunlight..
Gems Red coral, pink coral.
Herbs (general, not specific) ginseng, astragalus, ashwagandha, guugul, myrrh,
turmeric, garlic, onions, asafoetida.
Mantras :
"OM KUJAYA NAMAHA"
"OM ANGARAKAYA NAMAHA"
"OM MANGALAYA NAMAHA"

MERCURY
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour GREEN.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the GREEN rays of sunlight.
Gems Emerald, peridot, jade, green zircon, green tourmaline.
Herbs (general, not specific) gotu kola, bhringaraj, skullcap, passion flower,
betony, jatamansi, zizyphus, chamommile, mint, sage and holy basil.
Aromatic oils and fragrances frankincense
Mantras :
"OM BUDHAYA NAMAHA"
"OM VISHNAVE NAMAHA"

JUPITER
In the visible spectrum, it governs the colour yellow-orange.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the BLUE rays of Sunlight.
oGems Yellow sapphire, yellow topaz, citrine, set in gold.
Herbs (general, not specific) ashwagandha, bala, liquorice, ginseng, astralagus
( especially taken with ghee or clarified butter ). Nuts like almonds,
walnuts, cashews. Aromatic oils and fragrances ghee, sesame oil, almond
oil.
Mantras :
"OM BRISHASPATAYE NAMAHA"
"OM SHREEM"

VENUS
In the visible spectrum it governs the colour pure white.
Its cosmic planetary energy comes to Earth in the INDIGO rays of Sunlight.
Gems Diamond, clear zircon, quartz crystal.
Herbs (general, not specific) rose, saffron, jasmine, lotus, lily, iris ( flowers ).
Shatavari, white musali, amalaki, aloe gel, rehmannia, dang gui, red
raspberry.
Mantras :
"OM SHUKRAYA NAMAHA"
"OM HREEM"

SATURN
In the visible spectrum it governs the colour Black.
Its cosmic planetary energy reaches Earth in the VIOLET rays of Sunlight.
Gems Blue sapphire, lapis lazuli, malachite or amethyst.
Herbs (general, not specific) myrrh, frankincense, guggul, ashwagandha,
shilajit, haitaki, comfrey root. Triphala.
Aromatic oils and fragrances sandalwood, frankincense, cedar, juniper.
Mantras :
"OM SHANAISHCHARAYA NAMAHA"

RAHU
Gems - Gomedha ( hessonite garnet ).Herbs - (general, not specific) camphor,
bayberry, sage, eucalyptus. Aromatic oils and fragrances - calamus,
sandalwood, lotus, frankincense.
It is a shadow planet and has no physical mass. It is associated
with Smokycolour.
Mantras :
"OM RAHAVE NAMAHA"
"OM RAHM"

KETU
Gems - Cat's eye ( chrysoberyl family ).Herbs - (general, not specific) sage,
calamus, bayberry, wild ginger, juniper, gotu kola, bhringaraj, skullcap,
passion flower.
Aromatic oils and fragrances - camphor, cedar, myrrh, frankincense.
It is a shadow planet and has no physical mass.
Mantras :
"OM NAMAHA KETAVE"
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Author:

Dr. Jayashree Joshi (M.D.)

Email: herbaltradition@yahoo.com