Gemstone
Ruby (Manik) gemstone
The gemstone of Surya, worn to strengthen it when it is a helpful planet in your chart.
| Planet | Surya |
|---|---|
| Substitutes (upratna) | Garnet and Red spinel |
| Metal | Gold or copper |
| Finger | Ring finger |
| Day to wear | Ravivara (Sunday) |
| Mantra | Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah |
| Weight | Traditional rule: about 1 ratti for every 10–12 kg of body weight. Buy only with a lab certificate. |
| Do not wear with | Diamond (Heera) and Blue Sapphire (Neelam) |
Benefits of Ruby (Manik)
Ruby (Manik) strengthens Surya, which signifies soul, father, authority and vitality. It helps when Surya rules good houses in your chart (the Lagna, 5th or 9th) and is weak; if Surya rules the 6th, 8th or 12th, strengthening it can do harm.
Energise
On the first morning, wash in raw milk and Ganga jal, light a lamp and chant Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah 108 times, then wear it.
Who should wear Ruby (Manik), by lagna
| Mesha | Suits you |
| Vrishabha | Ask an astrologer first |
| Mithuna | Avoid |
| Karka | Avoid |
| Simha | Suits you |
| Kanya | Avoid |
| Tula | Avoid |
| Vrishchika | Ask an astrologer first |
| Dhanu | Suits you |
| Makara | Avoid |
| Kumbha | Avoid |
| Meena | Avoid |
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