Gems and the Zodiac

All gems are said to be in tune with planetary forces; so that anyone wearing a particular gem will be in tune with its respective force or stellar ray. The different zodiac signs are related to different stones and ray colours as follows:

1. Sign
2. Gems
3. Colour
4. Aries
5. Ruby, Blood-stone, Red jasper
6. Red
7. Taurus
8. Golden topaz, Yellow coral, Emerald
9. Yellow
10. Gemini
11. Crystal, Aquamarine
12. Violet
13. Cancer
14. Emerald, Moonstone
15. Green
16. Leo
17. Ruby, Amber
18. Orange
19. Virgo
20. Pink jasper, Turquoise, Zircon
21. Violet
22. Libra
23. Opal, Diamond
24. Yellow
25. Scorpio
26. Garnet, Topaz, Agate
27. Red
28. Sagittarius
29. Amethyst
30. Purple
31. Capricorn
32. Smoky quartz, Beryl, Jet
33. Blue
34. Aquarius
35. Blue sapphire
36. Indigo
37. Pisces
38. Diamond, Jade
39. Indigo

Many people like to choose stones that relate to their astrological sun sign; each sign has certain attributes that sympathize with certain gems.

1. Sun Sign
2. Special Attributes
3. Sympathetic Gems
4. Aries
5. Activity; initiative, ambition or creativity. Arians always rise from the lowest to the highest form – from red to white.
6. All red stones, garnet, ruby, red jasper.
7. Taurus
8. Love and Wisdom. Taureans are in tune with things of the earth; they need to transform the love of personal to that of service.
9. All yellow stones like topaz, citrine and amber.
10. Gemini
11. The sign of duality symbolizes life and death, joy and sorrow, health and sickness, plenty and poverty.
12. All violet stones, amethyst or fluorite.
13. Cancer
14. Love and life, the magic power of love.
15. All green stones, emerald, jade, peridot, agate, green jasper.
16. Leo
17. Wisdom and activity; divinity and humility are areas for meditation.
18. All gold and orange stones, amber, orange jasper, carnelian, fire opal, topaz.
19. Virgo
20. Reason transformed to wisdom; knowledge and underst-anding produce wisdom.
21. Amethyst and fluorite
22. Libra
23. The balance that has to be weighed with the deeds of the year; the unfolding of love that leads to unity.
24. Yellow stones, topaz, amber, citrine.
25. Scorpio
26. A powerful force that moves from the lowest depths to the greatest heights; purifies the animal nature and lifts forces to a higher plane of expression.
27. Red and clear crimson stones, ruby, garnet, coral, red jasper, bloodstone.
28. Sagittarius
29. High idealism and noble aspirations; its highest expression is a spiritualised mind.
30. Blue stones, sapphire, lapis-lazuli, blue topaz, sodalite.
31. Capricorn
32. The mystery of the darkest night and the glory of the light; this sign represents crossing a bridge of darkness before reaching the radiation of the great white light. A Capricorn's goal is to conquer one’s ego.
33. Black and white stones, black tourmaline, jet, moonstone, opal, pearl.
34. Aquarius
35. Promotion of commun-ication and group work; Aquarian’s goal is to reach oneness of the whole, or wholeness of the one.
36. Clear blue stones, blue topaz, lapis-lazuli, sapphire.
37. Pisces
38. Selfless service which is the ideal way to achieve success; the spirit that struggles to rescue humanity from greed.
39. Soft blue and indigo stones, blue topaz, indigo sapphire, azurite.

The Magical Influence of Planets

It is thought that electrical radiation from planets produces cellular change in the human body. The use of gems is recommended to counteract the negative effects of certain planets in certain positions in the solar system. The positive effects of the gem last as long as a particular planet wields its influence over an individual. As the planets are always on the move, it is thought that one should change one’s stones according to the movement of the planets.

All of gems, apart from red coral and rubies, should be soaked in milk for three hours to remove impurities. Red coral should be soaked in soapy water, and rubies in lemon juice for three hours respectively. You may wish to work with a particular stone on a certain day; or perhaps a stone that represents the day of the week you were born.

1. Day
2. Planetary Ruler
3. Sympathetic Gems
4. Sunday
5. Sun
6. Amber, Gold, Topaz, Pearl
7. Monday
8. Moon
9. Pearl, Moonstone
10. Tuesday
11. Mars
12. Ruby, Garnet
13. Wednesday
14. Mercury
15. Turquiose, Sapphire, Lapis-lazuli
16. Thursday
17. Jupiter
18. Amethyst
19. Friday
20. Venus
21. Emerald, Malachite, Jade
22. Saturday
23. Saturn
24. Diamond, Smoky Quartz, Opal

Planetary Gems

Planetary gems are seen as condensations from the cosmic rays, each reflecting the powers of the corresponding planet. The colours of the cosmic rays are reflected in each gem that reflects light at the same wavelength as its associate planet. The cosmic colours do not always match those seen by the naked eye. There are two extra planets, called shadow planets, in Indian astrology known as Rahu (the dragon’s head) and Ketu (the dragon’s tail), which are omnipresent, in light – humans, animals, and all of nature are subject to the rays. These planetary rays transmit themselves to us through the EM (electromagnetic) energy field. For this reason it is believed that gemstones similarly possess the power of creation, maintenance and destruction.

1. Planetary Ruler
2. Gem
3. Zodiac Sign Lord
4. Sunday
5. Ruby
6. Leo
7. Moon
8. Pearl
9. Cancer
10. Mars
11. Coral
12. Aries, Scorpio
13. Mercury
14. Emerald
15. Gemini, Virgo
16. Jupiter
17. Topaz
18. Sagittarius, Pisces
19. Venus
20. Diamond
21. Taurus, Libra
22. Saturn
23. Blue Sapphire
24. Capricorn, Aquarious
25. Rahu
26. Zircon Hessonite or Garnet
27. Ketu
28. Cat's Eye

Hands and Fingers

Each hand and finger is said to be associated with different planetary forces, so it is important to know (if you want to follow this belief) which forces apply to which hands and which fingers, if you are going to wear gems as rings.

The right hand is associated with masculine planets, and heat, such as the Sun, Mars and Jupiter. Gemstones worn on the right hand project their energy outwards.

The left hand is associated with the female planets, and coolness, such as the Moon and Venus. Gemstones worn on the left hand absorb the energies, drawing them inwards.

Gemstones for Mercury, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu can be worn on either hand.

Mars’ gemstones should be worn on the Index or Ring Finger.

Venus’ gemstones should be worn on the middle or little finger. Rahu’s and Ketu’s gems should be worn on the middle or little finger.

• Index Finger
  • Jupiter
• Middle Finger
  • Saturn
• Ring Finger
  • Sun and Moon
• Little Finger
  • Mercury

Gemstones balance the temperature in the body. Male planets, the Sun, Mars and Jupiter, are considered hot planets, and their cosmic colours are red, yellow and blue. The female planets are the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Saturn, and their cosmic colours are orange, green, indigo and violet, seen as cold forces. If someone has a fever, cold forces should be used; pearl (Moon), diamond (Venus) or blue sapphire (Saturn), those gemstones associated with cool planets.

Friends

There are two planetary groups of friends. The Sun, Moon, Mars and Jupiter are friends. Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are friends. The two groups are considered enemies, and therefore the Sun does not get along with Saturn, Venus, Rahu and Ketu, so a ruby should not be worn with a blue sapphire, diamond, hessonite or cat’s eye. There is one exception though, the Nava-Ratna is a beautiful nine-stone setting. In addition, friendly planets can share the planetary finger in their group.