Wednesday, November 14, 2007

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

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