Ruby

Ruby is known as Ratnaraj or king of Gemstones, part of the Navratna (nine precious Gemstones) Ruby is also one of the Panchratna meaning one of the five most precious gemstones. Ruby is naturally found in various shades of red and also pink. The best quality Ruby gemstones are vivid red in color with no visible inclusions. The first ruby mining took place in the 8th century BCE in Sri Lanka. Today, the main producers of rubies are Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma. The name ruby as it is used today comes from the word ‘Rubens’ which means red in Latin. Since the antiquities, ruby has been associated with power, passion and desire. For long it was considered as the most precious amongst all gemstones. With 9/10 on the Mohs scale, ruby is among the top three hardest minerals on the planet. To derive best results it is highly recommended that one should only wear a jyotish quality ruby which is 100% natural, unheated and untreated. As per the Vedic scriptures, a heat treatment harms the sattvik nature of the stone, rendering it less effective and beneficial. In western astrology, Ruby is the birthstone of natives born under the Leo sign (July - August). 

Ruby Gemstone is called Manik in Hindi. In Vedic Astrology the Planet associated with Ruby is Planet Sun (Surya Dev) and the panchtatva related to Ruby is fire (agni). Surya Dev is one of the most powerful and significant Planet in Vedic astrology hence Ruby is also considered a very powerful and beneficial gemstone. Ruby enhances the positivity of Planet Sun in the Kundli and helps negate the malefic effects of a weakly placed Surya Dev. Ruby blesses the wearer with energies and blessings of Sun which are name, fame, money, power, self-confidence, leadership qualities and more. Surya Dev is the one who nourishes all life of the Planet. The energies of Planet Sun are associated leadership, power, strength, success, confidence and more. Planet Sun also helps an individual establish authority and enhances confidence and self-worth. Wearing Ruby also provides relief from the malefic effects of Surya Dosha or malefic of Surya which is delays and hurdles in success. It is recommended that an individual gets his natal chart studied from an experienced and knowledgeable astrologer before wearing Ruby or any other gemstone. Ruby is highly recommended to aspiring politicians, actors and people from showbiz.  

Benefits of wearing Ruby gemstone:

• Blesses with leadership traits and confidence   
• Enhances energy levels, vitality and mental strength 
• Blesses with name, fame and power 
• Aids cordial relations and increase harmony  
• Provides professional growth and success 
• Relief from malefic effects of Planet Sun