Navratna guide

Stones, benefits,and how to wear them.

Start with the Indian gemstone names people actually search for: Manikya, Moti, Moonga, Panna, Pukhraj, Neelam, Heera, Gomed, and Lehsunia.

Traditional benefits

Understand the meaning associated with each stone in Vedic gemstone lore.

Trust-first guidance

Clear caution language, scientific wiki links, and no miracle claims.

Wear it beautifully

Move from recommendation to ring, pendant, and daily-wear design ideas.

STONES & BENEFITS

The nine sacred gems.

Each guide links traditional meaning, Rashi/planet associations, wearing notes, design ideas, and the scientific Stone Wiki.

Surya (Sun)

Ruby/ Manikya

माणिक्य

The king of gems — Sun's stone for confidence, leadership, and vitality.

Traditional match

Singh (Leo)

Chandra (Moon)

Pearl/ Moti

मोती

The Moon's stone — softens emotions, stabilises mood, and supports the mother principle.

Traditional match

Kark (Cancer)

Mangal (Mars)

Red Coral/ Moonga

मूंगा

Mars's stone for courage, vitality, and the principal Mangal Dosha remedy.

Traditional match

Mesh (Aries) · Vrishchik (Scorpio)

Budh (Mercury)

Emerald/ Panna

पन्ना

Mercury's stone for intellect, eloquent speech, and business success.

Traditional match

Mithun (Gemini) · Kanya (Virgo)

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Yellow Sapphire/ Pukhraj

पुखराज

Jupiter's stone — the gentlest Navratna gem, for wisdom, wealth, and marriage.

Traditional match

Dhanu (Sagittarius) · Meen (Pisces)

Shani (Saturn)

Blue Sapphire/ Neelam

नीलम

Saturn's stone — the fastest-acting Navratna gem, requires a 3-day trial first.

Traditional match

Makar (Capricorn) · Kumbh (Aquarius)

Shukra (Venus)

Diamond/ Heera

हीरा

Venus's stone for love, luxury, artistic talent, and refined relationships.

Traditional match

Vrishabh (Taurus) · Tula (Libra)

Rahu

Hessonite/ Gomed

गोमेद

Rahu's stone — neutralises Rahu's confusion and helps with sudden setbacks.

Traditional match

Recommended during Rahu mahadasha (any Rashi)

Ketu

Cat's Eye/ Lehsunia

लहसुनिया

Ketu's stone — for spiritual insight, intuition, and protection from sudden loss.

Traditional match

Recommended during Ketu mahadasha (any Rashi)