Blue Sapphire Neelam Gemstone Astrological Benefits
Blue sapphire s a precious gemstone belonging to the mineral species "corundum" or aluminum oxide Al2O3. It is the second hardest mineral after the diamond. Corundum blue color is produced by traces of color-causing elements iron and titanium. It can be a pure, vivid blue but ranges from light greenish blue to deep, black blue and anything in between like violetish blue and purplish blue colors.
Blue sapphire gemstone known also as Neelam in Sanskrit, according to Vedic astrology, is the primary gem for Saturn (Shani). The ascendants or Lagnas that benefits the most for wearing a blue sapphire gemstone are Capricorn, Aquarius, Taurus and Libra. Its cosmic color is violet, and the planet Saturn is under the Air element. Its number is 8
For astrological, Vedic use, an appropriate blue sapphire can be worn in a ring or pendant or even a bangle. But bangles are not so popular. It can be set either in white or yellow gold.
Blue sapphire should be worn first on a Saturday, at sunset. If set in a ring, it should be worn on the middle finger of the right hand for males, left hand for females.
If you like, you can perform a puja by chanting or silently repeating 23 times the following Saturn | Shani mantra:
"Aum sham shanaiascaraya namah"
Wearing a blue sapphire, on a physical plane, may provide relief and protection from:
- Teeth diseases. - Impediments of the right ear. - Fevers and pains caused by colds. - Paralysis. - Asthma. - Rheumatisms. - Bone problems. - Black jaundice. - Gout. - Deafness. - Anxiety, depression. - Chronic diseases, cancers.
Wearing a blue sapphire, on an emotional and spiritual plane, is beneficial in many instance:
-To develop wisdom, discipline, integrity and patience. - To reach spiritual achievements through humility. - To boost dedication and non-attachment. - To develop highest human qualities. - To achieve longevity. - To govern leadership and perfection. - To remove misery, adversity, sorrows, restrictions, denials, delays, accidents.