Infrared Cosmic Rays - Cat's Eye - South Node - Ketu

The Infrared cosmic ray is the hottest of them all. It is radiated by the shadowy planet, the South Node or Ketu or Dragon's Tail. The South Node is always 180 degree away from the North Node, Rahu. Its ray is opposite to that of Rahu's, which is ultra-violet. Both the Nodes move in retrogression or backward motion.

As Ketu is the shadowy planet involved in causing eclipse, wearing it on the body as a ring or amulet is dangerous. Special care must be exercised while recommeding Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye, which is the gemstone of Ketu.

For some it can increase one's psychic cognition. Great care must be taken in its recommendation. If found suitable, it may increase one's ability to acquire the knowledge of the Absolute. Clairvoyants and psychics may find their abilities increased, specially their insight into the astral causes of disease.

There are some who think that Cat's Eye is a " Gambler's Stone". but there is no proof that it is as such.

M A R S A S T R A L G E M S T O N E, Red Coral

The astrological treatise the Jataka Chandrika assigns Coral for Mars. Mars is known as Tiv
in Norse Mythology and Tiv's day came to be called as Tueday.

Cosmic Colour to be enhanced - Yellow
Recommended GemStone - Red Coral
Alternate Gemstone - Cornelian
Solar/Lunar Metal to be used - Gold
Alternate Metal - Silver
Herbal Ashes to be used - Couch Plant
Cosmic Number to be used - Nine
Most Auspicious Day - Tuesday
Most Auspicious Month - September
Hand to be worn on - Right
Affected Element - Fire
Affected sense - Sight
Affected Bodily Organ - Genitals
Affected Anatomical System - Bone Marrow
Affected Chakra - 7th Muladhara
Day of Invocation - Tuesday
Time for Invocation - 1 hr after
Sunrise


Gemological Characteristics of Coral

Species Coral
Transparency Translucent
Color Red
Refractive Index 1.486 - 1.658
Specific Gravity 2.65
Crystal System aggregate
Dispersion 0.038



Red Coral should be set in a ring of Gold mixed with copper.
The weight of the stone should not be less than 6 carats.
It should be worn one hour after sunrise in the ring finger
of the right hand.

Secondary Gems or Upa Ratnas (Substitutions)
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Red Coral is not a costly stone and we should recommend that
its substitutes are Red jasper Carnelian and Sang Moongi.
Carnelian as the best substitute is cheap and easily available.

Important: Emerald Diamond Blue Sapphire Gomedha and Cat's Eye
and their substitutes should never be worn with Red Coral and its
substitutes.

Sloka

Dharanee Garbha Sambhootam
Vidyut Kantha Samaprabham
Kumaram Shakthi Hastham cha
Mangalam Pranamamyaham

S A T U R N A S T R A L G E M S T O N E, Blue Sapphire

The astrological treatise the Jataka
Chandrika assigns Blue Sapphire for Saturn. ( SANER NEELAM)
Saturn's day came to be called as Saturday. The number 8
has been assigned to him numerologically.

Cosmic Colour to be enhanced - Violet
Recommended GemStone - Blue Sapphire
Alternate Gemstone - Blue Spinel
Solar/Lunar Metal to be used - Gold
Alternate Metal - Iron
Herbal Ashes to be used - Prosopis
Cosmic Number to be used - Eight
Most Auspicious Day - Saturday
Most Auspicious Month - August
Hand to be worn on - Right
Affected Element - Air
Affected sense - Touch
Affected Bodily Organ - Skin
Affected Anatomical System - Nervous
Affected Chakra - 4th Anahata
Day of Invocation - Saturday
Time for Invocation - 2 hrs 40 mins
before Sunset



Gemological Characteristics of Blue Sapphire

Species Corundum
Transparency Transparent
Color Blue
Refractive Index 1.762 - 1.770
Specific Gravity 4.00
Crystal System Hexagonal
Dispersion 0.018
Flourescence moderate to strong pink




Blue Sapphire should be got set in a ring of steel ( if that is
not possible Ashta Dhatu should be used) on a Saturday.

The ring should be worn on the middle finger of the right hand
two hours before sunset. The Blue Sapphire should not be less
than 5 carats.

Secondary Gems or Upa Ratnas (Substitutions)
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The substitutes for Blue Sapphire are Blue Zircon Amethyst
Blue Tourmaline Lapis Lazuli Blue Spinel and Neeli.

Important : Ruby Pearl or Yellow Sapphire should never be worn
along with Blue Sapphire.

Sloka

Neelanjana Samanabham
Raviputram Yamagrajam
Chaya Marthanda Sambhootham
Tham Namami Sanaiswaram

The South Node's Gemstone- Cat'e Eye

The astrological treatise the Jataka
Chandrika assigns Cat's Eye for Ketu. Ketu is the Dragon's
Tail known as Caput Draconis. Ketu resembles Mars and Cat's
Eye has the ability to increase the transmission of Cosmic
Colours of a wellplaced placed Ketu in the horoscope.


The Stone - Cat's Eye
Most Auspicious Day - Tuesday
Most Auspicious Month - July
Colour you should wear - Red.


Cat's Eye should be set in a ring of Gold mixed with copper.
The weight of the stone should not be less than 6 carats.
It should be worn one hour after sunrise in the ring finger
of the right hand.

SUBSTITUTES
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Cat's Eye is not a costly stone and we should recommend that
its substitutes are Red jasper Carnelian and Sang Moongi.
Carnelian is the best substitute is cheap and easily avail-
able.

Important: Emerald Diamond Blue Sapphire Gomedha and their
substitutes should never be worn with Red Coral and its subst-
itutes.

Sloka

Palasa pushpa sankasam
Tharakakara Vigraham
Ugrascha Vividhakara
Tham Ketum Pranamamyaham

V E N U S A S T R A L G E M S T O N E, Diamond

The astrological treatise the JATAKA
CHANDRIKA assigns Diamond for Venus ( Asuracharya ca vajram)
Venus is known as Freya in Norse Mythology and hence Freya's
day came to be called as Friday.


Cosmic Colour to be enhanced - Indigo
Recommended GemStone - Diamond
Alternate Gemstone - White Sapphire
Solar/Lunar Metal to be used - Silver
Alternate Metal - Platinum
Herbal Ashes to be used - Ficus Glomerata
Cosmic Number to be used - Six
Most Auspicious Day - Friday
Most Auspicious Month - June
Hand to be worn on - Both
Affected Element - Water
Affected sense - Taste
Affected Bodily Organ - Lymph Glands
Affected Anatomical System - Sperm
Affected Chakra - 3rd Vishudhi
Day of Invocation - Friday
Time for Invocation - Sunrise


Gemological Characteristics of Diamond

Species Diamond
Transparency Transparent
Color Colourless
Refractive Index 2.417
Specific Gravity 3.52
Crystal System Cubic
Dispersion 0.044
Flourescence inert to very
strong bluish white

Diamond is a very expensive stone. It will do if a Diamond of
minimum weight of 1 1/2 carats is used. It should be set in
platinum or silver ring and worn on the little finger of the
right hand.

Secondary Gems or Upa Ratnas (Substitutions)
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Its substitutes are White Sapphire White Zircon and White
Tourmaline. The cheapest substitute is white Rock Crystal
(Spatik). This stone if worn should be of 11 carats.

Important: Diamond should never be worn along with Ruby Pearl
Red Coral and Yellow Sapphire.

Sloka

Himakunda mrinalabham
Daityanam Paramam Gurum
Sarvashastra pravaktharam
Bharghavam prnamamyaham

M E R C U R Y A S T R A L G E M S T O N E, Emerald

The astrological treatise the Jataka
Chandrika assigns Emerald for Mercury ( Marathakam Saumyasya
Garuthmakam). Mercury is known as Woten in Norse Mythology
and his day came to be called as Wednesday. Numerologically
the number 5 was assigned to Mercury.

Cosmic Colour to be enhanced - Green
Recommended GemStone - Emerald
Alternate Gemstone - Green Jade
Solar/Lunar Metal to be used - Gold
Alternate Metal - None
Herbal Ashes to be used - Achyranthes
Cosmic Number to be used - Five
Most Auspicious Day - Wednesday
Most Auspicious Month - May
Hand to be worn on - Right
Affected Element - Earth
Affected sense - Smell
Affected Bodily Organ - Nose
Affected Anatomical System - Flesh
Affected Chakra - 1st Sahasrara
Day of Invocation - Wednesday
Time for Invocation - 2 hours after
Sunrise


Gemological Characteristics of Emerald

Species Beryl
Transparency Transparent
Color Green
Refractive Index 1.577 - 1.583
Specific Gravity 2.72
Crystal System Hexagonal
Dispersion 0.014
Flourescence inert to weak green



Secondary Gems or Upa Ratnas (Substitutions)
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It should be set in a silver ring. Its weight should not be less
than 3 carats. Since Emerald is expensive those who cannot
afford to buy can use any of the substitutes - Aquamarine
Peridot green Zircon green Agate or Jade; but the Jade which
is sold in the market for Rs 1 or 2 a piece is of no use.

Important : Emerald and its substitutes should never be worn
with Red Coral Pearl and Yellow Sapphire and their substitutes.

Sloka

Priyangu Kalika Shyamam
Roopena Prathimam Budham
Soumyam Soumya Gunopetham
Namami Shashinam Sutham

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The North Node's Astral Gemstone, Hessonite

The astrological treatise the Jataka
Chandrika assigns Hessonite (Gomed) for Rahu. ( RAHU GOMED)
Rahu resembles Saturn as per the dictum "SANIVAD RAHU". Rahu
is known as Dragon's Head or Cauda Draconis. It is a shadowy
planet which can give crores.

The Stone - Hessonite
Most Auspicious Day - Saturday
Most Auspicious Month - April
Colour you should wear - Orange
Yellow.

Hessonite or Gomed should be got set in a ring of steel ( if that is
not possible Ashta Dhatu should be used) on a Saturday.

The ring should be worn on the middle finger of the right hand
two hours before sunset. Gomed or Hessonite should not be less
than 5 carats.

SUBSTITUTES
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The substitutes for Hessonite are Amethyst Blue Tourmaline Lapis
Lazuli Blue Spinel and Neeli.

Important : Ruby Pearl or Yellow Sapphire should never be worn
along with Hessonite.

Sloka

Ardhakayam Mahaveeram
Chandradithya Vimardhanam
Simhika Garbha Sambhootam
Tham Rahum pranamamyaham

Jupiter Astral Gemstone, Yellow Sapphire

The astrological treatise the Jataka Chandrika
assigns Yellow Sapphire for Jupiter ( Devejyasya Pushyragam)
Jupiter is known as Thor in Norse Mythology and Thor's day
came to be called as Thursday.


Cosmic Colour to be enhanced - Light Blue
Recommended GemStone - Yellow Sapphire
Alternate Gemstone - Golden Topaz
Solar/Lunar Metal to be used - Gold
Alternate Metal - None
Herbal Ashes to be used - Ficus Religiosa
Cosmic Number to be used - Three
Most Auspicious Day - Thursday
Most Auspicious Month - March
Hand to be worn on - Right
Affected Element - Ether
Affected sense - Sound
Affected Bodily Organ - Ears
Affected Anatomical System - Fat
Affected Chakra - 2nd Ajna
Day of Invocation - Thursday
Time for Invocation - One hour
before Sunset


Gemological Characteristics of Yellow Sapphire

Species Corundum
Transparency Transparent
Color Light-yellow
Refractive Index 1.762 - 1.770
Specific Gravity 4
Crystal System Hexagonal
Dispersion 0.018
Flourescence colorless sapphire -
inert to strong reddish


Secondary Gems or Upa Ratnas (Substitutions)
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The substitutes for Yellow Sapphire are Yellow Pearl Yellow Zircon
Yellow Tourmaline Citrine (Quartz Topaz) & Golden Topaz

Important: Diamond Blue Sapphire Gomedha and Cat's Eye should
never be worn with Yellow Sapphire.

Stotra

Devanamscha rishinamscha
Gurum kanchana sannibham
Bandhubhootam trilokesam
tham namami brahaspathim

M O O N A S T R A L G E M S T O N E , Pearl

Cosmic Colour to be enhanced - Orange
Recommended GemStone - Pearl
Alternate Gemstone - Moonstone
Solar/Lunar Metal to be used - Silver
Herbal Ashes to be used - Butia frandosa
Cosmic Number to be used - Two
Most Auspicious Day - Monday
Most Auspicious Month - February
Hand to be worn on - Left
Affected Element - Water
Affected sense - Taste
Affected Bodily Organ - Tongue
Affected Anatomical System - Blood
Affected Chakra - 6th Swadhistana
Day of Invocation - Monday
Time for Invocation - Evening


The astrological treatise the Jataka Chandrika
assigns Moostone or Pearl to the Moon ( Vimalam Mukthaphalam
Sheethagau). The colour white has been assigned to the Moon.
Moon's day is Monday. Numerologically the number 2 has been
assigned to the Moon.


Gemological Characteristics of Pearl

Species Natural Pearl
Transparency Tranlucent
to Opaque
Color White
Refractive Index 1.530 - 1.686
Specific Gravity 2.7
Crystal System aggregate
Flourescence long wave -
inert to strong

Secondary Gems or Upa Ratnas (Substitutions)
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Those who cannot afford to buy a Pearl can wear Moon-stone. White
Sapphire is also advised as a substitute by some authorities. The
ring should be worn on the ring finger of the right hand.

But be careful. The Pearl or its substitutes should never be worn
with Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire and Cat's Eye and their sub-
stitutes.

Sloka

Dhadhi Shankha Thusharabham
Ksheerodharnava Sambhavam
Namami Shashinam Somam
Shambhor Makuta Bhooshanam
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S U N A S T R A L G E M S T O N E, RUBY

Cosmic Colour to be enhanced - Red
Recommended GemStone - RUBY
Alternate Gemstone - Red Spinel
Solar/Lunar Metal to be used - Gold
Alternate Metal - Copper
Herbal Ashes to be used - Milk-weed
Cosmic Number to be used - One
Most Auspicious Day - SUNDAY



Most Auspicious Month - January
Hand to be worn on - Right
Affected Element - Fire
Affected sense - Sight
Affected Bodily Organ - Eyes
Affected Anatomical System - Bone
Affected Chakra - 5th Manipura
Day of Invocation - Sunday
Time for Invocation - Sunrise

The astrological treatise the JATAKA CHANDRIKA
assigns RUBY for the Sun. (Manikyam Dinanayakasya). Its colour is Red. The number 1 has been assigned to the SUN. Its day is Sunday.

Gemological Characteristics of Ruby
Species Corundum
Transparency Transparent
Color Red
Refractive Index 1.763 - 1.770
Specific Gravity 4.00
Crystal System Hexagonal
Dispersion 0.018
Flourescence long wave weak to strong red

Energisation
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It should be worn on the finger on a Shukla Paksha Sunday after chanting the mantra OM GHINIH SURYAYA NAMAH in a state of mental & physical purity
WEIGHT

The Ruby to be worn should at least be 2 1/2 carats in weight. It is important for all gemstones that before wearing them they should be kept immersed for sometime in unboiled milk or Ganges water. Afterwards these stones should be worshipped with flowers and incense and the Mantras of the planets should be recited.

Secondary Gems or Upa Ratnas (Substitutions

The ring should be worn in the ring(third) finger. The Ruby is
a very expensive gem and those who cannot afford to purchase Ruby can use any of the following substitutes - Red Spinel
Star Ruby Pyrope Garnet Red Zircon and Red Tourmaline.

It should however be noted that Ruby or its substitutes
should never be worn with Diamond Blue Sapphire Gomedha and
Cat's Eye and their substitutes.