Runes were first used over 1500 years ago by the East Goths, and later appeared throughout England and Scandinavia. As Christianity took hold, the use of runic alphabets in divination became reviled as a pagan practice. The word "rune" itself comes from an early Anglo-Saxon word meaning "secret" or "mystery", and they remain an enigma to the world at large. Runes were initially most popular among Wiccans and modern pagans, but have enjoyed unprecedented mainstream adoption in the past 30 years.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The I Ching (Classic of Changes or Book of Changes), also known as the Yi Jing, Yijing, or I Ging, is one of the Five Classics, the fundamental books of Confucianism. It is over 3000 years old (the symbols used in divination are over 5000 years old), making it both one of the oldest surviving books in the world, and one of the oldest forms of divination. It is by far the most popular spiritual resource and oracle in Asia, and has a growing following in Europe and the Americas based on its uncanny ability to provide detailed insights to those who study it carefully.
The Tarot is a deck of cards that originated over 500 years ago in northern Italy. Although the Tarot was first used in a game called Triumphs, it was quickly adopted as a tool for divination, and popularized by occult societies such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. The early Tarot symbolism was deeply rooted in Medieval and Renaissance Europe, but over the centuries it has grown to incorporate everything from Astrology and Kabbalah to Runes (which predate the Tarot by 1000 years) and the I Ching (which predates the Tarot by 2500 years). Today, the Tarot is far and away the most popular tool for spiritual introspection in the West.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Cat's-eye is a gemstone that comes from the gem mineral chrysoberyl. The cat's eye is the gemstone of the planet Ketu and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
Cat's eye is an aluminate of beryllium having traces of oxide of iron and chromium, which serve as coloring agents and give it brownish and greenish tinges. The chrysoberyl mineral produces three types of gems :
1. Alexandrite
2. Cat's-eye
3. Chrysolite
Some Qualities of a Good Cat's-Eye
1. smoothness
2. brilliance of chatoyance
3. high specific gravity - heavier than average stone of the same size
4. having three streaks of light, similar to the sacred thread worn by Brahmins in India
5. straightness of the chatoyance
Cat's eye is found in yellow, black, dark or smoky-green, and white. The only thing common to all shades is the band of light moving across the stone, the chatoyance. A gem having a white band of light is supposed to be best. Cat's-eye shines like the eye of a cat in darkness, but it does not shine in total darkness.
Some Flaws of a Cat's-Eye
1. dullness - the cat's-eye that is not brilliant and is shining and flimsy is injurious for physical health and personal wealth
2. crack inside the gemstone - brings injuries from sharp-edged weapons
3. cobweb inside the gemstone - brings imprisonment and is harmful for the wearer
4. having five streaks or bands of light - brings misfortune
5. holes or dents - bring diseases of the stomach
6. flat - devoid of effect and therefore not suitable for wearing
7. uneven in shape - unlucky
Some tests for Identification of Real Cat's-Eye
1. If a real gem is put in a dark place, it shines like the eyes of a cat.
2. If a real gem is rubbed against a cloth, its brilliance increases.
Wearing a cat's-eye increases physical strength, radiance, stamina, happiness, wealth, and the joy of having progeny. Is saved from injuries caused by weapons Cat's-eye removes poverty cures illnesses caused by inauspicious Ketu.
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Cat's-Eye
A cat's-eye should be bought on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday when Moon is in Aries, Sagittarius, or Pisces or when Moon is in Ashvini, Magha, or Mul nakshatras, in the morning hours of an ascending moon cycle. The gemstone should be given to the jeweler the same day, and the jeweler should set it in a mixture of five metals: iron, silver, copper, gold, and zinc, as prescribed for hessonite or blue sapphire, or in iron. The weight of cat's-eye should not be less than 5 rattikas. The time to wear a cat's-eye ring for the first time is two hours after sunset, or in the evening.
Some aspects of the medicinal utility of Cat's eye
Wearing a cat's eye increases physical strength, radiance, stamina, happiness, wealth and the joy of progeny. It cures illnesses caused by inauspicious Ketu, which may be the cause of skin diseases, leprosy, pain in joints, diseases of joints and nerves, excessive body heat, anxiety and accidents, among others.
Chief Sources of Cat's-Eye
India, Burma, Sri Lanka, Brazil.
Known as indra neel and neel mani in Sanskrit and neelam in Hindi, the blue sapphire is a gem of the corundum family. The blue sapphire is the gemstone of the planet Saturn and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
Sometimes white sapphires, rubies and blue sapphires are found in the same mine and that is why there is a mixture of colors in the crystals of these gems. Ruby is harder than white sapphire and blue sapphire is harder than ruby. What distinguishes them from each other is their hardness. Blue sapphire is hardest. Blue sapphire crystals are found as twelve-sided prisms.
Some Qualities of a Good Blue Sapphire
1. smoothness
2. transparence
3. uniformity in color
4. high specific gravity
Some Flaws of a Blue Sapphire
1. milky - brings poverty
2. dull (without luster or devoid of brilliance) - harms friends, brothers and near relations
3. film like a cobweb - brings disease
4. multicolored - increases anxiety and mental problems
5. greenish in shade - causes financial loss
Some tests for Identification of Real Blue Sapphires
1. A real blue sapphire emits blue light and, if placed in a glass of cow's milk, the milk appears to have a bluish tinge.
2. A real blue sapphire emits blue sparks when placed in a glass of water.
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Blue Sapphire
A blue sapphire should be bought on a Saturday when Saturn is posited in Capricorn, Aquarius or Libra. The weight should not be less than 4 rattikas. Weighing 5 carats is supposed to be auspicious. The gem should be flawless.
The gemstone should be bought in the evening hours and given to the jeweler on the same day, who should prepare a ring from a mixture of gold, iron and silver. For Saturn the following mixture of five metals is best: 1 part gold, 2 parts silver, 3 parts lead, 4 parts iron and 1 part copper. Instead of copper, zinc can be used.
The ring should be taken from the jeweler on a Saturday evening, and the best time to wear the ring is evening.
Saturn is a friend of Mercury and Venus. To add additional power to the ring, emerald and diamond could also be embedded in it. The back should be open to allow the gemstone to touch the skin.
Some aspects of the Medicinal Utility of the Blue Sapphire
Blue sapphire pishthi (paste) can be given for skin diseases, migraine, heartburn, nervous disorders, rheumatism, colic pains, lack of appetite and bloating of the stomach, among others.
Chief Sources of Blue Sapphires
Kashmir, Salem, Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka
Coral may not be seen as a real gem by some, but it has fantastic healing qualities.The coral is the gemstone of the planet Mars and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
Red coral is useful as jewelry and for pleasing the planet Mars, but the use of white corals is more popular in Bengal, where people also use it for Mars energy.
The best gem should have the following qualities:
1. deep red color
2. regular shape and even surface
3. round or oval shape
4. free of dents, holes, or perforations
5. smooth
One who wears or possesses such coral enjoys good fortune and is never possessed by evil spirits or bothered by ghosts, bad vibrations, nightmares, storms, or lightning. Japa done with a coral mala with 108 beads brings siddhi (power).
Some tests for Identification of Real Coral
1. If real coral is placed in a glass of cow's milk, the color of the milk will appear pink or take on a red tinge. Imitation coral will not affect the whiteness of milk.
2. If a coral is dropped in blood, blood will thicken around it.
3. A true coral changes color according to the physical well-being of the wearer. It fades before the disorder in physical health is noticeable and resumes its original color when physical health is restored.
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Coral
A coral should be bought on a Tuesday when the Moon is in Aries or Scorpio. The coral's weight should be no less than 6 rattikas. The metal used should be a mixture of copper and gold.
Some aspects of the The Medicinal Utility of Coral
Coral Oxide is used ror different diseases with different mediums, follows:
1. For dry cough: Use it with powdered raw sugar.
2. Cough with mucus: a) If the mucus needs to be expelled from the system, coral oxide should be taken with powdered brown sugar; b) If the mucus needs to be dried, it should be taken with honey.
3. Low fever: It should be taken with sitopiladi choorna with honey.
4. Breathlessness with low fever: Take it with honey.
5. New fever: With honey.
6. Bone fracture: With honey.
7. Eye troubles (burning, irritation): Use it with ghee, rock sugar candy, and milk.
8. Headache: Use it with milk cooked with almond paste.
9. Mental weakness: Use it with milk cooked with almond paste.
10. General tonic: Use it with honey.
11. Diseases of liver: With honey.
12. Hyperacidity: With cold milk.
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The other form of medical preparation is pishthi (paste), which is more powerful and better in quality than oxide.
Dosage: 1 to 2 rattikas twice a day :
Dosage: 1 to 2 rattikas twice a day :
1. To prevent miscarriage: Apply the paste (not powder - if only the powder is available make a paste by adding rose water or kewra water - a few drops to two doses) to the navel of a pregnant woman.
2. First stage of tuberculosis: Use it with honey.
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Coral powder is very good for nursing mothers who become weak during the nursing period.
Chief Sources of Coral
Coral of the finest quality is obtained in bulk from the coasts of Algeria and Tunisia. Other profitable sites for coral deposits are the coasts of Spain, France, Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily. Corals are also processed in India.
Hessonite is also called Cinnamon Stone, or Zircon. Its Sanskrit name is gomedak and the Hindi name is gomed. The hessonite is the gemstone of the planet Rahu and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
Carnelian
Gomed
Hessonite
A good-quality gomed gemstone of Rahu, is one that reflects the color of the urine of a cow, that is, having a nice honey color. It is a silicate of zirconium and is commonly found in igneous rocks but is fairly rare as a gemstone. Zircon has a considerable range of colors and is found in red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and brown shades. Blue and green hessonite or the white colorless variety of hessonite are not associated with Rahu.
A pure and transparent hessonite having a delicate hue, brilliance, luster, and uniform color neutralizes the evil effects of Rahu, and if Rahu is well posited it gives beneficial results during its major period and subperiods, removes fear, creates clarity of mind, and helps spiritual growth.
Some Qualities of a Good Hessonite
1. color similar to the clear urine of a cow
2. transparency
3. high specific gravity
4. brilliance
5. uniform color
Some Flaws of a Hessonite
1. dullness
2. fibrous
3. rough
4. having a hole or dents
5. flat
6. having a black spot
Some tests for Identification of Real Hessonite
1. If a real hessonite is left in cow's urine for twenty-four hours the color of the urine changes.
2. Real hessonite is devoid of concentric rings of air bubbles.
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Hessonite
A hessonite should be bought on a Saturday when Adra Nakshatra or Kshat Bhikha Nakshatra is present. In an ascending moon cycle, in the morning before 10 A.M. and given to the jeweler the same day. The weight should not be less than 4 rattikas. The hessonite should be set in a ring made of the five metals recommended for blue sapphire or in a ring made of iron or steel. The mounting should have an open back to allow the gemstone to touch the finger. The best time to wear a hessonite is two hours after sunset.
Some aspects of the Medicinal Utility of Hessonite
Hessonite pishthi or oxide gives luster to the skin, improves the faculty of reasoning and thinking, gives strength to dhatus (body and semen), and gives longevity, among others. It also cures disorders created by Rahu.
Chief Sources of Hessonite
India, Burma, Sri Lanka.
The Emerald is a gemstone of green color belonging to the family of beryl gems. The emerald is the gemstone of the planet Mercury and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
This gemstone is rare because it is very difficult to find a flawless emerald. Aquamarine, morganite, goshenite, and heliodor are also members of the beryl family and have the same chemical constituents, except for chromic oxide, which gives emerald the green color that distinguishes it from the other varieties of beryls.
Some Qualities of a Good Emerald
1. rich green homogeneous color that is deep and pleasant, like a blade of fresh grass
2. retains its color and luster in all kinds of lights and shades
3. compactness, which gives it high specific gravity
4. transparence, which makes it rare and costlier than diamonds
According to the Agastya Mat, as mentioned in the Ratna Prakash, a good emerald is transparent, without dust, pure as a drop of dew on a lotus leaf, and it sheds luster in all directions when held on the palm in sunlight.
Some Flaws of Emeralds
1. brittleness
2. presence of a hole
3. dullness; devoid of inner glow
4. unevenness of color
5. graininess
6. black or yellow spots
Such stones have no merit and should be discarded. A real emerald of a good size is rare and it is almost impossible to find an eyeglass-clear emerald. It is known for its ability to neutralize poison.
Some tests for Identification of Real Emeralds
1. If a real emerald is placed in a glass pot with water it radiates green light, whereas the imitation does not.
2. If a real emerald is placed on the eyes it gives a cool feeling, whereas an imitation becomes warm very quickly.
3. A drop of water on a real gemstone retains its shape and does not spread around like water. Even moving and inverting the gemstone does not harm the drop, whereas in an imitation it does not remain a drop but spreads like water.
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing an Emerald
An emerald should be bought on a Wedsnesday when the Sun is in the norther quarter in an ascending cycle. The weight of the gemstone emerald should not be less than three rattikas. It should be set in gold during the morning hours. Before wearing the ring should be kept immersed for some time in raw cow's milk.
Some aspects of the Medicinal Utility of the Emerald
Emerald Oxide increases ojas (radiance), cures fever, coma, vomiting, thirst, problems created by any kind of poisoning, aggravated bile, acidity, asthma, jaundice, constipation, hemorrhoids, and swellings of the internal organs. Because the oxide of emerald is cold in nature it is very suitable for people with hot temperament. It also cures weakness of the heart and the stomach. It is a very useful remedy for tuberculosis, diabetes, and urinary troubles. The oxide of emerald increases memory, provides longevity, and is an effective remedy for snakebite. It also cures problems caused by evil spirits and by the planet Mercury.
Emerald Paste can be used whenever needed for the following:
1. Kidney stone - with honey and pipal
2. Colic pains - with honey
3. Fever - with honey
4. Vomiting - with honey
5. Poisoning - with honey or malai
6. Swelling of internal organs - with honey
7. Indigestion - with honey and triphala choorna (powder)
8. Heart troubles - with sarpgandha powder ETC.
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Chief Sources of Emeralds
India, Pakistan, Colombia, Africa,...
The diamond is pure carbon, having the most compact arrangement of carbon atoms found in nature. The diamond is the gemstone of the planet Venus and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
Most attractive to the eyes, the diamond is famous for its play of colors. It emits a very delicate bluish, reddish, or a mixture of blue and red radiance of glittering luster when exposed to light.
A fine diamond is radiant, and delightful. It is as soothing to the eyes as the Moon; is magnificent and has the self-luminous quality of a clear crystal.
Ancient Hindu scriptures mention eight types of diamonds
1. Hanspati: transparent white color like a conch,
2. Kamlapati: transparent pinkish white, like lotus petal.
3. Vajraneel: transparent blue-white, like the color of the neck of a blue jay,
4. Vanaspati: transparent green-white, like fresh blade of grass,
5. Shyamvajra: transparent smoky-grey color
6. Telia: oily,and dark color.
7. Sanloyi: yellow-green or pale green color,
Some Qualities of a Good Diamond
1. hardness
2. luster
3. transparence
4. luminosity
5. pleasant appearance
Some Flaws in a Diamond
1. Dullness
2. "Feathers of a crow"
3. Red spots
4. Black spots
5. Greasy
6. Pale or brown in color
7. Ridges on the surface
8. Brittleness
Some tests for Identification of a Real Diamond
1. A real diamond when placed in warm milk cools the milk.
2. A real diamond when placed in liquid butter or ghee (clarified butter) at room temperature solidifies the butter or ghee.
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Diamond
A diamond should be bought on a Friday when Venus is in Taurus, Libra, or Pisces. Should be bought in the morning between sunrise and 11:00 A.M. A diamond should be at least 1 rattika (.59 metric carat) in weight. The setting should be silver, white gold, or platinum, and the gem should be flawless. The gemstone should be given to the jeweler on the same day, and the ring should be made and the gemstone set on a Friday under the lunar mansions.
A ring worn in this manner removes the evil effects of an ill-aspected Venus, brings wealth, health, prosperity, removes fear of evil spirits, cures diseases, makes one invincible, removes enmity, and saves one from electric shocks, poisonous insects and animals, and accidental death.
Some aspects of the Medicinal Utility of the Diamond
Diamond is the hardest of all gemstones, and it should never be used orally in the form of a pishthi (paste). Only its bhasma (oxide) is used in Ayurveda. If a diamond particle gets into the stomach it can be fatal. Therefore it is purified very carefully when its oxide is prepared.
Diamond oxide provides prana (life force). It is useful for epilepsy, paralysis, insanity, hernia, premature old age, weakness of mind, among others. It makes the body strong and provides longevity.
Chief Sources of Diamonds
India, Brazil, Africa, U.S.S.R.
Pearl has many healing qualities associated with the lunar energy, both on a physical level as on a mental level. The pearl is the gemstone of the planet Moon and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
The formation of a pearl inside a pearl oyster is thought to occur because of the presence of foreign material inside the body of the oyster. To save itself from the undesired material the mollusk coats the object with layer after layer of nacre. It takes many years for a mollusk to produce a pearl of substantial size. The process through which the pearls are formed inside the body of the mollusk is very delicate, and a little disturbance at any stage of development of a pearl can influence its shape and luster. The finest pearl is that which has no foreign matter in its core.
There is a common belief among tantriks that when Svati Nakshatra rain comes to earth it produces pearl in pearl oysters. The mollusk is then said to open its mouth to receive the first raindrops. When these same raindrops fall into the mouth of a cobra, it produces venom. The same raindrops also produce camphor in the banana plant, go-lochan (go-rochan or calcium) when they fall in the horn of a cow, and bansh-lochan and bansh-mukta (or bamboo pearl) when they fall inside a bamboo shoot. Bansh-lochan is known as Calcium bamboana and is very much used in Ayurvedic medicines.
The pearls thus produced by the raindrops of Svati Nakshatra are the finest and have no foreign matter in them.
Pearls are said to be obtained from eight sources:
1. Sky pearl
2. Cobra pearl
3. Bamboo pearl
4. Hog pearl
5. Elephantine pearl
6. Conch pearl
7. Fish pearl
8. Oyster pearl
A genuine pearl is supposed to have the following qualities:
1. Moonlike, shining white color
2. Perfectly round, globular shape and size
3. Compactness, which gives it a high specific gravity
4. Lustre, soft glamour, attractiveness, and brilliance of reflection
5. Smoothness, which gives an agreeable sensation to the eyes
6. Spotlessness and freedom from blemishes (dents, scratches, ridges) and impurities
One who wears or possesses a pearl with all of the above-mentioned qualities enjoys good fortune and is blessed by the goddess Lakshmi (the goddess of prosperity), lives long and becomes sinless and obtains vitality and intelligence. He or she achieves high position by his wisdom and becomes famous.
A pearl with a yellow luster brings prosperity. Red-tinted pearls make one intelligent, shining white pearls bring fame, and a pearl with a bluish hue brings good fortune.
A pearl devoid of luster, that is, dirty, broken, having no gleam of circulating water, black or copper colored, partly white and partly colored, irregular, odd in shape, having holes, dents, or spots is defective and should be avoided.
Some Flaws of Pearls
1. cracks or ridges - wearing of such a pearl is injurious to one's health
2. wavy thin line on the surface -brings misfortune
3. dents - bring loss of wealth
4. a mole - like formation on the surface layer - brings sadness and disease
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Pearl
A pearl should be bought on a Monday in the ascending moon cycle. Saturday is not a good day. The pearl should be given to the jeweler on the same day and the ring should be constructed and polished on the same days as mentioned above under the influence of the same nakshatras. Should be mounted in silver. The setting should be open-backed so that the pearl touches the skin of the finger. The best time to wear a pearl ring is evening, or when the Moon is rising.
Some aspects of the Medicinal Utility of Pearls
Mukta Bhasm or Pearl Oxide provides strength and longevity.Together with Mukta Pishthi (pearl paste or powder), it is used for eye troubles, general debility, tuberculosis, chest troubles, weakness of heart, cough, low-grade fever, hiccups, illusions of ghosts or evil spirits, nosebleed, weakness of mind and urinary troubles, among others.
Chief Sources of Pearls
Gulf of Manar in Sri Lanka
The Persian Gulf
Bay of Bengal
Mexico
Australia
A gem of the corundum family, yellow sapphire is a twin of ruby and blue sapphire. The yellow sapphire is the gemstone of the planet Jupiter and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
Yellow sapphire is found in yellow, golden, and orange colors, as well as in a colorless variety known as white sapphire. The best gem is said to be of lemon-yellow color. The color in yellow sapphire is due to the presence of iron and titanium.
Some Qualities of a Good Yellow Sapphire
1. heaviness or high specific gravity that can be felt when placed on the palm
2. rich velvety luster that can be seen with the naked eye
3. transparency, which makes it clean and pure
4. evenness in surface, without any variation in thickness
5. uniformity of color, without any layers
6. solidity, hardness
Some Flaws of a Yellow Sapphire
1. dullness - harmful for health
2. crack inside the gem - creates fear of thieves
3. milky appearance inside - harmful for progeny
4. asymmetrical shape - brings bad luck
Some tests for Identification of a Real Yellow Sapphire
1. When placed on a white cloth and exposed to sunlight, it gives yellow hue to the spot where the light is reflected.
2. If kept in milk for twenty-four hours it does not change color.
3. It cures poisonous insect bites immediately if rubbed on the afflicted area.
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Yellow Sapphire
A yellow sapphire should be bought on a thursday, in an ascending moon cycle and when the Pushya Nakshatra is present. The weight of the gem should be no less than three rattikas. The ring should be set in gold and polished and finished the same day.
Some aspects of the Medicinal Utility of the Yellow Sapphire
Pukhraj Oxide is a vermicide; it also increases bile and gives strength. It is good for problems created by poisons. It cures vomiting and problems created by aggravated wind and mucus. It cures burning sensations, problems of the blood, hemorrhoids, and leprosy, and it strengthens gastric fire; it cures jaundice, gastritis, constipation, flatulence, cough, colds, asthma, nosebleed, apoplexy, tumors, tuberculosis, general debility, and ailments caused by loss of seminal fluid. It also cures problems created by an afflicted Jupiter.
Pukhraj Pishthi (Paste or Powder) : for mucus that is dry and needs to be expelled from the system, the pishthi mixed with malai (skim of milk) is best. For mucus that needs to be dried, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper should be added to the honey. For patients suffering from asthma it should be given with honey and sitopiladi. For colds, mix with honey and a pinch of fine-ground fresh black pepper. For vomiting the paste can be given with honey and a pinch of fine-ground red cardamom seeds.
Chief Sources of Yellow Sapphires
Like other members of the corundum family, pukhraj is also found as crystals in rocks of limestone and schists and in riverbeds and streams.
The primary sources in India, as mentioned in its ancient scriptures, are the Mahanadi and Brahmputra rivers, the Himalayas, the Vindhyachal Mountains, Orissa, Bengal, and Kashmir. The best yellow sapphires, famous for their luster, smoothness, brilliance, and transparence, come from Mogok, situated in the upper region of Burma.
Sri Lanka produces sapphires in yellow, light green, and color-less varieties in sufficient quantities. These sapphires are of some-what inferior quality to the Burmese pukhraj. Good quality sapphires in shades of yellow, green, pink, red, blue, violet, and white (colorless) are found in abundance in Brazil.
The ruby is a gemstone of the corundum family and is attractive as because of its brilliance, if it is crystal clear and transparent. The ruby is the gemstone of the planet Sun and helps to overcome problems related to this planet.
Chemical composition -- Aluminum oxide.
The ruby is found in a variety of crimson and scarlet red colors ranging from pink to a deep ruddy violet color. The gemstone is solid and possesses high specific gravity. The red tint in ruby comes from a light combination of iron and chromium. The finest quality ruby has a delicate rose color.
Some Qualities of a Good Ruby
1. smoothness
2. transparence
3. luster
4. brilliance
5. hardness
Some Flaws of Rubies
1. dullness - gives problems with brothers
2. brittleness - gives problems in having a son
3. flimsiness - gives problems with lightning
4. cracks - gives bad luck
5. bubbles - makes the gem ineffective
6. feather - gives bad luck
7. dirty - ineffective
Some tests for Identification of Real Rubies
1. If you place a real ruby on an unopened lotus bud it will open up and become a blossoming lotus in a short time.
2. If you place a real ruby in a glass jar, a red hue of light will be seen to emit from the jar.
3. If pearls are put together with a real ruby in a silver plate and placed in sunlight, the silver plate will appear
blackish, the pearls will have a red hue and the ruby will shine like the Sun.
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Ruby :
A ruby should be bought on a Sunday, Monday or Thursday in the ascending moon cycle. The stone should
be mounted in an ring made of a mixture of gold and copper. The gemstone should touch the skin of the wearer's finger. The best time to wear a ruby ring is sunrise.
Some aspects of the Medicinal Utility of the Ruby :
Both the oxide as the pishti of Ruby are used for impotence, hearth troubles, loss of blood, tuberculosis,
indigestion, prolonged fevers, diabetes, among others.
Chief Sources of Rubies
Ruby mines are found in Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Kabul (Afghanistan), Tanganyika, and South India.
Chemical composition -- Aluminum oxide.
The ruby is found in a variety of crimson and scarlet red colors ranging from pink to a deep ruddy violet color. The gemstone is solid and possesses high specific gravity. The red tint in ruby comes from a light combination of iron and chromium. The finest quality ruby has a delicate rose color.
Some Qualities of a Good Ruby
1. smoothness
2. transparence
3. luster
4. brilliance
5. hardness
Some Flaws of Rubies
1. dullness - gives problems with brothers
2. brittleness - gives problems in having a son
3. flimsiness - gives problems with lightning
4. cracks - gives bad luck
5. bubbles - makes the gem ineffective
6. feather - gives bad luck
7. dirty - ineffective
Some tests for Identification of Real Rubies
1. If you place a real ruby on an unopened lotus bud it will open up and become a blossoming lotus in a short time.
2. If you place a real ruby in a glass jar, a red hue of light will be seen to emit from the jar.
3. If pearls are put together with a real ruby in a silver plate and placed in sunlight, the silver plate will appear
blackish, the pearls will have a red hue and the ruby will shine like the Sun.
Some aspects of the Rituals for Wearing a Ruby :
A ruby should be bought on a Sunday, Monday or Thursday in the ascending moon cycle. The stone should
be mounted in an ring made of a mixture of gold and copper. The gemstone should touch the skin of the wearer's finger. The best time to wear a ruby ring is sunrise.
Some aspects of the Medicinal Utility of the Ruby :
Both the oxide as the pishti of Ruby are used for impotence, hearth troubles, loss of blood, tuberculosis,
indigestion, prolonged fevers, diabetes, among others.
Chief Sources of Rubies
Ruby mines are found in Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Kabul (Afghanistan), Tanganyika, and South India.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
As Psychic Number:
Impressive and charismatic presence, warm personality. Aggressive, assertive, challenging, emotional, can fly into a rage, volatile, anger easily, impatient, aristocratic demeanor. Better in dealing with troubles of the many than the problem of a single person. Militant, benevolent, unprejudiced. Long for love and approval. Able to synthesize and harmonize with all other vibrations. Sincere, postpone personal satisfaction for common goals, hard working, serves.
As Destiny Number:
Humanitarian, warm, real, direct, responsive, responsible. Always busy, work constantly. Broadminded, compassionate, dramatic in emotional expression, proud, disciplined, self sacrificing, universalist philosophy, community orientation. Excellent teachers, socially active, ecologically conscious, accomplish lots. Give of themselves without wanting anything in return, incorruptible when evolved. Romantic yet love impersonally, enjoy music and the arts as personal reward. Kind and understanding, concerned for the overall advancement of society, liberated, wise, serve.
As Name Number:
HUMANIST, will love unconditionally and work ceaselessly.
Impressive and charismatic presence, warm personality. Aggressive, assertive, challenging, emotional, can fly into a rage, volatile, anger easily, impatient, aristocratic demeanor. Better in dealing with troubles of the many than the problem of a single person. Militant, benevolent, unprejudiced. Long for love and approval. Able to synthesize and harmonize with all other vibrations. Sincere, postpone personal satisfaction for common goals, hard working, serves.
As Destiny Number:
Humanitarian, warm, real, direct, responsive, responsible. Always busy, work constantly. Broadminded, compassionate, dramatic in emotional expression, proud, disciplined, self sacrificing, universalist philosophy, community orientation. Excellent teachers, socially active, ecologically conscious, accomplish lots. Give of themselves without wanting anything in return, incorruptible when evolved. Romantic yet love impersonally, enjoy music and the arts as personal reward. Kind and understanding, concerned for the overall advancement of society, liberated, wise, serve.
As Name Number:
HUMANIST, will love unconditionally and work ceaselessly.
| The following information mostly applies to Psychic Numbers. For Destiny and Name Numbers, both similarities and differences in interpretation or application can be expected. | |
| Friendly Numbers | 1, 2, 3 |
| Enemy Numbers | 5, 4 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Color | red |
| Gem | coral |
| Metal | copper |
| Body Chemistry | Bile (Pitta) |
| Karmic Lesson | Patience |
| Best suited professions | Organizers, managers |
| Compatible numbers for : | |
business | 1, 3, 6, 9 |
marriage | 1, 3, 6, 9 |
romance | 1, 3, 7, 9 |
As Psychic Number :
Strong constitution, action motivated, serious, heavy, goal oriented, good judge of character, slow, business minded, materially focussed. Able to manage wealth, fame and fortune with skill and savvy, major ups and downs with fiances. Independent, radical revolutionary, problems with authorities, stubborn, frustrated by limitations. Intimidating, dare devil, ruthless, intense, lonely, dependable and solid. Do not scare or panic easily, responsible to their own law only. Prefer to work alone, accomplish much.
As Destiny Number :
Struggle with opposition, delays, failures, humiliation. Exceptional endurance, persevering, ambitious, success driven, desire fame, and materially oriented. Want to deliver something major in life and manifest a legacy. Isolated from themselves and others. Get entangled with the law and substance abuse, prone to addictions and depression and extreme states of consciousness. Age prematurely, suicidal tendencies, easily feel unwanted, unloved, neglected and rejected. Argumentative, manipulative. Need to learn to harness their considerable powers for the good of all to be satisfied.
As Name Number :
WORKER, will revolutionize society and manifest thru fame and fortune.
Strong constitution, action motivated, serious, heavy, goal oriented, good judge of character, slow, business minded, materially focussed. Able to manage wealth, fame and fortune with skill and savvy, major ups and downs with fiances. Independent, radical revolutionary, problems with authorities, stubborn, frustrated by limitations. Intimidating, dare devil, ruthless, intense, lonely, dependable and solid. Do not scare or panic easily, responsible to their own law only. Prefer to work alone, accomplish much.
As Destiny Number :
Struggle with opposition, delays, failures, humiliation. Exceptional endurance, persevering, ambitious, success driven, desire fame, and materially oriented. Want to deliver something major in life and manifest a legacy. Isolated from themselves and others. Get entangled with the law and substance abuse, prone to addictions and depression and extreme states of consciousness. Age prematurely, suicidal tendencies, easily feel unwanted, unloved, neglected and rejected. Argumentative, manipulative. Need to learn to harness their considerable powers for the good of all to be satisfied.
As Name Number :
WORKER, will revolutionize society and manifest thru fame and fortune.
| The following information mostly applies to Psychic Numbers. For Destiny and Name Numbers, both similarities and differences in interpretation or application can be expected. | |
| Friendly Numbers | 4, 5, 6 |
| Enemy Numbers | 1, 2, 9 |
| Day | saturday |
| Color | black |
| Gem | Blue sapphire, Amethist |
| Metal | iron |
| Body Chemistry | Air (Vata) |
| Karmic Lesson | Kindness, Forgiveness |
| Best suited professions | Public servants or executives |
| Compatible numbers for : | |
business | 1, 2, 8 |
marriage | 1, 2, 4 |
romance | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 |
As Psychic Number :
Vast, spacious, spiritual. Trouble with expressing their feelings and vulnerable to emotional explosions. Mystical, poetic, intuitive, may be psychic. Have self control and dignity, steady and reliable friends. Skeptical, torn between rational thinking and the call of the unconscious. Proud, investigative, philosophical. Prefer to work alone, opinionated, stubborn, cynical, perfectionist, unsure, escapist, vague. Difficult to be in partnership with.
As Destiny Number:
Charming, lively, unpredictable, able to access subconscious information, a dreamer, sociable, sentimental, studious, analytical. Withdraw when emotionally troubled, critical of self and others. Intuitive, spiritual, want to spend time contemplating the deeper issues of life and love. Trouble expressing feelings, can appear cold and detached, lack trust and courage. May suffer from a troubled mind, lack of determination and resolve. Metaphysically oriented.
As Name Number:
MYSTIC, will become poetic, prolific and philosophical, will contemplate.
Vast, spacious, spiritual. Trouble with expressing their feelings and vulnerable to emotional explosions. Mystical, poetic, intuitive, may be psychic. Have self control and dignity, steady and reliable friends. Skeptical, torn between rational thinking and the call of the unconscious. Proud, investigative, philosophical. Prefer to work alone, opinionated, stubborn, cynical, perfectionist, unsure, escapist, vague. Difficult to be in partnership with.
As Destiny Number:
Charming, lively, unpredictable, able to access subconscious information, a dreamer, sociable, sentimental, studious, analytical. Withdraw when emotionally troubled, critical of self and others. Intuitive, spiritual, want to spend time contemplating the deeper issues of life and love. Trouble expressing feelings, can appear cold and detached, lack trust and courage. May suffer from a troubled mind, lack of determination and resolve. Metaphysically oriented.
As Name Number:
MYSTIC, will become poetic, prolific and philosophical, will contemplate.
| The following information mostly applies to Psychic Numbers. For Destiny and Name Numbers, both similarities and differences in interpretation or application can be expected. | |
| Friendly Numbers | 8, 6, 5 |
| Enemy Numbers | 1, 2, 9 |
| Day | monday |
| Color | white |
| Gem | Cat's eye |
| Metal | White gold |
| Body Chemistry | Mucus (Kappha) |
| Karmic Lesson | Practicality |
| Best suited professions | Artists, teachers, journalists, film makers |
| Compatible numbers for : | |
business | 2, 3, 6, 7 |
marriage | 2, 3, 6, 7 |
romance | 2, 3, 7, 9 |
As Psychic Number:
Loving and caring, everybody's friend, charming and charismatic, beauty oriented. Balanced yet paradoxical in their self expression. Good ally and counselor, home-maker, nurturing, sympathetic, service oriented yet independent. Periodical bouts of luxury seeking. Artistic, attractive, admired, adored, posses refined taste, sexual. Suffer when separated from family yet have to endure this occasionally, pleasant personality, excellent taste, open minded and open hearted.
As Destiny Number :
Family and home oriented, exude understanding and compassion. Connoisseur of luxury, in need of comfort, loving philosophy, fair minded, fine sense of justice. Artistic and beauty loving, generous, not necessarily logical with finances. Vulnerable to praise and criticism, responsible and willing to sacrifice for others, value friends and provide a safe port for them in times of need. Fulfilled in marriage and as parents. Emotional, idealistic and imaginative. May worry too much and suffer from chronic stomach problems. Will spend long periods of time alone.
As Name Number:
HOMEMAKER, will nurture and support, will create lavish environments.
Loving and caring, everybody's friend, charming and charismatic, beauty oriented. Balanced yet paradoxical in their self expression. Good ally and counselor, home-maker, nurturing, sympathetic, service oriented yet independent. Periodical bouts of luxury seeking. Artistic, attractive, admired, adored, posses refined taste, sexual. Suffer when separated from family yet have to endure this occasionally, pleasant personality, excellent taste, open minded and open hearted.
As Destiny Number :
Family and home oriented, exude understanding and compassion. Connoisseur of luxury, in need of comfort, loving philosophy, fair minded, fine sense of justice. Artistic and beauty loving, generous, not necessarily logical with finances. Vulnerable to praise and criticism, responsible and willing to sacrifice for others, value friends and provide a safe port for them in times of need. Fulfilled in marriage and as parents. Emotional, idealistic and imaginative. May worry too much and suffer from chronic stomach problems. Will spend long periods of time alone.
As Name Number:
HOMEMAKER, will nurture and support, will create lavish environments.
| The following information mostly applies to Psychic Numbers. For Destiny and Name Numbers, both similarities and differences in interpretation or application can be expected. | |
| Friendly Numbers | 4, 5, 8 |
| Enemy Numbers | 1, 2 |
| Day | friday |
| Color | silver |
| Gem | Diamond |
| Metal | silver |
| Body Chemistry | Mucus (Kappha) |
| Karmic Lesson | Discipline |
| Best suited professions | Healt care, alchemists, art critics, journalists |
| Compatible numbers for : | |
business | 3, 6, 9 |
marriage | 3, 6, 9 |
romance | 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 |
As Psychic Number:
Restless, busy, fickle minded, youthful, lover of stimuli, adventuresome, modern and progressive, creative, resourceful. Good at communicating, have a way with words, scheming, can sell anything, convincing. Like change and to conquer new frontiers, upbeat personality, gentle at heart. Good with their hands. Make friends easily, love distraction, multiple careers, many relationships, excel in the entertainment industry. Independent, curious, love change, not easy to go to depths in anything because they are excitement driven. Rolling stone. Vastly gifted and enterprising with resources.
As Destiny Number:
Lucky, soft and sensuous, non committal, love to explore all of live. Intelligent, able to grasp process and access vast amounts of information and live many realities simultaneously. Easily bored, need variety, childlike at heart, trusting and innocent. Self employed, the need for freedom dominates all decisions, want to try everything and go everywhere. Need discipline and to practice tolerance and understanding to be happy and fulfilled. Like to cruise through life, nothing too heavy, easy does it. Technologically adept, joyous and fun to be with. Always look younger than their age.
As Name Number:
ENTERTAINER, will network, innovate and help transform mainstream concepts.
Restless, busy, fickle minded, youthful, lover of stimuli, adventuresome, modern and progressive, creative, resourceful. Good at communicating, have a way with words, scheming, can sell anything, convincing. Like change and to conquer new frontiers, upbeat personality, gentle at heart. Good with their hands. Make friends easily, love distraction, multiple careers, many relationships, excel in the entertainment industry. Independent, curious, love change, not easy to go to depths in anything because they are excitement driven. Rolling stone. Vastly gifted and enterprising with resources.
As Destiny Number:
Lucky, soft and sensuous, non committal, love to explore all of live. Intelligent, able to grasp process and access vast amounts of information and live many realities simultaneously. Easily bored, need variety, childlike at heart, trusting and innocent. Self employed, the need for freedom dominates all decisions, want to try everything and go everywhere. Need discipline and to practice tolerance and understanding to be happy and fulfilled. Like to cruise through life, nothing too heavy, easy does it. Technologically adept, joyous and fun to be with. Always look younger than their age.
As Name Number:
ENTERTAINER, will network, innovate and help transform mainstream concepts.
| The following information mostly applies to Psychic Numbers. For Destiny and Name Numbers, both similarities and differences in interpretation or application can be expected. | |
| Friendly Numbers | 1, 4, 6 |
| Enemy Numbers | 2 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Color | green |
| Gem | Emerald |
| Metal | gold |
| Body Chemistry | Balanced |
| Karmic Lesson | Sobriety |
| Best suited professions | Business men, investors, bankers, stock brokers |
| Compatible numbers for : | |
business | 3, 5, 9 |
marriage | 3, 5, 9 |
romance | 3, 5, 6, 8 |
As Psychic Number :
Powerful, builder, egocentric, unpredictable, rebellious and antagonistic. Brilliant and futuristic. Greedy and selfish yet generous. Impulsive, secretive, willing to work for a better world, utopian, difficult to understand and get close to. Loyal to those they love but a loner and can be abrupt and rude. Non-conforming, strong, hard to keep up with energetically. Very mental, hard to grasp, like relating through a smokescreen, evasive. Good sense of order, keen observation skills. Desire driven, courageous, survivor nature. Uniquely different.
As Destiny Number:
Highly intelligent, a mental orientation. Radical by nature. Can get organized and deliver when least expected. Chase the impossible dream, yearn for freedom, feel easily restricted. Persevering, helpful, community minded, yet very private, make anonymous donations to the unconventional causes. Unsuccessful in matters of love, difficulties with intimacy. Serious, know how to enjoy the good life yet somehow never satisfied and wanting more. Strong likes and dislikes, will support the opposition. Not security minded, doubting, lonely. Have substantial knowledge at their fingertips. Non sharing.
As Name Number:
BUILDER, will challenge all convention and create in various realities through radical approaches.
Powerful, builder, egocentric, unpredictable, rebellious and antagonistic. Brilliant and futuristic. Greedy and selfish yet generous. Impulsive, secretive, willing to work for a better world, utopian, difficult to understand and get close to. Loyal to those they love but a loner and can be abrupt and rude. Non-conforming, strong, hard to keep up with energetically. Very mental, hard to grasp, like relating through a smokescreen, evasive. Good sense of order, keen observation skills. Desire driven, courageous, survivor nature. Uniquely different.
As Destiny Number:
Highly intelligent, a mental orientation. Radical by nature. Can get organized and deliver when least expected. Chase the impossible dream, yearn for freedom, feel easily restricted. Persevering, helpful, community minded, yet very private, make anonymous donations to the unconventional causes. Unsuccessful in matters of love, difficulties with intimacy. Serious, know how to enjoy the good life yet somehow never satisfied and wanting more. Strong likes and dislikes, will support the opposition. Not security minded, doubting, lonely. Have substantial knowledge at their fingertips. Non sharing.
As Name Number:
BUILDER, will challenge all convention and create in various realities through radical approaches.
| The following information mostly applies to Psychic Numbers. For Destiny and Name Numbers, both similarities and differences in interpretation or application can be expected. | |
| Friendly Numbers | 5, 6, 8 |
| Enemy Numbers | 1, 2, 9 |
| Day | sunday |
| Color | gold |
| Gem | Hessonite, Gomed, Canelian |
| Metal | gold |
| Body Chemistry | Bile (Pitta) |
| Karmic Lesson | Satisfaction |
| Best suited professions | Planners, lawyers, politicians, technicians |
| Compatible numbers for : | |
business | 1, 4, 6 |
marriage | 1, 4, 6, 8 |
romance | 1, 4 ,6, 8 |
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