Faith in the healing powers of stones is almost as old as humanity itself. In fact, before they were used for adornment, stones were used in many ancient cultures to heal, conquer and control various areas of life – health, wealth, relationships, et al.

Precious stones are an extremely powerful source of energy. If a particular kind of energy is needed to heal a situation, wearing the stone radiating the required energy will remedy the situation. On the other hand, if a specific energy is responsible for some problem area in your life, then you ought not to wear a stone vibrating with that energy or else it will only further aggravate the problems.

Specific stone for specific need

Many adventurously follow general prescriptions like, Diamond for well being, ruby for love and energy, emerald for healing or Zodiac sign tables that say, “Aries-ruby/coral, Taurus-saphire/emerald/topaz, Gemini-agate aquamarine, Cancer-emerald/moonstone, Leo-ruby, Virgo-carnelian/Tourquoise, Libra-Diamond, Scorpio-Topaz, Sagittarius-Amethyst, Capricorn-Garnet, Aquarius-blue sapphire, Pisces-jade”

Others warn that wearing a gem without consulting an eminent astrologer and gemologist can be extremely risky and dangerous. They believe that there are twelve houses in a person’s horoscope, representing different spheres of life – well-being, marital relationships, career, education, luck, disease etc. Each house has a governing planet with its corresponding precious stone. Everyone has his/her unique Janam Kundli. Therefore the ruling planet and stone for a particular house may differ from person to person.

For example: One person’s first house (well being) or the ninth house (luck) may be governed by Saturn, so wearing a blue sapphire might have a positive impact upon his life. However Saturn may be the Lord of some negative house in another person’s horoscope. Wearing blue sapphire would then be disastrous for him.

Play safe

It is largely considered a safer option to consult a good astrologer who after studying your horoscope will prescribe an appropriate stone in suitable size, cut and weight.

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