Nine Planet Gems

According to the sacred texts, Saturn or Shani's gem is the Blue Sapphire. Saturn plays a huge role in changing its native's luck from one extreme to another in no time. It can turn a underprivileged man into a prosperous man, similarly the opposite too can happen. He can make a person be rid of all sickness. He can cause death through accidents and other causes. Therefore while wearing his gem one has to be extremely careful. His Puja has to be observed with the strictest vigil in order to avoid his wrath.

According to the text of sacred texts, Vaidoorya or Cat's eye is the gemstone of Ketu. This gem, with its band of reflected light across the middle looks like the eyes of a cat. This unusual phenomena is called as Chatoyancy.

Emerald's lush green has appeased souls and exited imaginations since ancient times. Its name comes from the Greek word for green, "Samaragdus". Mercury's gem is the Emerald. It is one of the great five gems, known in Indian jargon as "pancharatna".Mars is the chief of the assembly of Gods. Red Coral is the Gem of Mars and is given to a native so that the gem will help him overcome all adversaries and enemies and emerge victorious and valorous.

According to the text of Jatakatatva, hessonite is the gemstone of Rahu (Caput Dreconis or Dragon's Head). Rahu makes its natives mutinous, detrimental, reckless and secretive. Rahu is shown as a disembodied head riding a chariot and shouting obscenities. The chariot is drawn by a tiger, representing the mind wandering in the forest of desires. Rahu is neutral, active and disruptive. He disturbs the psychological make-up of the natives and creates confusion in their minds.

According to Jataka Parijaata the planetary gemstone gem of the Moon is the natural pearl Pearl. Like the Moon which exudes cool pleasing rays, the Natural Pearl too ensures peace of mind and contentment. Pearls are treasures from the Earth's streams, rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans, and they have always embodied the mystery, power, and life-like sustaining nature of water.Ruby/Manik is the planetary gemstone of the Sun which rules the sign of Leo and is the King of the Zodiac. The Sun is the King of all existing phenomena in the solar system. The Sun represents the male or father principle. The Sun gives us vitality and the power of resistance and immunity. It is responsible for our body's constitution. The Sun gives life force, power of will, intellect, brilliance, prosperity, success in worldly affairs, wealth, personal conduct, activity, cheerfulness, good fortune, wisdom, ambition, fame, the understanding of the phenomenal world, and the knowledge of medicine. It also governs our relationship with temples and holy places.

NAVRATNA - The navratna or nine gems influencing the nine planets are: Ruby (Sun), Pearl (Moon), Red Coral (Mars), Emerald (Mercury), Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter), Diamond (Venus), Blue Sapphire (Saturn), Hessonite (Rahu) and Cat''s Eye (Ketu). Featured in various astrological books, the navratna when arranged in a particular order are found to be beneficial for everyone. These gems intensify the rays of the planets they represent and are considered to be the best method for strengthening the positive influences of planets. Each gem stone is specific to a certain planet and reflects the positive traits of that planet. One can even wear navratna without showing one''s horoscope to an astrologer. The navratna are widely regarded as being beneficial in all kinds of diseases, but especially those caused by contact with poisons. They are also a safeguard against misfortune, help ward off danger, and remove obstacles in life.  

NAVRATNA - The navratna or nine gems influencing the nine planets are: Ruby (Sun), Pearl (Moon), Red Coral (Mars), Emerald (Mercury), Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter), Diamond (Venus), Blue Sapphire (Saturn), Hessonite (Rahu) and Cat''s Eye (Ketu). Featured in various astrological books, the navratna when arranged in a particular order are found to be beneficial for everyone. These gems intensify the rays of the planets they represent and are considered to be the best method for strengthening the positive influences of planets. Each gem stone is specific to a certain planet and reflects the positive traits of that planet. One can even wear navratna without showing one''s horoscope to an astrologer. The navratna are widely regarded as being beneficial in all kinds of diseases, but especially those caused by contact with poisons. They are also a safeguard against misfortune, help ward off danger, and remove obstacles in life.  

NAVRATNA - The navratna or nine gems influencing the nine planets are: Ruby (Sun), Pearl (Moon), Red Coral (Mars), Emerald (Mercury), Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter), Diamond (Venus), Blue Sapphire (Saturn), Hessonite (Rahu) and Cat''s Eye (Ketu). Featured in various astrological books, the navratna when arranged in a particular order are found to be beneficial for everyone. These gems intensify the rays of the planets they represent and are considered to be the best method for strengthening the positive influences of planets. Each gem stone is specific to a certain planet and reflects the positive traits of that planet. One can even wear navratna without showing one''s horoscope to an astrologer. The navratna are widely regarded as being beneficial in all kinds of diseases, but especially those caused by contact with poisons. They are also a safeguard against misfortune, help ward off danger, and remove obstacles in life.  

NAVRATNA - The navratna or nine gems influencing the nine planets are: Ruby (Sun), Pearl (Moon), Red Coral (Mars), Emerald (Mercury), Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter), Diamond (Venus), Blue Sapphire (Saturn), Hessonite (Rahu) and Cat''s Eye (Ketu). Featured in various astrological books, the navratna when arranged in a particular order are found to be beneficial for everyone. These gems intensify the rays of the planets they represent and are considered to be the best method for strengthening the positive influences of planets. Each gem stone is specific to a certain planet and reflects the positive traits of that planet. One can even wear navratna without showing one''s horoscope to an astrologer. The navratna are widely regarded as being beneficial in all kinds of diseases, but especially those caused by contact with poisons. They are also a safeguard against misfortune, help ward off danger, and remove obstacles in life.  

Mars is the chief of the assembly of Gods. Red Coral is the Gem of Mars and is given to a native so that the gem will help him overcome all adversaries and enemies and emerge victorious and valorous.

Ruby/Manik is the planetary gemstone of the Sun which rules the sign of Leo and is the King of the Zodiac. The Sun is the King of all existing phenomena in the solar system. The Sun represents the male or father principle. The Sun gives us vitality and the power of resistance and immunity. It is responsible for our body's constitution. The Sun gives life force, power of will, intellect, brilliance, prosperity, success in worldly affairs, wealth, personal conduct, activity, cheerfulness, good fortune, wisdom, ambition, fame, the understanding of the phenomenal world, and the knowledge of medicine. It also governs our relationship with temples and holy places.

According to the sacred texts, the gem of Venus is Diamond and White Sapphire . The Achrya Shukra is the Daitya Guru or the guru of Asuras. The wearer's look is enhanced to a great extent and creates a sexual appeal in the person who wears it.

According to the sacred texts, Jupiter's gem is Yellow Sapphire. Jupiter is the Deva Guru or teacher of the Gods. Brihaspati is very compassionate in the sense that he always thinks of everybody's welfare, and actually embarks upon changing ones bad times into good. This gem induces religious thoughts and actions. The gem unites separated lovers, renders marital bliss among the couple and ensures heirs.