Remedial Measures are techniques to remove negative planetary influences and increase positive planetary influences. Vedic remedial measures should not be taken lightly or without proper guidance from a learned astrologer and good help from Gemologist (one who deals with stones all the time). It is good to receive direct instruction from a qualified and experienced Vedic Astrologer who knows how to execute, prescribe and measure results. Proper prayers have to be offered before wearing stones. Good astrologer takes into consideration behavioral tendencies, one’s attitude, understanding, the past, observing the present and weighing the expectation for the future.
This ability to analyze the behavior and predict events gives the astrologer the ability to counsel the individual to change or modify his/her actions and reactions. The purpose of such guidance is to find the right balance between the individual and nature. Even negative event has its purpose and proper understanding is required of that event and Vedic Astrology provides ways to find and understand that purpose. Vedic Astrology allows an individual to maximize the potential of any given moment. Vedic Astrology helps us to anticipate the approach of good period in life and likewise unfavorable periods in life. It builds up resistance to deal with negative periods in life. Gemstones are not a quick fix solution. You still have to consider the root cause of the problem. We have a free will to respond to our karmas, change our ways for the sake of better future. Remedial measures possesses power but some issues will repeat if the individual has not changed his/her ways before the Upaye was undertaken. One should adopt change along with remedial measure to take advantage of all life’s opportunities.
Gemstones as a remdial measures can be expensive and it very important not to burden the person with expensive or complex remedies that are beyond a persons financial or physical capacity. Intention of an astrologer is crucial. Appropriate time to wear the gemstone is important to get the most effective results. It is very important to know where the gem comes from along with if the gem has been altered in some way. Many gems have been altered with different techniques to mask flaws in the gems and make them appear to be a higher grade then they actually are. Good gemologist and integrity and reputation of a gem dealer is imperative or otherwise there is no guarantee of getting what you are paying for.
The metal, shape, size, setting, weight, purity of a stone and day it is worn, planets in the horoscope, nakshatra play a vital role in having maximum value when wearing a gem as a remedial measure. Each finger is allotted a specific stone and planet.
Finger |
Planet |
Stone |
Metal |
Ring Finger |
Sun |
Ruby |
Gold |
Little Finger |
Moon |
White Pearl |
Silver / Platinum |
Ring Finger |
Mars |
Red Coral |
Copper |
Little Finger |
Mercury |
Emerald |
Silver / Gold |
Index Finger |
Jupiter |
Yellow Sapphire |
Gold |
Little Finger |
Venus |
White Diamond |
Silver / Platinum |
Middle Finger |
Saturn |
Blue Sapphire |
Iron |
Middle Finger |
Rahu |
Harsonite Garnet |
Panchadhatu (five) metal |
Ring Finger |
Ketu |
Cat’s Eye |
Panchadhatu (five) metal |
Stone increase the benefic aspects by concentrating rays of the planet and causing this energy to flow into the human body. Stone should be studded in specific metal in such a way that it should touch the finger from the bottom. Fraction of ¼ Ratti is advisable and around 3/ 4 ratti should be avoided. Before wearing the gem get the proper day, nakshatra, check the metal type and clean the ring with milk, recite proper mantras and then wear the ring. Make sure you are not wearing any other contradictory stones on your hand otherwise this new stone will not work as two different energies will be at play.
Ruby is the stone of the sun- wearing the ruby will protect the native from the harmful effects of the suns afflictions. It will protect one from ill health, give success in administrative work, freedom from enemies, debt and diseases.
Pearl- wear if Moon’s afflictions in the chart. Good for mental disturbances, motherly issues, success in educational fields, gastric disorders, asthma, breathing troubles and lung disorders.
Yellow Sapphire- It is the stone of Jupiter. It protects one from the harmful effects of planet Jupiter. By wearing this stone one will gain intellect, do charitable work, provides wealth, name and fame and good children. It also helps in property matters, teaching, educational fields and ensuring a long life.
Emerald- This is a stone for Mercury. This stone when required helps in acquiring wealth, good for writers and speakers, assists with eye diseases, controls and regulates blood pressure along with nervous disorders. It also helps with skin problems and itchiness.
Diamond- Ruled by Venus. It ensures abundant wealth and success in ventures. It cures and helps in diseases of kidneys and reproductive organs. This stone is friend of women as it provides protection, riches, conveyances and luxury items in their lives.
Red Coral- Ruled by Mars- needed when mars is afflicted in birth chart. It helps regulate mood swings, anger, and angry outbursts as it cures mental diseases, difficulties, excessive accidents, property related disputes especially between brothers. Helps in marriage or delay in marriages or in cases of abortions.
Blue Sapphire- Ruled by Planet Saturn- This stone should be worn with utmost caution as it could destroy life. One should only wear by trial first. If suited one gets success, good servants, happiness, prosperity, name and fame, advancement in jobs and reaches a higher status in community and all other ventures in life.