Navratans are the most influential and dynamically powerful gemstones as per astrology on Earth. These stones have a link with the universe and their powers. When people have a negative effect on any particular planet in their Kundli or birth chart, they are recommended to wear the gemstone that is in link with that planet.
But you cannot wear the gemstone directly. In astrology, every stone has a specific ruling planet and Vedic Pooja Procedure that you have to follow to activate the energies of the gemstone.
By following the process thoroughly, you will be purifying the stone and energizing it so that it will work for you the best. And will provide you with its maximum benefits.
In this article, we have given the proper procedure for wearing every Navratan Gemstone. Please know that the Navratan gemstones are to be worn in such a way that the stone touches your skin at all times like a ring, pendant, or bracelet. This is so that the gemstone keeps the energy flowing through you and provides you with all its powers.
Note - Always purify your gemstone before performing the Vedic pooja.
Ruby
An original Ruby gemstone also known as the Manik Ratna is a stone of boldness and confidence. This stone gives the wearer determination, attracts love, and heals eyes and bones.
This gemstone is also believed to provide the person who wears it with the qualities of leadership skills and communication skills. And assists the person in reaching a stage of authority. This is why this stone is also known as the King of Gemstones.
- Ruby Ruling Planet - Sun (Surya)
- Metal to Wear Ruby In - Gold, Copper, Panchdhatu or Ashtadhatu
- Day to Wear Ruby - Sunday of Shukla Paksha or Krishna Paksha
- Finger to Wear Ruby Stone In - You should wear the ruby gemstone in the ring finger of your left hand.
- Ruby Purification Methods - To purify the gemstone you can use Gangajal or raw cow milk (unboiled). Leave the stone in the liquid for 10 to 15 minutes or dip it in three times.
Wearing Process of Ruby - Wake up early in the morning between the hours of 04:00 a.m. to 07:00 a.m., take a bath, and wear fresh clothes. Complete your daily worshipping ritual, then take your gemstone and sit in a worshipping position.
While praying to get the blessings of Surya Dev aka Lord Sun, chant the mantra of the ruby gemstone 108 times. At the last recitation, wear your gem.
The mantra of the Ruby Stone - || ॐ ह्रीं शुं सूर्याय नमः || 'Om Hrim Sum Suryay Namah'
Emerald
This deep green-colored gemstone is a stone of luxury and royalty. Emerald is loved the most all over the world for its beauty and properties. Also known as the Panna Ratna, this gem is known to attract wealth in the wearer’s life. Indeed, it attracts prosperity, good luck, and enhances creative skills.
- Emerald Ruling Planet - Mercury (Buddh)
- Metal to Wear Emerald In - Gold, Silver, Panchdhatu, Ashtadhatu
- Day to Wear Emerald - Wednesday
- Finger to Wear Emerald Stone In - Men should wear the ring in the little finger of their right hand while women can wear it in either of their hands.
- Emerald Purification Method - You can purify an original Emerald gemstone by dipping it in Raw cow milk, Gangajal, or Panchamrit.
Wearing Process of Emerald - In the early hours of the morning before 10:00 a.m., take your gemstone, sit in your temple, chant the Emerald stone mantra 108 times, and then wear it.
Mantra of the Emerald Gemstone - || ऊं बुं बुधाय नमः || ‘Om Budh Budhaye Namah’
Hessonite
Another name for a natural Hessonite gemstone is Gomed or Gomedha. This Gemstone is a stone of protectiveness. Honey colored brown shade of the Hessonite looks mystical with its crystal transparency. This stone enhances the strength of the wearer, gives peace of mind, and helps with financial conditions as well.
- Hessonite Ruling Planet - Rahu
- Metal to Wear Hessonite In - Silver
- Day to Wear Hessonite - Wednesday or Saturday
- Finger to Wear Hessonite Gemstone In - Middle finger of your right hand
- Hessonite Purification Method - Take Gangajal Or Panchamrit and leave your stone in it for a few minutes to purify it.
Wearing Process of Hessonite - In the early hours of the morning, after taking a proper bath, sit in a worshipping position in your temple with the gemstone and recite the mantra with devotion for 108 times. Wear it on the last recitation.
Mantra of the Hessonite Stone - || ॐ रां राहवे नमः || Om Raam Rahve Namah
Pearl
The pearl gemstone is known the best to reduce the anger of the wearer. Popularly known as the Moti Ratna, the Pearl helps in controlling anger, irritation, and frustration, which is why many people wear this stone. It provides calmness and relaxation to the wearer. Also, it gives mental clarity.
- Pearl Ruling Planet - Moon (Chandra)
- Metal to Wear Pearl In - Silver
- Day to Wear Pearl - Monday of Shukla Paksha
- Finger to Wear Pearl In - Little finger of the right hand
- Pearl Purification Method - Purify the gemstone with Panchamrit, raw cow milk, or Gangajal.
Wearing Process of Pearls - In the early hours of the morning, after daily prayers, take your stone and sit in a worshipping position. Offer some Tulsi leaves to your stone, flowers, and some incense sticks while praying to Lord Moon aka Chandra Dev. Recite the mantra of the pearl gemstone 108 times. Wear the pearl at the last recitation.
Mantra of the Pearl Stone - ।। ॐ चं चन्द्राय नमः।। Om Cham Chandraye Namah
Yellow Sapphire
An original Yellow Sapphire gemstone keeps all the negative energies away from the user. It shields the wearer from harm. And brings the person warmth, hope, and happiness. It helps the person to be more self-aware and make better decisions for themselves. Plus, the stone also assists the wearer in being active and healthy.
- Yellow Sapphire Ruling Planet - Jupiter (Brahaspati or Guru Grah)
- Metal to Wear Yellow Sapphire In - Gold, Panchadhatu or Ashtadhatu (Highly efficient in Gold)
- Day to Wear Yellow Sapphire - Thursday of Shukla Paksha
- Finger to Wear Yellow Sapphire Gemstone In - Index finger of the working hand
- Yellow Sapphire Purification Method - Leave your gemstone in a mix of Ganga Jal, raw cow milk, Honey, Tulsi Leaves (Indian Basil), and Ghee for a few minutes (15 to 30 minutes), and then rinse it with water.
Wearing Process of Yellow Sapphire - Perform the Vedic pooja for the Yellow Sapphire stone before 10:00 a.m in the morning. After getting a bath, take your stone and purify it. Now worship it and ask for the blessings of the Guru Grah. Recite the mantra mentioned below 108 times to activate your gemstone.
Mantra of the Yellow Sapphire Stone - || ॐ बृं बृहस्पतये नम: || Om Brahm Brihaspataye Namah
Blue Sapphire
The Blue Sapphire gemstone comes in various hues of blue, which is why it is known as Neelam in India. The best quality blue sapphires are the Kashmir blue sapphires. Blue sapphire engagement rings are the most popular in the world. This is because this stone has an impact on the mind, body, and soul of the wearer.
It enhances the presence of the mind, heals the person physically and spiritually helps the wearer connect with the higher powers.
- Blue Sapphire Ruling Planet - Saturn (Shani)
- Metal to Wear Blue Sapphire In - Silver, Gold, or Panchdhatu
- Day to Wear Blue Sapphire - Saturday
- Finger to Wear Blue Sapphire Stone In - Middle finger (Men can wear it in the right hand while women can wear it in either of their hands)
- Blue Sapphire Purification Method - Dip the gemstone three times in raw cow milk or Ganga Jal.
Wearing Process of Blue Sapphire Stone - On the auspicious day, you should get up early and get a bath. Complete your daily worship and then chant the Neelam Stone Mantra 108 times, and while you are reciting for the last time, wear it.
Mantra of the Blue Sapphire Gemstone - || Om Sham Shanaish-charaaye Namah || “ॐ शम शनिश्चराये नम:”
Diamond
The Diamond is a crystal clear transparent gemstone with no color which looks the best and is the most durable gemstone. This stone has a hardness of 10 on Moh’s Scale which makes it the strongest gemstone in the world.
The diamond with the blessings of Venus is the stone of charm, beauty, wisdom, and attractiveness. It attracts the powers of affection, stable emotional health, and sexual power for the wearer.
- Diamond Ruling Planet - Venus (Shukra)
- Metal to Wear Diamond In - Gold
- Day to Wear Diamond - Friday
- Finger to Wear Diamond In - Middle finger of your working hand
- Diamond Purification Method - To purify your diamond, keep the stone in Panchamrit for 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse it with Gangajal.
Wearing Process of Diamond - Early morning on Friday, wake up early to be done with your daily rituals, and then sit in your temple with your stone to do the Vedic Pooja. Purify your Diamond, then pray to the lord and ask for the blessings. You have to chant the mantra of Venus 108 times, which is mentioned below before wearing it.
Mantra of the Diamond Gemstone - Om Sha Shukraye Namah | ॐ शं शुक्राय नम:
Cat’s Eye
The Cats Eye gemstone has got its name because of its resemblance with the eye of a cat. The stone is popularly known as Lehsuniya or Vaidurya in India. This stone is believed to bring prosperity, and wealth to the wearer. Also, it clears the mind of the person of unnecessary thoughts, increases memory, enhances focus, and opens the mind of the person to new visions.
- Cats Eye Ruling Planet - Ketu
- Metal to Wear Cats Eye Stone In - Gold or Silver
- Day to Wear Cats Eye - Saturday or Tuesday of Shukla Paksha
- Finger to Wear Cat’s Eye Stone In - Little finger of the right hand
- Cat’s Eye Purification Method - Leave your stone in a mix of Honey, Ghee, Water, and Raw Milk, then rinse it with Gangajal.
Wearing Process of Cat’s Eye Stone - In the early hours of the morning, after completing your daily worshipping rituals, take your stone and sit in your temple. Show your devotion to God, and pray. Chant the mantra to activate the Cat’s eye gemstone 108 times and in the end, wear it.
Mantra of the Cat’s Eye Gemstone - || ऊँ कें केतवे नम: || OM KAIM KETAVE NAMAH
Red Coral
The Red Coral gemstone is a stone that is highly used to remove the Mangal dosh from the Kundli of the person. Mangal dosh can cause troubles in the marriage of the person and so by wearing the Red coral, these problems are removed. Red coral also improves relationships and mental health. Indeed, it protects from black magic and evil spirits and gives strength & courage.
- Red CoralRuling Planet - Mars (Mangal Grah)
- Metal to Wear Red Coral In - Silver, Gold or Bronze
- Day to Wear Red Coral - Tuesday (Shukla Paksha)
- Finger to Wear Red Coral Stone In - Ring Finger of the right hand
- Red Coral Purification Method - Purify it by immersing the red coral gemstone in Gangajal.
Wearing Process of Red Coral stone - Take a crimson cloth and sit on your back facing the east. Offer some flowers, basil leaves, honey, and raw milk to the stone. Then rinse it with water and chant the Moonga stone mantra 108 times to activate it. While you are reciting the mantra for the 108th time, wear your gemstone.
Mantra of the Red Coral Gemstone - Om Ang Angarkay Namah | ॐ अं अंगारकाय नमः
