Ruby-(Manikya)

Ruby is the name given to red gem quality corundum. These cab be varying shades of reds to pink. The best rubies are those, which have mystical deep red color. In Sanskrit, Ruby is called by the name Manikya. In persian it is called Yakoot.

The finest rubies are found in Burma. Thailand, Afghanistan, Vietnam, And Pakistan also produce bright rubies. India, U.S.A,Australia, Norway also produce rubies, which are dark to opaque at times.

The chemical compostition of ruby is Aluminium Oxide. The specific gravity is 4.00 and the refractive index is 1076-1.77.The hardness of ruby is 9 with a crystal structure of Trigonal.

The identification of Ruby is a matter of experience, For an ordinary person access to gemmological investigations is not available. A genuine Ruby if kept on the eye will give a cool feeling continuously while a fake one will become warm after some time.A well cut Ruby will show the same color at the edges, while an imitation piece will show yellowish edges, Moreover, a Ruby when placed in a milk pot with show the milk as red.

Ruby is the stone for Sun and is precious stone. The gem should be worn in the rithualistic way, which has been used for ages  and has been found the energise the stone. The ritual of energising Ruby should be done during the auspicious moments of Ravipushpya.But this happens only once in a year. Otherwise, consecration of the gem can be done on Sunday or during the period when there is influence of Pushya constellation.

Astrological Effects :

The ruby, also called Manek/ Manichem, is said to be stone that bestows name, fame and recognition, besides of course favors from state and government agencies. It confers on the individual the highest position, if sought. The native is never haunted by any fear of poison. The mental thinking becomes easy going and person starts enjoying sound sleep as well.

Medical Effects :

Ruby increase the heart's strength, Body feasibility, vitality, tissue regeneration, mitosis, circulation, and protection from psychic attacks. immunity. This stone decreases inflammation, bleeding, infectious, disease, typhoid, bubonic, plague, leukemia, sickle, cell anemia, schizophrenia, heart attack, diabetes, It red stores the balance of nerves, liver, spleen, heart, thymus, spinal, column, adrenals, and cholesterol.

Wearing Ruby (Ascendant wise analysis)

• ARIES:

For aries ascendant, sun becomes the lord of 5th house which is a trikona ans Sun is a friend of Ascendant lord Mars as well. Since 5th  house represents intellect and progeny, hence, wearing Ruby will give the native of aries ascendant higher intellect, ability to gain higher knowledge,pleasure from children and satisfactions from them. It will also give native support from governmental authorities and superiors in his profession. This will give very good benefits during the sun period for such a native.

• TAURUS:

For taurus native sun is the lord of 4th house but sun is an enemy of the ascendant lord venus. such natives should only wear ruby during Sun dasa and should not wear it during other periods as it can give ill effects. Sun favorably for Taurus ascendant can be helped by Ruby to give native gains of property and vehicle. mental peace and good family life as well.

• GEMINI: 

For Gemini native, sun is the lord of 3rd house. This is a Dusthana and such natives should not wear Ruby. as it will prove harmful for the native.

• CANCER:

For Cancer natives, Sun is the lord of 2nd house which is house of funds. Sun is also a friend of moon the ascendant lord. Hence, if these native face financial problems, they should wear Ruby. If these natives face eye problems, then also they can wear Ruby. Since Sun lord of marak house here. hence it is advisable to wear Ruby along with white Pearl for these natives.

• LEO:

Here Sun is lord of ascendant. Hence for these natives, Ruby is birthstone and is very beneficial. These native can wear a Ruby for life. Ruby will protect the person against illness and enemies of all types. Since Leo natives can be emotional, Ruby helps them in maintaining mental and nerve control and also increase the self-confidence.

• VIRGO:

For these native, since sun is lord of 12th house, these native should never wear ruby, as it will be extremely harmful for them.

• LIBRA:

For Libra native, sun is the lord of 11 house of gains. But sun is also and enemy of Venus. The ascendant lord. Thus, it is advisable for these natives to wear ruby only during the dasa of sun to get gains Otherwise, these natives should avoid wearing Ruby.

• SCORPIO:

For Scorpio natives, Sun is the lord of 10th house of professional and career this is a kendra house also and sun can prove Rajyoga karaka for these native. Sun is also friend of lagna lord Mars here. These natives can wear ruby and will get promotions in career, access to superior authorities, name and fame ans such beneficial effects in profession. Ruby can help natives to the extreme in Sun mahadasha.

• SAGITTARIUS:

In this case sun becomes the lord of 9th house which is Tricona and again it cna be yogakarka. Here also sun is friend of the lagna lord Jupiter. hence, Ruby if worn by such native will bring good opportunities in life for the native. Wearing it can help the father of the native as well. The effects will be pronounced in the mahadasa of sun.

• CAPRICON:

In this case sun if lord of the 8th house of death. Sun is also enemy of lagna lord Saturn. Hence, these Capricon ascendant natives should never wear ruby, as it will give them death life suffering.

• AQUARIUS:

In such case sun is the lord of 7th house of marriage and partnership. Here sun acquires marak propensity and  it is enemy of lagna lord Saturn. Such native should never wear Ruby, as it will give them sufferings.

• PISCES:

Here sun is lord of 6th house which is dusthana. But Sun here is friend of lagna lord Jupiter. These natives should not wear Ruby as a general rule. But one exception is there. If sun here is placed on 6th house itself n birth chart, then during Sun dasa Ruby will give extreme beneficial effects, as it will enhance the effects of own house placement.