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Since
ancient times, the enchanting beauty and mysticism of gemstones has lured
mankind. Gemstones are believed to possess life energy. Throughout the world,
gemstones have been used to attract luck, love, wealth, stability, health, etc.
Different
cultures across the world have associated gemstones to different mystical
powers. Some cultures use gemstones for healing various ailments in the body
whereas some cultures believe in the occult powers of gems. The mystical powers
associated to gemstones can be broadly divided into the following categories:
- Healing powers of gemstones
- Astrological significance
- Gemstones and the significance
of their colors
- Emotional and psychological
impact of gemstones
Healing powers of
gemstones
Several spiritual
scriptures such as the Vedas have mentioned in detail the healing powers of
gems. The Ayurveda in particular
talks of the medicinal properties of gemstones. In ancient times medicines were
made by crushing gemstones into powder (pishthi)
or burning them to ashes (bhasma).
Another method of preparing medicines with stones was placing gems in a
solution of diluted alcohol and set in dark place for between twelve hours and
seven days. The gemstones were then removed and the solution was used as
medicine. Another school of thought talks of gemstones as containing electromagnetic
energy that influences the electrochemical nature of the human organism.
Astrological significance
Gemstones have been used
for influencing luck and fate across cultures since ages. According to an
ancient Indian belief, each sign of the zodiac is ruled by a planet. Each
planet has cosmic vibrations that are associated to the respective gemstones. Wearing
a gemstone that has been astrologically recommended, the particular planet’s
positive effect on the wearer can be increased because the gem acts as a filter
that allows only positive vibrations to have influence.
Gemstones and the
significance of their colors
Colors are believed to have a major influence on our lives.
For instance the color painted on our walls, tends to have an emotional impact
on us. It is believed that if a room has walls painted with loud, dark or
bright colors, it will no doubt have a cheering effect on us but will result in
disturbed sleep. Similarly the colors of gemstones also have an emotional
impact on us. It is believed that each gemstone and each planet emits
particular colors and associated vibrations. The gemstone colors associated to
various planets are - Saturn - Black, indigo; Sun - Golden, dark yellow,
orange;; Mars - Red; Mercury - Green; Jupiter - Yellow; Venus - Rainbow; Moon –
White; Rahu - Red, honey; Ketu - Purple.
Emotional and
psychological impact of gemstones
Gemstones
have been attributed to various beliefs throughout ages. Different cultures
ascribe different traits to them. For example amethyst is considered the
sobriety stone. It is believed that amethyst cures compulsive addictions and
brings harmony in the wearer’s life.
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