Rahu's Hessonite !

By Richard Shaw Brown

The Legend of Rahu

OURCE: Srimad Bhagavat Maha-puranam


The legend of Rahu (the eclipse): as it appears in the encyclopedia of Vedic history, the Srimad Bhagavata Maha-puranam: Canto VIII, Chapters 5-9 (circa 3,000 BC)...


First a brief background of this ancient history.

Cast of characters:

At the beginning of creation, Lord Vishnu, the eternal Supreme Being, entered His own unmanifested material nature (Prakriti); from His navel was born the first being, Brahma (the four-faced), who is the empowered material creator; from Brahma's third eye, in anger, appeared the great Lord Shiva (destroyer of the cosmos), along with the demigods (devas) and the demons (asuras).

At this time there was a great attempt by the demigods and demons to churn the ocean of milk (primordial soup) to obtain the nectar of immortality. Lord Vishnu incarnated Himself as Kurma-avatar (the tortoise incarnation) to act as support of the churning rod, which was the cosmic Mount Mandara (center of the Universe); and the celestial serpent, Vasuki, was to be the churning rope. The demigods, being humble by nature, took hold of the tail of Vasuki, while the demons, who are always proud, took the fiery head; and thus the churning began.

During the churning process many wonderful things were produced, until finally the "amrita" or immortal nectar appeared. Immediately there was a fierce struggle and the demons forcefully took possession of the nectar. At that time, to help the demigods, Lord Vishnu, expanded Himself into Mohini-murti, the most enchanting of all beautiful goddesses. The demons, who were completely love-struck, allowed the Goddess to have the nectar, which she began to distribute amongst the demigods.

At that time, the great demon, Rahu, disguised as a demigod, entered the line of eager devas, between the Sun and Moon gods. As soon as the nectar was tasted by Rahu, he was exposed by the Sun & Moon gods, and Lord Vishnu, in His Mohini form, immediately severed Rahu's head with His Sudarshan Chakra (discus). Because Rahu had tasted the amrita his head became immortal, while his body fell away dead. Seeing this wonderful event, Lord Vishnu, then awarded Rahu the exalted post of Graha (planetary deity) as the malevolent North Node of the Moon.

Rahu still hates the Sun and Moon gods for the destruction of his body from the neck down, and he attacks the Sun and Moon out of revenge, following a schedule of eclipses, which are predicted and recorded to this day by astronomers and astrologers.

Astrological Influence: Rahu is by nature a malevolent planetary influence which can cause personal frustration, sacrileges habits, abuse of alcohol and drugs, possession of ghosts and demons, and infectious diseases.

However, when located in a powerful spot in one's horoscope, Rahu can elevate one to positions of great wealth and power and confer public influence over the masses. Rahu is associated with serpents, fear, karmic retribution, and un-virtuous characters.
Persons with Rahu exalted are wealthy and fortunate. But those who have a weak or afflicted Rahu in their horoscope have a tendency to suffer from fear of supernatural phenomena and suicidal impulses.

ULTRA-VIOLET is the cosmic color transmitted by Rahu through hessonite and other orange gems. Ultra-violet color waves are the coldest of all the cosmic rays and should only be used for ailments caused by extreme over-heating, i.e., high fever, hyper-acidity, indigestion, hyper-sexuality, insomnia, and during child birth.

Rahu astral talismans may also help divert disasters, prevent insanity, counteract poisons, and protect one from demoniac influences. Rahu is particularly associated with scientific genius and the ability to deal successfully with people of lower status, such as servants, employees, and underworld characters.

Gemstones governed by Rahu include hessonite, spessertite, zircon (hyacinth), and other natural gems of golden-orange to brownish-orange hues. Only flawless (eye-clean) stones transmit beneficial Rahu energy.

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The other Pearls

By Richard S. Brown, Gemologist (G.I.A.)
Besides (natural) oyster pearls there are seven other types found in conch shells, wild boar heads, elephant heads, king cobra heads, bamboo stems, clouds, and fish heads.

Pearls from elephant heads, bamboo stems, boar heads, fish mouths, and conch shells are lusterless, even though possessed of other auspicious qualities. Pearls from conch shells are usually the size of a large kona (the large end of a drum stick), and they possess a color similar to their host shell.

Fish pearls are perfectly round and symmetrical. They possess a yellowish hue like the scales of the pathenam fish which often inhabit the mouths of deep sea whales.

Boar pearls are colored like a boar's tusks and are found only in remote parts of the world. Such pearls are auspicious symbols of the Varaha boar incarnation of the Supreme Lord, Sri Vishnu.

Pearls derived from bamboo appear like hailstones in color, and they are found only within bamboo that has grown in a region populated by religious people.

Pearls from the cobra's hood are perfectly round, like fish pearls, and they radiate a natural effulgence. By repeated washing, a snake pearl becomes as lustrous as a polished sword blade. Anyone possessing such a naga-mani attains piety, rare good fortune, and eventually becomes illustrious as a leader of men, complete with a great collection of all precious gems.

Upon acquiring such a snake pearl, the owner should have the rite of installation performed by a priest who is learned in religious formalities. After hearing from the owner how the pearl was obtained and conducting the benedictory ritual, the priest should formally install the jewel inside the owner's house. On such an auspicious occasion, the sky becomes filled with dark and heavy rain clouds, thunder, and flashing lightning, such as exhibited at the time of universal dissolution. A man in possession of such a snake pearl will never be troubled by snakes, demonic beings, diseases, or disturbances in any form.

Cloud pearls, being naturally effulgent like the sun, illuminate the sky in all directions and dispel the darkness of cloudy days. Glowing brighter than the combined light of the moon, the twinkling stars, and fire, a cloud-born pearl dissipates even the darkest night exactly like the sunrise. A cloud pearl is so priceless that the entire earth, with her oceans filled with countless jewels and covered in layers of gold, would not be equal in value. Cloud pearls rarely reach this earthly world, because they are usually taken away by the demigods.

Even a low born man would become supreme ruler of the entire world if, as result of some past pious actions, he were to come into possession of such a pearl. The appearance of such a man on earth who obtained a cloud pearl during his lifetime would bring good fortune not only to himself, but to the entire human race as well. No form of evil could even touch the land within an 8,000 mile radius of his birthplace.

Summary translation of Sanskrit texts from Sri Garuda-Puranam, Chapter 69 (Circa 2,500 BC)

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WHAT ARE REAL NATURAL PEARLS?

by Richard S. Brown, GIA, PG

Today 99% of the people we see using pearls are actually using CULTURED- pearls. These cultured-pearls are considered to have little astrological (Moon) influence, if any, because the main body of the so-called pearl is NOT PEARL, but some pre-formed shell-ball implant. That means it is not a natural complete unit, but just a thin covering of real pearl substance (called nacre) on the surface of a pre-shaped and pre-sized non-pearl bead. A cultured-pearl contains only a small percentage of pearl, most of the body is NOT PEARL.

In ancient Oriental and European histories we know that the "Pearl" they referred to was 100% natural pearl, because cultured-pearls were not known until recently. But at the present time practically everyone (except a learned gemologist) now thinks that the hollow "cultured pearl" pearl-imitations are the real thing. This is mass ignorance, and should be addressed by all cultured persons who care about the true nature of things.

Natural pearls are 100% 'pearl' or nacre. It is thought that natural pearls form under a set of accidental conditions when a microscopic intruder or grain of sand enters an oyster (mollusk) and settles inside the shell. The oyster, being irritated by the intruder, secretes the pearl substance called nacre to cover the irritant. This process is repeated for many years, thus producing a real pearl which may (or may not) be found by man. For a natural pearl to form with a nice round or oval shape, and be free of any flaws, is actually a real-life "miracle." The odds of a perfect natural pearl are 1 in a million.



Think about your knowledge of pearls... Did you know that 'cultured' pearls (nucleated and non-nucleated or tissue nucleated cultured pearls) and imitation pearls can be distinguished from natural pearls by X-ray examination? Nucleated cultured pearls are often 'pre-formed' as they tend to follow the shape of the implanted shell bead nucleus. Once the pre-formed beads are inserted into the oyster, it secretes a few layers of nacre around the outside surface of the implant before it is removed after six months or more. When you X-ray a nucleated cultured 'so-called' pearl it will reveal a different structure to that of a natural pearl (solid center with no concentric growth rings, compared to a solid center with growth rings). Many nucleated cultured pearls used in the trade today are in fact mostly shell bead nuclei with very thin to thin nacreous coatings over them. A natural pearl however is solid nacre or 100% pearl.

Any well equipped internationally recognized gem testing laboratory such as the GIA's Gem Trade Laboratory or the new AGTA Gem Lab (under super-vision of noted pearl expert, Kenneth Scarratt) is able to separate natural pearls from their counterparts viz., cultured pearls, non-nucleated cultured pearls and imitation 'pearls'.



One should NEVER purchase a natural pearl without a bona-fide gemological X-ray certificate. Some reasons being that good quality natural pearls are real, valuable precious jewels (cultured-pearls are not), and only NATURAL real pearls, in "single divine unit" emit auspicious Moon energy (cultured pearls are near-powerless). Although a real pearl is made of "nacre" still nacre in not a pearl. There fore a thin coating of nacre is NOT considered a real pearl. Ruby is made of red corundum, yet a coating of red corundum on a brick does NOT make a ruby; cultured pearl is the same principle.
If you were to take a department store mannequin and cover the doll with a thin layer of human skin, would that make a human being? A cultured pearl is the same process (follows a similar process), i.e., taking a shell bead nucleus and inducing an oyster to cover it with nacre to 'imitate' the formation of a natural pearl. But thanks to X-ray examination we can now separate cultured pearls, non-nucleated cultured pearls or imitation pearls from their all-natural counterpart.

I hope this small article has opened the eyes of some readers for a greater appreciation of one of nature's most perfectly blessed treasures, viz., REAL PEARLS, the sacred gem for the Moon (Chandra). Also known in Sanskrit as, "mukta-phala" or the fruit of liberation and "Shasi-ratna" or Gem of the Moon, fine natural pearls will always be treasured by real collectors and connoisseurs all over the globe. As it has always been.

Pictured is an extremely rare and flawless 3.41 carat round NATURAL PEARL hand-crafted in 18 kt white & yellow gold. Lunar Astral Gemstone Talisman piece number 3972, "Infinity" design by Richard S. Brown.

Ref. ©1995 Ancient Astrological Gemstones & Talismans

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Vedic Gemology Gets Organized


BY HRSIKESANANDA DAS

THAILAND, Feb 19 (VNN) — PLANETARY GEMOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION
99/22 Soi 7 Lang Suan Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel. (662) 252-1230 Fax. (662) 252-1231

E-mail: info@p-g-a.org
http://www.p-g-a.org

"The Sun manifests his brilliance in a ruby although it is a gem." Sri Brahma-Samhita : 5.49

GEM: A natural pearl, coral, shell or mineral that is valued for its durability, rarity, portability, beauty, perfection or astrological influence.

GEMOLOGY: The study of gems.

PLANETARY GEMOLOGY: Ancient Vedic science of the relationship between 9 GEMS and 9 PLANETS recognised in sidereal astrology and ayurveda.

PLANETARY GEMOLOGIST (PG): A practitioner of Planetary Gemmology; one who knows BOTH the physical and metaphysical properties of gems.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The "Graha-anukul ratna-vishesh-ajna parishad" or Planetary Gemologists Association (PGA), is a necessary regulatory and research group formed to help unite all genuine Planetary Gemologists around the world.

Purpose of the Planetary Gemologists Association is threefold,...

1) To bring order and positive worldwide attention to this ancient science, Planetary Gemology, which is one of the 64 Asian arts, associated with Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Ayurveda, and elite mineralogy;

2) To establish high standards of professionalism and expertise as requirements for membership, which will serve as a guarantee of integrity and excellence to the public;

3) To maintain a forum for deliberation into the subtle mysteries of "Planetary Gemology" and to present these findings and conclusions by publishing an annual Journal named the "Journal of the Planetary Gemologists Association."

For information about joining or supporting the Planetary Gemologists Association please contact: PGA's ACTING SECRETARY, Richard S. Brown, GIA, PG mailto:rsb@p-g-a.org


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Venus' Diamond - for Ascs Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces

Venus rules Poetics, Music and pleasures of the mundane. He is the Guru of the demons in Indian Mythology, in direct contrast to Jupiter, who is the Guru of the celestials. Venus, as the Asura Guru, rules over business, politics and in all areas where crookedness is involved. He is also the aesthetic planet. He also represent arts and sciences of the relative.

For Capricorn Ascendants, Diamond is generally recommended. Venus is a functional benefic as he owns the 5th and 10th houses. Saturn, the ruler of Aquarius and Capricorn, is a friend of Venus.

For Aquarius Ascs, wearing a Diamond will bring boons. Saturn is friendly to Venus and Saturn happens to be the lord of Aquarius. Venus becomes a great functional benefic, as he owns the 4th and 9th houses.

For Pisces, Diamond should never be worn, as Venus owns the adverse 3rd and 6th houses.

Venus' Diamond - for Ascs Libra, Scorpio & Sagittarius

Venus rules mundane pleasures and sensory enjoyments. He rules Poetry and Rhetoric. Music is also represented by this fair planet.

For Libra, Diamond should not be used, as Venus is the 8th lord. But a good gemologist can sometimes take a risk and prescribe Diamond, as Venus is the Ascendant lord also, provided Venus is powerful in Sthana Bala.

For Scorpio, Diamond should not be used, as Venus is the 12th lord and the lord of the seventh and hence tainted by Angular ownership. I have never prescribed Diamond to any Scorpian.

For Sag, normally Diamond is not recommended, as Venus is the 6th lord. But if Venus is powerful enough to cause Raja Yogas or Malavya Yoga, Diamond can be recommended

Venus' Diamond - for Ascs Cancer, Leo & Virgo

Venus is a lovely planet which imparts love for the mundane.

Venusian significations are Poetry, Aesthetics & Rhetorics ( Kavya Komala Vagvilasamathulam ). Venus's blessings are needed for succes in Business, in Music, in Poetry and the Arts. Also for cooperation from the opposite sex.

For Ascendant Cancer - Diamond is not generally recommended for Cancerians. Reasons are simple. Venus is a functional malefic for Cancer, as he owns the 4th ( Kendradhipatya Dosha ) & the 11th ( Badhakadhipatya Dosha ). Exception to the rule - it may be recommended during the periods/subperiods of Venus.

For Asc Leo - An emphatic no for Leoians, as Venus is the 3rd Lord and the 10th lord. Exception to the rule - it may be recommended during the periods/subperiods of Venus.

For Asc Virgo - An emphatic Yes for Virgoians, as Venus is the lord of Dhana Bhava ( 2nd ) & 9th house ( Bhagya Bhava ).

Venus' Diamond - for Ascs Aries, Taurus, Gemini

Venus rules sensory enjoyments and life-partner. Love, romance, beauty, poetics, rhetorics - all these are ruled by this fair planet that hearteneth to love. Material prosperity and wealth are conferred by this Guru of the demons, if properly positioned in the horoscope. Vehicles, homes and luxuries fall under significations. Artists, painters and musicians are ruled by him.

In Astro Gemology, he is represented by Diamond, the queen of all gems. Let us see how Diamond fares for different Ascs.

For Aries Ascendant - As Venus is a functional malefic for Aries, Diamond is not generally recommended. The exception to the rule is during the subperiods/ periods of Venus' period of directional influence.

For Taurus - Yes, Diamond can be worn, as Venus is the Ascendant lord. By virtue of ownership of the First House, Venus becomes a benefic for Taurus, irrespective of the fact that he owns the adverse 6th.

For Gemini - Again, yes, Diamond can be worn, as Venus is the lord of the favourable 5th ( a Lakshmi Sthana ) & 12th. The 5th is considered to be a Hosue of Wealth.

Mercury's Emerald - for Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

For Capricornians, Emerald can be recommended. Mercury is the 9th lord or the lord of the House of Fortune. Saturn, the ruler of Capricornus, is a friend of Mercury. Business luck is generally increased by wearing Emerald.

For Aquarians, Emerald is highly recommended for wearing. Mercury becomes the owner of the Lakshmi Sthana, the 5th House, the House of Fortune from the House of Fortune. Not only material fortune, but also spiritual tendencies are increased.

For Pisceans, Emerald is not suitable. Main reason is that Mercury is a functional malefic, owning the 4th and 7th houses.

Mercury's Emerald - for Cancer, Scorpio, Sag

For Cancerians, Emerald should not be worn, as Mercury is a functional malefic for Cancer. He owns the 3rd and 12th houses for Cancerians. Exception to the rule are when Mercury is posited in either Virgo or Gemini or during his periods/subperiods of directional influence.

For Scorpians, Emerald should not be worn. Mars is the Lagna lord and Mars and Mercury are enemies. Mercury rules the 8th house, the most dreaded house in a horoscope. Although some astrologers say that as the 11th lord he may give good effects, we are against using Emerald for Scorpians.

For Sagittarius, Emerald should not be worn. Mercury is a functional malefic as he owns the 7th and 10th houses, tainted as he is by Kendradhipatya and Badhakadhipatya doshas. Exception to the rule is when he tenants the 9th and 10th houses, or during his periods/subperiods of directional influence.

Mercury's Emerald - For Leo, Virgo & Libra

Mercury is the planet of academic education and lack of green cosmic rays is responsible for failure in studies, lack of concentration in studies etc.

For Leoians, Mercury is the lord of the House of Wealth and the 11th lord, another Wealth House. So Emerald will increase business fortune. Great gains and acquisitions can also be had.

For Virgoaians, Emerald is highly auspicious fof wearing. Increase in professional status, wealth and social status. Mercury owns the 1st and 10th houses and there will be an increase in the 1st house significations ( fame and personality ) & 10th house significations ( professional enhancement ).

For Libraians, Emerald is good for wearing. Mercury is the 9th lord and can give Fortune. So Emerald increases business luck and also spiritual tendencies.

Mercury's Emerald - For Asc Aries, Taurus, Gemini

Mercury is the academic planet and hence he should be strong in the Natal Chart for a person to be intelligent and literate. He rules over our communicative abilities. Teachers, astrologers, lecturers, writers, artists, entrepenauers, managers-must have a powerful Mercury in their horoscopes to be effective

Emerald is the gemstone of Mercury. It emanates green cosmic rays and will reduce the negativities caused by the lack of these rays.

For Aries, normally Emerald is not recommended. Exception to the rule are when Mercury is Gemini or Virgo, well aspected, or in the periods/subperiods of Mercury.

For Taurus, Emerald is highly auspicious for wearing. It will enhance business luck, wealth and dealings with students.

For Gemini, Emerald is highly recommended, as Mercury is the Lagna lord. He also owns the 4th house. Emerald will increase the 4th house significations ( education, conveyances and house ). Also the First House significations ( Fame and personality )

Rahu's Hessonite II

If Rahu is badly positioned in one's chart, the native will be insenstitive to the suffering of others, irrational and will be self-centered. Drug addictions and fear-proneness is rampant.


If Rahu is in Capricorn, Hessonite should not be worn. Some negative traits may be increased, even though, Rahu is friendly to Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn.

If Rahu is in Aquarius, the same result. Two malefics, even though friendly to each, can generate a lot of negative traits. Great care must be exercised while recommendig Hessonite.

If Rahu is in Pisces, Hessonite becomes auspicious for wearing. Jupieter rules Pisces, spiritual qualities will be enhanced by wearing this gem.

Rahu's Hessonite

Hessonite is represented by the North Node, Rahu. Rahu is a natural malefic. All sorts of chaos is generated by Rahu. He creates enmity with others. He can be a giver of financial prosperity, but he will take away mental peace. Rahu rules terrorists, revolutionaries and criminals. If he be strong in one's natal chart, he can give immense wealth and impart great fame, influence and power over others.

If Rahu is in Aries, Hessonite should not be worn. In Taurus, he is exalted and hence wearing Hessonite is highly auspicious. In Cancer, Hessonite is not recommended. In Leo also, no for wearing Hessonite.

In Virgo, Rahu is strong and Hessonite can increase prosperity. In Libra, Hessonite is recommended. In Scorpio, Hessonite should never be worn. In Sag, Hessonite is highly recommended and good effects can be experienced, particularly during his periods/subperiods of directional influence.