Gemstones and Your Zodiac, A Traditional Guide
Gemstones Catalogue
Ruby (Manik)
Planet: SunHardness ~9
Symbolises vitality, leadership, confidence.
Rashi advisory: Often worn by Leo (Simha). Hindi initials (indicative): मा, मी, मू, मे, मो, टा, टी, टू, टे, टो
Pearl (Moti)
Planet: MoonHardness ~2.5–4.5
Linked with calmness, emotional balance, nurturing energy.
Rashi advisory: Favoured for Cancer (Karka). Hindi initials: ही, हू, हे, हो, डा, डी, डू, डे, डो
Red Coral (Moonga)
Planet: MarsHardness ~3–4
Traditionally for courage, stamina, decisive action.
Rashi advisory: Often advised for Aries (Mesha) & Scorpio (Vrishchik). Hindi initials: (मेष) चू, चे, चो, ला • (वृश्चिक) ना, नी, नू, ने, नो, या, यी, यू
Emerald (Panna)
Planet: MercuryHardness ~7.5–8
Associated with intellect, communication, business acumen.
Rashi advisory: For Gemini (Mithun) & Virgo (Kanya). Hindi initials: (मिथुन) का, की, कू, घ, छ, के, को, ह • (कन्या) टो, पा, पी, पू, ष, ण, ठ, पे, पो
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Planet: JupiterHardness ~9
Linked to wisdom, prosperity, growth & guidance.
Rashi advisory: For Sagittarius (Dhanu) & Pisces (Meen). Hindi initials: (धनु) ये, यो, भा, भी, भू, धा, फा, ढ, भे • (मीन) दी, दू, थ, झ, त्र, दे, दो, चा, ची
Blue Sapphire (Neelam)
Planet: SaturnHardness ~9
Traditionally for discipline, focus, and protection during Saturn periods.
Rashi advisory: Sometimes advised for Capricorn (Makar) & Aquarius (Kumbh). Hindi initials: (मकर) भो, जा, जी, खी, खू, खे, खो, गा, गी • (कुंभ) गु, गे, गो, सा, सी, सू, से, सो, दा
Hessonite (Gomed)
Node: RahuHardness ~7–7.5
Believed to steady mind & shield during strong Rahu periods.
Rashi advisory: Usually prescribed by horoscope; not strictly rashi-letter based.
Cat’s Eye (Lehsunia)
Node: KetuHardness ~8.5
Traditionally for spiritual insight & protection in Ketu periods.
Rashi advisory: Horoscope-specific; wear only on expert advice.
Opal (Venus Substitute)
Planet: Venus (substitute)Hardness ~5.5–6.5
Linked to aesthetics, relationships & creative harmony.
Rashi advisory: Often suggested for Taurus (Vrishabh) & Libra (Tula) when diamond is to be avoided. Hindi initials: (वृषभ) ई, उ, ओ, वा, वी, वू, वे, वो • (तुला) रा, री, रू, रे, रो, ता, ती, तू
White Sapphire (Venus Substitute)
Planet: Venus (alternative)Hardness ~9
Clear, durable alternative used for Venus-related remedies.
Rashi advisory: Common for Taurus & Libra under guidance. Hindi initials: (वृषभ) ई, उ, ओ, वा, वी, वू, वे, वो • (तुला) रा, री, रू, रे, रो, ता, ती, तू