Astrology & Gemstones
The correlation between astrology and
gemstones is perhaps the most
misunderstood, least used and most often ignored area relating to crystal healing and the metaphysical uses
of gemstones.
The founding proponents in gemmology,
herbalism, alchemy and practically all areas
of the esoteric arts related, understood and explained their work in
terms of planetary rulership. Why? Because the adepts understood that
the material creation is a complex, conscious "school", and the
principle planets are extremely significant in providing the energy to
deliver its lessons. Newton's third law of motion, for every action there is
an equal and opposite reaction, translates to human experience in terms of
karma. The popular saying "what goes around, comes around", Biblical
statement "as they sow, so shall they reap" and the numerous
references in all Eastern traditions, point to the reality of karma.
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This phenomena was first recoded by the
rishis, (translates from Sanskrit as "seers"), sages of ancient India,
headed by Srila Vyasadeva. Over 5000 years ago they understood the
correlations and underlying unity of all things through Divine
revelation and mystic vision. Something for the understandably
sceptical among us to consider, is that they recorded the original
Vedic astrology, requiring complex calculations and the precisely
plotted orbits of the planets, long before modern telescopes and
astronomical data existed. |
In a nutshell, karma is delivered and
understood by the position of the planets at the precise moment of
birth. Vedic* astrological gemmology has very little to with daily horoscopes and requires
a competent and learned astrologer. As the planets rule and resonate with
all crystals gemstones (see below), knowing which planets are giving
favourable karma, and which are presenting challenges, is essential in
choosing beneficial gemstones for healing or personal development. This is the reason crystals and
gemstones can affect different people in vastly different ways.
Planetary rulership of the gemstone and how well that planet is
positioned in our personal chart, is the primary indicator of that
gems effect on us. Wearing or carrying the appropriate, quality gem of
our most favourable planets will considerably enhance its areas of
influence.
* Vedic refers to the oldest written works & philosophy in existence,
Sanskrit texts dated at over 3000BC.
Listed here are the major planets, the
gems they rule and their main areas of influence.
The
Sun
Ruby, garnet, pink tourmaline, red spinel.
The Sun is the natural planet to look to when you want
further information on your physical body, your father, and males in
your life in general. A strong sense of
self-worth, social prestige and the
determination to succeed are dependent, not
solely but in generous part, on a well
positioned Sun.
The Moon
Pearl, moonstone.
The Moon is the natural planet to look to
when you want further information on your
psychology, your
mother, and women in your life in general, as well as your
chance of finding happiness, material comfort and mental peace.
For a woman, this planet plays a huge part in
determining whether she will become a mother and whether the
experience will be a fulfilling one.
Jupiter
Yellow Sapphire, golden topaz, citrine, heliodor.
Jupiter is said to be the most beneficial
planet of all. We look to this planet in order to find out how
good karma is to be reaped in this
lifetime. Jupiter has influence over finances, luck, children,
religion, guru, legal affairs, intelligence and the ability
to teach. A strong Jupiter generally imparts wisdom and strong
spiritual inclinations.
Rahu
Gomed (hessonite garnet),
orange zircon, spessertine.
In Western astrology this subtle planet is known as the North
Node of the Moon (the South Node is
Ketu).
Challenging by nature, this planet tends to cause great longing
as well as frustration of desires. What shape the desires and
frustrations take depends on where Rahu is placed in the
birth-chart, what planets and/or houses he aspects, and what
aspects are made to him from other planets.
During Rahu’s planetary period you come face
to face with yourself. If Rahu is in a strong position according
to sign, house and aspect he can award great material power and
achievement.
Mercury
Emerald, peridot, green tourmaline, green jade, diopside, tsavorite.
Mercury is the planet governing intelligence,
learning and communication. From the position
of this planet we can deduce whether or not you will find it
easy to take in information and whether you will be able to
apply that information in a practical way. Memory is also
governed by this planet, as is manual dexterity.
Venus
Diamond, white sapphire, clear quartz,
clear topaz, clear zircon.
Venus is also a very beneficial planet when
well placed. Wherever this planet is placed you will tend to
seek or reap enjoyment and sweetness in that area of life. This
planet represents the spouse, usually
more so for a man, whereas the Sun and Mars are stronger
indicators for a woman. It also represents the quality of
married life for both sexes, and whether fulfillment will be
found in one to one relationships in general. It’s strength or
weakness offers information as to how able you are to give and
receive love, as well as forgiveness. It also represents all of life's
material luxuries – delicious food, nice
clothes, jewellery and adornments in general.
A strong Venus awards charisma, creativity,
artistic ability, and also grace.
Ketu
Cat's eye chrysoberyl, tigers eye, cat's eye apatite,
chatoyant tourmaline and beryl.
The other subtle planet, Ketu always sits directly opposite Rahu.
If Rahu inhabits the seventh house
then Ketu sits in the first house, and so on.
While Rahu represents your very apparent material desires, Ketu
represents your more subtle
desires – those aspects of your nature that you are not always
aware of.
This planet governs the unexpected, and
Ketu’s aspect tends to have a distorting effect on the planet in
question, causing the energy of that planet to manifest in an
almost compulsive way.
If Ketu is powerfully positioned then, rather than creating
confusion and distortion, the planet allows you to see through
deceptions, particularly those created by the material world,
and awards spiritual realization and a longing for real
spiritual liberation.
Saturn
Blue sapphire, amethyst, indicolite, blue spinel,
lapis.
This planet tends to bring you challenges and restrictions even
when very well placed, although then
you tend to have the necessary maturity required to overcome and
succeed. Sometimes referred to as ‘the great teacher’, Saturn
tends to have a hand in delivering to you your tough karma.
Whichever area of life, indicated by house position, that Saturn
arrives in it is there that you will learn some of your toughest
lessons and be required to work hardest.
Saturn governs length of life, work, employment, and employees.
Sometimes the planet gives an indication as to what type of work
you will do. Saturn also rules the
older members of your family and elderly people in general.
When well placed Saturn awards humility, wisdom, devotion,
compassion, determination, and an excellent attitude toward
serving others.
Mars
Coral, carnelian, bloodstone.
Mars is the natural planet to look to for
further information on physical stamina, motivation, courage,
sexual strength, passion, brothers and sisters, and whether you
are likely to use your energy constructively or destructively.
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