Ruby Gemstone or “Manikya” as it is commonly known in Hindi, is one of the most powerful and mystical gemstones amongst the list of nine gemstones that are associated and influenced with an astrological body or a planet. From the ancient times in Hinduism, this Ruby stone is being revered as an important and influential gemstone. Since a long time, gemstones are being used and recommended as per the most suitable one with the horoscope of the individual, to get the desired blessings and results from a planet.

The Appearance of Ruby Gemstone:

The glistening and sparkling stone of ruby is available from dark pink to red colour and for the same can instantly attract and draw the attention of any person. The presence of the element chromium gives the gemstone a natural dark pink or red colour. The best quality ruby gemstones are known to be having pigeon blood red along with a smooth and gliding touch and a sharp cutting shape.

Ruby in the Horoscope:

As known, in astrology after a detailed reading of the horoscope of a person, gemstones are recommended and suggested by seeing and observing the overall planetary placements and its effects on the life of the concerned person. We are all made up and surrounded by an energy and this creates an energy field around us. It is said and believed that the gemstones have the power to affect our energy fields and accordingly our every thought; energy and action (karmas) are dependent on this energy field.

If a person has a weak and ill placement of malefic and negative planets like Rahu, Ketu and Shani posited with the planet Sun and if planet sun is placed in the 6, 8, 12^th house of the horoscope of the person, he/she is suggested to wear a ruby to get the maximum results in life.

Sun as the ruling Planet:

The gemstone of ruby is said to be representing the powers and influence of the planet sun. The sun is considered as of utmost importance in astrology and is known to be denoting the place of father or king in a horoscope which indicates courage, dignity, integrity, power and authority. Sun is also said to be the soul of the individual. According to astrology, if the placement of sun in the horoscope is positive and well placed, then the person will be royal and respected in all matters of his life. But, at the same time, if the placement of sun is ill placed and is in an enemy sign then the person is expected to be lacking professional and financial stability. It may also happen that he will hardly get any favour from the authority, especially the government.

Astrological Benefits of Ruby:

• Wearing a gemstone of Ruby can help support the person to improve his “self-image” and he will be more heard and respected in the society. It can also help in overcoming timidity and foolishness, by giving clarity of thoughts and mind.
• When a person wears a ruby, he/she is expected to get the favors from the administration, authority and government.
• If a person is suffering from chronic depression, he/she may also be suggested to wear this stone as it will help them overcome any type of emotional and mental setbacks in life.
• In earlier times, only people with high authority and power such as kings, used to wear this gemstone. But now, as per astrology if a person wants to attain high stature and financial gains, he/she is advised to wear it. Wearing it, the person can enjoy all the luxury and materialistic things in life.
• A real and well bought ruby gemstone can be bring in realisation of higher truth and self, self-awareness and a quest to reach the higher path of the life.
• A person struggling with not being able to set up goals and aims in life and if every planning is failed, the person can be benefitted by wearing a ruby stone, as it will bring the much-required intellect, focus, clarity and firm determination to stay on the chosen path.

Health Benefits of Ruby:

The weak placement of sun in the horoscope can bring along with it a lot of ailments and illnesses such as weak eyes, lack of confidence, rheumatic problems, blood circulation problems, unstable mind, bone related problems and much more. Wearing a Ruby Stone can help negate or lessen the effects of such diseases in the person’s life.

How to wear Ruby Stone (The Procedure):

Before wearing, it must be checked and noted that the ruby is of the highest quality and original because synthetic and duplicate ruby can cause much harm in life than expected, therefore always make a point to purchase a high quality ruby from a trusted source.

The purification and activation method of Ruby:

• One of the most important steps in wearing a gemstone is to purify and activate it. The night before wearing the ruby, dip the gemstone in a mixture of milk, honey, curd, gangajal and sugar to wash away all the impurities and negativity embodied in the gemstone.
• Then on the morning of wearing the gemstone, burn incense sticks in your temple and pray to the lord sun to bless you with his divine and abundant blessings. Before wearing the ring, make sure that you chant the Surya Mantra “Om SuryahaNamaha” for 108 times.
• The best and the most favorable day to wear this ruby stone is the morning of Shukla paksha of a Sunday. The best time is between 5 am to 7 am in the morning of Shukla paksha days.
• The Manik gemstone ring can be made and worn by embodying it in gold and copper metal, for both of them represents the powers of planet sun.

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