The Nine Planets and the Nine Gems

Our ancient Vedic Astrology mentions seven main planets that control our lives viz. THE SUN, THE MOON, THE MARS,THE MERCURY, THE JUPITER, THE VENUS AND THE SATURN, which are visible planets. Along with these seven main planets, there are two lunar nodes, RAHU (north lunar node) and KETU (south lunar node).

Ratnas or Gems are nature’s precious gifts. References are made in Vedas about the connections of certain ratnas or gems to that with the planets. Simply speaking these ratnas and gems absorb the cosmic rays and energies of planets and produce their effect on us. Since ancient times, these gems and their therapeutic uses have gained importance. These gems were used in different forms viz. using these gems as Churna or Powder, as Rasayana or Chemical, and Dharana i.e. Wearing on Body. In modern context, these Gemstones are used as a piece of jewellery so as to increase the positive influence of a particular planet or decrease the negative influence. Gemstones related to NavGrahas

• Sun – Ruby (Manikya)
• Moon – Pearl (Moti)
• Mars – Coral (Praval)
• Mercury – Emerald (Panna)
• Jupiter – Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
• Venus – Diamond or White Sapphire (Heera/Safed Pukhraj)
• Saturn – Blue Sapphire (Neelam)
• Rahu/North Node – Hessonite (Gomed)
• Keut/South Node – Cat’s Eye (Lehsuniya)

As mentioned above different gemstones are associated with different planets like with the SUN is the RUBY, with the MOON is the PEARL, with MARS is the RED CORAL, with MERCURY the EMERALD, with the JUPITER is the YELLOW SAPPHIRE, with the VENUS is the DIAMOND, with the SATURN is the BLUE SAPPHIRE, with the RAHU is the HESSONITE GARNET and with the KETU is the CHRYSOBERYL CATS EYE. In the same manner, different metals are also associated with these planets and their gemstones. A niche Astrologer can make accurate predictions based on the horoscope of an individual casted on the basis of his birth details. Identifying pros and cons of every planet with reference to its placement, drishti and combination, gemstones can be suggested to be worn which can benefit the wearer in a great way.