Wearing Gemstones the Right Way

Gemstones (ratna) are among the most popular Vedic remedies — but they are not one-size-fits-all. The wrong stone, worn confidently, can amplify a malefic just as easily as a benefic.

First principles

• ✦ Strengthen functional benefics, never functional malefics
• ✦ The ascendant lord’s stone is generally safe
• ✦ Blue Sapphire must be trial-worn for 3 days
• ✦ Avoid clashing combinations (e.g. Ruby with Blue Sapphire)

Weight, metal, finger and the day/muhurta of first wearing all matter. A good consultation maps your chart before recommending anything.

A gemstone is a lens — it concentrates whatever the planet already promises.