This theory states that gemstones for two opposing planets should not be worn simultaneously; even if both of them are benefic in a horoscope. The term ‘opposing planets’ refers to the planets which are generally considered to dislike each other. Looking at some of them; Sun-Saturn, Sun-Venus, Jupiter-Mercury and Jupiter-Venus form such pairs. Hence it is believed that the gemstones belonging to both the planets in a pair should not be worn at the same time; even if both planets are benefic.
It is believed that since the two planets in each one of these pairs don’t go well with each other; wearing gemstones for both of them may create a number of problems for the native. Let’s look into the relevance of this theory and let’s see what makes these planets dislike or not like each other.
Sun is the peak of individualism and Saturn is all about masses. Sun believes in following laws in sense whereas Saturn follows them in letter. Sun is self-oriented whereas Saturn is service oriented. Sun takes the shorter route through intelligence and courage whereas Saturn takes the longer route through patience, hard work, perseverance and discipline. Apart from these, there are other characteristics represented by these planets; which seem to stand in opposition.
Sun believes in assuming the role of leader and have a bigger share or the lions’ share whereas Venus believes in fair division of benefits and responsibilities. Sun is more about individualism whereas Venus is all about socialism. Sun is more about aggression whereas Venus is more about diplomacy. Apart from these, there are other characteristics represented by these planets; which seem to stand in opposition.
Jupiter is all about faith and acceptance whereas Mercury is all about intellect and it wants to control and change what or who it doesn’t like. Jupiter looks at the bigger picture and it willingly ignores the smaller details whereas Mercury has the deepest interest in smaller details. Hence Jupiter is more interested in the affairs of the universe and in doing so; it may not bother about what may be happening at a particular place.
On the contrary; Mercury may be more concerned about what is happening in a particular room of a particular house; with exact details. Jupiter is happy in enjoying the fruits whereas Mercury always wants to know the cause. Hence it may know more about the cause but in doing so; it may miss the opportunity to enjoy the fruits. Taking an example, Jupiter is happy eating a delicious mango without caring about anything else. On the other hand, Mercury is more interested in finding out more and more about this fruit; like different varieties of this fruit, their origins and other such details.
Jupiter is more about spiritual growth whereas Venus likes to indulge in materialistic pleasures. Venus wants commitments in relationships whereas Jupiter is beyond commitments. Venus works on the basis of mutual profits and responsibilities whereas Jupiter practices selfless love. Venus wishes to work within the social norms whereas Jupiter knows no boundaries or norms. Venus is affected by the society whereas Jupiter cares for the divine alone. Apart from these, there are other characteristics represented by these planets; which seem to stand in opposition.
Due to these opposing characteristics; it is believed that the gemstones for two such planets should not be worn together; since they may create conflict within the native. It may seem so and it may even be so in some cases; but it may be quite the opposite in some other cases.
All these seemingly opposing planets are already present in each horoscope and most people are using their energies well. The characteristics represented by each pair of such planets are not opposite in the deepest sense and they are complementary to each other. The key to recommending such gemstones lies with the overall horoscope as well as the objective of the native. Let’s take some examples to understand this concept in a better manner.
Suppose a combination of Jupiter and Sun is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Leo. Jupiter rules the fourth and seventh house whereas Sun rules the twelfth house. Jupiter may be significantly or highly benefic in this case and Sun may be significantly or highly malefic, depending on the overall horoscope.
The lords of the sixth, eighth and twelfth house have strong tendencies to be malefic; though they may be mildly, significantly or highly benefic in some cases; depending on the overall horoscopes. The lords of the second, third, fourth, seventh and eleventh house may exhibit mixed tendencies. Hence they may be partly benefic and partly malefic in most cases though they may be significantly or highly benefic or malefic in some cases; depending on the overall horoscopes. Among these, the lord of the fourth house has the strongest tendency to be benefic.
The lords of the first, fifth, ninth and tenth house have strong tendencies to be benefic, though they may be mildly, significantly or highly malefic in some cases; depending on the overall horoscopes. We’ll discuss more about this in the next chapter.
In the present case, Jupiter may be significantly or highly benefic, depending on the overall horoscope. As for Sun, it is supposed to be highly malefic since it rules the twelfth house and is placed in the twelfth house. It should be noted that if any planet is placed in a house ruled by it; the house as well as the planet is strengthened. Whether such strength may produce benefic or malefic results; depends on the overall horoscope.
Since Sun is placed in the twelfth house, it becomes strong and hence the significances of the twelfth house are enhanced. In general, this means much more trouble. However, this is a special case. Let’s look at the general as well as specific significances of Jupiter and Sun in this horoscope, in order to understand this concept in a better manner.
Through its general as well as specific significances; Jupiter represents husband, guru, religion, spiritual growth, intelligence, creativity, intuition, hope, optimism, faith, generosity, respect, wisdom, mother, home, family, community, nation, traditions, beliefs, security, education, properties, vehicles, mental health, emotional wellbeing, peace of mind, the event of marriage, happiness in marriage, longevity of marriage, husband, wife, partnerships, alliances, genitals, sexual acts and many other things.
Through its general as well as specific significances; Sun represents courage, confidence, leadership, immunity, intelligence, creativity, individualism, initiative, aggression, foreign lands, hospitals, ashrams, refugee camps, prisons, sleep, dreams, imaginations, fantasies, perversions, mediation, spiritual growth, liberation, paranormal, supernatural, the occult, mysteries, illusions, losses, delays, addictions, vices, confusions, secret missions, investigations and many other things.
It can be seen that some of the characteristics represented by Sun and Jupiter are counteracting each other whereas some of them may complement each other. For example, Jupiter represents marriage, properties and vehicles whereas Sun represents the loss of them all. On the other hand, Jupiter represents spiritual growth, intelligence and creativity; and Sun also represents these qualities. Hence these two planets may agree on certain points and they may disagree on some other points.
Looking at another aspect of this equation, Sun and Jupiter are friendly towards each other, in general. However in this case, they have conflict of interests though there are some common points of interest also. Hence a lot depends on the overall horoscope.
The sphere of marriage may suffer seriously and in case the native is a female, the problem may become even more serious. This is because Jupiter is the general as well as specific signifier of marriage for a female native in this case, and it is placed in a difficult house in a troublesome combination. Such combination may be troublesome for the marriage of a male native also, though relief may be witnessed if Venus is strong and healthy in the horoscope. Venus is the general signifier of marriage in case of male natives.
Suppose benefic Mercury is placed in the eleventh house of this horoscope in Cancer, benefic debilitated Venus is placed in the first house in Virgo in Virgo navamsha of Chitra nakshatra, debilitated Moon is placed in the third house in Scorpio, Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Sagittarius and malefic Mars is placed in the tenth house in Gemini.
Looking at some facts, Mercury is not strong in Cancer. Venus is weak in Virgo and it is the weakest in Virgo navamsha, within this sign. Moon is weak due to debilitation. Malefic Mars afflicts the tenth house.
Hence the native may face problems related to profession, marriage, mother, emotional as well as mental wellbeing and a number of other problems. Since Jupiter and Sun are strong in the twelfth house whereas Mercury, Venus and Moon are weak; the native may not be much interested in materialistic pursuits and he may be rather interested in spiritual pursuits. Hence the problems related to profession and marriage may aggravate even more.
However, the native may not do well in spiritual domain also, since major planets in his horoscope are weak. Mercury being the lord of the first house, Venus being the lord of the ninth house, and Moon being the general signifier for emotional strength are all weak. Saturn being the lord of the fifth house is placed in Sagittarius and it is not strong this sign.
As a result, the combination in the twelfth house may render spiritual tendencies to the native but the overall horoscope is not supportive for spiritual growth or even for material growth. This is because the planets representing the first, fifth, ninth and tenth house are all weak or not strong. The first, fifth and ninth house are the most important houses in a horoscope and weakness of these houses or their lords may not let the native succeed in any sphere at all.
Collectively, these three houses represent overall health, lifespan, vitality, courage, confidence, initiative, spiritual growth, creativity, luck factor, faith and a number of other things. Since these qualities are important to achieve growth in material as well as spiritual spheres; lack of these qualities may not let the native succeed in most spheres of his life. This is why the first, fifth and ninth house are considered the most important houses; as they represent the most important qualities that a native should possess.
Due to the overall weakness of the horoscope and strong twelfth house; the native may go to the sphere of spiritualism as an escape and not as a choice. It means the native may not do well in profession, marriage and other important spheres. Since he may have tendencies for spiritual growth; he may use this sphere to run away from materialistic failures.
However due to the overall weak horoscope; he may not achieve good results in the spiritual sphere also. Hence he may get stuck in this sphere. It means that the native may spend a considerable part of his life at a faraway place; likely to be a spiritual retreat or an ashram of some type. He may not be capable of focusing on spiritual growth due to overall weak horoscope and he may not go back to the material world due to fear of failures. Hence the native may get stuck.
Let’s see how this horoscope may be improved with the help of gemstones. In order to save marriage as well as emotional wellbeing of the native; the gemstone for Jupiter should be worn. Yellow Sapphire may provide strength to Jupiter and it may fight the affliction from Sun in a better manner. However when we do that, the spiritual tendencies of the native may also become stronger since Jupiter favours spiritualism in general and it is placed in the twelfth house which is the most spiritual house of all.
This is a special case where Jupiter represents materialistic spheres like marriage and it also represents spiritual growth. Hence the solution in this case should come by balancing both these spheres. Choosing to leave any one of them may negatively affect the other one also; due to the overall horoscope. Hence if we promote marriage through Yellow Sapphire; spiritual growth is also promoted.
Therefore, we need to balance this horoscope with the help of other suitable gemstones, in order to achieve good results in both the spheres. Hence the native should wear Emerald and White Sapphire along with Yellow Sapphire; and Pearl if needed. Emerald may strengthen Mercury as well as the first and tenth house. White Sapphire may strengthen Venus as well as the second and ninth house. Pearl may strengthen Moon as well as the eleventh house.
Through these four gemstones, additional strength may be provided to the first, second, third, fourth, seventh, tenth, eleventh and twelfth house. Apart from that, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus and Moon become stronger. As a result; the native may be able to witness better results related to profession, marriage, overall wellbeing and spiritual growth. Hence the seemingly opposite planets may create balance in the horoscope, instead of disturbing it.
Let’s see what may happen if the native wears some specific gemstones only. If the native wears a combination of Emerald and White Sapphire only; the problems related to marriage and emotional wellbeing may not be fixed properly or at all. The sphere of marriage may prove especially troublesome in case of a female native since Jupiter is the only planet which rules marriage; and it is afflicted.
If the native wears a Yellow Sapphire alone; all the spheres may suffer. When worn alone in this case; Yellow Sapphire may increase spiritual tendencies which are already high. Hence the native may not care much about marriage or profession and he may wish to achieve more and more spiritual growth. However, he may not witness much growth since the overall horoscope is still weak. As a result; Yellow Sapphire worn alone may end up aggravating his problems; instead of providing relief.
As already mentioned; life and horoscope are all about balance. Looking at life; even enemies join hands when bigger threat is witnessed. For example, USA and Russia seemed to have significant differences between them before the Second World War. However, they formed an alliance in order to face a bigger and eminent threat in the form of Adolf Hitler and associates. It was only because these two seemingly opposite countries joined together along with Great Britain; that they were able to win that war effectively. Survival is the most primary instinct and when it is threatened; even enemies become friends.
Apart from that; general tendencies shown by planets among navagraha are general and they may change in various horoscopes. For example, Venus loves materialism but it can render good or very good amount of spiritual growth to natives having horoscopes with Gemini or Scorpio ascendant. This is because Venus rules the twelfth house in both these cases; and the twelfth house stands for spiritual growth as well as liberation; among other things.
Likewise, Jupiter represents religion, spiritual growth and liberation among other things. However, it may represent material things in a horoscope, like it represents marriage in the present case. Looking at another variation; Jupiter rules the second and eleventh house in Aquarius ascendant type horoscopes. Together, these houses deal with finances, money, wealth, family, friends and a number of other such things or people; which may represent materialism alone. Though a Yellow Sapphire may be suitable for one such native; it may provide more or much more material growth than spiritual growth.
Likewise, Sun represents the peak of individualism among navagraha. However, this tendency is significantly diluted in case of Aquarius ascendant type horoscopes. Sun rules the seventh house in this case; and this house deals with marriage and partnerships among other things.
Mercury is all about logic, intellect and materialism and it is generally opposed to faith and spiritual growth. However, the situation may change significantly in case of Libra ascendant type horoscopes. Mercury rules the ninth and twelfth house in this case; and both these houses deal with affairs, most of which stand in opposition to those represented by Mercury in general.
Hence strong and suitable influence of Mercury in one such horoscope may render more spiritual growth and faith to the native; than intellect, logic and materialism. Taking an example, if Mercury is placed in the ninth house of a horoscope in Gemini in Ardra or Punarvasu nakshatra; it may render much more faith and spiritual growth to the native, than intellect and materialism. Both these nakshatras as well as both these houses are more interested in spiritual growth than in material growth. Hence a native having Mercury in Gemini in one of these nakshatras in the ninth house of his horoscope should not wear Emerald if he’s primarily looking for materialistic results.
Likewise all other planets may show significant deviations from their general significances; if such significances clash with their specific significances in a horoscope. Between these two, specific significances are stronger than general significances in most cases; especially in case of qualities, things and spheres of life. In case of people; general significances may be equally important or even more important.
For example, no matter how strong the lord of the seventh house may be in a horoscope; if Jupiter (for females) or Venus (for males) is troubled; the marriage may not be healthy. Likewise, if Sun is troubled in a horoscope, the native may face problems related to his father; even if the lord of the ninth house is strong. Similarly, troubled Moon may create problems related to mother, even if the lord of the fourth house is strong.
These are very important factors and they form the core elements of horoscope. The combined result of all such relevant factors in a horoscope is called the overall theme of horoscope or overall horoscope. Hence great attention should be paid to the overall horoscope before drawing probabilities for future as well as before recommending gemstones.
Let’s look at a different type of horoscope in order to understand the difference. Suppose a benefic combination of exalted Mercury and Jupiter is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Virgo. Both these planets are benefic though Mercury is more benefic than Jupiter. Mercury is exalted, it is much stronger than Jupiter and Mercury forms Bhadra Yoga in this horoscope. Jupiter represents the fourth and seventh house in this horoscope whereas Mercury represents the first and tenth house.
Since Jupiter represents the fourth and seventh house and it is strongly influenced by Mercury; Jupiter may not render much spiritual growth in this case. On the contrary, it may favour materialistic results more than the spiritual ones. Since this combination is placed in the first house; the overall personality of this native is more likely to be dominated by intellect and materialism; than by faith and spiritual growth.
Looking at gemstone recommendation in this case, the gemstones for Jupiter and Mercury should not be worn together, unless they are both afflicted. When Jupiter gains strength through Yellow Sapphire, it may try to dominate Mercury which may not be possible, even with the help of a Yellow Sapphire since Mercury is much stronger than it. However, in its attempt to dominate Mercury, it may end up creating conflict in the personality of this native. This is because Yellow Sapphire may promote faith along with materialistic tendencies and Mercury is opposed to faith.
Since both these planets are placed in the same house and events happening in the first house reflect throughout the personality of the native; the overall personality of the native may witness strong conflict between faith and intellect. Though the native may be better equipped to achieve growth through intellect, stronger Jupiter may influence him to take the path of faith. This may create problems as the native may mix intellect with faith and he may not know which one is to be used in which situation.
As a result, the native may face problems. The sphere of profession may face maximum number of problems. This is because Mercury rules the tenth house and the native may at times end up trusting wrong people as well as making decisions which may be based on unrealistic hopes and optimism; rather than logic, analysis and relevance.
Since both these planets are benefic in the horoscope; the net results may still be benefic. However, the quantum of the results may be diluted. To have an idea, if the native is capable of earning 10 million a year due to his overall horoscope; he may end up earning 5 or 7 million. The remaining amount may be missed out or lost through decisions made without reasoning and logic. Hence wearing Yellow Sapphire should be avoided in this case.
Looking at Emerald, the native may not need this gemstone unless Mercury or the tenth house is seriously afflicted. This is because Mercury is already very strong and it is influencing Jupiter. Since Jupiter rules the seventh house which deals with marriage; more strength to Mercury means that the native may use more intellect in the sphere of marriage. As already mentioned; relationships like marriage and family are better dealt with through faith and emotions than through intellect and logic.
Hence wearing Emerald may create problems in marriage though it may not necessarily provide better result related to profession; since Mercury is already very strong. Hence Emerald may also be avoided in this case.
Let’s look at a different example. Suppose benefic Jupiter and benefic Mercury are placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Sagittarius in Poorvashada nakshatra. Pisces rises in the ascendant and Jupiter forms Hamsa Yoga in the tenth house. Hence the overall horoscope is more likely to be driven by faith than by intellect. Mercury rules the fourth and the seventh house whereas Jupiter rules the first and tenth house. Jupiter is much stronger than Mercury in Sagittarius.
Poorvashada is ruled by Venus and it is an indulgent, romantic and life loving nakshatra. If the overall horoscope is supportive, the native may get blessed with a post of authority in government as an officer; with this combination. Hence the native may do well or very well in the sphere of profession.
Since Jupiter strongly influences Mercury and the latter rules the seventh house, the sphere of marriage may also benefit. The native may handle his marriage, more through faith and freedom and less through intellect and logic. This may improve the quality of marriage since the spouse may respond very well to the faith exhibited by the native as well as the freedom given by him.
Faith in this context means that the native may not doubt his wife and he may have faith in her loyalty. Hence he may not check on her or doubt her. Freedom in this context means that the native may not put restrictions on his wife; unless they become absolutely necessary according to the demand of a particular situation.
It is easy to understand that the wife may respond very well to these qualities of the native and the couple may enjoy a good marriage based on faith, freedom and respect. This combination in the horoscope of a female native may bless her with husband who may prove to be the most valuable person in her life.
It can be seen that though the same combination of Jupiter and Mercury is there in both the cases; the results may be very different. The answer lies in the overall theme of the horoscope. In the first case, Virgo rises in the ascendant and exalted Mercury is placed in it. Hence the overall theme of the horoscope may strongly favour growth through intellect. Therefore, if we try to add faith to this horoscope at the cost of disturbing intellect; the overall benefic results may get diluted.
In the second case, Pisces rises in the ascendant and Jupiter is placed in Sagittarius. Hence the overall theme of the horoscope supports growth through qualities like faith, intelligence and spiritual growth. The native may not achieve less material success in this case and in fact, he may achieve more. Mercury has its own way of reaching at the top by taking one step at a time. This is because intellect always takes ones step after the other. It means intellect can’t jump from step 1 to step 10 since doing so is not logical (Mercury). Hence it may follow all the steps between 1 and 10.
Jupiter on the other hand, is one of the best among navagraha when it comes to take a leap; without bothering about the steps. Hence it may jump from 1 to 10 or from 1 to 100, based on intuition; rather than proceeding step by step. Since the overall theme of the horoscope supports growth through faith; the intuition may be there in most cases and it may be correct in most cases. Hence the native may not have to struggle much in order to achieve success; provided the rest of his horoscope is supportive.
Among navagraha; Jupiter, Venus and Moon are good at blessing a native with success, fame, money and other relevant results; without much effort. Hence the natives under strong benefic influences of these planets may often engage in professions where money comes easy. Mercury, Mars and Saturn may have to work hard in order to earn these things though all of them may do so in their own ways. Mercury may rise through intellect and Mars may rise through warrior skills or other physical skills.
Saturn may take the longest time since it rises through hard work, patience, perseverance, administrative skills and discipline. This is why majority of powerful politicians are under strong influence of Saturn; since the field of politics requires all these skills in order for a native to achieve success. It is said that politics is a long game and there is no planet better than Saturn at playing long games. Hence these natives may wait for 10, 20, 30 or 40 years in order to achieve desired results.
Sun may render quick result in many cases though it may make the native work hard for them in some cases; depending on the overall horoscope.
Rahu may also be one of the quickest among navagraha to bless a native with quick materialistic results. However, its methods are often questionable and it may not be trustworthy in most cases. Hence it is not dependable on its own.
Drawing a comparison, benefic Jupiter in the birth chart may remain benefic till the end of native’s life. However, benefic Rahu in the birth chart may render malefic results also; from time to time. It often does so through its questionable methods and the greed to achieve more and more; which may land the native into trouble, every now and then. For this reason, wearing gemstone for Rahu may not be a wise choice in most cases; even if it is benefic in horoscope.
When it comes to Ketu; it gives results similar to those given by Rahu; though in different ways. Ketu may often end up quitting a job at hand or it may overdo it. Hence it may become completely undependable. In this aspect, Ketu is like a child who may do anything at any time. At a time, he may embrace a toy like he loves nothing more than it. A moment later; he may break it mercilessly as if this toy never meant anything to him. For this reason; wearing gemstone for Ketu may not be a wise choice in most cases; since it is highly unpredictable.
Let’s get back to the comparison between the combination of Jupiter and Mercury in Virgo versus the same in Sagittarius. It may cross the mind that if Jupiter can give quicker results; why not wear Yellow Sapphire in the first case also; where Mercury and Jupiter are placed in the first house in Virgo. Mercury and Virgo build the overall theme of the horoscope and in addition to that; much stronger Mercury influences Jupiter. Since the overall theme as well as Jupiter is influenced by intellect; Jupiter may not be able to draw benefits though intuition.
For intuition to render good results to a native; the channels for it to come must be open. Strong influence of Mercury and intellect in the first case may block these channels. Hence the native may not benefit through intuition, even after wearing Yellow Sapphire. Therefore, he should grow through intellect, as suggested by the combination of exalted Mercury and Jupiter in the first house in Virgo.
In the second case, Pisces rises in the ascendant and Jupiter is placed in Sagittarius. Hence the broader theme of this horoscope is driven by faith and intuition; and the channels may be open for intuition. Since Jupiter is placed in the tenth house which deals with profession, significant benefits may appear through profession.
The overall theme of a horoscope is decided by the birth chart and in most cases; gemstones are not capable of changing it. If one such attempt is made; the native may end up facing more problems than before. For example, Yellow Sapphire may not render better results through faith and intuition in the first case, but it may end up diluting the results indicated by Mercury through intellect and logic. Hence the overall theme of horoscope should be understood first and only then; recommendations for gemstones should be made.
Looking at gemstone recommendations in the second case, the native may not need to wear Yellow Sapphire or Emerald, unless one or both the planets are afflicted. However if the native wishes to wear gemstones for these two planets; Yellow Sapphire as well as Emerald may be worn. Caution should be practised that the weight of Yellow Sapphire should be more than that of Emerald, in order to maintain the overall theme of horoscope. If Mercury gains more strength than Jupiter; it may disturb the overall theme and the channels for intuition may get blocked.
Likewise, there may be a number of other combinations in various horoscopes where gemstones for seemingly opposite planets may or may not be worn; depending on the overall theme of horoscope. In many cases, the gemstones for such planets may not cause problems as long as both such planets are benefic and they are not placed in the same house or in seventh houses with respect to each other. In both these cases, such planets have direct interactions. Hence caution should be practiced.
In cases where two such planets are benefic and they don’t have mutual connection through placement or aspect; gemstones for both these planets may be worn; if required; provided none of them violates the overall theme of horoscope. Let’s take an example to understand this concept in a better way.
Suppose benefic Venus is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Sagittarius in Poorvashada, benefic debilitated Sun is placed in the ninth house in Libra in Swati, Mercury is placed in the tenth house in Scorpio, Saturn is placed in the second house in Pisces, Rahu is placed in the first house in Aquarius, a malefic combination of Ketu and Moon is placed in the seventh house in Leo, benefic Jupiter is placed in the fifth house in Gemini and Mars is placed in the fourth house in Taurus.
The overall theme of this horoscope is creative. Hence the native may achieve success as a creative professional of various types. The seventh house is seriously troubled in this case due to a malefic combination of Ketu and Moon. Sun being the lord of the seventh house is benefic but debilitated. It means the sphere of marriage may witness serious problems; including one or two broken marriages.
In this case, we need as much support as possible; without causing much problem for the overall theme of the horoscope. Between Sun and Venus; creativity is one of the common points, since both these planets are creative. Poorvashada and Swati are creative nakshatras and the overall theme of the horoscope is also creative. Hence gemstones for both Sun and Venus may be worn in this case, as they may go with the overall theme of the horoscope and at the same time; they may improve the sphere of marriage.
Let’s look at a different variation to understand the difference. Suppose a malefic combination of Moon and Ketu is placed in the seventh house of a horoscope in Leo, a combination of benefic exalted Sun and benefic Venus is placed in the third house in Aries in Ashwini nakshatra, Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Taurus, a benefic combination of Mars and Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Scorpio and Saturn is placed in the fifth house in Gemini.
In this case, the overall theme supports success through business. Hence the native may engage in a business related to tour and travel, logistics, information and technology, marketing, advertising, software industry, scientific equipment, security equipment or some other business, depending on the finer factors in his horoscope.
Here again, the seventh house is troubled. Hence the native may face problems related to marriage and such problems may be more serious in case of male native. Venus is combust due to its closeness to Sun and it loses strength. Since Sun is very strong in Aries; Venus may lose significant amount of strength. As a result, the sphere of marriage may suffer in case of male native. Though Sun is the lord of the seventh house which rules marriage; Sun itself may create problems related to marriage; by rendering weakness to Venus.
Hence Ruby should not be worn in this case, though the seventh house is seriously troubled and Sun rules this house. White Sapphire should be worn by the native so that Venus may gain strength and it may perform better in the horoscope. As that happens; the native may witness significant relief related to marriage. Since the third house deals with profession, such benefic combination may produce very good results related to profession, in co-ordination with the benefic combination of Jupiter and Mars in the tenth house.
If this is the horoscope of a female native; the first gemstone to wear is Yellow Sapphire. This gemstone may reduce problems related to marriage and at the same time; it may increase the quantum of good results related to profession. Though Venus doesn’t represent marriage in this case, Ruby should still not be worn. If this native wears Ruby to further reduce problems related to marriage, another problem may appear.
Venus is weak due to combustion and Venus represents the ability to produce children in case of female natives. Apart from that, Saturn is placed in the fifth house and it is partly malefic. It means that this female native may find it difficult to conceive and deliver children; especially her first child. If she wears Ruby, Sun may render more weakness to Venus through combustion. Hence it may become even more difficult for the native to conceive and deliver children.
In order to reduce problems related to marriage as well as children, this native should wear Yellow Sapphire as well as White Sapphire. Venus and Jupiter have no direct connection in this horoscope and both of them promote profession. Hence there is no direct clash between them and these two gemstones may be worn in this case.
Let’s see how the functioning of planets and the application of gemstones may change results in the same horoscope; if the gender of the native changes. The female native may face significant problems related to conception due to placement of Saturn in the fifth house and combustion of Venus. The male native may not face such issues related to children since Sun represents the ability to produce children in case of male natives; and it is very strong.
The male native may wear a Yellow Sapphire and Red Coral along with White Sapphire, if he wishes to achieve better results in profession. However, the female native may not do so. This is because the seventh house is already troubled and Mars is placed with Jupiter in Scorpio. Hence Red Coral may help her with profession but due to conjunction of Mars with Jupiter in Scorpio, it may cause arguments and disagreements between the native and her husband. Hence the female native should not wear Red Coral, since it may aggravate problems rooted in the seventh house. The male native may not face this problem since Jupiter is not connected to marriage in his case.
We have discussed just a few combinations which may be formed in horoscope. Billions of such combinations are possible in every horoscope. Accordingly, the recommendation for gemstones may change; based on the overall theme of horoscope, objective of the native, gender of the native as well as age of the native.
Gemstones for seemingly opposing planets may be worn if they don’t clash with each other in a horoscope and they don’t disturb the bigger theme of the horoscope. On the contrary, they may complement each other and provide more support to the horoscope, in some cases. For instance, in the recent example; a combination of Yellow Sapphire and White Sapphire may bless a female native with good marriage and children. These two aspects are related to each other and they are not separate.
It means if the native is not able to have children in case she chooses to wear Yellow Sapphire alone; her marriage is also likely to be disturbed. At the same time; if she has children by wearing White Sapphire alone but her marriage is disturbed or failed; it may have bad impact on her children also. Both these spheres may collectively improve or disturb her peace of mind, depending on the net outcomes. If peace of mind is disturbed, the impact may reflect through profession and health also. Each and every sphere of life is ultimately connected to all other spheres through fine fibres. Hence serious disturbances in one sphere may affect other spheres also.
Yellow Sapphire and White Sapphire may both help this native in having a good marriage as well as in having a family. Apart from that; both these gemstones may promote professional success due to their placements. Hence they are working in harmony and they are not working in opposition in this case.
The application of gemstones changes from horoscope to horoscope. Accordingly, their use should be decided based on the horoscope under consideration and not based on fixed rules. Whether you deal with the analysis part or the remedial part; you should follow broader guidelines and based on those guidelines, you should see what rules a horoscope is dictating. The broader guidelines may remain the same in most cases but the finer rules may change from horoscope to horoscope. Based on such changed rules, gemstone recommendation should also be changed; keeping broader guidelines in mind.
Himanshu Shangari