Gemstones
Gemstones to 'shine' your love life
By Rajesh Kumar, Section Gemstones
Posted on Tue Feb 03, 2009 at 07:25:37 PM EST
Astrologers prescribe wearing appropriate gemstones or birthstones as they are commonly called as remedial measures for mitigating the ill effects of some planets. Besides all the healing benefits, a gem also has the ability to aid sexual relationships, conjugal union, intimacy and commitment. We bring you a collection of top eight gemstones to boost your relationship and sexual life.
Cat's Eye
Cat's Eye is traditionally known as the "tail of the dragon". The Indian name for cat's eye is Lehsunia or Vaiduria . It is believed that by wearing this gem one is able to subdue his enemies and is able to remove the effect of any negative forces working on him. Astrologer and gemstone expert, Dr R.K. Sharma, explains, "It is a gemstone that helps create a spiritual union with your partner. The gemstone enhances the merger of spirit and body and is a very sexual gemstone. It also enhances psychic abilities, mystical experiences and divine knowledge."
Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase or Australian Jade was the favorite gemstone of Alexander the Great. "Chrysoprase eases depression and sexual imbalance and aids fertility. It's also helpful in the strengthening of reproductive organs i.e. ovaries, testicles, fallopian tubes, prostate, besides enhancing fertility and opening the sexual chakra," explains astrologer Dharmendar Diwedi adding, "Chrysoprase also encourages hope and joy and helps in clarifying problems by bringing happiness, peace and tolerance to its wearer. It expels anger, negative thoughts and irritability".
Watermelon Tourmaline
Tourmaline means "many colored stone" because it's an ancient gemstone that possesses a vast variety. Among the entire range of colours available, Watermelon Tourmaline is considered to be a relationship stone. Astrologer and karmic guru, Gyananender Shastri says, "Tourmaline helps to break up energy blockages, which we mentally experience as anxiety, stress or confusion. It also dispels fear and negative conditions with strong protective powers. It is also considered as the best stone for relationships as it aids concentration and inspiration and enhances sensitivity and understanding."
Carnelian
Carnelian gemstone is popular as a healing stone and also used for Chakra Healing and Colour Ray Therapy. Carnelian is said to provide energy that clears negative energy. Oscar winner Nicholas Cage recently had his wedding ring reset in the mystical carnelian rock as he claims it's working wonders for his libido. Astrologer Dharmendar Diwedi explains, "Carnelian is used to boost fertility and also promotes sexuality, sacred sex, and planned reproduction. It can also stimulate, balance and heal a woman's reproductive system namely her uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina".
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Mangal - Mars (RED CORAL)
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Posted on Wed Dec 17, 2008 at 08:15:58 AM EST
In Vedic astrology Mars is know as MANGAL, ANGARAKA and KUJA. These names in Sanskrit mean, "auspicious, burning coal, and the fair one". Mars is a malefic. He rules over the two sidereal signs of Aries and Scorpio. He is exalted in Capricorn and fallen in the opposite sign of Cancer. Mars is often depicted as a god with a red body exemplifying the natural color of the astronomical body in the sky.
Kuja is a karaka, or indicator, of brother and siblings, assertion, aggressiveness, soldiers and military endeavors, mechanical ability, engineers and surgeons, commanders and rulers, accidents, violence and war, ambition, strength, arguments and conflict, passion and desire.
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Chandra - Moon (PEARL
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Posted on Wed Dec 17, 2008 at 08:13:40 AM EST
The Moon in Vedic astrology is called CHANDRA. In Sanskrit CHANDRA means "bright and shining". The Moon is also called SOMA, named after the intoxicating sacred drink used in Vedic sacrifice. Where all westerners know their Sun-sign, you will find all Hindus know their Moon sign, for the Moon, and its birth sign are important in Hindu culture and astrology.
In fact, Hindus do not celebrate their birthday on the calendar day on which they were born. Instead, they celebrate their birthday in the month they were born when the Moon enters the part of the sign it was in at birth. Such is the importance of the Moon in Vedic culture.
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Chandra - Moon (PEARL
By Birth Gemstones, Section Gemstones
Posted on Wed Dec 17, 2008 at 08:13:04 AM EST
The Moon in Vedic astrology is called CHANDRA. In Sanskrit CHANDRA means "bright and shining". The Moon is also called SOMA, named after the intoxicating sacred drink used in Vedic sacrifice. Where all westerners know their Sun-sign, you will find all Hindus know their Moon sign, for the Moon, and its birth sign are important in Hindu culture and astrology.
In fact, Hindus do not celebrate their birthday on the calendar day on which they were born. Instead, they celebrate their birthday in the month they were born when the Moon enters the part of the sign it was in at birth. Such is the importance of the Moon in Vedic culture.
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Surya - Sun (RUBY)
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Posted on Wed Dec 17, 2008 at 08:10:26 AM EST
The Sun in Vedic astrology is called RAVI, or SURYA. He is considered to be mild malefic, in consideration of the hot, dry in nature.
As in western tropical astrology, the Sun rules the Sign of Leo. He is exalted in the sign of Aries, and he is in his fall in the sign of Libra. The Sun is known as the ATMAKARAKA. This comes from the Sanskrit ATMA meaning soul, and KARAKA meaning indicator. As "indicator of the soul" the Sun is the giver of life. The Sun is the indicator of the father, our ego, honors, status, fame, the heart, the eyes, general vitality, respect and power.
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Emerald producer Gemfields plans to go the DTC way
By Rajesh Kumar, Section Gemstones
Posted on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 10:50:33 AM EST
UK-based Gemfields, which owns the world's largest emerald mine in Zambia, is planning to appoint sightholders soon.
"We will first provide consistency in supply and approach third party certification for the gemstones before getting on," the company's executive vice chairman Rajiv Gupta said on Saturday, at a seminar during the IIJS.
Gemfields also has a manufacturing unit at Jaipur in Rajasthan, where it cuts and polishes emeralds. "With increasing supply, this unit is set to become the world' largest unit in the near future," said Sean Gilbertson, CEO, Gemfields.
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An Overview of Gemstones
By Rajesh Kumar, Section Gemstones
Posted on Sat Jul 19, 2008 at 08:32:19 PM EST
A gemstone usually refers to a rock or mineral that is used in jewelry or as a collector's item, usually after it has been polished, cut or faceted.
Gemstones are classified through several ways. They may be grouped according to chemical composition -- for example, rubies are made of aluminum oxide and diamonds are made of carbon. If they are crystals, they may be classified using the crystal system, which divide gemstones into cubic, trigonal or monoclinic. They are also classified according to habit, which refers to the shape of the stones. It's also possible to group gemstones according to species -- for example, the mineral species beryl would include such gemstones as emerald, aquamarine, bixbite, goshenite, heliodor and morganite.
Buying a gemstone can be an absolute joy. Imagine the thrill of being surrounded by a roomful of precious gems, with colors that dazzle and captivate. Over 30 types of gem varieties have been identified, not counting those rare, singular gemstones that show up once in a while and defy category. Some of these gemstones have decorated and adorned the earliest civilizations of man, while others are recent discoveries but nonetheless as impressive as their forebears.
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Gemstone Legends & Lore
By Rajesh Kumar, Section Gemstones
Posted on Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 01:17:36 AM EST
Wondering which gemstones to select for your wedding ring? First check out these myths that surround some of the most popular stones...
For as long as mankind has walked the rocky places of the earth, he has sought an explanation for its most striking stones, believing, as the Aztecs, that they were a gift from the gods. In the Middle East, it was thought that beauties like vivid opals fell from the sky between bolts of lightning.
As might be expected, Atlantis, the mythical lost city beneath the sea, plays a role in one important Caribbean gemstone legend. Some call larimar, the blue gem from the Dominican Republic, the "Atlantis stone" thanks to a prediction by Edgar Cayce. The man known as "the sleeping prophet" foretold of a blue stone with healing attributes that would be discovered on a Caribbean island. Today, many believe larimar is that stone and that it has the capacity to support the healing process, relieve stress, and even promote speech skills when it comes in direct contact with the skin.
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Gems On Display At Fairgrounds
By Rajesh Kumar, Section Gemstones
Posted on Thu Mar 22, 2007 at 10:13:24 PM EST
Angels Camp, CA -- Gems, minerals, jewelry and beads will all be on display and for sale this weekend at the Gem and Jewelry Show taking place at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the fairgrounds will open up to this large annual exhibit put on by the Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society.
Dealers will also offer fossils, petrified wood, lapidary supplies and books. There will be demonstrations on how lapidary and jewelry items are made.
Admission is $2 and kids under 12 are free.
For more information, visit www.calaverasgemandmineral.org.
Written by vanessa.turner@mlode.com.
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