Benefits of Ruby
Ruby boosts self-confidence, leadership, authority and social status. It improves health, digestion and eyesight, and brings success in government jobs, politics and leadership roles.
Gemstones (Ratna)
Ruby (Manik) - The Sun Gemstone
Ruby, known as Manik in Hindi, is the gemstone of the Sun (Surya). It symbolizes royalty, vitality and confidence, and is recommended for strengthening the Sun in a birth chart.
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Ruby (Manik) - The Sun Gemstone
Ruby, known as Manik in Hindi, is the gemstone of the Sun (Surya). It symbolizes royalty, vitality and confidence, and is recommended for strengthening the Sun in a birth chart.
Who Should Wear Ruby?
Ruby suits people with a weak Sun - low confidence, father issues, health problems, or lack of authority. It is especially good for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius ascendants. A gemologist should verify your chart first.
How to Wear Ruby
Wear a natural, unheated ruby of 3-5 carats set in gold, on the ring finger of the right hand, on a Sunday morning during Shukla Paksha. Recite the Surya mantra while wearing it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of a good ruby?
A natural Ceylon ruby starts from a few thousand rupees per carat and can go very high based on color (pigeon blood), clarity and origin. Always buy certified stones.
Can everyone wear ruby?
No. Ruby should be worn only after checking your kundli. If the Sun is well-placed, ruby may not be needed or could be harmful.