Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 The Powers of Gems & Herbs on YOU by Richard Shaw Brown, GIA, PG A true astrological kavacha or "talisman" is not only the gem, which represents the earth element. A real Astral Talisman is composed of all 5 elements, i.e., gem for earth, herb for water, metal for fire, symbol for air, and cosmic number for space. This process of "Pancha-amrita" astral talisman making is the most bona fide, Worldwide. Even the Western alchemists are known to use herbs as the "water" ingredient in an Astral Talisman. These herbs have been ritually turned into "bhasma" or sanctified ashes. The 9 Vedic Planetary Herbs are: 1. Arka for Surya 2. Palasa for Chandra 3. Pippala for Brihaspati 4. Durva for Rahu 5. Apamarga for Budha 6. Audumbara for Shukra 7. Kusa for Ketu 8. Shami for Shani 9. Khadira for Mangala* ------------------------------ *Information courtesy of the Nepal Ayurveda Association Therefore, one may understand that the gem alone is not the complete kavacha or talisman, the gems are only for one of five elements, viz., the earth element. The philosopher Agrippa has nicely described in Three Books of Occult Philosophy the basic preparation of astrological rings as follows: "When any star ascends fortunately we must take a stone and HERB that is under that star, and make a ring of the metal that is suitable to this star, and in it fasten the stone, putting the herb or root under it, not omitting the inscriptions of images, names and characters, as also the proper suffumigations." Gems resonate with the same piezoelectric impulses as their ruling planets. According to the position that a planet is placed in a horoscope, either good or bad, the planet's gem will act accordingly on an individual. There are TWO types of planets in a horoscope, viz., ANUKUL or favourable and PRATIKUL or unfavourable. Anukul means a planet that is beneficially disposed either by being strong in own sign, good house, ruler of houses which will bring positive results, or otherwise not malefically disposed nor inclined to produce evil influence. A planet which is good for the chart either naturally or by house ruler ship yet somewhat weakened by placement may be strengthened through the gem, or a planet which already is strong and giving benefic influence may be further strengthened for gains in particular areas of life by wearing the gem. Pratikul means a planet that causes evil influence or suffering to the native as seen through the horoscope. This may be a debilitated planet who is in a dusthana and enemy of the lord of the lagna, or otherwise disposed that the influence simply causes suffering. It is NOT possible to appease a planet which causes suffering by wearing the gem. This is the heart of the pratikul philosophy and causes increased suffering for the persons who are recommended by this method. Mantra, charity, etc. should be advised in such cases solely.** The effects gems will have depends on the nature of their Planet lord's attitude or placement in each individual horoscope, either ANUKUL-GRAHA, favourable planet, or PRATIKUL-GRAHA, unfavourable planet. Below are simple basic guidelines on how fine quality jyotish gems might influence us. 1. Influence of Ruby / red spinel If Sun is well placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward nobility, dignity, power, leadership, and confidence. One will be well-read, pious, strong, compassionate, and untroubled. If Sun is ill placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward lack of confidence, low self esteem, and little energy. One will be rebellious by nature, and negative results may be expected. 2. Influence of (natural) Pearl / moonstone If Moon is well placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward sensitivity, good habits, stability, and health. One will be wealthy, industrious, and respected. If Moon is ill placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward overreaction and depression. One will be hypersensitive to stress, and negative results may be expected. 3. Influence of Yellow Sapphire / yellow topaz If Jupiter is well placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward humanitarianism, spiritualism, optimism, faith, and good judgement. One will be powerful, respected, and a leader of men, although susceptible to anger. If Jupiter is ill placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward greed, pessimism, egotism, and selfishness. One will be uncaring, unhappy, and have a negative outlook. 4. Influence of Hessonite / orange zircon If Rahu is well placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward originality, inspiration, insight, and uniqueness. One will be exotic, wealthy and fortunate. If Rahu is ill placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward mental disease, addiction, illusion, and trouble. One will have a volatile nature, and a tendency to suffer from fear and suicidal impulses. 5. Influence of Emerald / tsavorite If Mercury is well placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward rationality, wit, skilfulness, and dexterity. One will be educated, happy, fortunate, and highly respected. If Mercury is ill placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward aloofness, difficulty with communication, lack of concentration, and slowness. One becomes prone to speech and hearing impediments, deceptive behaviour, and lack of vitality. 6. Influence of Diamond / colourless quartz If Venus is well placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward attractiveness, grace, elegance, and longevity. One will be refined, humanitarian, and possess many positive qualities. If Venus is ill placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward vanity, lewdness, sensual corruption, and lack of both taste and refinement. One becomes vulnerable to loss of libido, impotence, sterility, and premature ageing. 7. Influence of Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye / fibrolite cat's eye If Ketu is well placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward spiritualism, intuition, universality, subtleness, and sensitivity. One will be wealthy and protected from evil. If Ketu is ill placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward eccentricity, explosiveness, fanaticism, and emotional problems. One becomes prone to compulsive gambling and fatal diseases such as cancer. 8. Influence of Blue Sapphire / indicolite (blue tourmaline) If Saturn is well placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward discipline, responsibility, realism, durability, and humility. One will be long-lived, charitable, proficient, and an affectionate mate. If Saturn is ill placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, and disappointment. One becomes vulnerable to headaches, neuralgia, and other disorders of the nervous system. 9. Influence of Red Coral / red carnelian If Mars is well placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward positive energy, strength, courage, passion, and aggression. One will be active, have great energy, be learned, well known and regal. If Mars is ill placed in the horoscope: The influence will be toward anger, irritability, instability, impatience, and aggression. One becomes prone to violence and physical problems such as high blood pressure, anaemia, and impurities in the blood. ------ Note: The above planets are listed according to their cosmic (fadic) numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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