Remedial astrology is a part of the ancient Vedic astrology wherein Gemstones, Yantras, etc play a major role in helping an individual to overcome the malefic influence on their respective signs. How? The principle followed is quite simple as each planet is associated with a gemstone. Let’s take an example to understand how the Gems are actually helpful.

Suppose a beneficial planet of your sign is placed in a weak house of your horoscope. Now to boost the strength of that particular planet and to ward off the negative influences on their zodiac sign. Besides Astrology, Ayurveda also uses the powder extract from crushed gems for the treatment of various diseases as it contains high medicinal values. Gemstones are also believed to stimulate the well being with positive and powerful radiation in the body. Based on the horoscope and the position of the planets on the individual’s chart, specific gemstones are recommended to be worn. Wearing the prescribed gemstone is believed to helpful in overcoming the obstacles in one’s life. Whether it is an unhappy relationship or your career or health, the correct gemstones will help in rectifying everything. Some of the commonly used Gemstones are Ruby, Red coral, Diamond, Cat's eye, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Sapphire and Gomed. For astrological purposes, gemstones can either be worn as a ring or a pendant as it is important for the stone to touch the body in order to get the benefits associated with it. In astrological remedies, the purpose of using gemstone may be classified into primary and secondary. Enhancing the ray or colour effect of the gemstone which tends to act like an amplifier is classified under the primary purpose. As far as the secondary purpose is concerned, it acts as a catalyst of the cosmos, thereby, filtering and protecting the body from harmful rays and acts as a supplement to fill up the deficiency caused.

Get to know the gemstones that are considered to be very powerful and are commonly used as in astrological remedies.