Should you always wear a gemstone for your mahadasha?


A “dasha” is a planetary period in Vedic Astrology. Throughout our lives we go through various cycles ruled by the planets of our Jyotish charts. There are mahadashas (main periods) and antardashas (sub-periods) and they behave somewhat like the chapters of a book. Whatever planet is ruling a dasha will offer a predominant theme for that… Read More Should you always wear a gemstone for your mahadasha?

When Jewelers Are 100% Wrong About Gems


I trust it’s evident that I love what I do. Connecting people with top-quality astrological gemstones is a unique and rewarding line of work. One of the not-so-fun parts of my job, however, is correcting false information about our customer’s purchases coming from well-meaning “experts” in the gemstone and jewelry business. In an attempt to… Read More When Jewelers Are 100% Wrong About Gems

Vedic Muhurtas: When To Begin Wearing Your Astrological Gemstone


A muhurta is a specific date and time selected by a Vedic Astrologer to maximize the auspiciousness of an event. Muhurtas can be used for buying homes and vehicles, for signing business contracts, and even for when you first begin wearing your astrological gemstone. Some people like to get a muhurta for when their gem… Read More Vedic Muhurtas: When To Begin Wearing Your Astrological Gemstone

When Jyotish Gemstones Speak to Me


One of the most interesting skills I have developed over the past 10 years as an astrological gemstone advisor is the ability to sense which gemstones will be the most suitable for which people. I have no doubt at this point in my career that powerful Jyotish gemstones possess a unique form of consciousness, personality even, with distinct preferences as to who their… Read More When Jyotish Gemstones Speak to Me

How to Tell if Your Gemstones are Working


Jyotish gemstones have the ability to impact our karma in a range of ways. Where you are at, karmically and consciously, when you first begin wearing your gemstone will determine the results you experience both immediately and over time. The right gemstones will also give you the ability to move through and neutralize old karma at a… Read More How to Tell if Your Gemstones are Working