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As
there seems to be some controversy as to how the gems
work and the best way to prescribe or recommend gems,
I'd like to share my findings. The vast majority of
sources agree that gems are ideal for strengthening
a temporal or functional benefic planet that
is weakened either by aspect from a functional malefic
planet or by weak sign placement. Dr. David Frawley's
Upayes lecture tape, from the ACVA conference in June
2002 in Orlando, Fl. is available from ACVA, and is
recommended for anyone interested in studying the
Vedic use of gems. The information found there is
extremely clear. As Dr. Frawley stated in his Upayes
lecture, 'Gems serve to magnify energies… Gems
are mainly used to strengthen weak planets in the
chart, whereas other ritual methods are used to counter
the effects of overly strong malefic planets in the
chart.' This information from one of the preeminent
Vedic astrologers and scholars is in alignment with
all of the written material on the Vedic uses of gems
that I have read. Please find a list of books under
Sources and Links for additional information. A reliable
source for determining which planets are temporally
malefic or benefic for a chart is Dr B. V. Raman's
'Three Hundred Important Combinations'. Instead of
expecting gems to ameliorate the effects of the temporal
malefics in the chart, mantras and rituals may be
used to ameliorate these malefic influences. During
my 20 years in the jewelry industry, I have had experience
wearing practically all of the gems and am personally
convinced that the wearing of gems for the temporal
malefics in the chart can be very risky, if not dangerous.
Clients
generally own and wear a lot of jewelry and will be
served with a rundown of which planets gems would
be ideal, safe or unsafe to wear. A priority is to
make sure that clients are not wearing gems that could
be potentially dangerous for them. Any planets in
the chart that can be strengthened to enhance specific
areas of the life will be noted. Ideally clients will
receive the whole rundown by planet and/or gem, as
they may own jewels that may not be ideal for them,
but that clearly will not cause harm. A short description
of the areas of the life that may be supported or
harmed by the respective gems would be great. Please
indicate if you prefer to do this work in writing,
by telephone, in person, etc. and if you supply a
taped reading.
Upon
delivery of a gem or piece of jewelry, I provide mantra
and empowerment instructions. Simple Muhurtha rules
as outlined in both Howard Beckman's Mantras, Yantras
and Fabulous Gems and Harish Johari's The Healing
Powers of Gemstones are followed. These basic rules
are:
1) The day of the week of the planet for the gem,
or a friend's planet day,
2) A strong, waxing Moon, usually choosing a day in
the week before the Full Moon, and
3) A nakshatra of the planet or a nakshatra of a friend
of the planet of the gem that is being empowered.
Clients are supplied with two planetary mantras. One
from my mantra teacher, Namadeva, Thomas Ashley-Farrand's
Healing Mantras (see
the Colors, Mantras, etc. chart under Planetary Gems)
and one from Harish Johari's The Healing Power of
Gemstones.
