Gemstone by Rashi

Lucky Gemstone by Rashi

Gemstone therapy (ratna chikitsa) is a branch of Jyotish (Vedic astrology) that prescribes specific gemstones to strengthen the planetary energies in a person's horoscope. The nine primary gemstones (Navaratna) correspond to the nine planets (Navagraha) of Vedic astrology - Ruby (Sun), Pearl (Moon), Red Coral (Mars), Emerald (Mercury), Yellow Sapphire (Jupiter), Diamond (Venus), Blue Sapphire (Saturn), Hessonite Garnet (Rahu) and Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl (Ketu). This tradition is described in the Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira (6th century CE) and in the Ratnapariksha texts, giving it a documented lineage of over 1,500 years.

How Rashi Determines Your Gemstone

Your Rashi is your Moon sign - the zodiac sign occupied by the Moon at the time of your birth - as distinct from your Sun sign used in Western astrology. Each Rashi is ruled by a planet: Aries (Mesh) and Scorpio (Vrishchik) by Mars, Taurus (Vrishabh) and Libra (Tula) by Venus, Gemini (Mithun) and Virgo (Kanya) by Mercury, Cancer (Kark) by the Moon, Leo (Simha) by the Sun, Sagittarius (Dhanu) and Pisces (Meen) by Jupiter, Capricorn (Makar) and Aquarius (Kumbh) by Saturn. The primary gemstone recommended is the one corresponding to your Rashi's ruling planet, while substitute (upratna) gemstones offer the same energy at lower cost.

Wearing Guidelines

Indian gemstone markets - centred in Jaipur (the world's largest gemstone cutting and polishing hub), Mumbai and Hyderabad - see demand surge before Akshaya Tritiya and during wedding season. A Jyotishi typically prescribes the metal (gold, silver or panchaloha), finger and auspicious day for setting and wearing a gemstone. This tool provides the primary gemstone, substitute options, ruling planet and key benefits for each of the 12 rashis, giving you a starting point before consulting a certified Jyotishi.