The Hidden Magic of Gems We, as human beings, receive vital rays - subtle cosmic radiation from planets that influence our attitudes, behaviour, and environment. This planetary radiation has a definite impact on our ever-changing psychological dispositions. Stones and gems, coming into direct contact with the skin, exercise an electromagnetic influence over our cells.
Utter the word astrogems, and be ready to be labeled as "that helpless lamb who believes in that misleading thing called astrology" by the cynic who would also deride astrology as "fated pronouncement of stars". But surge a wee bit beyond the mist of pre-conceived notions, shed that cloak of so-called "scientific temper", and what have you? Reasons not to blithely dismiss what were first endorsed in this holy nation: astrogems -- known as jyotish gems in ancient India. Common Sense About Gems Have you noticed that, when our friends laugh (irrespective of whether or not we have understood the joke they are laughing at) we tend to laugh with them? However, we may not be inclined to join the laughter of a stranger sitting next to our table in a restaurant. Ever wondered why it is so? The infectious laughter occurs because of our resonant empathy (common resonance frequency) with our friends. In simpler terms, our friends are on the same wavelength as us. Power of Prayer Similarly, when we pray, we send out appreciation, or a request for some quality to be improved, or a situation to learn from and, at times, we are amazed at how wonderfully the universal intelligence responds. However, look at it in perspective, and things will fall in place. What are we doing when we pray? We are actually resonating with the abundance of divine love and goodwill that is readily available to everyone, and our prayers act as channels through which the love and goodwill flow to our near ones and us.
Did you know that Prince Charles speaks to plants, and that plants respond by bending and other ways? It is all a matter of flow of energy from the endearing one to the plants. Those who practice positive affirmations like chanting of mantras will testify the wonderful results of such exercises on the body, mind, and spirit.
Now, take a step further back, and let's move on from smaller things to the huge celestial bodies. Isn't it true that the Moon's major phases have such strong effects that we are consciously able to experience them? Sunspots, although of minor astrological significance, have also been shown to significantly affect us. Thus, the basis of all our problems in life lies in our receptivity (resonance). As our receptivity can either be negative or positive, reactive or proactive, we must strive to become magnets that attract only the positive aspects. We must increase the positive aspect of our receptivity. Electromagnetic Resonance and Vital Rays: Likewise, we can benefit from the invisible influences if we received the correct blend of radiation that is helpful to our particular electromagnetic 'signature' (corresponding to our karmic weaknesses and strengths). The real significance of karma is not in what happens to us, but in how we react to it. And the greatest challenge of life is to react to events in a positive way. This is where gems come into action. When we wear the right kind of gems, they produce helpful electromagnetic rays.
We, as human beings, receive vital rays - subtle cosmic radiation from planets that influence our attitudes, behavior, and environment. This planetary radiation has a definite impact on our ever-changing psychological dispositions. Stones and gems, coming into direct contact with the skin, exercise an electromagnetic influence over our cells.
The human body contains carbon and various metallic elements also present in plants, metals and jewels. People are very sensitive to E-M radiation. If your astrological chart shows that your receptivity to beneficial planetary radiation is weak or out of balance, it can be rectified and strengthened by the natural electromagnetic radiation emanating from the appropriate gems.
Just as we need vitamins and minerals to meet our physical requirements, we can also utilize different forms of invisible energy to stimulate and aid our mental, spiritual, and physical dispositions. Gemstones have traditionally been used as a potent source of these invisible, therapeutic energies. The Sci-Phi (Science & Philosophy) Of Gems No detailed scientific explanations have been offered yet to show how precious stones are able to rearrange and re-orient our negative karmic patterns into positive patterns that can heal and improve our lives. A full scientific understanding of the healing potential of gems may well require an unusually wide scope of investigation, ranging from the macrocosm of astrophysics to the microcosm of atomic structure.
Gems, as intelligently grown crystal forms, share - by common design - unique, patterned symmetries in their atomic lattices that contain billions of atoms in geometric alignment. The precise structure adopted by atoms when they link to form a crystal depends upon which kinds of atoms are present at the time, which ones end up in the crystal structure and the conditions (temperature, pressure etc) which control the way they link together. Ayurvedic RemedyGems are considered, by those who study Ayurveda - the traditional medicine of India - to have a particularly potent and stable resonance of energy (consciousness), due to an exceptionally free flow of energy from their geometrically aligned atoms. This resonant energy has either an obvious or subtle effect on the mind (consciousness), depending on the individual wearing the gems. They will vibrate at a new energy level only if they are exposed to energy of their resonant frequency.
In the human body there may be a low or weakened degree of receptivity to a frequency of needed cosmic radiation due to a variety of karmic reasons. A gem resonating at a frequency which is identical to that 'weak link' in the individual's bio-electronic pattern could well be the catalyst for a definite improvement in physical, psychological, and spiritual health. We can infer that gems resonate to the needed frequencies radiated by the planets and, hence, strengthen or retune our weakened receptivity to these frequencies. Holistic practitioners believe that disease is generally a symptom of lack, or excess, of a particular form of energy. The correct balance of energy is the remedy that seems to procure the greatest health. Where To Start A detailed planetary analysis is the first step. In India, the proper method of determining the right gem is to do a lifetime chart for the person, based on his or her birth information. For finding out your present planetary position, we need your time of birth, date of birth, and the place of birth. With this information, we will find out the present planetary positions and your birth star and advise you the right kind of gem to be worn for this period. The proper stone is then prescribed.
It is necessary that the gem must remain in direct contact with the body. So, when getting the ring made from a jeweler, make sure that the design is such that the stone touches the skin when you wear the ring. Also, its surface must be open to receive the rays. The rays should be able to pass through the gemstone, into your body, and no metal should block their path. The stone must be worn in a ring or a bracelet, but never as a pendant as pendants swing and lessen the power of the stone.
Choosing A Genuine Gem
When choosing a gemstone, consult a good gemologist and buy gems from a recognized gemstone mart. Only experience will help you distinguish the fake from the real. It is said that you can check the gemstone by carefully feeling and touching the gem: most of the gems are hard, the duplicate ones are waxy if they are squeezed between the fingers. However, the correct scientific method is to rely on the specific gravity test and the refractive index test. Artificial and fake gems serve no purpose except ornamentation and will not create the desired results of the original gem. A Word of Caution. Remember, a gem is only a means to end and not the end of sorrows, obstructions, etc. Do not believe anyone who says that all your problems will come to an end after you start wearing a lucky gem. Just as astrology is the torchlight to truth, and not the truth in itself (which is for you to seek with your own effort), gems can be a valuable aid to life, but not the ultimate solution. Steeped in myths and legends, countless beliefs and fascinating tales are related about the mysterious powers of gems and precious stones. Wearing a blue sapphire, for instance, is believed to bring you a fortune, love, and release from prison! Since ancient times, gems and precious stones have been associated with the zodiac signs and continue to be credited with possessing power to bring luck and change the course of an individual's life.
What Benefits Can a Gemstone Bring?
In the professional sphere, a Gem or a precious stone can help most of you to achieve breakthroughs which have topped your list of aspirations for a long time. You won't have to wait in the wings if you're wearing a suitable gem. Instead, your skills and expertise can be in demand and you'll be able to build up a strong reputation as a consistent worker who can deliver quality, even when circumstances are stacked against a positive outcome. Seniors and people in authority can be inclined to accept many of your ideas and proposals, while colleagues and juniors can be more cooperative if you wear an auspicious Gem.
In business, the right Gem can enable you to usher in and sustain a phase of expansion. Your capacity to visualize plans, which are responsive to market trends, can be enhanced manifold and many of you can quickly find that you're amongst the front-runners in your field. A Gem can also enable you to adopt the most sophisticated marketing techniques. Romantic involvement can become more intense and important decisions kept in abeyance can be easier to deal with in a long term context. In many cases, a Gem could hasten marriage or a meeting with a special someone, in addition to saving your marriage if it's heading for the rocks. If you suffer off and on from respiratory problems or are concerned about putting on weight, a Gem would be just what you need.
Overall, your run of success can gain power and pick up speed if you wear a Gem in 2002. And in the bargain, many of the weak areas in your life can be transformed into strengths if you wear a Gem.
AT WORK
A Gem can lift you to new heights by bringing out the best in you. Your strong qualities such as diligence, patience, tenacity of purpose and an eye for detail can grow stronger if you wear a Gem; while your weak areas, such as a tendency to get bored quickly, or change your mind too often, can also benefit from a Gem. Many of the ideas and plans which were gestating in your mind, can, under the influence of a Gem, become ripe for implementation in a remarkable manner. Your creativity and administrative abilities can reach new heights and you'll be ready to step into a position of authority. Promotions that were held up due to an assortment of factors can soon move towards a favorable outcome. While seniors can be demanding, a Gem can ensure that commensurate facilities and perks or remuneration are placed at your command in 2002. Work connected with medicine, the law or communication can benefit tremendously if you wear the right Gem. Freelancers and those who are 'self employed' can also gain immensely from a Gem and can be able to cash in optimally on the infrastructure available.
AT HOME
Wearing a Gem in 2002 can induce many of you to create a home within a home. This means that you could shift your office or a part of it into your home, add more living space to your residence, or undertake a thorough spring-cleaning or re-arranging which can provide you with a lot more room than before, an additional home as it were. A Gem can enable many of you to pick up some truly beautiful furnishings for your home. Throughout 2002, most of you can be adding to your inventory of electronic items. Food and clothes - both can assume, largely indirectly, additional interest for you in 2002 and, under the influence of a Gem, you'll develop a keen eye for spotting just the right gifts even when the choice is very wide.
LOVE AND ROMANCE
By wearing the right kind of Gem, love can become as constant in your life as the water you drink. If you're waiting for somebody who matches your fancies, a Gem can bring the momentous moment of meeting closer. If you feel that romance in your life is beginning to pall, a Gem could act like champagne. While a Gem could also lead some of you up the path of fantasies which have little chance of becoming part of real life, it can certainly mark the beginning of a most satisfying phase in love and romance. A Gem can ensure that alliances riddled by uncertainties become more solid and stable relationships acquire a special luster.
BUSINESS AND FINANCES
Business can prosper and finances can soar skywards at a rapid pace if you wear the right gem. Opportunities to improve your business and financial prospects can become abundant through an unexpected chain of events. Market conditions can tend to favor you and the financial grapevine can provide you with excellent tips. Even if the product you're relying on falls below expectations or you're unable to meet delivery schedules, a Gem can ensure that you'll get a second chance to redeem or re-establish your reputation.
Payments held up in the market can come in more regularly than before and widen your scope for investment. However, despite the of business and financial benefits that a Gem yields, often unexpectedly, the optimum results can stem from partnerships. Loans and funds can be easily available, but the initial paperwork may entail a lot of time wasted despite help from the Gem. Overall, a Gem can ensure stability, growth and a heartening increase in profits in 2007.
HEALTH
Freedom from various health problems, a trim figure, greater resistance to infections -- a Gem can ensure all this and more for you. The Nine Gems In Indian tradition, the sacred gems relating to the nine planets are called The Nine Gems, or "navratna". Each of these gems has a traditional role to play in either strengthening or counteracting the power of its ruling planet. This article by Uma Shankar Shukla concludes by examining the Nine Gems.
Yigaquu osaniyu advanvto-adadoligi nigohilvi nasquv utloyasdi-nihi
May the great spirits blessing always be with you! U-ne-ga Ya-ni-sa Ta-wa-di A-gi-ya WhiteBuffaloHawkeWoman Air I am, Fire I am, Water, Earth, and Spirit I am!
