Introduction:
Have you ever seen people wearing different natural gemstones which are not the main Powerful 9 astrological gemstones, but different ones? In this blog, we will explore what these Best Substitutes(Upratna) of Astrological Gemstones are, their effectiveness and how they influence your life if you wear them for astrological purposes.
What are Gemstone Substitutes (Upratna)?
Gemstone substitutes(Upratna), also known as gemstone alternatives, are natural gemstones that are used as a substitute for the main 9 gemstones. Nine astrological gemstones are Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond(Heera), Pearl, Red Coral(Moonga), Hessonite Garnet and Cat's Eye(Lahsunia). Astrological Gemstones are based on Colour Therapy, and gemstone substitutes share the colour of the main gemstones to be proven effective.
Why are Gemstone Substitutes Worn?
Many people believe in astrology, be it Western Astrology or Ancient Vedic Astrology, and these people have seen the Power of Astrological Gemstones on their lives. In times of despair, the belief in Astrology becomes more pronounced. People seek astrological solutions of their problems, whether money issues, marriage incompatibility, career issues, choosing a profession, or growth in business and attracting prosperity. Based on their horoscope, Astrologers recommend them to wear one or more of the 9 Vedic gemstones or birthstones which provides relief of their problems and achieve the desired results.
Not everyone has enough money to afford the main 9 gemstones as their prices are perceived to be high, so people opt for gemstone substitutes, which are more reasonably priced, i.e., affordable. This makes them accessible to a wider range of individuals who have budget constraints. Follow this blog to learn about Best Substitutes(Upratna) of Astrological Gemstones.
Why are Gemstone Substitute prices low?
Good Quality Main 9 Gemstones are produced in limited quantity and in specified mines, for, e.g., the Best Yellow Sapphire is from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the Best Ruby is from Burma, the Best Emerald is from Colombia or Zambia, and so on. Gemstone substitutes are available widely as they are mined in different locations and are easily accessible by everyone; hence, their prices are lower.
As per Vedic astrology, these 9 gemstones are believed to have potent energies that can enhance the positive aspects of the planets they represent, mitigate negative effects, and bring about favourable changes in life. Here's a concise overview of the benefits of the nine Vedic astrological gemstones:
Ruby (Manik)- Increases Leadership, self-confidence, and Position.
Pearl (Moti)- Controls anger, promotes mental stability, and improves marital bond and emotional control.
Red Coral (Moonga)- Increases physical and sexual energy, vigour, and vitality, builds courage, and decreases lethargy.
Emerald (Panna)- Makes intellectual, improves communication and analytical skills, and increases money flow.
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)- Enhances Education and wisdom, Attracts wealth and prosperity, and enhances spirituality.
Diamond (Heera)- Boosts love, beauty, creativity, material wealth and luxuries of life.
Blue Sapphire (Neelam)- Protection Brings sudden wealth and career success.
Hessonite (Gomed)- Provides clarity in thought, brings new innovative ideas, and sudden gain in money.
Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)- Offers protection, enlightenment, and spiritual growth.
Best Substitutes(Upratna) of Gemstones
There are various types of gemstone substitutes available in the market. Let's take a look at the main gemstone and the gemstone substitute of it.
1. Ruby: Star Ruby, Rhodolite Garnet, Spinel, Carnelian
2. Emerald: Green Onyx, Green Agate
3. Pearl: White Coral, White Moonstone
4. Red Coral: Red Agate, Red Onyx, Carnelian
5. Yellow Sapphire: Golden Topaz, Golden Beryl, Citrine
6. Blue Sapphire: Amethyst, Iolite, Blue Fluorite
7. Diamond: White Opal, White Coral, White Zircon
8. Hessonite Garnet: Carnelian, Rhodolite Garnet
9. Cat's Eye: Quartz
While Buying Gemstones, follow these best practices:
Buy from a Trusted Party, be it a Jeweller or an Online Seller.
Always look at the other party's strength, i.e., Are they a Manufacturer or just traders? A manufacturer will guarantee his product and provide you a genuine gemstone. You don't have to worry about the gemstone being fake. Traders will simply buy from manufacturers and will sell you claiming their own product.
See the credentials of Jewellers and of online sellers at Social Media like Youtube Channel, Instagram or Facebook.
Check the Reviews of Sellers and decide accordingly.
Always Ask for a certificate of authenticity from the seller.
Don't fall prey to lowest prices as promised by many sellers. Low Price gemstone quality is not good and in general will not yield desired results.
Conclusion:
Are the effectiveness of Best Substitutes(Upratna) of Astrological Gemstones, the Same as main precious gemstones? Substitutes are like Synonyms, but you cannot put a synonym in the place of the main word as the meaning of the sentence changes. Similar is the case of Gemstone substitutes vs Astrological Gemstones. Although they share the same colour, gemstone substitutes offer some benefits but not all. Moreover, it takes longer for a gemstone substitute to be effective than main gemstones. So if you don't have money but still wish to experience some level of positive impact, then go for it, but assume that results will be limited.
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