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Ganesha says, the flash and play of light and color in a gem reflects our hopes, dreams, joys, excitement, and adventure! Therefore, our obsession to possess a bloodstone, a garnet, a jade, a citrine and a host of other precious and semi-precious gemstones. No wonder we say, 'a gem of a person' as the supreme compliment!
Ganesha adds, there is the immense delight of luck and chance and good fortune which the gem showers on us as it glitters and sparkles and winks radiance- Luck is the grandfather of confidence, and confidence breeds success.
The great astrologer, Varahamihir, says, "Gems were formed from the body of a demon called Ball." From the bones of Ball came diamond and rock crystal, from Ball's teeth came pearl, from Ball's blood came ruby and carnelian, and from the skin came lapis lazuli. The most exciting gem was the agate. Why? Agate came from the shining light of Ball and therefore, the agate gives lustre to our body!
Now to the nitty-gritty- Different astrologers have given different gemstones as the birthstones of different signs. By experience and intuition, your Ganesha astrologer has selected the birthstones for different signs. Yes, the gems help you to be enlightened by the past; embraced by the present; empowered by the future. They are beauties of pure ecstasy. They are the rapture of Indian ragas and Western rap. They are as action-oriented as one-day cricket matches.
ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)
Gemstone --- Ruby, Red Jasper, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond
Magical Birthstone --- DIAMOND: Attracts love, financial success, and brings luck in new ventures. The diamond is particularly lucky for Aries people when worn on the left side of the body. Diseases of bones.
Special Color --- RED: The color of fire and excitement.
Metals --- Gold, Bronze
TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)
Gemstone --- Emerald, Golden Topaz, Lapis, Azurite, Agate
Magical Birthstone --- EMERALD: Protects against infidelity and deceit, loyalty, and improves memory. Diseases of bile.
Special Color --- PALE BLUE AND MAUVE: The sort colors of refinement and gentleness.
Metals --- Silver, Cold, Copper
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)
Gemstone --- Crystal, Aquamarine, Alexandrite, Beryl, Pearl
Magical Birthstone --- AGATE: A multi-colored precious stone that protects from deception and falsehood, and bestows eloquence, especially in declarations of love. Gives lustre to the body.
Special Color --- YELLOW: Bright and luminous, the color of novelty.
Metals --- Gold, Silver
CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)
Gemstone --- Ruby, Moonstone, Pearl, Green Turquoise
Magical Birthstone --- PEARL: Changes bad fortune into good, and discord into harmony. It also brings support from influential people. Pyorrhea (teeth).
Special Color --- SEA GREEN, CREAM AND SILVER: The shimmering colors of the water and the Moon.
Metals --- Silver
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)
Gemstone --- Amber, Sardonyx, Ruby, Jacinth, Peridot
Magical Birthstone --- RUBY: Protects against physical injury and insures faithfulness. It also brings its wearer serenity of mind. It helps in diseases of the blood and purifies the blood.
Special Color --- GOLD AND ORANGE: The magnetic colors of the Sun.
Metals --- Cold
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)
Gemstone --- Pink Jasper, Rhodochrosite, Azurite, Sapphire, Star Sapphire
Magical Birthstone --- SAPPHIRE: Brings tranquility of mind and protects against illness and injury while traveling, and skin diseases and leprosy.
Special Color --- NAVY BLUE AND GRAY: The classic colors of refinement and taste.
Metals --- Gold
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22)
Gemstone --- Opal, Fire Agate, Agate, Tourmaline
Magical Birthstone --- OPAL: Brings financial success, frees its wearer from jealousy and greed.
Special Color --- BLUE AND LAVENDER: The colors of romance, harmony and refinement.
Metals --- All Metals
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21)
Gemstone --- Topaz, Garnet, Coral, Ruby, Zircon
Magical Birthstone --- TOPAZ: Releases occult powers and brings serenity of mind. It also protects the wearer from enemies and illness.
Special Color --- CRIMSON, BURGUNDY, MAROON: The glowing colors of passion
Metals --- Cold, Silver
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)
Gemstone --- Amethyst, Malachite, Zircon, Turquoise
Magical Birthstone --- TURQUOISE: Attracts love, protects from harm, and gives its wearer the ability to see into the future.
Special Color --- PURPLE: The uncommon color of royalty and artistic tendencies.
Metals --- Silver, Gold, Copper
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)
Gemstone --- Onyx, Quartz, Beryl, Garnet, Obsidian
Magical Birthstone --- GARNET: Attracts popularity, high esteem, and true love.
Special Color --- DARK GREEN AND BROWN: Classic, comforting colors of nature and the earth.
Metals --- Cold, Silver
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)
Gemstone --- Blue Sapphire, Lapis, Aquamarine, Amethyst
Magical Birthstone --- AMETHYST: Brings faithfulness in love and the gift of prescience.
Special Color --- ELECTRIC BLUE: The clear color of the sky.
Metals --- All Metals
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 18)
Gemstone --- Diamond, Turquoise, Jade, Tourmaline, Bloodstone
Magical Birthstone --- AQUAMARINE: Magnifies occult powers and brings serenity of mind. It also protects its wearer while traveling on the sea.
Special Color --- PALE GREEN AND TURQUOISE: The dreamy colors of the sea.
Metals --- Silver
The nine gems known as nav-ratnas are related to the nine Chains (elements). Ayurvedic texts mostly mention sapt-dhatus, the seven ingredients, which are:
| 1. |
Raja |
Clay or Earth |
| 2. |
Rasa |
Fluids |
| 3. |
Rakta |
Blood |
| 4. |
Asthi |
Bone |
| 5. |
Medha |
Fat |
| 6. |
Mafia |
Marrow |
| 7. |
Mans |
Flesh |
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