Learn About Gem Stones

Gem stones are generally referred as “bones of Mother Earth.” The stones are used in astrology since the dawn of recorded history, and probably long before that. Many people believe that gemstones have mystical powers and bring good luck. It is also believed that these stones have some relation and connection with the sun sign and the stars of an individual. Based on its relationship with the signs, gemstones are related to certain months – and people born in these months can benefit them. Grenada (January): It is stone that signifies purity and truth. These are representation of loyalty and constancy in friendship, a symbol of love and compassion, and it is believed that can increase sexual desire. These stones also have the power to help people get success, fame and popularity, besides providing protection and awaken the spiritual consciousness.

Amethyst (February): Its colour varies from pale lilac to deep purple. Known to encourage celibacy, was used as ornaments in churches of the middle Ages. Amethyst also symbolizes sobriety.

Aquamarine (March): Its colour varies from light blue to medium blue. Immersion in water strengthens his power. Also possess a calming effect, especially among married couples, providing protection against evil.

Diamond (April): It signifies the eternity of love. These beautiful stones are traditional symbols of love and considered the purest of gems.

Emerald (May): The dark green emeralds are considered more valuable than the other stones. These are the jewels of eternal spring, with much lustre and life. These stones are known to generate creative ideas in dreams.

Pearl (June): The dazzling beauty of pearls is appreciated for centuries. According to an ancient Greek belief, pearls are able to promote marital bliss and prevent sadness among honeymooners. These stones are said to eliminate emotional imbalances.

Ruby (July): Ruby is the most expensive of all gems, with the exception of a rare variety of red diamonds. According to popular belief, rubies grant happiness, wisdom and health to a woman. These are also known for maintaining balance in love and all spiritual endeavours.

Astrology And Gemstones

Gemstones play an important role in Indian astrology and are giving very high importance. About gemstones it is believed that they tend to an influence on the planets and their powers. According to Indian astrology, gemstones tend to nullify the negative effects of some planetary alignment.

Some gemstones have the power to heal or safeguard or protect you from the evil source or things. Gems are importance because their beauty or lustre or because of their healing and safeguarding power. At times along with physical properties of these gemstones chemical properties is also used to give them an astrological significance. These stones can be categorized on their basis of their properties like transparency, colour, lustre, size, oaring, hardness, cost, material etc to give them astrological meaning. Gemstones are generally known as nav ratnas because there are 9 precious stones in astrology.

Namely they are ruby, yellow sapphire, emerald, diamond, red coral, cat’s eye, blue sapphire. Every stone is considered to have enormous amount of supernatural power and importance because of their deferent properties for example pearls safeguards and protect from gastric disorder, mental aliments, asthma, cough, eye problem and etc, wealth and prosperity; emerald controls blood pressure and nervous aliments; red coral is said to give protection from physical ailments along with the protection from natural disaster to natives; diamond brings fame and fortune and red coral should also be worn by women who have gone through a miscarriage so that they can have smooth delivery etc.

Apart from their importance on the basis of their properties, every gemstone is associated to a Zodiac sign. For that particular zodiac that gemstone is considered to be auspicious, as stated below

AQUARIUS: turquoise, amethyst, agate, garnet, quartz, emerald, lapis lazuli.

PISCES: coral, aquamarine, amethyst, opal, agate, pearl, ruby, pearl, topaz, tourmaline.

ARIES: ruby, amethyst, azurite, dolomite, pyrite, obsidian.

TAURUS: agate, coral, opal, alabaster, moonstone.

GEMINI: emerald, topaz, tiger eye, jasper, rock crystal, ruby, solitaire.

CANCER: pearl, rock crystal, agate, green quartz, ruby, jade, aqua, coral, amber.

LEO: rose quartz, opal, obsidian, topaz, carnelian, jade.

VIRGO: jasper, agate. Onyx stone cross, Tiger Eye, Fluorite, amazonite, jade, opal.

LIBRA: emerald, coral, pearl, turquoise, lapis lazuli, ruby, aquamarine.

SCORPIO: topaz, pearl, lapis, hematite, agate, amethyst, malachite, opal, jasper.

SAGITTARIUS: garnet, turquoise, amethyst, hematite.

CAPRICORN: coral, ruby, amethyst, malachite, jade.

Therefore above stated gemstones are considered to bring good luck and fortune to the corresponding zodiac.