Libra ascendants can be fairly easy to spot. Warm, charismatic, open and generous, they’re often either the life of the party or the gracious host making sure everyone is having a great time. They’re naturally agreeable, have a refined eye, and are not afraid to express their sincere appreciation for the beautiful things and people in their… Read More Benefits & Properties of Libra Gemstones

In this article we’ll be discussing the best gemstones for each rising sign to wear in Vedic Astrology (Jyotish). Before we begin though, let’s review the five most important rules of Jyotish Gemstone Recommendation: 1.) Strengthen your most auspicious planets first. With some exceptions, these are usually the rulers of the trikona (1st, 5th, and 9th) houses. If… Read More The Best Gemstones for Every Vedic Sign

There are two main methods of gemstone recommendation in Vedic Astrology. One method is to prescribe gemstones for your most benefic planets in order to produce auspicious results. The other method, which we do not recommend, is to wear gemstones for your malefic planets in an attempt to appease them or lessen their influence. Listening to client… Read More Powerful Rahu & Ketu Gemstones: Benefits & Side Effects

Almost every day, I receive a request for a very large Jyotish gemstone, as many astrologers believe that bigger gems automatically translate to an increase in benefits for the wearer. Browsing through my inbox, here are the size requests I’ve gotten in the past week: 3-carat diamond 4-carat emerald 9-carat white sapphire 12-carat red coral 10-carat unheated Burmese ruby… Read More Size doesn’t matter as much as you think it does.

I’ve noticed over the years that our clients tend to purchase Saturn gemstones for one of two reasons: some wish to strengthen the presence of Saturn in their lives and some wish to appease or minimize Saturn’s difficult and heavy influence over them. If it’s appropriate and beneficial to do so, I like to offer the following advice. When buying a blue sapphire, or… Read More Blue Sapphire Effects & Benefits

By Tiffany April Raines, Certified Gemstone Advisor of Astrological Gem International I am, personally, a very big fan of yellow topaz.  My mother wears it.  My father wears it.  Two of my closest friends wear it.  Not only do I recommend it to our clients regularly, I also give it as a gift when it’s… Read More Yellow Topaz: A Jupiter Gemstone for Vedic Astrology

By Tiffany April Raines, Certified Gemstone Advisor of Astrological Gem International Looking to buy a Vedic Gemstone?  Keep these tips in mind in order to make the most of your purchase. 1.) Only buy top quality gemstones. There are endless gemstones available online and in jewelry stores, with endless pitfalls to look out for when it comes to receiving astrological benefit.… Read More 10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Astrological Gemstone