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88The Navagrahas or nine Planetary Gods in Hindu Religion and their Significance
Navagrahas refer to the 9 Planetary Gods in Hindu Religion. Hindus worship these 9 Planets as Gods. It is believed that these celestial bodies in the cosmos influence every aspect of human lives and is responsible for all the good or bad times one faces in life.
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78Significance and Location of the 7 Chakras and Diseases associated with them
Chakras refer to the seven power points of life force in the human body that circulates energy. The meaning of the word 'chakra' is 'wheel of light' or ‘spinning wheel of energy’ in Sanskrit language. These seven important centers of energy are vertically aligned in the center of the body close to the spine. These Chakras function like valves that regulate the flow of energy through our energy system. If there is any blockage or imbalance in the chakras it can result in diseases and ill health.
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76Organic Gemstones
Some stones which we refer as Gemstones were once living organisms or were formed by living organisms. In other words, Organic gemstones are gems that are derived from animals, plants or other organisms while they are living or after they die.Some gems in this category are pearl, amber, coral, ivory, jet etc.
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62Bixbite or Red Beryl Gemstone
Bixbite is a variety of Beryl Gemstone. It is also known by names Red beryl, Red Emerald and Scarlet Emerald. The other famous gemstones in the Beryl family are Emerald, Aquamarine, Morganite, Heliodor and Goshenite. Bixbite is named after the mineralogist Maynard Bixby who discovered the stone in 1904 in the Thomas Mountains in Utah.
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81Beryl - The Mother of all Gemstones
Beryl is the common name given to a group of gems having a similar chemical composition. There are six well known types of beryl.They are aquamarine, bixbite, emerald, goshenite, heliodor and morganite.
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66Azurite Gemstone - The Healing Stone
Azurite is ablue colored stone. It is formed from the oxidation of copper ores. The name of this stone is derived from the Persian word ‘lajward’ which means ‘blue’. The other names associated with Azurite are 'Blue Bice' and 'Blue Verditer’. This stone is normally found along with malachite gemstones.
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85GemStones for all Sun Signs
This is the Master hub of my Gemstones by Zodiac Sign Series of Hubs where the traits and gemstones of aries, taurus, gemini, cancer, leo, virgo, libra, scorpio, sagittarius, capricorn, aquarius and pisces is given in detail.Also read about the planetary positions causing some of the major diseases.
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82Significance of Saturn in Horoscope, Remedies and Shani Mantras
The planet Saturn is known as Shani in Vedic Astrology. Shani is one of the navagrahas or 9 planets. Saturn is said to teach one to be more responsible and disciplined. Saturn makes a full round of the zodiacal sign once in 30 years.The significance of Saturn in Horoscope, Remedies to please Saturn and Shani Mantras are given.
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65Angelite - Gemstone of Awareness
Angelite gemstone is formed from celestite that has been compressed for many millions of years. Angelite, also known as Blue Anhydrite, is a pale lilac blue stone with a Mohs Hardness of 3.5 with a orthorhombic crystal structure which makes it suitable for carving figurines and making jewelry beads.
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66Chiastolite - The Gemstone of Balance and Harmony
Chiastolite is a variety of andalusite. It is also known as the "Cross Stone" because of the natural cross like pattern on the stone. The name chiastolite derives from the Greek word 'chiastos' which means 'cross marked'. The cross sign is formed in this stone when carbon rich impurities form an axis along the crystal.
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