Vargas - Divisional Charts.

                                                              Divisional Charts

Divisional charts are sixteen in number — Rashi, Hora, Drekkana, Chaturamsha, Saptamsha, Navamsha, Dasamsha, Dwadasamsha, Shodasamsha, Vimsamsha, Chaturvimsamsha, Saptavimsamsha, Trimsamsha, Kavedamsha, Akshavedmsha and Sashtiamsha.

Each divisional chart identifies a specific nature of the chart as given below

Nature	Divisional Chart	Designation
Physique	Ascendant (Rashi)	D1
Wealth	Hora	D2
Happiness from siblings	Drekkana	D3
Fortunes	Chaturamsha	D4
Issues (children)	Saptamsha	D7
Spouse	Navamsha	D9
Power and positions	Dasamsha	D10
Parents	Dwadasamsha	D12
Good and bad results of conveyances	Shodasamsha	D16
Worship	Vimsamsha	D20
Learning	Chaturvimsamsha	D24
Strength and weakness	Saptavimsamsha	D27
Evil effects	Trimsamsha	D30
Auspicious/ inauspicious effects	Kavedamsha	D40
All indications	Akshavedmsha and Sashtiamsha	D45 & D60

Hora

Acquisition of wealth, property and finance are studied through the Hora chart. When male planets occupy the Sun’s Hora, wealth is acquired with hard work and indicates high position. When female planets occupy the Moon’s Hora, it is beneficial. Female planets in the Sun’ Hora and male planets in the Moon’s Hora may not help. Planets should correspond to the 2nd house, 2nd lord from Ascendant and Moon sign from the Rashi chart.

Drekkana

Kalyanavarma describes certain qualities on the basis of Drekkana, the main concept being the co-borns and their equations and reciprocity between them.

Before analyzing the Drekkana chart, we have to consider the Rashi chart, of 3rd, 5th 7th, 9th and 11th houses. 11th house stands for elder brother/sister while 3rd house represents younger born. When there are younger brothers, we have to see 3rd to 3rd house (5Th house) and 3rd to 5th house (7th house) and so on. For elder brothers, we have to see 11th to 11th house (9th house) and so on.

Chaturamsha

Houses, vehicles, deposits, investments and property will have to be judged from Chaturamsha. Before analyzing the Chaturamsha, we have to see the 4th house and 4th lord of Rashi chart.

Saptamsha

Saptamsha represents children. Before analyzing we have to see the 5th house and 5th lord in the Rashi chart.

Navamsha

Navamsha stands for the spouse. The strength of planets in the Rashi is complemented by the planets in the Navamsha. We have to consider the 7th house and 7th lord in Rashi also.

Dasamsha

Dasamsha gives clue to the way of livelihood, power and authority. We have to see 10th house and 10th lord from Ascendant and the Moon sign also.

Dwadasamsha

From Dwadasamsha, we get information about parents. The 4th, 9th and 10th houses from Rashi are to be considered too.

Shodasamsha

Accidents can be predicted from the Shodasamsha. Comfort and discomfort from the vehicles are found from this chart. We also have to consider 4th lord, 4th house and position of Mars with them.

Vimsamsha

Vimsamsha indicates spiritual and philosophical improvement of an individual.

Trimsamsha

Arishta and misfortune can be found by Trimsamsha.

Saravali details the placement of Trimsamsha with particular reference to women.

The details are as follows:

Effects of Moon / Ascendant in Various Trimsamsha in Female Horoscopy.

If it is a Sign owned by Mars, the Trimsamsha of Mars denotes a harlot, that of Venus a female devoid of virtuous history, that of Mercury one with cunning disposition, that of Jupiter a chaste lady and that of Saturn one in servitude.

Should a Sign of Mercury house the Moon/the Ascendant in the Trimsamsha of Mars, the female will be cunning, in the Trimsamsha of Venus one with high degree of lust, in the Trimsamsha of Mercury a chaste girl, in the Trimsamsha of Jupiter a virtuous housewife and in that of Saturn impotent.

Iff it is a Sign of Venus, the Trimsamsha of Mars denotes a female with wicked nature, Venus Trimsamsha one with fame for her virtues, Mercury Trimsamsha skilful, Jupiter Trimsamsha a virtuous female and Saturn Trimsamsha a woman given in marriage, as a second wife.

In the Sign owned by the Moon the Trimsamsha of Mars bestows her freedom not due to a housewife, Venus Trimsamsha will make her unchaste, Mercury Trimsamsha will bestow skill in arts, Jupiter Trimsamsha will make her quite virtuous and in Saturn Trimsamsha she will betray her husband.

In Leo the Trimsamsha of Mars will make the female garrulous, Venus Trimsamsha chaste, Mercury Trimsamsha male-natured, Jupiter Trimsamsha a queen and Saturn Trimsamsha a fallen woman

In a Sign of Jupiter the Trimsamsha of Mars will make her a gentlewoman with many (of the seven principal) virtues, the Trimsamsha of Venus a female with evil speech, the Trimsamsha of Mercury one with knowledge, the Trimsamsha of Jupiter one with many virtues and the Trimsamsha of Saturn a female desiring limited physical union.

Lastly in a Sign owned by Saturn, a Trimsamsha of Mars will make one servant, that of Venus intelligent, that of Mercury cruel and devoid of conduct, that of Jupiter a chaste lady and that of Saturn himself one addicted to base men.

Brihat Jataka tells us that when Mars is in his own Trimsamsha, the native will have wife, strength, ornaments, generosity, personal attraction and an enterprising spirit. When Saturn is in his own Trimsamsha, the person becomes sickly, loses his wife, possesses double heart, is sorrowful, possessed of houses, clothes, servants, etc. and will be unclean. When Jupiter is in his own Trimsamsha, the person will have wealth, happiness, intelligence, attraction, respect, health, hope and enjoyment. When Mercury is in his own Trimsamsha, he gives the man intelligence, education, poetic ability, eloquence, and skill in arts, philosophic acumen, enterprise and much respect. When Venus is in his own Trimsamsha, the man will be blessed with many sons, much happiness, health, popularity, wealth, beauty, vindictiveness, handsome body and enjoyment with many women. When Sun and Moon are in the Trimsamsha of Mars, etc., the person will be warlike and slothful, cruel and killing, virtuous and wealthy, happy and learned, handsome and popular respectively

Kavedamsha, Akshavedmsha and Sashtiamsha

These charts indicate general favorable or unfavorable effects.

Uses and importance of Divisional Charts

1. Divisional chart is a microscopic study of each Bhava.

2. Rashi does not give complete picture of all 12 Bhavas in a Dasha and a Bhukti.

3. Divisional charts spell out in clear terms Dasha/Bhukti effects on all 12 Bhavas.

4. Transit has a special importance in all divisional charts.

5. Since each Bhava has many Karakatwas, it is difficult to differentiate each Bhava Karakatwa on Rashi chart only.

Importance of Ascendant in Divisional charts

Ascendant lord is important in all divisional charts.

In other words Ascendant lord should be very strong in the divisional chart and Ascendant should not be occupied by malefic planets.

Karakas in Divisional Charts

1. The positions of Karakas in relation to the Ascendant of the Divisional Chart are important.

2. Special emphasis is made to Drekkana, Saptamsha, Navamsha and Dwadasamsha as karakas in these charts should not occupy the Ascendant.

3. Karaka position in other divisional charts especially in Ascendant will not affect the Karakatwas of the respective chart.

4. Karakas should not occupy Dusthanas

5. Mars and Jupiter should be considered as additional Karakas in a female chart in the Navamsha.

Transits

Transit of Saturn over the moon’s position in each divisional chart is important. It acts as 2 ½ years of Sade Sathi for that divisional chart.

Dasha / Bhukti Interpretation

1.The positions of Dashanatha or Bhuktinatha are important.

2. They should not be 6-8 or 2-12 mutually.

3. Their position should not be debilitated either.

4. If they occupy Kendra and Trikona or are in 3 -11 positions they are good.

5. The mutual position of Dashanatha or Bhuktinatha will not be same in all divisional charts. In one chart it may be good in another it may not be. For this reason there is a mix of good and bad things. In other words a native may be happy in one aspect and unhappy in another aspect of life. These things are made clear in divisional charts while it may not be possible to understand the 12 aspects of life in a major/minor period according to Rashi chart alone.

Groupings

Shodasha Vargas / Sixteen Divisional Charts have been classified in the following four groups:

Shadvarga consists of Rashi  (D-1), Hora  (D-2), Drekkana  (D-3), Navamsha  (D-9), Dwadasamsha  (D-12) and Trimsamsha  (D-30).

If planet is in 2,3,4,5 or 6 good Vargas (exaltation, Mulatrikona, own house, friendly signs, or a sign that is owned by a planet ruling a Kendra (1,4,7,10) from the Lagna /Arudha, then it is called Kimshuka, Vyanjana, Chaamara, Chatra and Kundala.

Saptavarga consists of Shadvarga + Saptamamsha  (D-7).

If planet in good Vargas in D-7, it is called Mukuta.

Dashavarga consists of   Saptavarga + Dasamsha  (D-10), Shodasamsha (D16) and Sashtiamsha (D-60).

If Planets are in good Vargas in this classification from 2 to 10 Vargas, it is called Parijaat, Uttam, Gopur, Simhasan, Parvat, Devlok, Brahmalok, Shakravahan and Shridham.

Shodhasvarga consists of Dashavarga + Chaturamsha (D4), Vimsamsha (D20), Chaturvimsamsha (D24), Saptavimsamsha (D27), Kavedamsha (D40) and  Akshavedmsha (D45)

If Planets are in 2 to 16 good Vargas, they are called  Bhedaka, Kusuma, Naga Pushpa, Kanduka, Kerala, Kalpavriksha, Chandanvana, Poornachandra, Uchcheshrava, Dhanvantari, Suryakaanta, Vidruma, Shakra Simhasana, Gauloka and Shrivallabha.

Yogas In A Horoscope And Their Effects.

Yogas In A Horoscope And Their Effects.

It is very often that we hear an astrologer dole out terms like Rajyoga, Maharpurusha    yogas or Mahabhagya yogas while reading a horoscope and leaving the rest to    the imagination. What are these astrological combinations, what do they mean?    Good yogas add a lot of weight to a horoscope and generally famous people and    celebrities have these yogas in their charts which make them special and different    from the ordinary mundane people.

Yogas are permutations and combinations of planets which are special and add    strength to the horoscope if positive and removes vitality from it if adverse.    Yogas tend to show the degree of wealth, fame, rank, position, adversity, ill-health    a man is likely to enjoy in this life as a sequel to his own actions. There    are more than five hundred such yogas in astrology.

There are twelve houses in a natal horoscope and these are ruled by different    planets. Each ascendant has certain planets disposed towards it as yogakarakas(planet    which gives rise to a yoga). The ascendant is of utmost importance while deciding    the benefic and malefic lords. According to natural classification benefics    (good planets) are Jupiter, Venus, well associated Mercury and waxing Moon and    malefics(adverse planets) are the Sun, Mars, Saturn, evil associated Mercury    and the Moon.

Benefics: Lord of 1, 5 and 9 and lords of 4,7 and 10 if they are natural    malefics.

Malefics: Lords of 3, 6 and 11. Lords of 4, 7 and 10 if they are natural    benefics

Neutral: Lords of 2, 8 and 12 are neutral.

Key planets for each ascendant sign ( Make a box ) 

Aries: Jupiter and Sun are the best planets. Jupiter is the yogakaraka    or the planet producing success.

Taurus: Saturn is the most auspicious and powerful planet and produces    Rajyoga.

Gemini: Venus is the best and the most beneficial planet .

Cancer: Mars is the Rajayogakaraka. Mars and Jupiter give good results.

Leo: Mars is the most auspicious and favourable planet. Conjunction    of Jupiter and Mars produces Rajyoga.

Virgo: Venus is the most powerful planet. Mercury and Venus together    cause Rajayoga.

Libra: Saturn causes Rajyoga. Mercury and Saturn produce good results.

Scorpio: Jupiter is beneficial. Sun and the Moon produce Rajyoga.

Sagittarius: Mars is the best planet and in conjunction with Jupiter    produces much good. When Sun and Mars combine together they produce Rajyoga.

Capricorn: Venus is the most powerful planet and in conjunction with    Mercury produces Rajyoga.

Aquarius: Venus alone is auspicious. The combination of Venus and Mars    causes Rajyoga.

Pisces: The Moon and Mars are auspicious. Mars with Moon or Jupiter    causes Rajyoga.

Yogas fall in two categories: Yogas and Aristhas i.e fortune and misfortune.    Yogas include success in every line - health, personality, success in politics,    financial gains, good education, mental strength, bodily health, good life and    so on aristhas or misfortunes include all sorts and sources of sorrows, worries,    miseries, troubles and disease and so on. Some broad categories of the yogas    are the following:

Some Special Yogas:

Gajakesari: If jupiter is in a kendra ( 1/4/7/10 ) from the moon Gajakesari    yoga is caused. It is one of most auspicious yogas in astrology and shows a    person who is fortunate and lucky, has a good reputation and will reach some    position of eminence in life.

Buddha Aditya Yoga: If Mercury combines with the Sun, the combination    goes under the name of Buddha-Aditya yoga. Such people are highly intelligent,    skilful in all works, good reputation, personal respect and surrounded by all    comforts and happiness. This yoga is very common and is special because any    planet in association with the Sun becomes combust and loses its power to do    good.

Lakshmi Yogas: If the lord of the ascendant is powerful and the lord    of the 9th occupies own or exaltation sign identical with a kendra or Trikona,    this yoga is caused. Such a person will be wealthy, noble. Learned, a man of    high integrity and reputation, handsome appearance and partakes of all the pleasures    and comforts in life.

Sunapha yoga: If there are planets(excepting the sun) in the second    house from the moon, sunapha yoga is caused. It indicates self-earned property,    a status equivalent to that of a king, ruler or his equal, intelligent, wealthy    with good reputation.

Anapha yoga: If there are planets in the twelfth from the moon, Anapha    yoga is caused. It indicates a person who is of good appearance, generous, polite,    self -respecting and moves into spiritual life at a later stage.

Chandra Mangala yoga: If Mars conjoins the moon this yoga is formed.    This yoga produces bright results as far as the finances are concerned. The    exact nature of the effects depends on the position of the yoga as reckoned    from the ascendant. It is a powerful factor in establishing a persons financial    worth

Pancha Maha Purusha yoga: Varahamihira in Brihat Samhita has extolled    five combinations producing five type of great men.

Hamsa Yoga: Jupiter should occupy a kendra(1/4/7/10) which should be    his own house or exaltation sign. Handsome and good looking you will be liked    by others, he will be righteous in disposition and pure in mind. The strength    of the yoga depends on the strength of Lagna and Jupiter and in which Kendra    he is disposed. It makes a person idealistic, spiritual, broad minded and selfless.

Malavya yoga: Venus should occupy Kendra( 1/4/7/10) which should be    in his own or exaltation sign. The person will have a well-developed physique,    will be strong-minded, wealthy, happy with children and wife, will command vehicles,    renowned and learned. Venus is the indicator of conveyance, sensual pleasures,    music, dancing, fine arts, luxury and material comforts.

Sasa yoga: If Saturn occupies a kendra ( 1/4/7/10) which is its own    or exaltation sign, Sasa yoga comes into effect. One born in this yoga will    be the head of a village or town or king and will command authority and good    servants. This yoga gives a person slightly adverse traits also like coveting    others riches and being wicked in disposition( this depends on the position    of the moon).

Ruchaka yoga: Mars should be exalted or in its own sign in a kendra    (1/4/7/10). The person born in this yoga will have a strong physique, will be    famous, well versed in ancient lore, king or equal to a king , conforming to    traditions and customs. This person is attractive, has a charitable disposition,    wealthy, long-lived and leader of an army.

Bhadra yoga: Bhadra yoga is caused by the disposition of mercury in    a kendra(1/4/7/10) which should be identical with his own or exaltation sign.    This yoga makes a person strong, good looking and helpful and successful. Mercury    is the planet of intellect and in consonance with the inherent nature of mercury(    sharp, intelligent and versatile).

neecha bhanga raja yoga : when a planet is debilated or neecha in raasi during birth but is in its own sign or exalted/uchha in navamsa then b]neecha bhanga raja yoga[/b] works and during that dasa, native will have very good results by that planet.

but if planet is retro, reverse happens.

uchha bhanga daridra yoga : when a planet is exalted or uccha in raasi during birth but is debilated/neecha is navamsa, then uchha bhanga daridra yoga works and during that dasa native will suffer due to all matters related to that planet.

Vedic Astrological Remedies- Gemstone Therapy.

Vedic Astrological Remedies- Gemstone Therapy.

Vedic astrology has three parts in which the third part is called Remedial Astrology. The second part is called Predictive Astrology, popularly used to predict the future of a person. But precautions taken against inauspicious planetary results, come under the sphere of Remedial Astrology. Let’s begin with some remedies prescribed by astrologers.

Gemstone remedies
Every planet has a gem and a sub-gem. Astrologers suggest gems and sub-gems to receive benefic influence from the planet of that gem. Original and high quality gems works wonders. But in these days top-class gems are rare and only the luckiest person can get them. It is very difficult to achieve original gems today. 
 
Today markets are crowded with imitation gems and common people are unable to identify the right gems and wear them. The fake gems are ineffective and cannot give you any benefits and this creates a question mark on the credibility of astrology as well as on wearing gems. 
 
If you use a fake gem, gem-therapy and its related remedies like color-therapy and stone-therapy become ineffective. Even if a person acquired the real gem, it will have an impact only during its period in the Vimshottari Mahadasha or sub-period. Gems manufactured in a laboratory do not have any impact, so be very careful while buying gems. 
 
Yantra Remedies
The finished product of the inscription of Mantras of gods and goddesses on metals like steel, copper etc is called Yantra. Yantra is also called the structure of Mantra. They are energized on a specific moment using mantras of the deity involved. After this, the Mantra of the deity is chanted a specific number of times sitting in front of the Yantra. In this way the Yantra gets activated and then can be installed in the prayer room. It must be worshipped daily with incense sticks and candles to get good results out of it. You can also keep purified small Yantra in the shape of a pendant or may even tie it to your arms. 
 
A person should be religious and honest as Yantra works well if regularly worshipped with a pure heart. It’s non-effective for atheists.
 
Fast Remedies
The importance of fasting has been observed from ancient times. Fast can be performed both for a desire and without desire. Here I will discuss desirous fast. Girls keep fasts for sixteen and twenty two weeks to get married and attain wealth respectively. 
 
For marriage Jupiter, and for accumulating wealth Venus is worshipped. If one keep his/her fast upto sixteen weeks and or twenty-two weeks then special rituals are performed in the last week of the fast. A person must keep the fast for the day, and break it within of the sunrise the next day. In this way in a purified manner fasting can give the person good results.
 
Chanting Remedies
To calm planets and get benefits from them mantras related to the planets should be recited.  Recitations can be categorized into Vedic, Ancient, Material, Trantrik and Saabar recitational branches. There are separate norms, numbers, to recite a mantra and for special mantras there are special garlands. 
 
Example: basil garlands are used for Vaishnav mantras, Rudraksha garland for Shiv mantras, and Lotus seeds garland are used for Laxmi mantra recitation. To get desires results, the person must chant the mantras for the prescribed number of days and prescribed number of times. Only then the mantra will yield effect.
 
Yajna Remedies
Yajna is a religious way of remedy to fulfill one’s desire. From the Vedas we get to know that Yajnas were performed in ancient times and were very important in the daily lives of our ancestors. Some important Yajnas that were performed to fulfill desires in the Vedic period were: Rajasuya Yajna, Ashwamedha Yajna, and Mahamrityunjaya Yajna.

Astrology and Gemstones are considerably related. Gemstones are recommended based on your horoscope. It is also very important to wear the right Gemstone as per your natal chart. We at Cyber Astro provide you the guidelines to help you choose the right gemstone and also a whole range of astrology Gemstone.

Certain gemstones, worn originally for their decorative value, have been found to bring a peace of mind to the wearer, and even affect bodily healing. Gemstones are guides that focus energies and help individuals get in touch with the universal forces that surround them. But they are not the forces themselves, merely the reflection of energies that are already present and are amplified and tuned for a person's use, not misuse.

Gemstones have fascinated mankind since prehistoric times. Beyond their intrinsic beauty, these special crystals can somehow focus the miraculous hidden energy of the universe. Much of the valuable data about gemstones has been lost in the past few centuries. Miraculously, some of this priceless information has recently been recovered. New disclosures on the effects of gemstones have been made available through trance "channelers," who have brought back information lost thousands, even millions of years ago. Although many of the beneficial effects of gemstones are not directly explainable by our limited knowledge of the physical world, we do know that all gemstones possess a crystalline structure. Crystalling structures can collect, focus, and emit electromagnetic energy. Scientists have long known that a crystal set in an energy field will collect and focus that energy. They also know that if a crystal is squeezed, it will release its own internal energy (the piezoelectric effect). Yet science is not even close to understanding how truly powerful crystals are in the more important task of focusing life energy. Of all the natural crystals, Quartz is perhaps the master gemstone. Chemically, Quartz is composed of silicon and oxygen (SiO2), a combination known to geologists as the building block of minerals. In fact, most of our planet is made up of minerals containing SiO2. Silicon dioxide is also an important constituent of our body, which may be the physical basis for our connection to crystals. The transfer of enregy from the natural crystal to our body's silicon could have something to do with healing. Each mineral crystal has its special influence, function, and vibration. There are no two crystals exactly alike. The energy emitted by gemstones can be tapped as long as the wearer chooses to make use of the stone. Natural gemstones do not lose their power with age or use. Their energy comes from the cosmos and, once activated, is eternal. Natural gemstones and crystals are stronger in their powers than those that are synthetic (man-made). The misuse of gemstones can have consequences as well. Much folklore speaks of good luck and bad. With crystals, however, there is no such thing as a lucky or unlucky stone. Gemstones are believed to affect the etheric web that lies just outside the field of vision. Human bodies are surrounded by an electromagnetic field that is sometimes visible in special pictures known as Kirlian photographs. This field is often charged with electricity. Gemstones also have their fields of electricity that, when worn on the body or carried in close proximity to a person, will affect the body of the person as well. Chakras are the seven main energy centers of the body according to eastern medicine. They are in the center of the body, starting at the base of the spine and running up the top of the head. 1. Root/Base Chakra 2. Sex/Navel Chakra 3. Stomach/Solar Plexus Chakra 4. Heart Chakra 5. Throat Chakra 6. Brow/Third Eye Chakra 7. Crown Chakra The body needs all of the following seven color rays: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Each color ray is associated with one or more of the chakras. By using a color ray that supports a particular chakra, a person can speed healing of the associated areas and organs.

Method:   Single Chakra Therapy In this form of chakra therapy, a person works on a single chakra only. The individual places a gemstone or strand of gemstones on a chakra and keeps them there from 3-25 minutes. The person must find what feels best for him/her. If a stone ever feels very uncomfortable, he/she should remove it immediately. Another way to approach this therapy is to take a single stone and sequentially work your way up the chakras to find our which chakra the stone works on. The following stones are recommended for each of the seven chakras: 1. Root/Base Chakra: Black Onyx/Obsidian 2. Sex/Navel Chakra: Carnelian 3. Stomach/Solar Plexus Chakra: Citrine 4. Heart Chakra: Rose Quartz/Ruby 5. Throat Chakra: Indigo (translucent sodalight)/Purple Rainbow 6. Brow/Third Eye Chakra: Amethyst/Aquamarine/Lapis Lazuli/Clear Quartz 7. Crown Chakra: Amethyst/Clear Quartz   All Chakra Therapy The easies method for this therapy is to take seven Clear Quartz spheres or seven strands of frosted Quartz and place them on all the chakras, starting at the base chakra and working your way up. The stones should stay on for approximately 5-25 minutes. The strands should be removed in the opposite order, starting from the crown chakra and working your way down.   Common cures:   Amethyst: Amethyst is a violet-colored Quartz stone found in Brazil, Canada, Sri Lanka, and parts of East Africa. Amethyst has a direct link to the mind; Edgar Cayce suggested it for control of temperament. It bolsters the production of the hormones, and strenghtens the cleansing organs, the circulatory system and blood, the immune system, and body metabolism. Amethyst soothes the nervous system and aids in the transmission of neural signals. Memory skills improve with the use of this stone in therapy.   Bloodstone: Bloodstone, commonly found in Russia and India, is deep green with flecks of red, often resembling drops of blood. Technically, it is a type of opaque Quartz. The circulatory system is most affected by bloodstone: it helps purify toxic blood and detoxify the kidneys, liver, and spleen. To a lesser extent, Bloodstone is said to benefit the bones, heart, and reproductive organs, all of which are blood-rich.   Brass: Brass is a common alloy made by combining Copper and Zinc. This metal is recommended by healers as helpful to people who have unusually high levels of metal in their bloodstream, since it is a blood cleanser and detoxifier. It is also suggested for hair loss.   Calcite: Calcite is an abundant crystal that comes in shades of white, gray, black, green, yellow, blue, brown, or red. It is very beneficial for the cleansing organs, bones, joints, and for sharpening mental clarity. One of the greatest benefits of using or carrying Calcite is its help in boosting memory.   Carnelian: Carnelian is one of the most abundantly available and popular members of the Chalcedony family. The stone, a type of Quartz, is translucent or clear and comes in a variety of colors. Carnelian is very in tune with the energies of the earth. Carnelian strongly influences the reproductive organs. The earth is often used as a symbol for fertility, and Carnelian is in tune with the earth's energy. It is a good purifier for both the liver and the blood, and it is excellent for lower back trouble.   Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal or White Quartz): Clear Quartz crystal is a dedicated healer. Pure white light passes through it easily, leaving all the colors of the spectrum unaltered. Clear Quartz acts as a purifier and tunes into the frequency of each individual. It works at a vibrational level to return the body to its least altered or diseased state. If specific areas or organs are blocked from transmitting or receiving the flow of energy throughout the body, Clear Quartz will unblock them. Thus, Clear Quartz crystals play an important role in creating harmony and helping to balance all stimuli, positive and negative.   Ruby: Ruby is a gemstone that must be carefully scrutinized before choosing it for healing purposes. The classic stone is usually a deep, brilliant red but can be found in shaded of pink or lavender. Rubies are found in the United States, India, and Sri Lanka. Ruby can bring anger or negativity to the surface quickly. However, Ruby can also amplify positive energy, heightening whatever purity you already possess. Rubies benefit the heart and circulatory system, and can assist in the filtration and detoxification of the body. Rubies are also good for the eyes.   Sapphire: Sapphire is a serene stone. It usually comes in a shade of deep blue, although it can also comes in shades of gray, black, yellow, and green. Sapphires are found in the United States, Australia, and India. Sapphires lesses tension and can be an important stone for people with confusion of depression. The usefulness of Sapphire as an eye stone for the removal of all impurities or foreign bodies was noted by Albertus Magnus.   Silver: Silver is a good metal for healing purposes because it is in tune with the energies of the body. The dental and medical professions have both used Silver with great success for a wide variety of reconstructive implants. Silver benefits the circulation and detoxifies the blood. It helps the body recognize imbalances or high levels of hormones and chemicals more readily, enabling them to be naturally corrected. Silver helps the lungs and throat and reduces irritation by pollutants and other impurities in the air. The physical functions of the brain will work with greater ease because silver improves the transmission of nerve impulses. People with degenerative brain disease, poor memory, irrational fears (phobias), and emotional imbalance should strongly consider silver. Silver helps balance the functions of both sides of the brain. It aids in verbal and representational communication. It can help resolve sexual problems that result from dysfunction or impotence. Mental clarity is clarified by Silver and it may lessen anxiety over problem-solving.   Copper: Copper is a plentiful metal ore that has been used for centuries both for utilitarian and decorative purposes. It ranges in color from a soft red-brown to a deep brick red. Copper is used by medical science for many ailments, particularly for inflammation. Copper will aid in the fight against inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and rheumatism, particularly when used in conjunction with other stones. Copper helps stabilize the metabolism and heightens the actions of the cleansing organs and the immune system. The blood also benefits from Copper because Copper is a major constituent of the hemoglobin molecule found in red blood cells. Copper is beneficial for the lungs, improving the exchange of oxygen and filtering out pollutants. Soft tissue and mucous membranes retain more moisture and become less susceptible to irritation through exposure to Copper.   Diamond: Diamond's are considered by some to be the purest expression of gemstones the earth has ever produced. Their clarity and ability to refract the entire light spectrum is peerless in the gem world. They are without question the hardest substance produced by nature. If worn alone, a Diamond will amplify the energy of the wearer. Some gem literature contends that the blue light within the color spectrum of a Diamond is beneficial for glaucoma. This is because of Diamond's ability to reefract all colors without diluting or filtering them. It has also been suggested that Diamond's are beneficial to the brain and testicles. If worn, Diamonds are recommended for the earlobes.   Emerald: Emerald is an important stone to anyone who works in science or healing. It provides inspiration and helps those in need of balance, healing, and infinite patience. Emerald comes from the Beryl family, and is found in shades of green varying from very light to very deep. An Emerald helps the wearer gain physical, emotional, and mental equilibrium.   Garnet: Garnets range in color from deep emerald green through yellow, brown, and red. Garnets stimulate creativity, passion, and the circulatory system. When used in conjunction with the pituitary gland, Garnets help to provide past-life information.   Gold: For centuries gold has been coveted not only for its monetary value but for its amazing purity. No other metal achieves such astonishing flexibility in both its pure and alloyed states. Modern medical science uses gold for numerous reconstructive purposes as well as a remedy for any diseases such as arthritis. Gold is also known for being the softest metal. Gold benefits the nervous system and improves the ability of the nerves to transmit information in the most efficient manner. It helps digestion and aids the body in the proper assimilation of food. The circulatory system and blood will benefit from Gold, which serves to detoxify the blood. Hormonal and chemical imbalances can be better controlled since all glands that determine the levels of these substances will work with greater efficiency. Gold can be of great importance to individuals with degenerative diseases, such as heart disease or arthritis, because it helps rid the body of blockages. Gold helps you find ways to better control emotional extremes or deal better with stressful situations. Gold increases the ability of the body to exchange oxygen from the lungs to the blood, thereby helping the brain work more efficiently. It is also an amplifier of impressive strength.   Jade: Jade is, quite simply, a peaceful stone. There are two varieties of Jade, Jadeite and Nephrite. Jade comes in a wide range of colors that include white, lavender, red, brown, yellow, orange, blue, and green. While all Jade has some healing influence, each color relates more specifically to cerrtain ailment or organs. It strengthens the body's filtratin and cleansing systems and assists in the removal of toxins. Jade is very beneficial to the heart. Jade has a curative power that is effective for various forms of kidney and bladder stones.   Limestone: Limestones is a plentiful mineral found worldwide. It comes in a great variety of colors, including black, white, brown, red, yellow, and green. It is reputed as a detoxifier of the body and brain. It rids one of blockages of all kinds.   Onyx: Onyx, a secretive stone, varies in color from black or white to translucent with striated layers of red, pink, brown, and yellow. It is found in Italy, United States, and Mexico. It is a strength-giving stone, a good stone for athletes or people under extreme mental and emotional stress. Physically, Onyx is said to be good for teeth and bones.   Pearl: Pearls are calcified objects made by shellfish from the very same material that they use to form their protective shells. Pearls are usually pale white or cream-colored, though darker blue, gray, and even black variations exist. Pearl, if used properly, will lessen stress and its resulting maladies: hypertension, headaches, and exhaustion. This may help to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Pearls are also an aid in digestion and may reduce the chance of developing ulcers.     1. OSTEOLOGY Neck and low back pains Whiplash  2. JOINTS temporomandibular joint syndrome  3. MUSCLES AND FASCIA Muscle tension 4. VASCULAR Hypertension 5. NERVOUS SYSTEM Brain injuries Tension headaches Tiredness Dyskinesia Muscle paralysis caused by cerebrovascular accidents 7. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Colitis or other bowel inflammations Stomach ulcers Stomach acidity Irritable bowel syndome Application:   Quartz made possible the computer revolution. (it is what makes up our electronic chips, or integrated circuits.) The effects of acupuncture are reported to be increased by ten to twelve percent when the needles are coated with quartz crystal. Quartz also enhances muscle testing and protects individuals from certain kinds of radiation. A plethora of gemstones are useful in meditation because they soothe the mind and promote a serene, placid state of mind and atmosphere. Calcite, for instance, is used by people who meditiate because the color is linked to the sun and light.Gemstone/Chakra/Crystal therapy utilizes many of the features of energy medicine, particularly its devotion to energy fields and the seven chakras of the body.   Modern medicine's perspective: Gemstone/Chakra/Crystal therapy is still seen in many circles as nothing but spiritual fanaticism or unscientific, non-empirical chicanery. While gemstone therapy's loose association with astrology and religion has not helped to further its development as a healing institution, its emphasis on energy is becoming increasingly compatible with many other alternative medicine disciplines. Massage therapy, network chiropractic, and therapeutic touch all express a firm belief in the chakras of the body and their importance in balancing health. This chakra belief is slowly becoming more widely known to the public, and thus, gemstone therapy is beginning to come into its own as a legitimate alternative medicine therapy, at least among proponents of alternative medicine.