Vedic Astrology Gemstones

Sun
  • Ruby
  • Red Spinel
  • Garnet
Moon
  • Pearl
  • Moonstone
Mars
  • Red Coral
  • Carnelian
Venus
  • Diamond
  • White Sapphire
  • White Beryl
Mercury
  • Emerald
  • Green tourmaline
  • Peridot
jupiter
  • Yellow Sapphire
  • Yellow Beryl
  • Citrine
saturn
  • Blue Sapphire
  • Amethyst
rahu
  • Hessonite Garnet
ketu
  • Cat’s Eye

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The Sun (Surya)

Sun

“We praise You, Lord, for all Your creatures,
especially for Brother Sun,
who is the day through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor,
of You Most High, he bears your likeness.”

–St. Francis of Assisi
(1181 - 1226)

The Sun rules the day and brings light and illumination to all things. In the chart he represents the Self, the Atman, as well as the ego. The Sun gives us vitality, confidence and willpower. Because of his brightness and heat he can be overpowering to planets that are positioned too close to it.

Expressing power, authority and dignity, the Sun is a significant planet for royalty, kings and leaders. He also represents the first male authority in our lives, the father.


Gemstones for the Sun

*Ruby
*Red Spinel
*Garnet

Mantra for the Sun

Om suryaya namaha

Sign Ruled by Sun - Leo

Leo is ruled by the Sun, and planets in Leo are bright and shine forth with self-assuredness and dignity. Leo is a sign of royalty and of people who are not afraid of being in the lime light. Often people with well placed planets in Leo have strong charisma and a radiant presence.

Leo is a fire sign, and a fixed sign, emphasizing action and maintaining activity. In the Vedic astrological calendar, Leo rules the time August 15- September 15th. Reflecting the qualities of Leo, summertime is when we need to maintain the gardens and the fields. During the time of Leo the very earth itself expresses creativity, drama, and generosity. Leo directs and expresses activity in dynamic ways.