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Birthstone and It's Effects as per Vedic Astrology

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What is a Birthstone?

A birthstone is the "gemstone associated with the date of one's birth, the wearing of which is commonly thought to bring good luck or health. Supernatural powers have long been attributed by astrologers to certain gemstones."
says Encyclopedia Britannica.
Scroll below and find out which birthstone is suitable for you .According to vedic astrology birthstones have the power to enhance your relationship , improve your business and can produce life-enhancing and healing changes. Vedic birthstone can help you work smarter, not harder to achieve your goals. The power of these gemstones will amaze you!

Birthstones and Zodiac

  1. ARIES Birthstone : Coral
  2. TAURUS BIRTHSTONE : Golden Topaz
  3. GEMINI BIRTHSTONE: Emerald
  4. CANCER BIRTHSTONE : Pearl
  5. LEO BIRTHSTONE :Ruby
  6. VIRGO BIRTHSTONE : Emerald
  7. LIBRA BIRTHSTONE
  8. SCORPIO BIRTHSTONE Coral
  9. SAGITTARIUS BIRTHSTONE Turqouise
  10. CAPRICORN BIRTHSTONE Garnet
  11. AQUARIUS BIRTHSTONE Amethyst
  12. PISCES BIRTHSTONE Cat's eye

Why Birthstone ?

Find out why a birthstone is given so much importance.

Believers say that "Gems" are nature's storehouse of energy. They radiate cosmic rays, which have the ability to combat negative & destructive vibrations of planets that are unfavourable in a person's horoscope, and increase the flow of positive and constructive vibrations by strengthening favourable planets, which might otherwise be weak in the horoscope. Horoscope or zodiac is a function of planetary positions and different birthstone's radiate different vibrations hence you have a specific birthstone for every sign.For eg. Cancerians have Pearl as their birthstone while Geminis have Emerald as theirs.

People believe that the power and energy of birthstones is potent enough to increase one's mental abilities & psychic powers. This can bring along immense good luck & fortune. They eradicate problems & remove hurdles in all major areas like marriage, career, business, education, wealth etc.Some people even believe that birthstones can cure even the most dangerous diseases, which might otherwise be incurable medically. Birthstones are like high-potency medicines, having magical healing and curative powers to not only cure but also ward off chronic diseases.

In Vedic astrology, when someone is going through a difficult time period of hardships, agony and misfortune, or simply if an individuals' chart shows a weakened planet, it's common to for an astrologer to prescribe a gemstone or birthstone.

Some astrologers believe that the birthstone should be a natural stone, never heated nor adulterated in any way and is to be worn touching the skin to supplement the energies of the afflicted planet causing the difficulty. The idea is that the energy of the pure gemstones - selected because that gemstone's energies are most similar to those of the planet being afflicted - can buttress the individual's energies and help them overcome the difficulties they are experiencing.

Birthstone OK... Vedic Astrology???

Well if you are aware about a birthstone but don't know much about Vedic Astrology then read on.

Okay so let me enlighten you about Vedic Astrology.
Vedic Astrology is an ancient Indian science which explains planetary motions and positions with respect to time and their effect on humans and other entities on earth. Vedic astrology can be traced thousands of years back. Early Vedic astrology was only based on the movement of planets with respect to stars, but later on it started including zodiac signs as well. According to Vedic astrology there are 27 constellations made up of 12 zodiac signs, 9 planets and 12 houses with each house and planet representing some aspect of human life. Depending on when a person is born, the 12 signs are distributed among the 12 houses and 9 planets are placed in various houses. This visual representation of the snapshot of the signs and planets is called a horoscope chart. Vedic astrology is nothing but interpreting the meaning of these arrangements as it applies to humans and other entities.

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How Is Vedic Astrology Different from Western Astrology?

Usually it is considered that the difference between the two lies in the method of measurement of the Zodiac. Vedic astrology uses primarily the sidereal zodiac (in which stars are considered to be the fixed background against which the motion of the planets is measured), whereas most Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac (the motion of the planets is measured against the position of the Sun on the Spring equinox). This difference becomes only noticeable over time, after the course of several centuries, as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. Synchronically, the two systems are identical, with just a shift of the origin of the ecliptic longitude by about 22 degrees or days, resulting on the placement of planets in the previous sign in Western charts about 80% of the time.

ARIES Birthstone : Coral

(21MAR-19APR)

This is the first sign of zodiac, generally considered to be one of the most fundamental and powerful of all the signs. This makes Arien sure of his power and glory. Aries, is an extrovert, independent and self reliant person. He is strongly dominated by his emotions. He is also courageous and loyal .But Arien's should learn to develop more self control and self mastery. The main limitations for Arien's are their pride , egotism and a lack of maturity. Wearing the birthstone pendant or rings may help you in controlling the habits like impatience, laziness and over excitement . These help you in achieving love, peace and financial success. For Aries, the lucky birthstone is Coral .And according to vedic astrology , it is to be worn as ring in middle finger or as a pendant on Tuesday between 6 am to 8 am.

Coral Birthstone Rings & Pendants

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TAURUS BIRTHSTONE : Golden Topaz

(20APR-21MAY)

Being the second sign of zodiac, your's is an earth sign. Which gives you a sense of material values and reliability, while venus, your planetary ruler, makes you fond of the good things of life, particularly food. Taureans work best where both money and people are involved - like banks, large corporations, etc. The taurean temper is famous, slow to arouse, but deadly. Their outbursts are short lived, though, and their roar is a safety valve. you are moody, restless when inactive, and like to keep busy always. you are steadfastness is really impressive. As a friend you can be patient, persistent and persuasive. Wearing your birthstone pendants or ring helps you in controlling your anger and removes the obstacles in your life. For Taurus, the lucky birthstone is Golden Topaz. And according to vedic astrology ,it is to be worn as a ring in index finger or as a pendant on Thursday between 6 am to 8 am.

Golden Topaz Birthstone Rings & Pendants

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GEMINI BIRTHSTONE: Emerald

(22MAY-21JUNE)

Your's is an air sign, the sign of self expression. Gemini is not too easy a sign to interpret, with its essential duality, so the real you has both loyalty and capriciousness, sincere affection, and a flirtatious nature. Your ideas are unusual and unique, not just original, but classy and sophisticated. You can sometimes be quite shrewd and cunning. Yet at the same time you can be, very witty and outgoing with a pleasing gregariousness. Wearing your birthstone, pendants or rings helps in getting rid of your habits like restlessness, impatience and help in completing your work rather than leaving it in the middle as your habit is. For Gemini, the lucky birthstone is Emerald which is to be worn as a ring in small finger or as a pendant on Wednesday between 6 am to 8 am.

Celebrity Big Brother Winner Shilpa Shetty. B'day 8 June. Birthstone : Emerald 

Birthstone Emerald for Gemini

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CANCER BIRTHSTONE : Pearl

(22JUNE-22JULY)

Your's is the fourth sign of zodiac and are generally considered to be home lovers You are inordinately sensitive, verging on downright touchiness. But at the same time your hunger for publicity and limelight is immense. You are a person of strong likes and dislikes and loyalties. You are both sentimental and sensitive and yet, fond of both food and money. Wearing your birthstone pendants or rings helps in getting rid of your habits like inferiority complex, your mood fluctuations and your pessimist nature. For Cancer, the lucky birthstone is pearl which according to vedic astrology , is to be worn as a ring in small finger or as a pendant on Monday between 6 am to 8 am.

Tell Me More About My Birthstone Pearl

Pearl is the stone of the Moon.

Pearl is a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster. It is much valued as a jewel. Old Arabian legend suggest the pearl was formed when dewdrops filled with moonlight fell into the ocean and were swallowed by oysters. Pearl protects the native from harmful effects of Moon afflictions. Pearls are available in many colors, among them white and red coloured pearls are the best. Flat type pearls should never be worn.

Wearing of pearl as a birthstone helps the person in getting freedom from mental disturbances, success in educational fields and ensures good health, long life and improves finances. It also cures mental disorders.

Birthstone Pearl Rings and Pendants

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LEO BIRTHSTONE :Ruby

(23JULY-AUG22)

Leo is the most powerful and dynamic sign of the zodiac .You are a natural leader with a tremendous ability and willingness to delegate authority and responsibility as you respond tremendously to the feelings of others. Your sign symbolizes ambition and generosity, trust, love and a great predilection for company. As a friend, you are truly a friend par excellence, loyal, kind and generous. Birthstone pendants or rings helps in getting rid of your violent, arrogant, boastful, impulsive, egotistical and impatience nature. For Leo, the lucky birthstone is Ruby which is to be worn as a ring in ring finger or as a pendant on Sunday between 6 am to 8 am.

Birthstone Ruby Rings and Pendants

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VIRGO BIRTHSTONE : Emerald

(AUG23-SEP22)

Emerald is the favored gem of Lord Ganesha. Emerald as a bithrtone is ideal for those seeking intellectual and material wealth. It calms the nerves and imparts decisiveness. Blesses the wearer with wealth.
As a Virgo you are very orderly and methodical, capable of planning and executing projects carefully, sometimes, with an almost computer like level of perfection. Your characteristics are a fine sense of discrimination and remarkable powers of analysis. Sometimes virgo can be health freaks and can have an anxiety complex sometimes. You actually enjoy work and are at a loss without it. You are as person sometimes too critical, narrow, rigid and quarrelsome. Birthstone pendants or rings helps in getting rid of your these habits. For Virgo, the lucky birthstone is Emerald which is to be worn as a ring in small finger or as a pendant on Wednesday between 6 am to 8 am.

Emerald Birthstone Rings and Pendants

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LIBRA BIRTHSTONE

(SEP23-OCT23)

Yours is the 7th sign of the zodiac, which stands for both marriage and war. Your aggression is more on the intellectual plane, or in areas of foreign affairs, public welfare and statesmanship. Marriage covers an innate love of harmony. Your greatest interaction is with people, you can be very tactful, diplomatic and persuasive . You are an excellent company, can be a good friend but don't like to get too involved. You are refined, graceful, just balanced and charming. Birthstone pendants or rings helps you in dealing with your easy going, sometimes selfish and changeable nature. For Libra, the lucky birthstone is Opal which is to be worn as a ring in index finger or as a pendant on any day between 6 am to 8 am.

Bollywood's Living Legend, Superstar Amitabh Bachchan.Birthday 11th Oct .Birthstone :Opal 

Birthstone Opal Rings and Pendants

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SCORPIO BIRTHSTONE Coral

(24OCT-21NOV)

Yours is the 8th sign of the zodiac that has to do with spiritualism. violence, regeneration and finance. With friends you are loyal, giving and expecting total dedication. You are suspicious and investigative and almost impossible to deceive .You are strong willed, resourceful, full of self-confidence and magnetism. Habits like being possessive, dominating,jealousy, cunningness are obstacles in your path of success. Birthstone pendants or rings helps you in controlling these habits. For Scorpio, the lucky birthstone is Coral which is to be worn as a ring in ring finger or as a pendant on Tuesday between 6 am to 8 am.

Birthstone Coral Rings and Pendants

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SAGITTARIUS BIRTHSTONE Turqouise

(NOV22-DEC21)

Sagittarius is the sign of good fortune, promotion, intuition. Like your sign of the archer, your actions are straight and direct, as also your talk. You are friendly, kind, jovial, optimistic, versatile, but tend to be over confident at times. You can never forget a kindness, and repay it graciously and completely, when the occasion arises but you want and prize your independence above all. You can be boastful, aggressive over confident and prone to exaggeration. Birthstone pendants or rings help you in dealing with your these habits and achieving your goals. For Sagittarious, the lucky birthstone is Turqouise which is to be worn as a ring in index finger or as a pendant on any day between 6 am to 8 am.

Birthstone Turquoise Rings and Pendants

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CAPRICORN BIRTHSTONE Garnet

(DEC22-JAN19)

Overvaulting ambition, much organizing ability, and tremendous energy and drive are the chief characteristics of Capricorns. Yours is the 10th sign of the zodiac, standing for effort, power, authority, hard work, so money making comes easily to you. You are practical, efficient, have strong character, and are quiet reserved and hardworking. Birthstone pendants or rings help you in getting rid of your suspicious pessimistic, and selfish nature. For Capricorn, the lucky birthstone is Garnet, which is to be worn as a ring in middle finger or as a pendant on Saturday between 3 pm to 5 pm.

Birthstone Garnet Rings and Pendants

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AQUARIUS BIRTHSTONE Amethyst

(JAN20-FEB19)

Aquarius is the sign of genius and creativity. It is also the sign of help, guidance and friendship.It brings good luck and gives you the drive to do extraordinary things. Aquarius are charming, friendly, sociable and inituitive, but can be wayward and rebellious, even eccentric. On one hand, there is a great deal of detachment and a strong inherent humanitarian instinct and, on other hand, a robust sense of humour, which is kind, tolerant and broad-based, giving you the ability to laigh at yourself, too. Birthstone pendants or rings help you in getting rid of your suspicious pessimistic, and selfish nature. For Aquarius, the lucky birthstone is Amethyst, which is to be worn as a ring in middle finger or as a pendant on Saturday between 3 pm to 5 pm.

Amethyst Birthstone Rings

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PISCES BIRTHSTONE Cat's eye

(FEB20-MAR20)

It is the water sign. You have the characteristics of imaginative psychicness and artistic refinement.You are sympathetic and soft hearted, realizing the essential unity of all things It also makes you restless and moody. You pity and kindness, often lead you to mistake kindness and pity in others for more genuine affection and, thus you face disappointment and emotional disillusionment. You must learn to find your own inner strengths and your tremendous potentialities, and not give in to your well known moods. Birthstone pendants or rings help you in getting rid of your easy going and sometimes careless nature.And helps you in contoling your habbits like impracticality, and mood fluctuations. For Pisces, the lucky birthstone is Cat's eye which is to be worn as a ring in ring finger or as a pendant on Thursday between 7 pm to 9 pm.

Birthstone Cat's Eye Rings

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Healing Powers of a Humble Birthstone

According to the Vedic Astrology, when an authentic and correct birthstone is worn continuously it emanates power and energy that forms a protective aura around the body after merging with the cosmic radiations. It is believed that birthstones combat unfavourable negative vibrations from external sources and escalate the flow of favourable positive vibrations. This creates the right circumstance, situation & opportunity which is essential for achievement of aims & objectives and fulfilment of desires.
Some astrologers also believe that birthstones have the potential to cure diseases, increase psychic powers, offer solutions to physical, mental & spiritual problems & suffering. Once the positive cosmic energies fill the sphere of the wearer's aura it can solve problems related to finance, business, career, success, love, marriage, education, happiness, peace of mind, spirituality etc.

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    Hey! great lense, I really get the great information about birthstones.
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