Cat's Eye

Cat’s eye gemstone belongs to the Chrysoberyl mineral family; it is an opaque stone which is naturally found in shades of yellow, green, brown and golden/honey color. The gemstone is named so because of an optical effect known as chatoyancy, which makes the stone look like an eye of a cat. In the said phenomenon an impression of vertical luminous band of light running across the stone is created due to mineral inclusions and reflection of light. There are a few types of Cat’s Eye gemstone available like the Cat's Eye Quartz, Cat's Eye Apatite and more but the term Cat's Eye is primarily associated with Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye, which is regarded as the real Cat's Eye stone. The quality and price of the Cat’s eye gemstone depends upon the clarity, cut, color and also on the amount and sharpness of the cat’s eye effect present. The Chrysoberyl Cat’s eye gemstone is naturally found in Sri Lanka, India, Brazil and some other countries. In Western Astrology, the Cat’s eye gemstone is the birthstone of people born in the month of June. 

In Vedic Astrology, the Cat’s eye gemstone is associated with the planet Ketu. In Hindi, the Cat’s eye gemstone is known as Lehsunia or Vaiduryam. As per scriptures the Cat’s eye gemstones are classified as Kanak Khet (milky or smokey grey) and Dhoom Khet (greenish golden, yellow), sometimes different colored Cat’s eye gemstones are also worn to derived varied benefits. Ketu is the Planet which is associated with spirituality, sudden gains or losses, reputation, progress and Moksh. Natives undergoing Dasha of Ketu or have a weakly placed Ketu in Kundli are recommended to wear the Cat’s eye gemstone. It is advisable though that one should consult an experience astrologer before wearing Cat’s eye. There are numerous benefits of wearing a Cat’s eye gemstone; it helps one gain lost wealth. It aids spiritual growth and understanding and also helps one gain sudden wealth or stroke of good fortune. The Cat’s eye gemstone is often recommended to teachers, preachers, businessmen, bankers, stockbrokers, gamblers and also professionals in administrative fields.

Benefits of wearing Cat’s eye gemstone:

• To usher positivity, prosperity, good luck and fortune 
• Provides protection from all sought of negativities and negative energies 
• Blesses with spiritual growth and augmentation 
• Promotes peace of mind and ensures relief from stress 
• Aids mental clarity and boosts confidence and decision making 
• Relief from malefic effects of Planet Ketu and Kaal Sarp Dosha