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Saturday, May 9, 2020

Blue Sapphire ( Neelam ) - Significance, Benefits, Facts and Wearing Rituals.

Blue Sapphire ( Neelam ) - Significance, Benefits, Facts and Wearing Rituals.
Hey guys! I hope you are keeping well. Today's post is in relation to one of the most precious and expensive stones - Blue Sapphire also known as Neelam. It is the most powerful stone related to planet Saturn. Blue sapphire is much talked about as it has the most extreme and drastic effects on the wearer. It is the most instant acting and influential stone effective in Business, Career, Health, Marriage and success in general. It is the powerhouse of energy. Hence, it is always advised to check its suitability to the wearer before wearing it.
Blue sapphire provides the wearer with immense prosperity, luck, fortune, opportunities, wealth and fame. It is often worn by people of the creative and artistic side as it is believed to enhance one's creativity and fame. It also renders innovative skills and curiosity in one's mind. Helps to remove the mental blockade and gives exceptional skills to achieve the desired goals. It also gives financial growth and motivation. Once the gemstone gets suitable to the wearer, it provides protection from difficulties of life, misfortunes, accidents or any unforeseen mishaps. It gives victory over enemies, raises the person's image in society. and most importantly teaches the person how essential is to be hardworking towards the road to success. 

How to choose a Blue Sapphire?

Apart from these the other characteristics that should be considered while choosing a Blue sapphire gemstone are:



  • The best Blue sapphire is unheated, untreated and naturally occurring which gives the best astrological benefits to the native. 

  • The colour of the Blue sapphire is due to the trace amounts of iron, titanium, vanadium, chromium or magnesium in the actual mineral corundum containing aluminium oxide. The purest and finest Blue sapphire has soft, lustre, vibrant blue fluorescence to a slightly grey and black colour and can be colourless as well. A pinkish-orange variety is known as PADPARADSCHA. Violet and green are the most common secondary hues found in Blue Sapphire. If the colour is too light or too dark then it might be a fake stone or of semi-precious variety. 

  • Practically 100% inclusion-free Blue sapphire is nonexistent. Some inclusions are expected but should be very less for it to be the original one. You know the more inclusions, the lesser transparency and lesser the price. Typical Blue Sapphire inclusions are crystals, zircon halos, Rutile needles, Rutile silk, etc.  These inclusions indicate that the stone has a natural origin and not synthetically made.

  • It should have a considerable amount of solidity and hardness. The MOHS scale of hardness for Blue Sapphire is 9 i.e the 3rd hardest mineral after diamond and moissanite.

  • Its chemical composition is Aluminium oxide i.e. Al2O3

  • Its refractive index is 1.760-1.763 to 1.768-1.772.

  • Its specific gravity is 3.98-4.06.

  • It belongs to the species Corundum's blue variety.

  • The best quality Blue sapphire comes from Ceylon ( Sri Lanka ). The other places include Kashmir and Burma.

  • The average density is 4.02

  • Birefringence is 0.007- 0.010.

  • It should be at least 4-6 carats in weight so as to give prominent results. In general, it should be 1/10th of your body weight.

  • There should be uniformity of colour and transparency in the entire stone.

  • Should be devoid of any impurity, cracks, lines, blemishes and bubbles.

  • Its lustre and radiance should be appreciated from the naked eye.

  • Should be of required heaviness which marks its difference from the fake stone.


    • How to identify an original Blue sapphire?

    • Apart from the above-mention characteristics, one can check if given stone leaves colour on rubbing it. Original Blue sapphire will not leave colour on rubbing it off against any other material.
    • Only microscopic natural inclusions will be there in original Blue sapphire. The gas bubbles, scratches, cuts, blemishes, etc are seen in fake stones.
    • Try to scratch the stone from a key or hard material. Original stone won't get scratched that easily. If the given stone gets scratched easily then it's probably the fake one. 
    • If you are getting the Blue sapphire at a cheaper price, then it is 99% fake as natural and original ones are expensive. While the synthetic Blue sapphire comes in 20% the lesser price, the fake one can be bought for 90-95% cheaper than the original one. So beware!
    • The demand of Kashmiri Variety of Blue sapphire is less as most of these are extracted from old jewellery. One should not use the extracted stones as these are used and of no use for astrological purpose.
    • Last but not the Least, Seek professional help when in doubt and buy certified stones always.

    How to wear Blue Sapphire?
    • Should Strictly be worn only after the consultation by the learned astrologer.
    • Should be worn on Saturday of waxing moon period (Shukla Paksha).
    • Should be worn in between the two hours before and after the sunrise.
    • The best metal to wear it in is Silver, Platinum or White Gold. Those who can't or don't want to imbibe it in can make it in Panchdhaatu (an alloy of 5 elements Gold, Silver, Iron, Zinc and Copper. Sometimes Tin or Lead can be used in place of Zinc).

    Rituals related to wearing a Blue Sapphire.

    • This is the stone which requires an absolute test before wearing it. One should keep the stone under the pillow at night. If there is no nightmare or negative dreams then one can go ahead with it. Else it is an indication that it wouldn't suit you probably. So don't wear it.
    • You can either wear it as a pendant, bracelet or a ring.
    • Preferably it is worn in as a ring.
    • Dip it in a Panchamrit (a mixture of raw cow milk, cow fat i.e Ghee, honey or sugar, yoghurt and Gangajal i.e. Holy water) one night before the morning you wanna wear it.
    • In the morning, do your prayer rituals as you do in routine. Wash the ring with regular water and dip it in holy water just before wearing it.
    • Always seek blessings of Almighty and pray to them for the fulfilment of the purpose for which you are gonna wear the gemstone.
    • The "Beej Mantra- Ohm Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanicharaya Namah" or Ohm Aim Hreem Shanecharaya Namah" to be recited 108 times so as to activate the stone.
    • One should donate black urad pulses, salt, mustard oil, Black til (sesame seed), tea leaves, Dakshina (money) according to one's capacity at the temple and in the feet of the peepal tree. Also, light the mustard oil filled Diyas there.  
    • You should feed the poor and needy, especially on Saturdays. (This is the most pious thing and should be done anyways without any purpose or wanting anything in return. We should feed anything in any day we want but for this, Saturday is preferable).
    • Keep your stones clean.


    That is it for today's post guys! 


    Shall see you in the next post.


    Until then, 


    XOXO...
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    Saturday, May 2, 2020

    Ruby (Manik)- The Mystical Red Stone -Significance, Benefits, Facts and Wearing Rituals.

    Ruby (Manik)- The Mystical Red Stone -Significance, Benefits, Facts and Wearing Rituals.

    Hey Everyone! How have you been so far in the lockdown? I hope you guys are keeping well and trying to be optimist despite the gloomy times.

     Today we are going to know about Ruby i.e Manikya in Hindi. This is the beautiful stone in shades of red. The word "ruby" comes from the Latin word "Ruber" i.e. red One of the most powerful and strong stones in astrology. This is because it signifies the " King Of Planets " i.e. the SUN. 

     From ancient times this stone has been considered important and most influential one. It represents the power and authority of the Planet Sun in Vedic astrology. Indicates self-confidence, courage, will, dignity, fame, respect in the society, integrity, loyalty and power in authority. It signifies one soul and how person portrays self in society. Well placed Sun gives all the positive aspects of the qualities mentioned above while weak Sun in natal chart brings defame and hurdles in one's life. For more details of the planet Sun in the Vedic astrology, You guys can read: 
    https://www.thehailphoenix.com/2019/08/sun-in-astrology.html

     Benefits of wearing Ruby includes- improve self-image in front of others while self- worth in one's own eyes. Gives clarity of mind and improves decisiveness. Overcoming emotional and mental setbacks and enhancing one's tendency towards depression. 
    Get favours from the government and higher authority. High stature and post in government offices. Strong mindset so as to work towards set goals and determination. 
    Those suffering from side effects of weak Sun in natal chart can get health benefits such as improved eye-sight, ailments such rheumatism can be improved to an extent, blood circulation problems can be reduced and healed. Mental stability also gets enhanced.

     How to choose a Ruby?

     As I have mentioned in my previous blog-  https://www.thehailphoenix.com/2020/01/gemology-and-gemstones-part-2.html
    Apart from these the other characteristics that should be considered while choosing a ruby gemstone are:




    • The best ruby is unheated, untreated and naturally occurring which gives the best astrological benefits to the native. 

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    • The colour of the ruby comes from its element chromium. The purest and finest ruby has soft, lustre, vibrant red fluorescence to slightly purplish-red colour. Ruby with overtones of orange, crimson and purple is of lower value. If the colour is too light, chances are that it might be Pink sapphire and not ruby. While if it's too dark then it might be a fake stone or of semi-precious variety. 

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    • Practically 100% inclusion-free rubies are nonexistent. Some inclusions are expected but should be very less for it to be the original one. You know the more inclusions, the lesser transparency and lesser the price. Typical ruby clarity includes thin mineral inclusions called needles.

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    • It should have a considerable amount of solidity and hardness. The MOHS scale of hardness for ruby is 9 i.e the hardest mineral after diamond. 

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    • Its chemical composition is Aluminium oxide with chromium i.e. Al2O3: Cr

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    • Its refractive index is 1.760-1.763 to 1.768-1.772.

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    • Its specific gravity is 3.97-4.05.

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    • It belongs to the species Corundum's red variety.

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    • The best quality ruby is the Mogok Stone tract of Burma (Myanmar).

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    • The average density is 4.

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    • Birefringence is 0.008.

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    • It should be at least 4-6 carats in weight so as to give prominent results. In general, it should be 1/10th of your body weight.

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    • There should be uniformity of colour and transparency in the entire stone.

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    • Should be devoid of any impurity, cracks, lines, blemishes and bubbles.

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    • Its lustre and radiance should be appreciated from the naked eye.

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    • Should be of required heaviness which marks its difference from the fake stone.


      • How to identify an original Ruby?
      • Apart from the above-mention characteristics, one can check if given stone leaves colour on rubbing it. Original ruby will not leave colour on rubbing it off against any other material.
      • Only microscopic natural inclusions will be there in original ruby. The gas bubbles, scratches, cuts, blemishes, etc are seen in fake stones.
      • Try to scratch the stone from a key or hard material. Original ruby won't get scratched that easily. If the given stone gets scratched easily then it's probably the fake one. 
      • If you are getting the ruby at a cheaper price, then it is 99% fake as natural and original rubies are expensive. While the synthetic ruby comes in 20% the lesser price, the fake one can be bought for 90-95% cheaper than the original one. So beware!
      • Last but not the Least, Seek professional help when in doubt and buy certified stones always.
      How to Wear a Ruby?
      • Should be worn on Sunday of waxing moon period (Shukla Paksha).
      • Should be worn in between the two hours before and after the sunrise.
      • The best metal to wear it in is Gold. Those who can't or don't want to imbibe it in gold can mane it in Panchdhaatu (an alloy of 5 elements Gold, Silver, Iron, Zinc and Copper. Sometimes Tin or Lead can be used in place of Zinc).
      Rituals related to wearing a Ruby.
      • You can either wear it as a pendant, bracelet or a ring.
      • Preferably it is worn in as a ring.
      • Dip it in a Panchamrit (a mixture of raw cow milk, cow fat i.e Ghee, honey or sugar, yoghurt and Gangajal i.e. Holy water) one night before the morning you wanna wear it.
      • In the morning, do your prayer rituals as you do in routine. Wash the ring with regular water and dip it in holy water just before wearing it.
      • Always seek blessings of Almighty and pray to them for the fulfilment of the purpose for which you are gonna wear the gemstone.
      • The "Beej Mantra- Ohm Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah" or Ohm Suryaya Namah" to be recited 108 times so as to activate the stone.
      • You should feed the poor and needy especially with white sweets on Sundays. (This is the most pious thing and should be done anyways without any purpose or wanting anything in return. We should feed anything in any day we want but for this, white sweets on Sunday is preferable).
      • If it is possible for you then it is advisable to abstain from non-vegetarian food. As ruby is a very pious stone and the Planet Sun is one of the Sattwika Planet.
      • Keep your stones clean.

      That is it for today's post guys! 

      Shall see you in the next post.

      Until then, 

      XOXO...
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      Tuesday, April 14, 2020

      Yellow Saphhire (Pukhraj) : The Benevolent Gemstone -Significance, Benefits, Facts and Wearing Rituals.

      Yellow Saphhire (Pukhraj) : The Benevolent Gemstone -Significance, Benefits, Facts and Wearing Rituals.

      Hello guys, I am back with another post in the current series of Gemstones in astrology. Today's post is all about Yellow Sapphire which in Hindi is termed as Pukhraj.
      It is considered one of the most auspicious and beneficial gemstones in the astrology. It is worn for enhancing the effects of the planet Jupiter. It is an expensive stone and represents righteousness, piety and truthfulness. Considered to remove hurdles and struggles in one's life.

      Other things it denotes are- knowledge, wisdom, higher learning, virtues, fortune, justice, religion, philosophy, education, spirituality, prosperity, distant travel, charity, children and devotion. 

      It is believed to positively impact the conjugal bliss and bond. For the success of one's business and earnings as well especially the fixed assets. It is believed to pave the way for marriage and catalyses the formation of healthy relationships. It also improves one' health and overall well being. Renders fame, name. honour and success in life.


      How to choose A Yellow Sapphire?

       I have already mentioned in my previous blogs about the 5 characteristics of choosing a gemstone. You guys can refer here:
       https://www.thehailphoenix.com/2020/01/gemology-and-gemstones-part-2.html

      Apart from the above mentioned, there are certain things to be taken into consideration while choosing a yellow sapphire.
      • The best yellow sapphire is unheated, untreated and naturally occurring which gives the best astrological benefits to the native.
      • The colour ranges from any shades of yellow. Pale yellow to golden-yellow to orangish-yellow to greenish-yellow. But the best one is lemon in colour.
      • It should have a considerable amount of solidity and hardness. The MOHS scale of hardness for yellow sapphire is 9 i.e the hardest mineral after diamond.
      • Its chemical composition is Aluminium oxide i.e. Al2O3.
      • Its refractive index is 1.760-1.768 to 1.770-1.779.
      • Its specific gravity is 3.99-4.00.
      • It belongs to the species Corundum.
      • The best quality yellow sapphire is Ceylon that comes from Sri Lanka.
      • The density is 4.
      • Birefringence is 0.008.
      • It should be at least 4-6 carats in weight so as to give prominent results. In general, it should be 1/10th of your body weight.
      • There should be uniformity of colour and transparency in the entire stone.
      • Should be devoid of any impurity, cracks, lines, blemishes and bubbles.
      • Its lustre and radiance should be appreciated from the naked eye.
      • Should be of required heaviness which marks its difference from the fake stone.

      How to identify A Yellow Sapphire?
      • Obviously, check for the above- mentioned characteristics. 
      • Keep the yellow sapphire in milk for 24 hours. The original one will retain the same colour and lustre.
      • It gives the yellow hue to the spot where the sunlight is reflected when it is placed on the white cloth in the sun's exposure.
      • The best original stone (very rare to find) can actually cure the snake's bite when rubbed immediately on the area concerned.

      How to wear A Yellow Sapphire?
      • Should be worn on Thursday of waxing moon period (Shukla Paksha).
      • Should be worn in between the two hours before and after the sunrise.
      • The best metal to wear it in is Gold. Those who can't or don't want to imbibe it in gold can mane it in Panchdhaatu (an alloy of 5 elements Gold, Silver, Iron, Zinc and Copper. Sometimes Tin or Lead can be used in place of Zinc).

      Rituals related to wearing a Yellow Sapphire!
      • You can either wear it as a pendant, bracelet or a ring.
      • Preferably it is worn in as a ring.
      • Dip it in a Panchamrit (a mixture of raw cow milk, cow fat i.e Ghee, honey or sugar, yoghurt and Gangajal i.e. Holy water) one night before the morning you wanna wear it.
      • In the morning, do your prayer rituals as you do in routine. Wash the ring with regular water and dip it in holy water just before wearing it.
      • Always seek blessings of Almighty and pray to them for the fulfilment of the purpose for which you are gonna wear the gemstone.
      • The "Beej Mantra- Ohm Graam Greem Graum Sah Guruve Namah" should be recited 108 times while wearing it to activate the stone.
      • Since it has yellow colour as its cosmic light rays. It is good if you donate yellow cloth to your Guru or teacher. Feed yellow gram to a cow. And feed yellow sweets to the poor and needy.
      • If it is possible for you then it is advisable to abstain from non-vegetarian food. As Yellow sapphire is a very pious stone and the Planet Jupiter is the Devguru i.e. Teacher of Gods, hence it is one of the Sattwika Planet.
      • Keep your stones clean. 

      That is it for today's post guys! 

      Shall see you in the next post.

      Until then, 

      XOXO...



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      Saturday, April 4, 2020

      The Secret Truth behind PM Modi's " 9 minutes at 9 pm on Sunday, 5th April 2020."

      The Secret Truth behind PM Modi's " 9 minutes at 9 pm on Sunday, 5th April 2020."


      As we all know due to this deadly pandemic COVID-19, there has been many deaths and sufferings across the globe. About 206 countries and territories have been seriously affected. Out of these the major ones include countries of USA, Europe and Asia. Novel Coronavirus is also very dangerous as it has unprecedented spread and rapid transmission. 

       So far India has been able to move towards flattening the curve of COVID-19 outbreak. Yet it is very risk-oriented as we have a very dense population as compared to other countries. Despite being very populous the population per square kilometres of the area is lesser in these countries as compared to India. So it is a great threat and challenge as well to combat this disaster.

       Our PM Mr Narendra Modi along with his team of dedicated and determined members efficaciously putting their efforts to fight this pandemic. The Lockdown of the entire nation has proved much effective in this regard. The WHO has also praised PM Modi's initiatives to combat COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, welcomed PM Modi's '$24 billion Package' that includes free food rations for 800 million needy people for the next 3 months.

       The 22nd March 2020, on Janta Curfew, our PM had asked us to show gratitude and support to people who were constantly working to keep the country safe and healthy at 5 pm by either clapping our hands or ringing bells.

       Once again our PM has requested every citizen of India to switch off all the lights in their homes and light Candles, Diyas, Torchlight, etc on 5th April 2020, Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes i.e. till 9:09 pm. This is to mark our fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
      Soon as this news broke, social media got flooded with hilarious memes and piece of laughter on the PM's tweet. While some were amused, others considered it as a social strengthening act. 

       So what is the secret truth behind this " 9 minutes at 9 pm till 9:09 pm "?

       According to me, there are three School of Thoughts:

       1. Principle of Collective Consciousness: According to Physics Quantum Theory, whatever 5% of the population will act, the rest 95% will act the same way. And whatever 1% of the population will think, the rest 99% of the population will think the exact way. 
      So if every Indian citizen collectively prays and wish with the same intensity towards fighting this pandemic, all the prayers will unite and work collectively to its culmination. 

       2. Astrological Concept: As many of you might be knowing that astrology works on predictive, guiding and remedial principles. On 5th April 2020, the Moon is in Leo sign. Leo comes under the rulership of the Sun. Sun is the symbol of brightness and light. So lighting candles and Diyas would activate, energise and strengthen the Moon residing in Leo sign, hence an individual and the country as a whole would find peace and strength. Would alleviate panic, fear, anxiety and depression in the minds of the people and render hopefulness. On this day at 9 pm, as per transits, Rahu would be in 9th house in Libra ascendant. Which is why lighting candles and Diyas would defy the darkness of Rahu and the entire universe and fortune would come in support for the collective prayers by us. 

       3. Numerological Aspect: Have you noticed why there are so many 9s in this act? At 9 pm for 9 minutes i.e. till 9:09 pm.
      This is because number 9 denotes the planet Mars. And as I have mentioned in my previous blogs Mars symbolizes courage, willpower, fighting spirit, the overall strength and strong immunity to fight the odds. So more 9s means more the effect of the planet Mars. It would not only help the people already in trouble to fight back the disease but also others to prevent it further. 
      TAKEAWAY:

      • We must perform this collectively irrespective of whatever religion we follow as this is for our nation altogether.
      • If possible light only candles and Diyas and not more of electronic items such as torch or Mobile's flash as electronics activate Rahu.
      • Light Diyas with mustard oil preferably. 
      • Have faith in whatever you do. Don't do it for namesake or only for the purpose of posting it further on your social media handles.
      • Have optimism and hope for the better tomorrow.
      • It is not a compulsion for any. If you find it an amusement or have any sort of pessimism, avoid it then.
      We need to fight this pandemic together and together we will......

       AMEN!!
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      Sunday, March 22, 2020

      ASTROLOGY AND GEMS - The Selection Criteria of Gemstones for Astrological Purpose.

      ASTROLOGY AND GEMS - The Selection Criteria of Gemstones for Astrological Purpose.


      Hello guys! I am back with another post regarding the selection criteria for suggesting any gemstones.
      In Astrology, there are many criteria based on which the gemstones are advised to any person. As I mentioned in my previous post as well that each gemstone is suitable for a certain purpose in your life. Further, the gemstone which is advised to any native must fulfil certain criteria in order to serve the desired purpose. The common criteria include:

      • The Month of  Birth (The Vedic Sun Sign)
      When accurate birth information is not known, one can determine the position of the Sun at the time of the birth. This is how the gemstone of the respective Vedic Sun Sign is prescribed. Below are Sun signs and their respective Gemstones.

      SUN SIGN - GEMSTONE - SIGNIFICANCE

      ARIES - BLOODSTONE - COURAGE

      TAURUS - DIAMOND - INNOCENCE

      GEMINI - EMERALD - LOVE, SUCCESS

      CANCER - PEARL, MOONSTONE - HEALTH, LONGEVITY

      LEO - RUBY - CONTENTMENT

      VIRGO - SARDONYX, PERIDOT - MARITAL BLISS

      LIBRA - BLUE SAPPHIRE - CLARITY IN THOUGHT, SPIRITUALITY

      SCORPIO - OPAL, TOURMALINE - HOPE

      SAGITTARIUS - YELLO SAPPHIRE, TOPAZ - FIDELITY

      CAPRICORN - TURQUOISE, ZIRCON - PROSPERITY

      AQUARIUS - GARNET - CONSTANCY

      PISCES - AMETHYST - SINCERITY

      HOWEVER, I personally don't recommend this criterion as according to me, it is quite vague to suggest any gemstone based on the Sun's position (the Vedic Sun sign) in any chart. We have to look into many other aspects in the natal birth chart so as to prescribe the gemstone.

      • The Date of Birth (The Vedic Date/Janma Tithi)
      The Vedic date of birth i.e. Janma Tithi is ruled by one of the eight planets from the Sun to Rahu. It is basically the Hindi dates that you might have noticed in certain calendars in India, which mention the Hindi dates. It goes as :

      SUN (PRATIPAD, NAVAMI) - 1st, 9th

      MOON (DWITEEYA, DASHAMI) - 2nd, 10th

      MARS (TRITEEYA, EKADASHI) - 3rd, 11th

      MERCURY (CHATURTHI, DWADASHI) - 4th, 12th

      JUPITER (PANCHAMI, TRYODASHI) - 5th, 13th

      VENUS (SHASHTI, CHATURDADHI) - 6th, 14th

      SATURN (SAPTAMI, POORNIMA) - 7th, FULL MOON

      RAHU (ASHTAMI, AMAVASYA) - 8th, NO MOON

      If the Lord of the Vedic date of birth i.e. Janma Tithi id malefic and inimical then one may use the respective gemstone plus service to the Holy Cow in order to ward off the concerning evil.

      HOWEVER, If the lord of the concerned date is inimical to the ascendant ( Lagna ) in the native's birth chart, it is advised to wear the respective gemstone in the left hand, while if it is beneficial and friendly to the ascendant, one should wear in the right hand. 

      • The Day of Birth (Janma Vara)
      While there are some astrologers who go on prescribing the gemstone based on this criterion of using the Day of Birth i.e. Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), so on, I don't recommend this at all. This is not an accurate method to advise any gemstone. Rather one should see The Vedic date of birth i.e. Janma Tithi and Birth constellation or Janma Nakshatra instead.

      • The Birth Constellation of Moon (Janma Nakshatra)
      The gemstone of the lord of the birth constellation of the Moon (based on the rulership by the Vimshottari Dasa Planets- Navgraha). This is mainly for mental solace and peace. This also gives stress reduction and elevates any sort of negativity and unnecessary pessimism. 
      For example: if a person is born under the Satabhisaj Nakshatra (Moon star at birth), consequently, Rahu is the Lord and its gemstone is Hessonite i.e Gomed. If Rahu is inimical to the Lagna of the native then gemstone should be worn in the left hand whereas if Rahu is friendly or beneficial to the Lagna, gemstone in the right hand would give good results. 

      • The Ascendant of Birth (Janma Lagna)
      The lord of the Ascendant (Lagnesh) is the primary controller of health and well being of the native. It is the life force. If native generally remains unwell so for the improvement in the health and overall wellness, one can opt for a gemstone in relation to the Lord of the Ascendant. This gemstone is known as Life Stone. 
      According to me, This is the most preferred way of prescribing a gemstone to a person for his/her overall sense of well being and strength. Also, this stone can be worn through the maximum period of your life as this is a life-stone.
      For example: If your Ascendant (Janma Lagna) is Sagittarius. Then the Lord of Ascendant (Lagnesh) is Jupiter. Consequently, the gemstone to be worn is Yellow Sapphire or Topaz.
      You may visit the mentioned link for respective gemstones of the planets:  https://www.thehailphoenix.com/2020/03/classification-of-gemstones.html

      • The Desired Deity (Ishta/Dharma Devta)
      The Maharatna or Gemstone based on this criterion are offered to the Panch Devata (Five Principle Deities).

      LORD GANESHA - PRITHVI (EARTH) TATVA - EMERALD

      LORD SHIVA - VAYU (AIR) TATVA - DIAMOND

      GODDESS SHAKTI/DEVI - JAL (WATER) TATVA - PEARL

      SURYA DEV - AGNI (FIRE) TATVA - RUBY

      LORD VISHNU - AKASH (ETHER) TATVA - BLUE SAPPHIRE

      • The Ninth House Lord (Bhagya Bhava Swami-for good fortune)
      The placement and situation of the Ninth House Lord also known as Bhagya Swami indicate one's fortune. How much luck would favour the native is being judged primarily from the ninth house Lord along with the Lord of the fifth house. Hence gemstones in relation to these can be prescribed for increasing the luck factor of the person concerned.
      HOWEVER, other things are also taken into consideration before prescribing the gemstone and exact nature of its fulfilment can only be evaluated by analysing the birth chart. So don't self medicate yourself. Always seek guidance and advice of a learned astrologer.


      TAKEAWAY:

      • Normally, the life-stones and fortune stones are prescribed.
      • Gemstones of mutually inimical signs should never be worn together. For example, Jupiter and Venus are mutually inimical signs, therefore, Yellow sapphire or topaz should never be worn along with Diamond.
      • Utmost precaution to be taken while prescribing the gemstone and by the wearer also. If any planet is inimical to the Lord of the Lagna i.e. Ascendant lord, its gemstone or mantra can further elevate the problem rather than improve especially related to the house owned by the planet. For example, if the lord of the fourth house is inimical to the Lagna lord, then its related gemstone can reduce the materialistic and domestic happiness of the wearer.
      • Generally, if a gemstone is prescribed to enhance the positive effects of the beneficial planet in the chart, it is to be worn in the right hand. If the gemstone is being worn to reduce the ill effects of the malefic planet, it should be worn in the left hand. This is the general outlook. It may vary as per the chart and the astrologer.
      • It is usually advised not to consume non-vegetarian food in order to fetch maximum results from the gemstone. It becomes all the more significant when native wears Sattwika Graha (pious planet) gemstones such as yellow sapphire. 
      • Generally, the planet which is exalted, in the houses such as angle or trine and is friendly to the Ascendant lord gives very beneficial effects if its gemstone is worn along with the gemstone of the Ascendant lord. For example, if the Ascendant(Sagittarius) Lord is Jupiter and the Sun is placed in the 5th house under Aries sign. In this position, Sun gets exalted in the Aries and being in one of the trine houses, becomes benefic. Also, it is a friendly sign to the Ascendant lord Jupiter. Hence, wearing Yellow sapphire(for Jupiter) and Ruby(for the Sun) gives synergistic benefic effects to the native.
      • Buying from the trusted vendor or gemologist is very important towards wearing any gemstone. As there is no use of investing even a small amount of money in fake stones.
      • Ask for the lab certificate with the gemstone you buy. Try not to invest in uncertified gemstones.
      • According to me, the sheer wearing of gemstones would do no good unless you recite the associated mantra with the respective gemstone you wear. Every gemstone has a few sets of mantras related to it. One should practice giving at least 2-3 minutes of recitation of the same to activate the gemstones and yield the desired results.
      • Last but not least, always seek proper guidance from a learned and experienced astrologer or gemologist before wearing any gemstone. As the good astrologer would thoroughly analyse your birth chart and then advise you on the perfect gemstone according to your desired purpose.

      COMMON PLACEMENTS OF THE GEMSTONES



       PLANET - GEMSTONE - HAND'S FINGER

      SUN - RUBY - RING FINGER

      MOON - PEARL - LITTLE FINGER

      JUPITER - YELLOW SAPPHIRE - INDEX FINGER

      MARS - RED CORAL - RING FINGER

      MERCURY - EMERALD - LITTLE FINGER

      VENUS - DIAMOND - MIDDLE FINGER

      SATURN - BLUE SAPPHIRE - MIDDLE FINGER

      RAHU - HESSONITE - RING FINGER

      KETU - CAT'S EYE - MIDDLE FINGER

       HOWEVER, this above mentioned is what prescribed often. The suitable finger with respect to gemstones is something which will differ in some cases. This can be further advised correctly after birth chart analysis.

       As far as the hand is concerned, the right hand is generally the one which is advised by the majority of the astrologers.
      It is already mentioned above in what cases one should go for right or left hand.

      Apart from this, I would like to add that the right-handed person has his right hand as an active hand which indicates his conscious mind while the left hand is the passive hand indicating the sub-conscious mind. Vice-versa goes for the left-handed person.

       According to me, one should wear the gemstone in his/her active hand so that one's deeds(karma) consequently get altered in a positive and productive path. In this way, the wearer becomes optimistic and self-confident. Also, one does not shy away from his responsibilities, thereby believe in his own karma and work towards his own salvation.
      METALS FOR RINGS/PENDANTS

       The three principal colours for the bodies of deities in spirituality are: 

       Yellow (Devi/Shakti - The divine mother who gives us food and protection)

       White (Lord Shiva - who cleanses our sin) 

       Blue (Lord Vishnu - Sky is the direction of the heaven/emancipation)

       Hence the three metals used for the astrological purpose are:

       Gold (Yellow)

       Silver, Platinum, etc (White)

       Steal, Iron, Lead, etc (Blue)

       However, sometimes Copper is also used for Fire element for the Sun and the Mars in combination with Gold.
      But for the astrological purpose, it is always better to incorporate the stones in either Gold or Silver.

      Gold stands for male planets such as the Sun, Mars, etc. and Silver stands for female planets such as the Venus, etc.


       This is all about the post guys! Any suggestion or opinions are welcomed. 

       Until Next time!

       Stay Happy and Blessed!

       XOXO...
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      Monday, March 16, 2020

      Classification of Gemstones

      Classification of Gemstones


      Howdy guys! as you can make it out by the heading, this post is in relation to the Classification of Gemstones. 
      There are many classifications and approaches when it comes to suggesting or advising any gemstone to the person. In this post, I'll be covering the most used and comprehensive classification which is widely used and applied.

       The Gemstones are broadly classified as :

       1. Maharatna i.e. Astrological Gemstones.

       2. Upratna i.e. Substitutes.

       Further, there are 3 methods of defining the Maharatna i.e. Astrological Gemstones.

       A. Method 1: PANCHA TATWA (THE 5 ELEMENTAL FORMS)
           
      The five elemental forms of existence of all substances called Tatwa are used to define the Five Maharatna or Astrological Gemstones.

       ELEMENT -- GEMSTONE

       1. FIRE(Agni) -- RUBY
      2. WATER(Jala) -- PEARL
      3. AIR(Vayu) -- DIAMOND
      4. ETHER(Akash) -- BLUE SAPPHIRE
      5. EARTH(Prithvi) -- EMERALD

       B. Method 2: SAPTARSHI/SAPTAGRAHA (THE 7 PLANETARY FORMS)

       The seven planets from the Sun to Saturn represent the seven colours of the visible spectrum of light that lead to the creation of lives. The Rig Veda also advises the use of these seven gemstones for "CATCHING" the rays of the Sun. Thus the Gemstones which are chosen on this basis are called "LIFESTONES".

       PLANET -- GEMSTONE

       1. SUN -- RUBY
      2. MOON -- PEARL
      3. MARS -- RED CORAL
      4. JUPITER -- YELLOW SAPPHIRE
      5. VENUS -- DIAMOND
      6. MERCURY -- EMERALD
      7. SATURN -- BLUE SAPPHIRE

       C. Method 3: NAVRATNA/ NAVAGRAHA (THE NINE GEMS):

       This classification is based on the 7 planetary bodies and 2 shadowy planets i.e. the North and the South nodes in the universe. This together comprised of nine Grahas or Planetary bodies (planets and nodes that affect human life) from the Sun to Ketu.

       PLANET -- GEMSTONE

       1. SUN -- RUBY (MANIK/PADMARAGA) 
      2. MOON -- PEARL (MOTI)
      3. MARS -- RED CORAL (MOONGA)
      4. MERCURY -- EMERALD (PANNA)
      5. JUPITER -- YELLOW SAPPHIRE (PUKHARAJ)
      6. VENUS -- DIAMOND (HEERA)
      7. SATURN -- BLUE SAPPHIRE (NEELAM)
      8. RAHU -- HESSONITE (GOMED)
      9. KETU -- CAT'S EYE (LEHSUNIYA)
                            SUBSTITUTES ( UPRATNA )

      As I mentioned in my previous posts, Substitute or Upratna are also gemstones but these are not the first choice for the astrological purpose. The ones who can not afford to buy the expensive gemstones can go for these substitutes which would give desired effects but not so profound as original gemstones. Some of these are:
      • GARNET

      It is a hard, durable and brilliant stone, available in many colours (green, red, yellow, orange, orange-brown, brilliant wine red, red-purple, violet and pink). It can also be substituted for ruby in its red shade. Yellow coloured can be substituted for the yellow sapphire or topaz when Jupiter is in fall. In its deep red can be substituted for ruby for the Sun and in its reddish-brown shade goes to substitute Hessonite for Rahu.

      • AMETHYST


       It is a beautiful transparent purple variety of quartz. It can cure alcoholism and drug abuse. If the circle of the Sun or the semi-disc of the Moon is engraved on it, it prevents death from the poison. Relatively hard with a fair amount of brilliance. May fade from heat and strong sunshine. Works relatively well as in pendant form.

      • AQUAMARINE

      Symbolizes youth, hope and health. It is a member of the beryl family that includes Emerald but it is relatively less brittle and more durable than the latter. Colour ranges from light blue to bluish-green to deep blue. Deeper shade is recommended for meditation.

      • TSAVORITE

      Member of the garnet family resembles emerald. Comparatively clearer, more brilliant and durable than the latter. There is also a rarer green garnet, called Demantoid, which is softer and has more fire. These gems offer fine alternatives to the person desiring a lovely green gem who can't afford the emerald.

      • TOURMALINE


       It is a modern times gem that comes in various colours and has a fair amount of hardness and brilliance. It is affordable and beautiful. Can be worn by suitable wearer according to his/her eligibility as per the above criteria. can be worn as bicolour tourmaline (half red and half green) and tricolour tourmaline (red, blue and green thirds each).

      • CITRINE

      It is yellow, amber, to amber brown and often called Quartz Topaz, Citrine Topaz or Topaz- but all these are incorrect. It is different from all these. Durable, softer and less brilliant than the precious Topaz stone. Lacks the subtle colour shading. Should never be treated as Topas as the latter one is precious an imperial technically.

      • PERIDOT

      A Transparent yellowish-green to deep chartreuse stone. Aids in friendship building and getting rid of any envious thoughts. Acts as a combination of emerald and topaz, aids in curing diseases such as dropsy and that of the liver. Not a hard stone and can get scratches if used roughly.


       Above- mentioned are few of the various substitutes. Whether it is an original astrological gemstone or substitutes, none should be wear without proper consultation from a learned astrologer and gemologist.

       STAY BLESSED!!

       XOXO...



      Reference: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.
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      Thursday, January 30, 2020

      The Life - As it should be.....

      The Life - As it should be.....

      We humans have been blessed with so much intelligence, wisdom and senses. But are we really putting all this into something worthy, aren't we? 
      Often we end up being gripped into so much of negativity and unnecessary floods of emotions that take a toll on our mental peace and our ability to think wise. 

       In such times, we lose our decisiveness and try to incorporate others' life patterns and choices into ours. Forgetting that each one has different life choices based entirely on their wishes, desires, type of environment they have been into or they are in, circumstances and finally what they want out of their respective lives. 

       I am not against trying new things in life which are inspired by others. But my point is to indulge yourself in things that really excite you. Things that keep you motivated and drive you crazy. Things which you feel attracted to and not the ones that are namesake and you just wanna do it because others are doing it and probably are successful in that.

       Success in what measured by others while what you feel and is quantifiable from your own perspective is the level of contentment and satisfaction you fetch by achieving something you always wanted. Life is never busy or hectic or complicated. We make it by over-analysis and being over-critical about things. Life is meant to live not to be wasted by over-analysis.

       Worrying about petty issues has become a habit and then people complain that they don't feel happy and contented. One would never feel so if he/she continues being like this. Your happiness is in your hands. Nobody else could provide it for you. And as long as your happiness and peace are people-dependent, you gonna lose it as per their way. And you can't blame others for that as nobody is responsible for another's happiness. 

       We commonly hear people saying WHY ME? Why am I suffering? I never did wrong to anyone but I am the only one on the worst receiving end all the time. And curse that almighty to have granted you with miseries and sorrow.
      But I have never come across a single person getting so much good in his life and is prospering, saying WHY ME? He/ she would never thank God to have received so much from HIM. Rather such souls are unsatiated and always want more and more. 

       As diamonds are cut and given frictions to achieve brilliance and radiance in these, as Gold is made to go through fire to give that blazing golden brightness, similarly each and every experience of life is worthy of making and shaping the person as he is in his life. Every bitter moment of your life is worthy of making you a better person. The only cost it demands is your faith and patience. One who passes the bad face surely comes out wiser. It is the law of nature, even the Moon has phases- Waxing and Waning. And since we are nature too, the good and bad times in one's life also alters. Thus our experiences are like teachers taking trials and tests first and the lessons and rewards later.

       Never seek solutions to your problems outside as it leads you nowhere. Rather it leaves you perplexed and bewildered. Contemplating the situations wisely by looking inside and searching the answers within yourself is enough to get the true solutions. Remember your eyes provide the sight while your heart gives you the way.

       Nobody in life is a complete failure or absolutely perfect. Each one comes with one's own set of flaws. So in difficult times when you feel low, always try to look how far you have come from the past and how much you have achieved. This exercise is far better and stress-lowering than thinking about what all you have to achieve in the future and how far you still have to go. Counting on your blessings is so much important and essential than to ponder on what you are missing. 

       So to live a wonderful and happy life as it should be, without any negativities like jealousy, envy, hatred, remorse and frustrations, follow the word 
      RED.

       R: Remember your past without any regrets.

       E: Embrace your present with confidence and faith.

       D: Deal with the worries pertaining to your future by preparing for it without any fear.

       Trust me! Life has so much good to offer you, the only way you could enjoy it is when you know how to live it.

       As I always believe that- You live only once, but if you do it right, once is damn enough guys!! 
      STAY BLESSED AND HEALTHY!

       XOXO... 





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