There are certain gemstones that have a beautiful correspondence with health and vitality due to the nature of the planet they are associated with. For example, Surya and Mangala, Sun and Mars represent health, energy, stamina, and physical wellbeing within Jyotish. So naturally, the stones have that corresponding value as a supplement for that planet's energy.
That said, wearing those stones may not actually be suitable for a particular individual. The method we use to prescribe gemstones is based on the houses of one’s birth chart, strengthening the areas of dharma within one’s chart. But there is a distinct difference between strengthening a house and supporting it. In the case of certain houses that may indicate challenge or physical imbalance, we want to strengthen, not support or magnify. Here, it is best to use other remedies like mantra, dana, and kriya.
What stone may support health and vitality in one chart may actually trigger a house or challenge in another, and so would not be best for overall wellbeing. So there is no blanket rule. Instead, we honor the unique individuality of each soul.
This said, supporting the Lagna Lord, the planet with governance over the ascendant, can really support one’s health and vitality. The Lagna is representative of the physical individual and their constitution. The method by which we recommend stones suggests we give gems for the lagna, 5th and 9th house lords. So wearing the stone of the Lagna planet is wonderfully supportive, especially for one’s health!
The avasta or status of a Lagna Lord will guide us to seeing how much support one needs for their wellbeing. If the Lagna Lord is in a strong position and friendly sign, it may not require as much stabilizing as would a ruling planet placed in the 6th house of illness and recovery, or in its debilitated sign.
If the Lagna is strong, yet support is still needed for health and vitality, it would be wise to look at the position of the planet that relates to that health condition. For example, Saturn relates to the knees, Venus the reproductive organs and fluids. Then, if in alignment with the general rule of the dharma trine for prescribing gems, the stone for that planet can be worn as well.
In Jyotish we see everything simply as an invitation to evolve. Everything is an opportunity to realize our higher divinity and these sacred tools are support for our journey.
To learn more about specific uses of gemstones, visit https://sattvajyotishgems.com.
Also, listen to Annemarie speak to Gemstones as Yogic Support Tools on Sattva Connect.
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