Vedic Astrology
Navratna: the nine gemstones
Every one of the nine planets gets its own stone. Wear the gemstone of a planet you want to lean into, and the idea is you pull in that planet's energy. Here are all nine, with the planet behind each one, what it is said to do, and the rules worth knowing first.
Ruby
SunManik
The Sun's stone of vitality and authority.
Pearl
MoonMoti
The Moon's stone of calm and emotional balance.
Red Coral
MarsMoonga
Mars's stone of courage, energy and drive.
Emerald
MercuryPanna
Mercury's stone of intellect and communication.
Yellow Sapphire
JupiterPukhraj
Jupiter's stone of wisdom, fortune and growth.
Diamond
VenusHeera
Venus's stone of love, beauty and luxury.
Trial-test before wearing
Blue Sapphire
SaturnNeelam
Saturn's fast-acting stone, the most powerful Navratna.
Trial-test before wearing
Hessonite
RahuGomed
Rahu's stone of clarity and protection.
Cat's Eye
KetuLehsunia
Ketu's stone of insight and protection.
Before you buy
Quick reality check: gemstone effects are traditional astrological beliefs, not medical or guaranteed outcomes. The stone that fits you depends on your whole birth chart, and the heavy hitters, especially Blue Sapphire and Diamond, are meant to be trial-tested and worn only on a real astrologer’s call. If anyone tries to scare you into an expensive stone, walk away.
Your chart, first
See which planets are strong in your chart
The right stone tracks the planets in your birth chart. Destivio runs your full Vedic chart so you can see which planets are strong or weak before you pick a stone with an astrologer.
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Gemstones map to planets, the same planets behind your mulank number and rashi.