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Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos
tr. J.M. Ashmand [1833]
A key ancient text on the motion of the heavens, and its significance here on earth. One of the cornerstones of Astrology.

An Introduction to Astrology
by William Lilly, (Zadkiel ed.) [1852]
The first modern text on Astrology, updated in the 19th century, and still in use today.

The Sand Reckoner
of Archimedes translated by Thomas L. Heath [1881]
Did Archimedes invent calculus two millenia before Newton and Leibnitz? A pioneering attempt to measure the size of the universe...

Moon Lore
by Timothy Harley [1885]
A compendium of lunar folklore.

Solar Biology
by Hiram A. Butler [1887]
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The Hindu Book of Astrology
by Bhakti Seva [1902]
Actually a western astrology pamphlet from the turn of the 20th century with New Thought background.

Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans
by Franz Cumont [1912]
A study of ancient Astrology and its relation to religion and mythology, by a well-respected academic author.

Sun Lore of All Ages
by William Tyler Olcott [1914]
The mythology and folklore of the sun.

The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems
by William Thomas Pavitt and Kate Pavitt [1914]
The symbolism of gems and their astrological signatures.

Harmonies of the World
by Johannes Kepler, tr. by Charles Glenn Wallis [1939]
Johannes Kepler's 1619 masterwork uniting the Copernican system, musical theory and the Platonic solids.

From the Closed World to the Infinite Universe
by Alexandre Koyre [1957]
The story of how humanity became aware of the true immensity of the universe.


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Coral
The origin of coral is explained in Greek mythology by the story of Perseus. Having petrified Cetus, the sea monster threatening Andromeda, Perseus placed Medusa’s head on the riverbank while he washed his hands. When he recovered her head, he saw that her blood had turned the seaweed (in some variants the reeds) into red coral. Thus, the Greek word for coral is `Gorgeia`, as Medusa was one of the three Gorgons.
Poseidon resided in a palace made of coral and gems, and Hephaestus first crafted his work from coral.
The Romans believed coral could protect children from harm, as well as cure wounds made by snakes and scorpions and diagnose diseases by changing colour.
Coral has been called the `garden of the sea`. It was once believed to be a plant, but is now known to actually contain living animals called polyps. Coral is the result of accumulated skeletal masses from these polyps. The polyps are surrounded by a fleshy skin and excrete a carbonic substance from which the coral grows like trees and branches. This happens in the warm waters of the ocean at depths of around 10 to 500 feet where various coral species survive. In some places saltwater corals also exist.
Precious corals or red corals are called corallium rubrum, a word that is derived from a Latin word related to the Greek word Koralliom. The hard skeletons of the red coral branches have a matte look and are therefore dull. However, these can be polished to a beautiful shine for use as precious gems.
The history tells us that the oldest coral to be used in coral jewellery was thousands of years ago around 3000 B.C. For almost 2000 years, the Romans used the coral gemstone extensively and made it popular.
In India, this gem is known by various names like mangal, moonga and pavlam. This gemstone is one of the Navagraha stones (stones that represent the nine planets that have a cosmic influence on all earthlings) and represents Mars (Mangal). It is related to attributes like courage, initiative, vitality, vigor, aggression. Coral has a special significance in Indian astrology and has found mention in ancient Indian Vedic Literature. It is one of the many starts that have an important place in the study of star signs.
There are different types of corals that provide corals of different hues. Gem coral occurs in white, pink, orange, red, blue, violet, gold and black. The black and golden coral types differ from the white to red in that they are not calcium carbonate, but rather a horny substance. But the ones that are mainly used in jewellery are red corals, pink corals and white corals.
The price is lower for a gem that is lighter in color and the prices are higher for those that have a deep hue. Therefore light color coral fetches a lower price than deeper ones. The red coral is the most expensive of all the varieties. It is almost as expensive as gold. A pink one, with no trace of orange and uniformity in color, costs almost as much as the red ones. If the color is uniform and bright red, then the price of a coral is likely to be around $5 per carat to $50 per carat depending upon the overall size.
 Coral is found on the African coasts, Australia, Japan, Mediterranean coasts, Malaysia, and the West Indies. The best quality red sea corals are found in Italy around the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea and the sea around Japan, particularly off the coasts of Algeria and Tunisia. A black horny coral growth, probably conchiolin, which hardens on exposure to air, has been obtained off the islands of Hawaii. 
Red coral is ruled by mars. It provides vitality, vigour and stamina. The red coral is highly recommended for the men in uniform. Usually it is often recommended for good luck and to enhance determination or will power. Women with history of abortions should wear this for successful delivery.
Therapeutical Uses:
Coral cures all kinds of mental diseases, physical diseases, blood diseases, burns, bruises, bone marrow and muscular difficulties. Red coral in combination with other gems can help to cure and fight these diseases.-blood cancer, bone cancer, breast cancer, mouth cancer, stomach cancer, breathing troubles, anemia, kidney trouble, nerve diseases, scoatoca, gallstones, diabetes, asthma, hernia, appendicitis, pthysis pleurisy, meningitis, gouts, carbuncle, paralysis, rickets, piles, boils and wounds, menstrual disorder, painful delivery and in operations.
Wedding anniversary: Coral is the anniversary gemstone for the 35th year of marriage.
Mystical power: Coral is said to cure madness and give wisdom. Coral is used to build an emotional foundation. Coral protects children. It aids in the safe crossing of rivers, passages through tempests. It excites nerve power, brilliancy and gladness and is a true health-giver.
Note: Coral loses its powers when broken. 
Compatibility:
Red coral can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of aries & Scorpio. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon ( i.e, Mrigashira, Chittha & Dhanistha ). Red coral is a birthstone for the month of March and the persons with the birth dates 9, 18 & 27 can also wear this gem.
Caution:
Red should be avoided with blue sapphire & emerald.
Red coral in accordance to different rashis.
Aries: Can wear it as it is a jeevan rattan. But if native is having health problems like hypertensions then avoid it or consult before wearing it.
Taurus: Avoid it.
Gemini: Not advised.
Cancer: The Moon of Cancer shares an average relationship with the planet Mars of Red Coral gemstones besides which it rules over the 5th & 10th houses of Cancer ascendants which altogether produces an auspicious relationship in between. The Coral gemstones would be a blessing for Cancer natives as it will bring them good intellect & intelligence leading them towards great height of success. Besides this, adoption of Coral along with pearl would bring be more beneficial to Cancer natives and it would be truly positive in the Major period of Mars.
Leo: Can be worn but conditions applied. So consult before wearing.
Virgo: Avoid it.
Libra: Not advised.
Scorpio: Can be worn but again conditions applied so consult before wearing.
Sagittarius: Can be worn but avoid if you are having problems like high blood pressure.
Capricorn: Avoid it.
Aquarius: Could only be worn under specific circumstances otherwise avoid it.
Pisces: Can wear it.
Pooja procedure for wearing Red Coral:
Pooja should be performed in the hora of mars on any Tuesday between 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m or can also be worn in late nights.
 Materials for pooja:
Red cloth, tuar dal, honey, red flowers & incense.
Procedure:
Spread the red cloth and put tuar dal on it. First wash the stone embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with red flowers reciting kuja mantra. The pooja should be performed for 9 days.
KUJA MANTRA
“Veera dhwajaaya vidmahe, vigna hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno bhouma prachodayaath”   || 108 times ||
Offer honey, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the tuar dal to get maximum benefit.


BLUE SAPPHIRE
The striking deep blue of a quality sapphire is reminiscent of a cloudless night sky.  Ancient civilizations believed that the world was set upon an enormous sapphire, which painted the sky blue with its reflection.  This legend, as well as the belief that the Ten Commandments were inscribed upon tablets made of sapphire, gives September’s birthstone a royal place among gemstones. 
Named after the Greek word "sapphirus", meaning blue, Sapphires have long been a favourite among priests and kings, who considered them symbolic of wisdom and purity. These gemstones are prominent among the British Crown Jewels, and Prince Charles chose this as the engagement stone for his fiancée, Princess Diana.  
Sapphire...the word sounds as magical as the images it conjures up...sapphire blue skies, sapphire blue waters, and sapphire blue flowers. In the eighteenth century, any blue gemstone was categorized as a hyacinth, for the bluish flower. Today, we know that the correct nomenclature for a sapphire is "corundum". Although the word sapphire usually means a blue gem, we also find sapphires in a wide range of colours including violet, green, yellow, orange, pink and purple.
These gemstones were mined as early as the 7th Century BC from India and what is now Sri Lanka.  They are found today in Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Myanmar, Thailand, Australia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China, Madagascar, and the United States.  Large specimens of Corundum crystals are rare, although the 563-carat Star of India can be seen in the American Museum of Natural History.
Although more than 2 dozen locales produce sapphires, the three most famous regions are Kashmir, Burma, and Sri Lanka. The most renown is Kashmir, a beautiful place high up in the Himalayas. Kashmir produces "cornflower" blue sapphires. Cornflower is an intense, medium-dark blue with a velvety appearance. Burmese sapphires are also lovely, but the blue is darker than those from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka produces a sapphire that is lighter and brighter. Such sapphires are called Ceylon sapphires [Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon]. But whatever the colour blue, and whichever is your personal favourite, sapphires have been worn and loved for centuries.  This is the largest and most famous of star Sapphires, which are cut to reflect light from inclusions within the stone, revealing a bright six-legged star pattern. 
The price of the blue sapphire depends mainly on the color of the gem. Although the gem cut and gem clarity also affect price, the influence that the color has on the price is far more significant. Another aspect that is extremely important is clarity. This is so because a blue sapphire with no natural inclusions is a rarity. And therefore a blue sapphire gem with a high clarity generally fetches an extremely high price. 
Kashmir blue sapphire gemstones are best blue sapphires and are the finest among those that can be found and they can fetch a very exotic price in the market. A royal blue untreated Kashmir sapphire can exceed $ 1500 per carat in price. The natural unheated and untreated blue Ceylon sapphire (Now Sri Lanka) is sold in the regular range of $100 to $400 per carat.
Depending on the quality of the stone, sapphires can also be found beyond this range.
Blue sapphire is ruled by mighty planet `Saturn`. Due to the unstable nature of gem bring only extremities. It gives very beneficial results once suited but may destroy the whole life if unsuitable. It is not uncommon to observe malefic effects bring by blue sapphire even though it appears suitable in the nativity. For this reason, blue sapphire is suitable for only few natives; but if suited it is one of the greatest blessings. Blue Sapphire is known by different names like: Neelam, Indranil, Shauri Ratna, Neelmani, Mahaneel, Nilofar and Vachinam. In Marathi it is known by the name of Neel.
Special Features
Blue sapphire changes its colour to indicate threats, natural calamities, unexpected happenings or accidents, problems.
Therapeutical UsesBlue sapphire aids nervous disorders, joint pains, controls gastric trouble, gout, arthritis, heart trouble, asthma and legs pain. Increases stamina and improves fertility in barren women.
Compatibility
Blue sapphire can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Aquarius & Capricorn. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon (i.e., Pushya, Anuradha & Uttarabhadra). Blue sapphire is a birthstone for the month of September and the persons with the birth dates 8, 17 & 26 can also wear this gem.
Aries: For Aries Ascendant, Saturn is the Lord of 10th and 11th house. People may wear this stone for professional works and increase in income. They should wear this stone in Saturn Mahadasha.
Taurus: For this ascendant, Saturn is a friend of Lord of the ascendant, Venus. Here Saturn is the Lord of 9th and 10th house. For this ascendant, Saturn yields the most auspicious results. People of this ascendant should wear Blue Sapphire along with Diamond. 
Gemini: In horoscope of Gemini ascendant, Saturn is the Lord of 8th and 9th house. Saturn is good for Gemini ascendant and wearing gem-stone Blue Sapphire will yield auspicious results for them. In addition, the people of this ascendant should wear Emerald, the stone of Lord of the Ascendant, Mercury along with Blue Sapphire.
Cancer: For Cancer ascendant, Saturn is the Lord of 7th and 8th house. The person of Cancer ascendant should not wear Blue Sapphire.
Leo: Saturn is the Lord of 6th and 7th house in horoscope of Leo ascendant. People of Leo ascendant should not wear Blue Sapphire. If ever they have to wear this, they should wear it only in Saturn Mahadasha.
Virgo:  Saturn is the Lord of 5th and 6th house for Virgo ascendant. Wearing Blue Sapphire will bring auspicious results for the people of Virgo ascendant.
Libra:  In horoscope of Libra ascendant, Saturn is the Lord of 4th and 5th house. Wearing Blue Sapphire by people of Libra ascendant will bring profits for them.
Scorpio: In horoscope of Scorpio ascendant, Saturn is the Lord of 3rd and the 4th house. Blue Sapphire is not auspicious for this ascendant. People of this ascendant should not wear Blue Sapphire. 
Sagittarius: For Sagittarius Ascendant, Saturn is the Lord of 2nd and 3rd house. Both these houses of horoscope are considered inauspicious. The people of Sagittarius ascendant should wear this stone only for family and savings and that too during Saturn Mahadasha.
Capricorn: Saturn is the Lord of the ascendant and the 3rd house. Being the Lord of the ascendant makes it an auspicious planet. Wearing the stone of the Lord of the ascendant, Saturn, brings good results for the person of Capricorn ascendant.
Aquarius: In horoscope of Aquarius ascendant, Saturn is the Lord of 11th and 12th house. People of Aquarius ascendant should wear Saturn stone Blue Sapphire. 
Pisces: Saturn is the Lord of 11th and 12th house in the horoscope of Pisces ascendant. The people of this ascendant should not wear Blue Sapphire.
Caution;
Blue sapphire should never be worn with ruby, pearl & red coral.
Pooja procedure for wearing Blue Sapphire
Pooja should be performed in the hora of Saturn on any Saturday between 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m or can also be worn in late nights.
Materials for pooja:
Black cloth, black gingely, sweets, flowers & incense.
Procedure
Spread the black cloth and put gingely on it. First wash the stone embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with flowers reciting shani mantra.
SHANI MANTRA
“Kaaka dhwajaaya vidmahe, kadga hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno mandha prachodayaath”   || 108 times ||
Offer some fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the gingely oil to get maximum benefit.

Cats Eye (Lehsuniya): Stone for Ketu
Cat’s eye is ruled by planet of secrets `ketu`. This is a Gem of Ketu (Dragon’s Tail) .By wearing this gem one is able to subdue his enemies and is able to remove the effect of any negative forces working on him. This gives one social recognition and sudden spurts of growth. It protects from erratic income and bestows stability in life. This is the gem of Moksha and frees one from the cycles of life and death.
The translucent honey-yellow to greenish or brownish yellow chatoyant chrysoberyl which, when cut with a domed surface (cabochon) show a mobile streak of light are called as cymophane or cat`s eye chrysoberyl. Cat’s eye is a band of light that runs length wise from one end of the stone to the other. This effect is called chatoyancy.
In gemology, chatoyancy (or chatoyance) is an optical reflectance effect seen in certain natural gemstones. Coined from the French "oeil de chat", meaning `cat`s eye`, chatoyancy arises either from the fibrous structure of a material, as seen in tiger eye quartz, or from fibrous inclusions or cavities within the stone, as seen in chrysoberyl cat`s eye .
This chatoyant chrysoberyl Cats eye gemstone is also known as ‘cymophane’ which comes from a Greek word that means ‘wavelike form’, owing the name to the chatoyancy sometimes exhibited in this variety of gemstone. Cat’s eye stones (gemstones displaying the streak of light), similar in appearance to cymophane, are formed in minerals such as tourmaline, scapolite, corundum, spinel and quartz. The industry designates these gemstones as quartz cat`s eyes, or ruby cat`s eyes etc and only the chrysoberyl gemstone can be referred to as cat`s eye with no other designation.
This gem has had the longest history amongst the other chrysoberyl varieties. By the start of the nineteenth century the gem had lost its popularity. However, in the late nineteenth century when the Duke of Connaught gave a cat`s eye ring as an engagement token to the princess of Prussia, this gemstone became popular once again and its value increased greatly.
In India, this gem is known by various names like ‘lasunia’, ‘vaidhuriya’, ‘ketu’, and ‘bidalaskh’. The gemstone is one of the Navagraha stones (stones that represent the nine planets that have a cosmic influence on all earthlings) representing the God of the Descending/South lunar node (ketu) in Indian astrology and is related to supernatural influences.
This gem is believed to protect the wearer from bad fortune, harmonizing the negative effects of Ketu and hence it is popular in the Indian market. For therapeutic purposes, chrysoberyl rings should be worn as recommended. Chrysoberyl stones are tested and cut for the specific purpose and can be set in a ring in a specific format. 
The cat’s eye gemstones and cats eye beads are mostly used in jewellery item like rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more. The cymophane or the Ceylon cats eye is the most valuable and expensive gem of all the cat’s eyes gemstones in the market. The chatoyancy quality of, the cut of the gem and the color are the main factors that decide the prices that they can fetch in the market. 
A stone with a distinct, straight and silver-white well-centered band would be considered to be of the best quality and fetches the best price. A semi-transparent honey color, with the honey color on one side of the band and milky appearance on the other (when light falls on the stone) is considered the most desirable color. In the market this gem can range anywhere from $15 to $2500 per carat.
The finest gemstones that are used in cat’s eye jewellery are mined in Sri Lanka, while fine and good quality gem are also found in India, Brazil, Burma and Madagascar. The gem is in high demand in Japan and Hong Kong for use in finger rings. In India, it has been found in a very big way in Orissa. It is also found in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Bihar.   
Cat’s eye eradicates evil influences of ketu and diseases of mars. This protects the native from hidden enemies, mysterious dangers and diseases. One will be wealthy, protected from evil and imparts spiritualism, intuition, universality, subtleness and sensitivity. For businessmen, it is miraculous result giving stone as bestows by secret means. It is effective when kethu is malefic, to overcome ill reputations and increased rivalries. Those are prone to scandals & loss of reputation may use it. It relieves from fear of hardships and increases determination. It resembles a neem fruit with a silver streak. It also available in various colours.
Therapeutical Uses:
Cats eye protects from accidents, skin diseases and pimples.
Compatibility:
Cat’s eye can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Aries & Scorpio. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon (i.e, Ashwini, Makha & Moola). Persons with the birth dates 7, 16 & 25 can also wear this gem.
Caution: 
Cats eye should be avoided with ruby and pearl
Pooja procedure for wearing Cats Eye:
Pooja should be performed in the hora of mars on any Tuesday between 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 3.00 p.m.
Materials for pooja: 
Red cloth, snake idol, horse gram, sweets, flowers & incense.
Procedure:
Spread the red cloth before the idol of snake. First wash the stone embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with flowers reciting ketu mantra. It should be worn in gold or silver on 2nd finger or 3 rd finger of right hand. The weight should be 3, 5 and 7 grams.
KETU MANTRA
“Ashwa dhwajaaya vidmahe, shoola hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno ketu prachodayaath”   || 108 times ||
Offer some fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the horse gram to get maximum benefit.

NATURAL EMERALD
According to Indian mythology, the name emerald was first translated from Sanskrit as “marakata,” meaning “the green of growing things.” The name as we know it now is believed to have come from an ancient Persian word, translated into Latin as “smaragdus,” and eventually over time, corrupted to “emerald”.
It is also known as Panna in Hindi. But emerald has different names like samarld, samardos, market and emaurde. This emerald gemstone is a mixture of mineral – a compound of beryllium, sillicate of aluminium and oxygen and the color of emerald is light or dark green. The price of gemstone is very high. 
They have graced Crown Jewels and embellished the thrones of some of the oldest dynasties in history. As a symbol of wealth and power they are unsurpassed. With their sparkling green lustre they are considered to be more precious than diamonds. And, carat for carat, they are the most expensive gems in the world. They are emeralds, the most precious of all gems.
If you were fortunate enough to possess an emerald that would fit into the palm of your hand, it could, depending on its quality, be worth over one million dollars. Why such a high price? A large part of the reason is that emeralds are rare gems. Emeralds are a type of beryl crystal. They are formed from a combination of the common elements aluminium and silicon with the rare element beryllium. Small amounts of trace elements, either chromium or vanadium, give the emerald its distinctive green tint.
Emeralds are the premier gems in the beryl family. For more than 4,000 years, emeralds have been among the most valuable of all jewels. In one of the rare cases where lore and fact coincide, emerald history really does begin in Egypt, where there actually was a "Cleopatra`s Mine." Mining in the desert south of Cairo near the Aswan Dam began before 2000 B.C. and continued until about 1200 A.D. Although emeralds were extracted for 2000 years before Cleopatra was born, her use and love of gems led to her name being attached to the mine, an association that remains.
For thousands of years the famous Cleopatra mines, to be found some 440 miles southeast of Cairo, were worked by the Egyptians and then the Romans and the Turks. Working long hours under the blistering heat of the Sun, and the darkness, heat and dust of the underground mines must have been a real ordeal for those ancient labourers. Yet the mines were worked continually from about 330 B.C.E right through until 1237 C.E. Egypt supplied the known world with emeralds throughout the Biblical period and through the Middle Ages.
In ancient times emeralds held a real fascination for the people. In addition to their exquisite beauty, they were coveted for their supposed magical and healing powers. Emeralds were, in fact, considered to be a cure for many diseases. They were also believed to be able to heighten fertility and sexual desire in females. As a result of such claims, Emeralds were greatly sought after and a profitable trade was established between Egypt and nations as far away as India.
Emerald is ruled by the planet of intelligence ` mercury `. It’s a green colored soft gem never comes without intermingling fibres within it and also the identification mark of the true gem. Emerald brings the native to the top of the academic or literary fields unless badly expected.
Therapeutical Uses
Emeralds aids in brain power development. It reduces sexual desire and passion. It controls asthma, chronic bronchitis, skin diseases, cure stammering, fear, amnesia, epilepsy, fickle mindedness, diarrhea, cardiac problems, insomnia and effects of poison. It helps those children who are having problems with brain, memory and speech related problems.
Compatibility
Emerald can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Gemini & Virgo. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon (i.e, Ashlesha, Jyeshta & Revathi). Emerald is a birthstone for the month of May and the persons with the birth dates 5, 14 & 23 can also wear this gem.
Recommendation of Natural Emerald according to Rashis.
Aries: Do not wear it. The ruling planet of Aries that is Mars doesn’t shares a pleasing relation with the planet Mercury of Green Emerald gemstone besides which, here it rules over the 3rd and 6th house of the horoscope chart which altogether doesn’t believed to be an auspicious combination. For this, Emerald should only be worn if the planet Mercury gets placed over 3rd and 6th house and that is only in major periods of Mercury.
Taurus: One can wear it and will be more beneficial if worn with diamond or white Pukhraj. The planet Venus of Taurus shares a friendly relation with the planet Mercury of Green Emerald besides which, here it rules over the 2nd & 5th house of the horoscope chart which makes a pleasant combination. This further makes a benefice arrangement and the Taurus natives would attain true benefits from the adoption of Emerald. It will bestow you with children, intelligence and fortune while on the other hand, wearing it along with the diamond would further enhance the positive shades upon the person.
Gemini: Good to wear as it is jeevan rattan for this lagan. The Gemini ascendants are ruled by planet Mercury only which is also the planet of Green Emerald Gemstone. Besides this, here Mercury rules over the 1st and 4th house which altogether makes a positive combination. So on, the gemstone Emerald is perceived to be truly beneficial for the Gemini natives as it could be called as their charm which will bring them all the goodness including health, wealth, education, happiness, peace and longevity in life. Besides this, the placement of Mercury in its own house would further enhance the fortune for the person while on the general part; these people should always wear an emerald.
Cancer: Not advised to wear. The Lord of Cancer ascendant that is Moon doesn’t share a friendly relation with the planet Mercury of Green Emerald Gemstone besides this, it rules over the 3rd & 12th houses of Cancer horoscopes which altogether is not perceived to be an auspicious combination. So on, Emerald doesn’t make a good combination with Cancer natives and they should only wear it, if Mercury gets placed over its own houses and that is for only major period.
Leo: It is advisable to wear it. It is even advisable for people whose mercury is malefic and is positioned in 3rd, 5th and 8th houses. They will have benefits from wearing this.
Virgo: As it is jeevan rattan for this lagan so wearing it will help in many ways.
Libra: Can be worn. And if worn with diamond can yield better results.
Scorpio: Can be worn only under specific conditions. Not advisable.
Sagittarius: Can wear it. But more advisable to wear it with yellow sapphire.
Capricorn: Can be worn.
Aquarius: Can be worn only under the specific conditions and that with blue sapphire.
Pisces: It can be worn only under some specific conditions in combination of other stones.
Note
 Newly married couples should avoid Panna as it destroys the sexual appeal and body lusture.
An Anniversary Gemstone Emerald
Just as a particular gemstone is believed to represent the month that a person is born in, there is a gemstone for every year of married life as well. This is referred to as an anniversary gem stone. Anniversaries like the 20th, 35th and 55th are considered to be significant for Emerald and are celebrated worldwide.
Caution
 Emerald should be avoided with pearl.
Pooja procedure for wearing Natural Emerald
Pooja should be performed in the hora of mercury on any Wednesday between 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 2.00 p.m. It should be studded in a gold ring and should be worn on little finger of right hand. Emerald is effective for 3 years since the time of wearing.
 Materials for pooja
 Green cloth, green gram (moong dal), sweets, any flowers & incense.
Procedure
Spread the green cloth and put green gram over it. First wash the stone embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with flowers reciting budha mantra. Sweets are distributed to the family members.
BUDHA MANTRA
“Gaja dhwajaaya vidmahe, suka hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno budha prachodayaath”   || 108 times ||
Offer some fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the green gram to get maximum benefit.

Hessonite garnet (Gomed)
The garnet group includes a group of minerals that have been used since the Bronze as gemstones and abrasives.. The name "garnet" may come from either the Middle English word gernet meaning `dark red`, or the Latin granatus (“grain”), possibly a reference to the Punica granatum(“pomegranate”), a plant with red seeds similar in shape, size, and color to some garnet crystals. In Sanskrit it is known as Gomeda, cow`s urine colored gem, Rahu-ratna, Rahu`s gem, Pita rakta Mani, Orange gem, Tamo-mani, Rahu`s jewel.
Though there are various varieties of garnets that exist, the hessonite garnet or Gomed is the one in India. The hessonite garnet or Gomed is also called the Cinnamon stone because it was first found in Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka), a land known for its spices. The hessonite garnet is also one of the popular gems in the Indian market and is popularly known as the gomedha or GomedThe hessonite garnet gemstone is one of the Navagraha stones (stones that represent the nine planets that have a cosmic influence on all earthlings).
It represents the God of the Ascending/North lunar node (Rahu) in Indian astrology and is associated with past karma. Astronomically, Ketu and Rahu denote the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move along the celestial orbit. Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes. According to Hindu mythology, Rahu is also the ‘Head of Demon Snake’ that swallows the sun or the moon causing eclipses to occur. It is believed that the shadow of Rahu  can plunge into any area of one`s life thereby taking over strong control and creating chaos in that sphere of life. Such an influence is known to lead to all kinds of delays in fulfilment of ambitions.
The hessonite garnet or Gomed is known to cure diseases caused by the affliction of Rahu and Saturn. This makes it the most favoured gemstone in the garnet group in the Indian market. It is believed that a natural hessonite garnet can guard against the bad influence of Rahu and can aid in speedy recovery to bring success in endeavours. The gemstone is also known to increase appetite, vitality, wealth, happiness and bring good health and prosperity to the wearer. The astrologers in India believe that this gem should be set in silver jewellery and worn in the middle finger to ensure maximum benefits. Renowned astrologers even ask to see the gem specimens to ensure that there are no inclusions that are visible to the naked eye and that the gem is flawless. 
Sir Lanka, the largest producer of the hessonite garnets, has produced fine quality gems for many centuries. Hessonite gem deposits have also been found in India, Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, Canada and Tanzania.
In India it is found in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Shimla, Mysore, and Kullu. Gaya mines in Bihar are the biggest source of this gem.  Recently, very good quality of this gem has been found in Orissa.
Currently, the world`s largest supply of garnets is the continent of Africa. In December 1996, a student in Central Australia discovered what is thought to be the largest single garnet ever found - measuring nearly one hundred feet across! Other sources of garnet include India, Soviet Union, Brazil and the United States.
Garnet birthstone is for the people born in the month of January. It is also called as the January birthstone.
The rarest of the garnets is the colour changing deep blue garnet, which was discovered in the late 1990s in Madagascar. This rare gem deposit is also mined in parts of the United States, Russia and Turkey. It changes colour from blue-green in the daylight to purple in incandescent light, as a result of the high amounts of vanadium.
Other varieties of colour changing garnets exist too. In daylight, if you hold it in your hand and look at it, their colour is likely to be shades of green, beige, brown, gray or blue. But in incandescent light, these very garnets appear reddish or purplish or pink in colour. Because of their colour changing quality, this kind of garnet is often mistaken for an alexandrite.
Orange spessartite garnet is also called as mandarin garnet.
Garnet may be given as a gem on the 2nd and 6th wedding anniversary.
Therapeutical Uses:
Gomedh controls indigestion, skin disease, snake bites, insomnia, hysteria, dog bite, blood poisoning and also undiagnosed diseases. It aids mental depression, arthritis, thyroid complaints and nightmares. It is good for those suffering from allergies, skin disorders, piles, epilepsy, infection of eyes, colds, sinus infection, fatigue, tiredness, BP, hearth ailments, infections in upper part of the body.
Compatibility:
Gomedh can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Aquarius & Capricorn. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon (i.e., Aridhra & Swathi). Gomedh is a birthstone for January and the persons with the birth dates 4, 13, 22 & 31 can also wear this gem.
Caution:
 Gomedh should not be worn with ruby or pearl.
Pooja procedure for wearing Gomedh:
Pooja should be performed in the hora of Saturn on any Saturday between 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 2.00 p.m or can also be worn in late nights or in Rahu kaal. It should be worn in silver (well polished) on the middle finger (2nd finger) of right hand and the weight should be 6, 11, 13 grams.
Materials for pooja:
 An idol of snake, black cloth, black gram, any flowers & incense.
Procedure:
Spread the black cloth before the idol of snake. First wash the stone embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with flowers reciting Rahu mantra.
RAHU MANTRA
“Naaga dhwajaaya vidmahe, padma hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno rahu prachodayaath”   || 108 times ||
Offer some fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the black gram and 22 coins of same denomination to get maximum benefit.

Pearl
Sanskrit texts on gemology- in a metaphysical, genre called Ratnapariksa or ‘appreciation of gems’ – believe pearls join diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires as the five God-given stones, or Maharatni. The millennia-old Vedic prayer of Atharvan invokes their special power: “Born of the wind and the air / Born of flashing lightening and starlight/ May this shell and in it this pearl protect us from danger”. The 13th century Ratnapariksa of Thakkura Pheru, assaymaster of Delhi’s Sultan Alauddin Khalji, describes the fable of the demon Bala, who supposedly offered himself as a sacrifice to Lord Indra. In reward, Indra transformed his teeth into pearls, his bones into diamonds and his eyes into sapphires.
Long known as the `Queen of Gems` real pearls was once the exclusive property of the rich and powerful. No one can say who `discovered` pearls - probably they were first found by ancient peoples searching the shores for food. The Romans and Egyptians prized pearls and used them as decorative items as far back as the 5th Century BC. Chinese records mention them earlier still.
Cleopatra is said to have crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc Antony that she could give the most expensive dinner in history.

At the height of the Roman Empire a general paid for a military campaign by selling a pair of his mother`s pearl earrings. History does not record what his mother had to say about this.
Famous pearl wearers include Queen Elizabeth 1 of England, Jaqueline Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor.

Pearls have a place in Hindu, Islamic and Christian traditions - often to symbolise purity and perfection.
Pearls have mesmerized us with its simple sublime beauty.   From China, Japan, Russia, and India pearls coveted such high regard that they were once restricted only to royalty.  Unlike other precious gems, their natural beauty and luster does not need human intervention.  Pearls are beautiful just as they are because they do not need to be cut or polished.  Their natural beauty is part of their timeless appeal, and women from Cleopatra to Marilyn Monroe have loved pearls and pearl jewellery.  
The Persian Gulf, Bahrain, was the largest resource of pearls because the sweet and salt waters in their area produced lustrous pearls.  In the 1930s, this industry ended when the discovery of oil in that area polluted the waters and thus changed the focus of trade from pearls to oil.  Today, Japan, Australia, French Polynesia, Micronesian Islands, and parts of the United States are sources of pearls, but China remains the major source of pearls in the commercial world. 
The difference between wild and cultured pearls focuses on whether the pearl was created spontaneously by nature – without human intervention – or with human aid. Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain mollusks as a defense mechanism against a potentially threatening irritant such as a parasite inside its shell, or an attack from outside, injuring the mantle tissue. The mollusk creates a pearl sac to seal off the irritation.
The mantle of the mollusk deposits layers of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of the mineral aragonite or a mixture of aragonite and calcite (polymorphs with the same chemical formula, but different crystal structures) held together by an organic horn-like compound called conchiolin.. The combination of aragonite and conchiolin is called nacre, which makes up mother-of-pearl. The commonly held belief that a grain of sand acts as the irritant is in fact rarely the case. Typical stimuli include organic material, parasites, or even damage that displaces mantle tissue to another part of the mollusk`s body. These small particles or organisms gain entry when the shell valves are open for feeding or respiration. In cultured pearls, the irritant is typically an introduced piece of the mantle epithelium, together or without a spherical bead (beaded or beadless cultured pearls).
Pearl is ruled by the cool planet moon. Pure saltwater pearls are rare and highly recommended for reducing mental agitations and marital discords. Wearing of pearl will protect the native from harmful effects of afflicted moon. White and Red pearls are the best. Round pearls are superior and flat type should never be worn.
Therapeutical Uses
Pearl cures mental disorders, gastric disorders, asthma, breathing troubles and lungs disorders. Pearl in combination with other stones may help to cure and fight diseases like- Heart disease, anaemia, kidney problem, diabetes, insomnia, insanity, asthma, eye trouble, hypertension, brain tumor, menstrual disorder and pancreatic problems. It also gives good memory and helps to cure insomnia, eye diseases uterine problems, heart problems, T.B., constipation, hysteria etc.
Benefits of wearing pearl
Pearl is used to remove the evil effects of moon and in turn it strengthens the mind force and increases the good sleep. Pearl is very useful for ladies as it increases the beauty and facial luster. It develops good harmony between husband and wife. Pearl in combination with Rudraksha helps to solve problems related to depression and pessimism. It inspires love and faith between the two partners.
Compatibility
Pearls can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of cancer. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterisms of moon (i.e, Rohini, Hastha & Shravana). Pearl is a birthstone for june and the persons with the birth dates 2, 11, 20 & 29 can also wear this gem.
Caution
 Pearl should not be worn with cat’s eye, emerald, gomedh, Diamond & Blue Sapphire or sub-gemstones of any of these stones.
Pearl according to the rashis
Aries: For Aries ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 4th house. In addition, it is also a friend of the ascendant Lord, Moon, due to which, it is considered most auspicious for person of Aries ascendant; this will increase mental peace, motherly pleasure and will get education.
Taurus: For Taurus ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 3rd house. Person of this Lagna should never wear Pearl.
Gemini: For people of Gemini ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 2nd house (house of money). Person of this ascendant should wear this stone only during Moon Mahadasha or Antardasha. 2nd house is also called Maarkesh. So, as much as possible the person of Gemini ascendant should avoid wearing this stone. 
Cancer: For Cancer ascendant, Moon becomes the lord of the ascendant and becomes auspicious. Wearing this is good for health and increases age.
Leo: In Leo ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 12th house. People of this ascendant should not wear Pearl.
Virgo: In this ascendant, Cancer sign becomes the sign of 11th house. The people of Virgo ascendant should wear Pearl, the stone of Cancer sign Moon, only in Moon Mahadasha and Antardasha.
Libra: Wearing Pearl gives fame, respect, paternal pleasure and increases interest in religious works to the people of Libra Ascendant.
Scorpio: For Scorpio Ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 9th house, which is the house of fortune. This makes Pearl the most favourable stone for Scorpio ascendant.
Sagittarius: For this ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 8th house. Sagittarius ascendant people should never wear Pearl. 
Capricorn: For Capricorn ascendant, Moon is the Lord of 7th house which is a Maarak house, due to which; Pearl should be worn only in special cases in Moon Mahadasha. Blue Sapphire is the most auspicious stone for this ascendant.
Aquarius: Moon is the Lord of 6th house for Aquarius ascendant. Person of Aquarius ascendant should never wear Pearl stone.
Pisces: Moon is the Lord of Trikon house for Pisces Ascendant. This house is considered auspicious. Wearing stone of this house brings auspicious results like child, education and intellect for people of Pisces ascendant.
Pooja procedure for wearing pearl
Pooja should be performed in the hora of moon on any Monday between 6.00 am to 7.00 am or 8.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m.
Materials for Pooja
Silver plate, rice, jasmine flowers, incense and photo of shiva & parvathi.
Procedure
Spread the rice in the silver plate. First wash the stone embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the plate. Light the lamps and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with jasmine flowers reciting Chandra mantra.
CHANDRA MANTRA
“Padma dhwajaaya vidmahe, Hema roopaaya dheemahi
Thanno soma prachodayaath”   || 108 times ||
Offer some fruits and sweets, and then wear the ring. Additionally the wearer can donate the milk to get maximum benefit.

YELLOW SAPPHIRE
The word ‘Sapphire’ is derived from ‘Sapphirus’, which is Latin for blue. When the word sapphire is used it actually means the beautiful blue sapphire. However, in India the yellow sapphire is the most popular gemstone after diamond, due to its significance in Indian astrology. The yellow sapphire is commonly known as Pukhraj or Pushparaga in the Indian market.
Yellow sapphire is one of the Navagraha stones (stones that represent the nine planets that have a cosmic influence on all earthlings) representing the planet Jupiter (Guru) and is related to the spiritual teacher. It has a special significance in Indian astrology and in ancient Indian Vedic literature. It is said to have many healing powers and it also has an important place in the study of star signs. 
The sapphire family is among the oldest recognized gems. Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is the home of the oldest known sapphire digs Most of the world`s yellow sapphires are still found there, although there are some found in Tanzania. Throughout history, sapphire has been noted as a regal gem. Kings and queens have worn them, not only for decoration but also as a talisman offering a powerful defence against harm.
A gem of the corundum family, yellow sapphire is a twin of ruby and blue sapphire. It is found in yellow, golden, and orange colors, as well as in a colorless variety known as white sapphire. The best gem is said to be of lemon-yellow color.
Facts about Yellow Sapphire
·         It is believed that a real yellow sapphire can cure a poisonous insect bite if it is immediately rubbed on the affected skin.
·         If an individual is suffering from issues caused by an ill-aligned Jupiter, yellow sapphires are thought to aid in healing.
Therapeutical Uses
Yellow sapphire controls the functioning of liver, jaundice, anaemia, blood pressure, gastric troubles and fever, catarrh, circulation of blood in the arteries and fat in the body also cure disorders of pancreas, tumors, skin troubles, cerebral congestion, dropsy, flatulence, dyspepsia, abscess.
Compatibility
Yellow sapphire can be worn by the ascendant or moon sign of Sagittarius & Pisces. It can also be worn by the person born in the asterism of moon (i.e., Punarvasu, Vishaka & Purvabhadra). Yellow sapphire is a birthstone for November and the persons with the birth dates 3, 12, 21 & 30 can also wear this gem.
Caution
 Yellow sapphire should not be worn with blue sapphire, diamond, emerald or gomedh.
Pooja procedure for wearing yellow sapphire
Pooja should be performed in the hora of Jupiter on any Thursday between 6.00 a.m to 7.00 a.m or 1.00 p.m to 2.00 p.m. It should be wear in gold on first finger (Index Finger). In the natal chart, if Jupiter is in any start where Sun is transiting, like Kritika, U Phalguni or U Ashada, yellow sapphire will give beneficial results.
Materials for pooja
Dark yellow cloth, Bengal gram, marigold flowers & incense.
Procedure
Spread the rice over the yellow cloth before the god. First wash the stone embedded ring milk followed by water. Then apply paste of sandal, vermillion (kumkum) on it and place it on the cloth. Light the lamps and burn incenses perform the pooja to the ring with marigold flowers reciting guru mantra.
GURU MANTRA
“Vrishaba dhwajaaya vidmahe, Gruni hasthaaya dheemahi
Thanno guru prachodayaath”   || 108 times ||

Planets in signs and houses Vastu Interiors and Colours

Over a period of time, we have talked on different aspects of Vastu vis-à-vis its relevance to modern life.  We have talked about the importance of balancing the primary elements of Nature and we have talked about the various energies — macro or cosmic and micro or terrestrial. In this article, I wish to talk about how we can make use of colours to enhance the quality of our lives.


Planetary Colors

Astrological texts like Brihat Jataka, Jataka Parijata and others have assigned certain colors and directions to the planets as follow:

Different shades and hues of these colors can be used for the interiors and exteriors on the basis of the Janma Rasis or Moon-signs of the house owners. For instance, let us take the owner’s Janma Rasi as Mithuna (Gemini) and the spouse’s Janma Rasi as Meena (Pisces). The respective lords are Mercury and Jupiter. Green for the exteriors and yellow for the interiors in their varied hues, can be used to make the house look beautiful and compatible to you astrologically.

Directional Colors

Colours can also be used based on directions. For instance, North-west rooms can be white, North rooms can be in light hues of green, West rooms can be greys, South-east rooms can be varied colors, North-east rooms can be in shades and tones of yellow like cream etc. and South rooms can be in shades and hues of red.

Colours can be used in a variety of ways. We can paint our walls with a range of colours. We can wear clothes with colors of our preference; we can drink solarised water in colored glasses. We can use curtains, carpets and furniture with different colours of our liking.

Study rooms can be green, kitchen and dining rooms can be orange, mediation and prayer rooms can be white, living and discussion rooms can be cream and hues of yellow, and bedrooms can be blue. Parents may, perhaps, find rooms colored blue ideal for their children who tend to be aggressive.

Color Therapy

Properly used colours play an important role in health and can contribute to stable mental and physical health and alleviate human suffering.

Exposing the body to colored light is also said to act as a support in healing. Colour therapy texts tell us that green light can alleviate heart problems and cancer, blue can treat painful ulcers, inflammatory disorders and back problems. Red is good for skin problems, bladder infections and anaemia while orange works on allergies and constipation. Yellow light alleviates muscle cramps and gallstones. Orange is said to stimulate the nervous system and increase your appetite.

Shades and hues of red can be used when a person is suffering from blood ailments, anaemia, bodily weakness, colds, circulatory deficiencies, paralysis, baldness etc. Red also stimulates brain wave activity, increases heart rate, respiration and blood pressure, and can also assist in burning fat and reducing weight. Pink, which can be considered as a hue of red, is an appetite suppressant, relaxes muscles, relieves tension and soothes and calms frayed tempers! Orange energizes stimulates desire for food and digestive system and is good for chronic asthma, phlegmatic fevers, inflammation of kidneys, epilepsy, cholera etc. Shades and hues of blue can be used for throat troubles, laryngitis, goitre, typhoid and other fevers, jaundice, sore throat, small pox and related ailments, hysteria, insomnia or sleeplessness, lowering blood pressure, itches, painful menstruation, underweight problems etc.

Green is good for alleviating problems related to heart, ulcers, headaches, flu, blood pressure, is soothing, relaxing mentally as well as physically, helps those suffering from depression, anxiety, nervousness etc. Yellow can alleviate stomach problems, digestive disorders, constipation, stress and nervous disorders, energizes, relieves depression, improves memory, stimulates appetite etc. Indigo (dark blue) is recommended for eye troubles, facial paralysis, lung disorders, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, ear and nose complaints, deafness, infantile convulsions etc. Violet and its hues are good for ailments related to mind, diseases of the scalp, rheumatic and similar pains, kidney and bladder weaknesses, suppresses appetite, provides a peaceful environment, good for migraines etc.

Colors have the strength to either depress or exhilarate and play a very important role in health and happiness. Interfacing the above colorful suggestions with certain basic Vastu guidelines as below will enhance the quality of your life.

1. Orient your furniture to the cardinal directions such that you face East or North.

2. Keep the Northeast of all your rooms dirt-free.

3. Pedestal fans can be in Southeast sectors so that they blow towards Northwest.

4. Trash, litter and garbage can find their places in the Northwest of the site, building or rooms.

5. Avoid placing your desks facing a doorway. Avoid also sitting with your backs directed to a door opening.

6. Place your mirrors on East or North walls.

7. Select the colour of your carpets as recommended above.

8. Your aquariums, water fountains and drinking water containers can be placed in the Northeast areas of your site, building or rooms.

9. Northeast rooms painted white or shweta are ideal for elders, patients and pregnant ladies.

10. Elders can sleep with their heads to the South and young students can sleep with their heads to the East.

11. Light indoor plants are ideal in the North, East and Northeast. Heavy plants in the West, South and Southwest are excellent. Rose, cactus and thorny plants find a compatible place in the Southeast.

12. Electrical and electronic gadgets will find their placement in the Southeast of the rooms in order.
13. Never ever sleep or sit under beams. If necessary, conceal the beams with artificial ceilings.

Planets in signs and houses

Some Vastu Tips for Shops
1) Reception Counter and display counter can use in all four directions.
2) Saleable goods or products always keep in north west, for maximum sale.
3) When sitting for worship, keep your face towards North-East.
4) Cash boxes can be located in the room towards the North (treasury). But if the box is heavy (such as a safe, heavy almirah) then it should be kept in the Southwest corner and the door of the almirah should open towards the North or North East.
5) TVs and computers should ideally be placed in the Southeast corner of the shop. They should not be placed in the Northeast corner or Southwest corner.
6) An aquarium with 9 gold fish and one black fish, in the north east corner/portion of the house or factory is very good.
7) Drinking water should be in the north east of the kitchen.
8) All the doors should open inside so that the energy may remain inside.
9) The hinges of doors should be noiseless. If so. The hinges may be greased periodically.
10) The doors should open towards right hand.
11) Small decorative plants and shrubs may be grown in the north and the east.
12) If north of any shop is blocked it blocks prosperity.
13) Daily use Loban or Gugal' smoke in Shop.
14) Put Iron hourse NAAL in outside of shop in U style.
15) Water flowing/water fountain from north to east is very good.
16) Shop should clean with Salt water almost daily.

Planets in signs and houses

GEMOLOGY
Our great sages and polymaths perfected the art and the science of astrology in ancient times. As such astrology has witnessed continuous development and proliferated into many branches and divisions, all of which are equal in importance. Gemology or the scientific and ethnic study of gemstones is an important and integral part of applied astrology. It is so popular among the Indian public that no one is certain as to when it had actually come into practice. Use of precious gems and stones has been an ancient practice in India. Some people believe that it is one or two thousand years old science while others maintain that science and art of gemology originated about five or ten thousand years ago. Scriptural evidences however show that concept of gemology is as old as the creation itself. A very famous hymn says:
SASHANKH CHAKRAM SAKIRIT KUNDALAM, SAPEET VASTRAM SARASI RUNEKSHANAM ||
SAHAR VAKSH STHAL KAUSTUBHASHRIYAM, NAMAMI VISHNUM SIRASA CHATURBHUJAM ||
Apart from many kinds of weapons, Lord Vishnu bears Kaustubha Mani (a gem named Kaustubh) on his chest. This gem is most dear to Him. This hymn shows that even before the whole universe came into being, Lord Vishnu did have an existence and the gem Kaustubh also existed along with Him.
During medieval period also, various scholars shed light on the science of gemology. They authored many great scriptures as well. Acharya Varahmihir was the most prominent of those great scholars. A scripture Vrihat Samhita written by Varahmihir still has a wide recognition among the gemologists. It has a whole chapter, Ratnadhyay devoted to the comprehensive description of the gemstones. Among Puranas, Agnipurana contains exhaustive description about gemology.
In modern era also, countless scholars are continuously working with dedication in the field of gemology. Thanks to their efforts that the science of gemology is scaling new heights.
In the present discussion, we shall try to find out:
1) What are gems?
2) Is wearing a stone mere superstition or it really bears fruit?
3) What is the chemical composition of the gemstones?
4) In what circumstances should the gemstones be worn?
5) In which circumstances should the gemstones not be worn?
6) Which person should wear which stone?
7) Which person should not wear which stone?
8) How did the gemstones originate as per the religious scriptures of India?
9) Stones of which planets can be worn together?
10) Do the gemstones have medicinal use also? What is the gemopathy ?
11) What are the 6 jewels and how did they originate?
12) How can the gems and jewels be classified?
13) What is the total number of the gemstones and what are their names?
Let us first try to understand what a gem is. We are all familiar with the adjective use of the words gem, jewel etc. Any dear one or prominent one is addressed as a 'gem' or 'jewel' in colloquial terms. Similarly anything that is rare in qualities, availability or virtues is also referred to as a gem or jewel. But literally, a gem is something that has been dug out from earth or deep sea and has many rare but miraculous qualities. A gem is unique and often rare because of its specific composition. It may differ in effects, colour, tinge and hues. Similarly, prices of the same stone, may also vary with slight difference in appearance.
All the gems and jewels however have one thing in common i.e. their hue. A jewel has a distinct hue that differentiates it from the rest of the commonly available materials. Our learned sages have described eighty-four different kinds of gems and jewels among which nine are most important. Because of it, titles like Navratna (nine most precious gems) came into practice. But being superior in designation does not mean that the remaining seventy-five gems are totally worthless or not in common use. They too have their distinct appearance, beauty, hues and effects and are important accordingly. Their uses are also wide and varied such as personal beautification, adornment, house building, idol construction, exhibition of wealth and luxury etc. Thus, there are totally eighty-four gems and jewels of which nine are main (or more popular) and seventy-five are less popular.
Though there are different classes and categories of the gems that distinguish them from one another, but gemstones belonging to the same category resemble one another to a great extent with slight variations in hues and appearance.
Some of the stones have uniform colours like yellow, green, red, blue, violet, black or golden while many have a mixed hue of different colours. Each gem has its own importance. Regardless of category, a gemstone is priced according to its beauty, brilliance, appearance and purity. Lacking these qualities, a gemstone has no worth in the eye of a connoisseur. Diamond, sapphire, topaz, emerald and ruby belong to the category of most precious stones. All of them have their distinct chemical composition and are priced accordingly.
Thus now we may say that-
1) Gemstones are harder than ordinary stones.
2) Gemstones are more brighter and smoother than ordinary stones.
3) Distinct hue is the main feature of a gemstone.
4) Usually, each gemstone radiates rays similar to its colour.
5) Radiation effect of the gemstones is controlled and affected by the light and rays of the planets and group of stars situated in space.
6) Gemstones have both positive and negative capacities.
7) A particular gemstone prescribed for a particular planet receives the rays from that planet and facilitates them to enter our body.
Gem-Therapy is a common branch of Astrology and "Ayurveda" the oldest medical system of the world. Knowledge of Astrology is essential for the medical practitioners of Ayurveda in India. Now a days it is also a part of alternative therapy like telepathy, magnet therapy, homeopathy, Electro homeopathy etc.
All the Ayurveda ancient texts have chapters on gems and medicine derived from gems.
"Ras Ratna Samuchchaya" is the one of them, which is about the chemistry of Ayurveda, written thousand years ago. Its fourth chapter is about the quality, properties, selection, preparation of medicine by gems and their application in various health troubles.
How Gems cure?
In all the branch or system of medical science NATURE is the only original source of medicine. All the medicines derived from plants, herbs, minerals, sea and all the natural sources.
Gems are mineral products (Pearl and Corel are bio-product). They have not only some chemical properties but also some energy. Because they are formed in the womb of mother earth. High magnetic field, Electro-magnetic field and other energies are there due to high revolutionary velocity of earth and resultant energy field of universe, radiated from other planets and stars. These energies are stored as a potential energy in the product of earth. Is man not using Coal, Petroleum products for al his energy needs ? We are running in the era of atomic energy. The source of atomic energy is Uranium, Thorium and other radio-active elements. What is the source of these radio-active elements? Only the mother earth.
What are Human being and other live?
A combine form of mater (The body) and energy (The life). What else after the death? Only body. The life, the energy leaves the body. From where live bodies received this energy, the life? Modern science is still can't say about this. But the enceinte Indian science Astrology believe that from The Universe we gain the Life, and energy for.
Life. When our energy weeks, we become sick and go for medical aids. Medicine and treatment help us to cure. Modern medical science is now taken the help of energy i.e., X-ray, ultra-violet, infra-red, ultra-sound, laser rays, alpha, beta, gamma radio-active rays etc.
Gems are also good conductors of cosmic energy, they works as a receiver and transmit this energy in our body. This energy helps us to prevent and cure from disease.
There are 9 planet in Vedic astrology, The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. Precious and semi precious stones have power of good receiver of these planets energy, i.e., Ruby of the Sun, pearl of the Moon, Red Coral of Mars, Emerald of Mercury, Diamond of Venus, Yellow topaz of Jupiter, Blue sapphire of Saturn, Gomed of Rahu and Cat's eye of Ketu.
Each planet signify a specific system / organ of our body, as per horoscope of individual, and effect them.
Only a practitioner having sound knowledge of Astrology, Medical astrology, Gems, Anatomy, Physiology may suggest the correct gem for prevention and assist to cure disease.
After so many years of research in this field I achieved great success to cure many disease. i.e. Cancer, Blood-cancer, diabetes, liver-pancreas trouble, skin-disease and allergy, acne-pimples, hyper and hypo thyroid, migraine, kidney stone, high/ low blood pressure, arthritis, impotency, menstruation trouble, Harmon trouble etc.
If you are suffering from any diseases, you may consult me for the Medical astrology and Gem-Therapy with required Birth-Data and details of disease.
Every thing in this universe is composed of Seven Rays of colour. We can see these rays in Rainbow. We can say Meghadhanusha - VIBGYOR-rays. VIBGYOR RAYS means combination of VIOLET, INDIGO, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, ORANGE & RED. Through a Prism one can find or see these COSMIC rays. Ancient Indian text, the "KURMA PURANA", the seven planets are to be seen as condensations of the seven cosmic rays. It was understood that on our planet Earth the greatest condensation of the cosmic rays is to be found in natural gem stones. Chart shows you the Metal, Chakra, Planets, Cosmic Colour, Primary Gems, Sanskrit Name & Alternative Gems (Secondary Gems) & Zodiac Sign as per Hindu system of astrology. Gem stone therapy should not be deemed the practise of medicine and should not be viewed as a sabstitute for consultations with your physician or other health care professional.
 
Cosmic
Colour
Planets
Main
Characteristics
Metal
Sanskrit
Name
Primary
Gems
Alternative
Gems
Zodiac
Moon Rashi / Sun Sign*
Chakra in
Seven Plexus
Violet
Saturn
Spritually Divine
Sterling, Silver or Gold
Nilam
Blue Sapphire
Amethyst blue Spinel
Makar
Capricon*
Kumbha
Aquarious*
Crown
Sahasara
Pituatary
Indigo (Deep Blue)
Venus
Intuition
Gold
Vajra
Diamond
White Sapphire, White Zircon
Vrishabha
Taurus*
Tula
Libra*
Brow,
3rd eyes
Anjna
Pineal
Blue (Light)
Jupiter
Religious Inspirution
Gold
Pushparaga
Yellow Sapphire
Yellow Topaz, Citrine
Dhanu
Sagittarious*
Meena
Pises*
Throat
Vishuddhi
Green
 
Mercury
Harmony Sympathy
Gold
Panna
Emerald
Peridot Green-Tourmaline
Mithun
Gemini*
Kanya
Virgo*
Heart
Anahata
Yellow
 
Mars
Intellect Mental
Gold
Munga
Red Coral
Jasper Carnelion
Mesha
Aries*
Vruschika
Scorpio*
Solar Plexus
Naval
Manipara
Orange
 
Moon
Energy Astal / Emotional & Etheric
Silver
Mukta
Natural Pearl
Moon Stone
Karka
Cancer*
Spleen/ Sex
Swadhisthan
Red
Sun
Physical Life
Gold
Manikya
Ruby
Red Turamaline
Red Spinel
Rubellite
Simha
Leo*
Root / Spine / Base
Muldhara
Ultra Violet
Rahu
-
Silver
Gomeda
Garnet
Hessonite
Orange Zircon
-
-
Infra Red
 
Ketu
-
Gold
Vaidurya
Cat's Eye
Cat's Eye Tourmaline
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Use of Gems Colour (Cosmic Colour & his Gems)
Cosmic Colour and Desease
Violet
This colour is effective in Nervous and Mental Disorders. Neurosis, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Epilepsy, Meningitis, Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains, Skin Disorders. These colours are very effective in sever Asthama in combination with Red. Violet with its cognate colour purple is a powerful healing agent with a direct influense on the brain and nerves. Violet light is a great help in meditation and concentration of a spiritual nature.
Indigo
This colour is effective in eye trouble, ear and nose complaints, facial paralysis, pneumonia, bronchitis, wooping cough, Dyspesia, Insanity etc. It has been found effective in Appendicities & Purulent Tonsilities. This colour is also tried in all cases of Genito Urinary organs and Venus has control over this in Astrology.
Blue
Light colour of blue is effective in throat trobles, Larynitis, Sore Throat, Pharyngitis, Goitre. wooping cough, Tonsilitis, Horsenses & Obesity. This colour should be useful in diseases of the Ductless Glands, as Jupiter accordingly to astrology has an influence over the Glandular System of body.
Green
This colour is very effective in cases of Heart Troubles, Blood pruessure, Ulcers, Cancer, Headache, Neuralgia, Influenza, Syphilis, Erysipelus. Green Gem Medicines have been found effective in Burns, Skin disases.
Yellow
This colour is effective in Stomach Troubles. Constipation, liver disorders, Diabetes, Haemorrhoids, Eczema, Leprosy, Nervous Debility. Yellow gem medicines have been found to give relif in cases of Depression. Jaundice and other distresses caused by sluggish action of liver, cases of Piles.
Orange
This colour is effective in Chronic Asthma, Fever, Bronchitis, Wet cough, Gout, Chronic Rhematism, Nephritis, Gall Stones, Prolapses, Menopouse & Mental Debility. Haemorrhages, Bleeding from any organ, Diarrhoea, Insomnia, Kidney infections and Urinary tract.
Red
This colour is very much useful in all disese of the Blood-Stram, Anaemia, Debility, colds etc. Red is found useful in cases of Impeding Collapse with profuse sweat and cold extremities. Mentally deficient children also need this colour to activate their brain.
Ultra Violet
Excessive heat sensation in the body can be controlled with this colour useful in Insomnia, Mental disturbances & this colour is useful in AIDS too ( research is going on)
Infra Red
This is the hottest colour in the spectrum. Tthis colour is most essential colour. When cold superimposes, death occurs. Hence, heat is required to revive the person. This colour is very much useful in cases of cancer, paralysis, osteo Arthritis, chronic Dysentery.
Gems (Therapy) and Astrology is co-related. in study of Aurveda & Homeopathy study of astrology is very important. Gem stone therapy should not be deemed the practice of medicine and should not be viewed as a substitute for consultations with your physician or other health care professionally, which please note. Gem Therapy is simple in application and with out risk.
Some Alternative Gems (Secondary) & Their uses:
Amethyst: Amethyst is the ray of spiritual Mastery. This vitalises man?s spiritual nature with life giving power and animates and expands the soul consciousness. This stone is particularly used to cure gout. It was also useful in getting good sleep or pleasant dreams.
Green Ray: The key note of our planet and colour of nature. The green radiance is essential to our health and happiness. It is the colour of balance and harmony. Green opens and enlightens the mind and spirit with Wisdom (Yellow Ray) and Truth (Blue Ray), which are the components of green. The fulfillment or completion of the Green rays in its subjective aspect is the man of balanced Mind & the man of peace and Harmony, Sympathy and Generosity.
Amber: Arabs used the powdered Amber to prevent miscarriage; and also used it as a medicine for boils, carbuncles, ulcers etc. Epistaxix was treated by putting the Amber in side the nose. For treating Gaitre, the stone was tied round the neck. Burnt Amber ash useful for woman in labour pains and easy delivery. In very hot countries people used to keep the Amber in hand to cool their body.
Brown Agate: Fakirs always use a necklace of this stones Muslims consider this stone very sacred. In ancient times this stone very used for stopping excessive bleeding in women during periods. Personally I have found this stone very sensitive for dowsing.
Carnelion Or Blood Stone: Used mostly for Haemorrhuges from different parts of the body, Acne, & Ulcers.
Crystal: Crystal was used in ancient times to reduce glandular swelling and to cure eye diseases like glaucoma, conjunctivitis. It was also supposed to strenghten the heart. Personally I have found that a necklace of crystals when warn brings down high temperature and cools the body.
Garnet: Garnet is useful to cure Eczema, Psoriasis and other skin affections.
A list of some common elements and the gems that might be useful in them is given below. Gems do provide only a helping hand and are not a complete cure in themselves. Regular research has given good positive results; hence some diseases to be cured through the help of gems cosmic rays are given:
  • Acidity, Digestive disorder, High Blood Pressure - Emerald Gem.
  • Common cold, constipation, Bronchitis - Red Corol.
  • Insomania - Moon Stone.
  • Piles ? Red Coral & Pearl.
  • Asthma - Blue sapphire.
  • Gout (Rheumatism) - Red coral & Amethyst.
  • Heart disease - Ruby.
Vayu, Pitta & Kapha are the three-fold forces of Harmony, energy and Inertia inherent in every living cell. This three Doshas (TRIDOSHA) are related as under:
Doshas
Gunas
Forces
Elemnets
Combination
Vayu
Sattva
Harmony
Akash(Ether) And Air
Neutrul
Pitta
Rajas
Energy
Fire
Negative
Kapha
Tamas
Inertia
Water & Earth
Positive
 
Elements
Rudiment Faculty
Sense Organ
Cosmic Colour
Akash (Ether) Space
Sound / Hearing
Ears
Blue
Air
Touch
Skin
Violet
Fire
Form / Sight
Eyes
Red
Water
Taste
Tongue
Orange
Earth
Smell
Nose
Green
 
Elements
Zodiac Signs (Sayan - Sun Sign)*
(Niryan - Moon Sing)
Fire
Aries*
Mesha
Leo*
Simha
Sagittarious*
Dhanu
Earth
Taurus*
Vrishabh
Virgo*
Kanya
Capricon*
Makar
Air
Gemini*
Mithun
Libra*
Tula
Aquarious*
Kumbha
Water
Cancer*
Karka
Scorpio*
Vrischika
Pisces*
Meena
Colours revealed by the Prism:
The cavities of the human heart including
  • Ears will appear Blue through the prism, Blue is therefore the colour of Akash (Ether) with its Sound rudiment.
  • The Skin of the human body surveyed through a prism will appear Violet, and therefore violet is the colour of the element of Air with its Touch rudiment.
  • The Eyes will show Red rings around them and therefore Red is the colour of Fire/Sight with its form rudiment.
  • The Tongue will show the Orange, colour, and therefore the orange colour is that of the element of Water with its Taste rudiment.
  • The Nose Tip will show the Green colour through the prism, and therefore the Green colour is that of the element of Earth with its Smell rudiment.
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