Gemstones by sunsign

Gemstones influence our life. Wearing these gems, people can fulfill their wishes. Astrologers are of the opinion that the gems also remove obstacles and hindrances from a person's life. If you are encountering some obstacles in getting married or your married life is disturbed, then choose the gemstone according to your zodiac sign to remove the obstacles.

1.Aries: Your zodiac sign is governed by the planet Jupiter, wear Topaz.

2.Taurus: The person will get married soon, if he/she wears Diamond and Coral.

3.Gemini: Emerald will be lucky for bachelors to get married.

4.Cancer: Wear Amethyst stone to remove the obstacles in getting married.

5.Leo: Wear Topaz to get married with the partner of your choice.

6.Virgo: In order to remover problems from your married life, wear the gemstone Citrine.

7.Libra: You are suggested to wear Coral, if encountering troubles in getting married.

8.Scorpio: To enjoy the pleasures of married life, wear the gemstone, Opal.

9.Sagittarius: Wear the gem Coral to fill your married life with happiness.

10.Capricorn: Your zodiac sign is governed by the planet Saturn so wear the gem, Turquoise.

11.Aquarius: The planet Venus rules your zodiac sign. It is suggested to wear pink colored rock crystal to please Venus.

12.Pisces: Wear Topaz to fill your married life with happiness, pleasure and love.

Avoid these four types of pictures

Use of pictures is most favorable way of decorating homes. According to Vastu principles, even pictures have their affects. The affect is on the people living in the home and their mentality. Avoid pictures with negative energy. If possible avoid these four types of pictures. 

1. Picture of a sinking boat or ship

This kind of picture disturbs the energy balance of the house. Such picture affects the thinking of the residents. It is a common belief that such pictures creates problem in person's destiny. It increases the tension in the house and has adverse Vastu affect.

2. Picture of a war or a battle

Any kind of war or battle picture increases aggression in our nature. Watching such picture daily, may increase the anger in our behavior. Household situations can become more stressful and full of tension. The simple reason is that a war or a battle are triggered because of some sort of tension only.

3. Picture of a fountain or a flowing water

Usually pictures of a fountain or a water are attractive and appear peaceful. And they also appear to increase beauty of the house, so people often put them there. However such pictures have a Vastu defect associated with them. According to Vastu, similar to flowing water, our wealth tends to flow away as well. 

4. Pictures of wild animals

This is another type of picture which should be avoided. Looking at pictures of wild animals on daily basis may stir up aggression in our behavior. They also tend to disturb peace and tranquility of the house.

So what kind of pictures should we put

Pictures that increase positive energy. Kind of pictures that will give brightness to your mind and soul. Pictures that are cheerful and positive just by looking at them once.

New moon Saturday / Shanishchari Amavasya / शनिश्चरी अमावस्या

If new moon (अमावस्या) falls on Saturday, it is referred as New moon Saturday / Shanishchari Amavasya / शनिश्चरी अमावस्या. Based on the holy scriptures, there is a special importance of this day.

Remedies performed during this period affects more and quickly. Remediation of malefic planets in Kundali can be rectified or reduced as well. Following 5 remedies can be done on this day.

1. Donate

Several black objects can be donated. Black cloth, Black Urad lentil, black sesame seeds, black leather shoes. You can donate mustard oil, salt or any edible material. You can also fill an iron container with rice and donate them.

Whatever you decide to donate, donate based on your strength and based on what you can afford.
Keep in mind the following things
a. Donate it only on Saturday
b. Donation should be done to a needy person only

2. Offer these 7 objects to Lord Shani
i) Mustard oil
ii) Rice
iii) Black Urad lentil
iv) Black Sesame seeds
v) Flower (blue preferably)
vi) Black cloth
vii) Food made with mustard oil
Perform prayer / offering like this
a. Get up before sunrise and take shower etc
b. Pray in front of Lord Saturn statue made of black stone.
c. Chant Shani Mantra :- On Sham Shanesh Charaya namah (ऊँ शं शनैश्चराय नम:)
d. Chant atleast 108 times.
e. Offer mustard oil while chanting and light a mustard oil lamp while doing this.
f. Conclude your prayer requesting Lord Shani for prosperity and health and wealth.

3. Pray Peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) on Saturday
Praying peepal tree on regular basis rectifies malefic effects. Along with that prosperity, wealth, money, kids, peace is granted. According to Geeta, peepal is one form of Lord Krishna. Follow this approach to pray peepal on Saturday.
a. After taking shower etc, wear fresh and white cloths. Offer sandal wood power, rice, flower, and kesar mixed with ganga jal (Ganga water) to the roots of the tree. Light a mustard lamp. And recite following mantra while walking around the peepal tree.

मंत्र: आयु: प्रजां धनं धान्यं सौभाग्यं सर्वसम्पदम्।

देहि देव महावृक्ष त्वामहं शरणं गत:।।

विश्वाय विश्वेश्वराय विश्वसम्भवाय विश्वपतये गोविन्दाय नमो नम:।

Offer sweets to Lord Krishan. Light incense. Bring the pure ganga water offered to peepal, to home as well. And sprinkle this in your home. Doing this will purify your home's environment.

4. Recite 10 names of Lord Shani

One of the remedies besides praying, donating, fasting is reciting name of Lord Shani
Religiously reciting name eliminates faults in the natal chart.
Recite them like this
a. Take shower etc on the Saturday morning. Offer water and milk to Peepal tree. Sit near the tree and recite the 10 names as much as possible. All the 10 names have same weightage.
1. Konasth / कोणस्थ
2. Pingal / पिंगल
3. Babhru / बभ्रु
4. Krishna / कृष्ण
5. Rodrantak / रौद्रान्तक
6. Yama / यम
7. Sauri / सौरि
8. Shaneshchar / शनैश्चर
9. Manda / मन्द
10. Pippala shreya / पिप्पलाश्रय

After reciting the name, pray for rectifying all the pains and problems in your life and request for peace prosperity and success.

5. Saturn peace prayer / Shani Shanti Homam
If you are unable to do any of these remedies you can perform this prayer with the help of a knowledgeable person in the field. Prefer this prayer in your home setting so your home can be purified during the process.