1-Today, we shall dwell upon an often asked question.

A lot of people, sometimes find the main #GemStone expensive.

The #Astrologer than is expected to recommend #Substitutes. (1/16)

#Upayas

2-As a Substitute #GemStone for the #Sun, I have often used #Garnet.

I have found it easily available and not too expensive too.

For the #Moon if #Pearl is deemed expensive, cultured Pearls can be used. (2/16)

#Remedies

3-Red #Coral is easily available and not really expensive so, I have seldom used its substitute. (Though #Carnelian and Red #Jasper are used as Substitutes)

My GemStone of choice for #Mercury is #Peridot.

#Peridot comes from #Volcanic #Rocks. (3/16)

#Astrology.

4-For #Jupiter, mostly I have used #Citrine as a substitute stone, with good effects

For #Venus, I have sometimes used clear #Quartz #Crystal and I have seen that #WhiteSapphire is as good as a #Diamond. (4/16)

#jyotish

5-For #Saturn, for most general usage I have found #Amethyst – stand out.

For #Rahu some people used #Alamandine #Garnet as a substitute for #Hessonite

I have avoided it –as I find it to be a shade darker stone – mostly I have found it to be dark red or purple (5/16)

6-I have also seen people using Golden Grossularite Garnet of the Hessonite type.

People also use light red or Cinnamon Stone. (6/16)

#ज्योतिष

7-The main Cat's eye for #Ketu is #Chrysoberyl.

Crystal cat's eye can be used as a substitute.

In my view, #TigersEye is not strong enough to effectively serve as a substitute for Cat's eye. (7/16)

8-Let’s dwell now on the side-effets of GemStones

A wrongly prescribed #GemStone can be dangerous for your mental sanity and physical integrity

It can swing your life into excesses or cause dis-balance (8/16)

#astrology

9-In your relationships it can cause disharmonies.

Therefore, always take this decision with consideration and in consultation with a deep #knower of #Astrology. (9/16)

#vedicastrology

10-I am personally careful with recommending

..especially for Planets like Saturn (Blue Sapphire) Ketu and even Sun and Mars(10/16)

#वैदिकज्योतिष

11-Note that the #Positive Effects of a GemStone will only happen to you if the you –

Wear a correct GemStone

In the correct size

In the right Muhurta – or#Timing

And with the right #Intent. (11/16)

#Upayas.

12-Some GemStones give results pretty soon while some others may yield good results in some moths.

The subtle effects of Gems however, - at the Psychological or #Spiritual level, takes some more time to manifest. (12/16)

#Remedies.

13-If one couples GemStone wearing with the right chanting – the effects can be amplified

One thing is for sure – if your #BirthChart doesn’t suit or fits in with a Gemstone, don’t expect to wear it and expect change. (13/16)

#Astrology.

14-In fact, the change ushered by wearing an inappropriate Gemstone can be negative – and is best avoided.

Tomorrow, we shall delve into another critical topic. (14/16)

#divination

15-What metal one should use for GemStones – Gold, White Gold or Silver etc.

..and what is the #Astrological reasoning thereof. (15/16)

#astrologicalnuggets

16-May Goddess #Saraswati drive our #Vidya, #Viveka, #Vichara and #Vaani

May we use language to really ‘know’ the truth and enlighten each other – rather than obfuscate and argue.

Om Tat Sat! (16/16)

#spiritualjyotish