Do gemstones have basis in the classics? And other questions, please read..

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Hi Sundeep:

On 12/31/05, vedicastrostudent <vedicastrostudent wrote:

1) First, is gemstone use sanctioned by the classics (Parasara, Jaimini etc)?

 

I'll try to answer you with a convoluted analogy. You'll be aware that the foundation of ayurvedic prescriptions is whether the native in question is kaphic, pitthic (for the want of better terms) or whatever else. That determination is done first, medically, and then a particular affliction analyzed and remedy prescribed. Now even an astrologer can determine the type of body from a horoscope; you likely know that by now. There are thus two entirely different routes in arriving at what needs looking into. A smart astrologer can even pinpoint the zone of affliction, be it in the head or butt. The relief, though, is strictly medical and you turn then to ayurveda.

 

 

Similarly, the graha that needs strengthening is the soothsayer's premise. You then turn to one of either Garuda or Narada puranas to figure which gemstone will alleviate/accentuate an evil.

 

2) Second, assuming you give me some sort of positive answer to the first question: Does a gemstone (a) Increase the *strength* of the planet in question or (b) Does it increase the *effects* of the planet in question. A simple example that illustrates the difference is: Say you have a debilitated planet. Would wearing a gem for the planet strengthen it so that effects of its debilitation do not show,

 

 

The latter, imo. A deb planet isn't just weak, it's trying to exhibit its less desired qualities. That maleficence is what's curbed.

OR, would wearing a gem for the planet accentuate the manifestation of its debilitation in your life?

 

 

Yikes, why would anyone want to prescribe a gemstone had that been the case?

If you say " (a) " , then the right approach to choosing gemstones should be to wear stones to strengthen weak functional benefics in a chart, no? However, if you say " (b) " , then the right approach should be to wear stones of strong functional benefics to counteract the effects of weak or functional malefics, no? What is the truth and why? I have over the years received several contradictory recommendations based I feel on whether the astrologer thought along the lines of " (a) " or " (b) " .

 

 

Unless astrology goes the way of western science, this problem will persist, I'm afraid. Documentation is nigh unheard of, that of systematic research data much less so. I've seen a few coves give such consistent correct predictions by looking at just D-1 and D-9 that I'm for one convinced that this isn't tomfoolery. The trouble is in making available as a referencable document, that which those people know.

 

3)Thirdly, is functional beneficence (if thats a word)

 

It is a very valid astro term, what do you mean? Tis also something that I personally use each time when I see a chart; that and temporary interplanetary relationships.

the key quality to enhance or is natural beneficence also worth enhancing? For example, would you ever enhance a natural benefic if it was also a functional malefic, or would its functional maleficence always be an overriding factor in preventing such a recommendation?

 

 

It's a bit like subhargala and papargala. Me, Ju and Ve always give subhargala irrespective of your lagna. Their basic traits won't dissolve just because they get to be functional benefics/malefics. Ju still remains the natural putrakaraka if you're a Libran, just as Ma will win you the battle if you're a Leo, albeit with a lost eye.

 

 

I'd definitely strengthen a weak yogakaraka unless it's placed somewhere like 6th or 8th - and yogakaraka by definition is a functional benefic.

4) Fourthly, how do gemstones affect chara karaktwa?

 

Well, if that girl in the front row had been drooling over your guitar and you were wearing the stone of the GK, the drummer goes with her after the show... know what I mean?

5) Fifthly, a very specific question: it seems to be a fairly common recommendation that yellow sapphire or pearl be worn only during the period of a waxing moon. Is this correct, and does the waxing moon start from sukla panchami or is it anytime after the new moon?

 

Waxing commences after amavasya but Mo gets to be nicely benefic post panchami.

 

Respects,

 

Ramapriya

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