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Ethical Principles in Vedic Gemology
Ethical Principles in Vedic Gemology Astrological Gem offers the world’s finest Jyotish gemstones with commitment to honesty, integrity, and customer satisfaction. We’re passionate about bringing the right gems to the right people, always for the right purposes. Doing business with “honesty and integrity” has been part of our company’s mission statement since Jay Boyle began…...
How do you know if your Jyotish gems are working?
Jyotish gemstones have the ability to impact our karma in a range of ways. Where you are at karmically (and consciously) when you first begin wearing your gemstone will determine the results you experience both immediately and over time. The right gems will give you the ability to move through and neutralize old or stuck karma at…...
Are You Ready for Jyotish Gemstones?
Sometimes I take the liberty of respectfully declining to sell our astrological gemstones to people. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it’s in the best interest of all involved. After a thorough chart analysis and a gem consultation, the people who probably aren’t ready to wear powerful stones yet (and will likely return…...
The True Nature of Saturn Gemstones
I’ve noticed over the years that our clients tend to purchase blue sapphires, Saturn’s primary Jyotish gemstone, 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…...
Should You Wear a Gemstone For Your Mahadasha?
A “dasha” is a planetary period in Vedic Astrology. There are mahadashas (main periods) and antardashas (sub-periods) and they behave somewhat like the chapters of a book: whatever planet is ruling a person’s dasha will offer a presiding theme or flavor for that period. Some dashas are naturally supportive while others can be more challenging…....
What To Expect From An Astrological Gemstone
The effects of wearing an astrological gemstone can often be anticipated. Some results are subtle or abstract but many are very specific and can be predicted when looking at the gemstone wearer’s birth chart. Here are some things to look out for when wearing a Jyotish gem: 1.) An Energetic Shift When a gemstone is first…...
Is Gemstone Therapy Just a Placebo?
How do we know for certain that Jyotish gemstones really work? There are a few different ways which we’ll cover below, but it’s important to note that poor quality gemstones are never effective for these purposes. This discussion is related to pure, natural, untreated Jyotish gemstones of exceptional clarity only. Let’s review 5 ways we…...
The Best Gemstones for Every Rising Sign
In this article we’ll be discussing the ideal Jyotish gemstones for every Vedic ascendant to wear. Before we begin though, let’s review the 5 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 a…...
How do Astrological Gemstones Work?
Precious gemstones have been used throughout the world for thousands of years to promote healing, fortune, and good luck. Research conducted at Astrological Gem International has determined that high quality natural gemstones can significantly influence people’s lives when correctly worn for Jyotish. The right gems promote harmony, the wrong gems promote discord, and poor quality…...
