Sapphire (Nilam):A destiny changer

 Sapphire (Nilam): How it changes the Destiny

1. Introduction 

 Sapphire has had its spiritual and cultural importance since ancient times. In Vedic astrology, it is suggested to support Saturn (Shani). It has a good demand for jewelry items due to its brighter appearance.

A gemstone collector, a person belonging to the astrology field, knows its importance and so, its price. A variety of minerals are constituents of the sapphire-like corundum (aluminum oxide, with a trace of iron, titanium, cobalt, lead, chromium, vanadium, magnesium, and cobalt). It is found in Australia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Ethiopia, India, etc. In India, sapphire found in Jammu & Kashmir is considered to be of the best quality. Other colored sapphires are known as fancy sapphires, like yellow, orange, green, brown, violet, and other hues. (Wikipedia)

It is used for royalty, wisdom, and for divine purposes in history. In Vedic astrology, blue sapphire, also known as Neelam, is thought to bring about positive life changes by drawing success, prosperity, and good fortune, particularly for those who have a favorable planetary alignment with the planet Saturn. By activating chakras, it is claimed to promote professional growth, enhance focus and concentration, and offer mental and spiritual clarity.It supports mental and spiritual health, motivation, and decision-making. 

It intensifies attention, decreases anxiety, and stimulates the third eye and crown chakras, providing mental serenity. As a protective shield, blue sapphire fosters better communication and healthy relationships. People who are Capricorn or Aquarius ascendants, or who are going through Sade Sati or Shani Mahadasha, will benefit most from it. Before wearing it, it is advised to speak with a qualified astrologer.

2. Medicinal Uses

Neelam, another name for blue sapphire, is thought to provide mental clarity, better digestion, and purification. In addition to helping with detoxification and promoting mental clarity, emotional balance, and stress reduction, it also stimulates the digestive system. By soothing the nerve system, the stone helps prevent and treat conditions like paralysis, kidney problems, bone cancer, stomach, groin, foot, skin, and the nervous system. By accelerating the healing process and encouraging stability and balance in domains like relationships, career, and health, it also enhances general well-being.

Drugs derived from minerals have been used in the Unani medical system to treat various illnesses. The antidote, blood-purifying, brain-tonic, cardio-tonic, and exhilarant qualities of sapphire have been well documented. It has long been used to successfully treat palpitations, anxiety, and epilepsy [1]. 

3. Astrological importance

Saturn is considered the lord of "Justice." He gives the fala (result) according to the karma of the human. If Saturn is afflicted in the Kundali, a person may experience delayed results for their work and have to wait longer. A person can suffer from anxiety, skin disorders, obesity, and a long-term struggle. 

Astrologers suggest a blue sapphire to balance the karmic balance of the human and give strength to the weak Saturn in the kundali.

 In Indian astrology, blue sapphire, or neelam, has several emotional advantages. It facilitates focus and mental clarity, which improves emotional stability and decision-making. It improves expression and communication, particularly for people who have trouble expressing themselves. By reducing emotions of fear, rage, and anxiety, promoting inner peace, and helping people recover from traumas, blue sapphire also aids in emotional recovery. In both personal and professional connections, wearing a Neelam ring can improve communication and harmony.

Enhances Marriage and Relationship Bonds: Astrology generally agrees that blue sapphires are good for marriage. It is believed to improve understanding between partners and fortify relationships. Wearing a blue sapphire ring can help couples feel more stable and emotionally connected, which can lead to a happier and healthier marriage.

Increases Self-Confidence and Courage: Known for its ability to boost self-esteem, blue sapphire helps individuals face challenges with courage. The stone gives emotional strength, enabling one to face fears and insecurities with resilience, whether in intimate relationships or in trying times.

The Economic Advantages of Neelam Ratna
It is thought that blue sapphire has a number of financial advantages, particularly when worn as a blue sapphire or neelam ring. The following are some significant financial benefits linked to this potent gemstone:

Enhances Prosperity and Wealth: It is said that wearing a blue sapphire will draw prosperity and plenty. The stone is said to increase general prosperity and success in both personal and professional life by opening up new income chances.
Boosts Business Success: The advantages of Neelam stone are very advantageous for entrepreneurs. It is said to provide luck and clarity to commercial endeavors, assisting people in making wise financial decisions and securing lucrative growth prospects.

Blue sapphire is a sacred gemstone known for its spiritual significance, offering metaphysical benefits such as enhancing intuition and clarity, supporting spiritual growth, and providing protection from negative influences. Its energy boosts spiritual awareness, allowing for a deeper connection with the soul and a clearer understanding of life's purpose. Additionally, the calming vibrations of blue sapphire promote inner calm and serenity, easing anxiety and stress, and promoting emotional balance, even in challenging situations.

Visha Dosh

Astrology states that when Saturn and the Moon are placed together in the horoscope or when Saturn's influence falls on the Moon, it creates Vish Dosha, also known as Vish Yoga, which causes problems with a person's mental health, life, and tranquility. Health issues, monetary loss, stress, and strained relationships might result from this. Worshipping Lord Shiva, fasting on Ekadashi, and worshiping Shani and Hanuman ji are some of the ways that people try to eradicate this flaw.

3. Vish Dosha: What is it?

The combination of Saturn and the Moon creates this unlucky astrological yoga.

Saturn represents karma and hardship, whereas the Moon represents the mind and emotions.

When these two planets align, it might cause mental instability, worry, and a lack of confidence.

Signs of the Vish Dosha:

restlessness, anxiety, and mental strain.

health issues.

loss of money and fluctuations in one's career.

issues in practical interactions and the family.

Lack of confidence.

Ways to eliminate Vish Dosha:

Devotion to Lord Shiva:

Chant Shiva mantras while offering milk and water to the Shivling.

It is not advised to wear blue sapphire to appease Vish Yog; on the contrary, doing so may make Vish Yog's unfavorable consequences worse. The negative consequences of Vish Yog are instead lessened by practices like lighting a lamp under a peepal tree, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, pouring water on Shivling, lighting a mustard oil lamp in Shani temple, and Jalabhishek of Shivling.

4. Who should wear

A person with the zodiac sign Virgo, Gemini, Capricorn, or Aquarius gets the benefit of wearing this stone. It is suggested for those who want to develop their professional career. If you are suffering from anxiety or emotional imbalance, then it can be suggested. It brings internal peace, and humans can find relief from the awkward stresses. It develops the spiritual thoughts that a person can imagine that his third eye is going to open.

Those who are affected by the Shani sadhe sati or dhaiyya can wear this gemstone to get rid of the negative effect of Saturn. 

It develops the strength to bear the challenges coming during the sadhe sati or dhaiyya or reduces your problems to a great extent.

5. Who can not wear 

Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Pisces zodiac people should not wear this gemstone.

Those who are feeling the negative symptoms after wearing the gemstone, having nightmares and emotional instability. 

6. Disadvantages 

If worn without an astrologer's suggestion, it can have multiple disorders
1. fever, headache, and restlessness
2. Emotional Issues
3. Financial losses
4. Relationship issues

7. When to wear

It should be worn on the early morning of Saturday from 5 to 7 AM in the shuklapaksha. Silver, gold, and panachdhatu metal are used to make rings. It is worn on the right-hand middle finger. 

Mantra to activate—"Om Sham Shanischaraye namah." 

8. Prices

Its price depends on the market. The price varies from 5500 Rs to 7000 Rs for 3.45 carats.

9. Purity test 

Visualize and see the scratch mark. If it goes away in a while, then it is pure.

10. Sadhe sati 

Shani Sade Sati, according to Jyotish, happens when Saturn transits through the first, second, and twelfth signs from the moon in a person's natal sign. According to the native's karmas, Saturn bestows both auspicious and bad outcomes over this seven-and-a-half-year period. The slowest-moving planet, Saturn, spends almost two and a half years in each sign, for a total of seven and a half years.

How Sade Sati occurs:

Moon Position:

Shani Sade Sati is calculated from the person's sign.

Three Phases:

Shani Sade Sati has three phases, each lasting two and a half years.

First Phase: When Saturn transits the first sign after leaving the previous sign of the Moon.

Second Phase: When Saturn transits the first sign.

Third Phase: When Saturn enters the second sign and is in the second position from the Moon.

In order to lessen Saturn's unfavorable effects during Sadesati, blue sapphires are worn. This diamond stabilizes a person's life and soothes Lord Shani's energies. To wear Blue Sapphire, one should first get his/her birth chart checked by an astrologer. On Shukla Paksha Saturday, it should then be worn on the right middle finger between 5 and 9 am in a silver or panchdhatu ring.
The advantages of wearing blue sapphire

Numerous difficulties and barriers during Sadesati.

relieves the health issues, excessive spending, and unstable finances brought on by Saturn's Sade Sati.

It helps someone get through the challenging Sadesati phase by making them focused, disciplined, and hardworking.

It offers bravery and emotional fortitude.


1. Astrologer's guidance:

Get your birth chart examined by a qualified astrologer before to wearing blue sapphire.
2. Gemstone purity: Only authentic, certified, and natural blue sapphire gemstones ought to be worn.

3. Ring metal: Place the blue sapphire gem in a panchdhatu or silver ring. Sapphire with gold is not regarded as suitable for wear.

4. Wearing time: On a Saturday of Shukla Paksha, it is considered auspicious to wear the blue sapphire gemstone between five and nine in the morning.

11. Konashth Yog 

'Konastha' is one of the ten names of Shani Dev, while 'Dosha' is the name of Shani Dosha, which is the misery brought on by Saturn's unfavorable position. The ten names of Konastha, Pinglo, Babhru, Krishna, Raudrantko, Yama, Sauri, Shanaishcharo, Mand, and Pippalada should be chanted on Saturday to appease Shani Dev and eliminate the Shani Dosha.

Signs of the Shani Dosha

Weakening of the body.

unnecessary domestic disputes and altercations.

experiencing difficulties in work and not reaping the rewards of hard work.

Problems with debt and money loss.

early-onset eye weakness or hair loss.

a person's indolence and mental instability regarding God.

Konastha Dosha 

The Sadesati or Dhaiyya of Saturn is known as the Konasatha Dosha, and it can be eliminated by wearing Neelam. Neelam is easy for Aquarius and Capricorn people to wear. Before wearing Neelam, people of other zodiac signs should have their horoscopes examined by a qualified astrologer to determine the location of Saturn. This is because Neelam is a very potent gem that can be dangerous if worn by the incorrect individual.

Shani Dosha, also called Shani ki Sadesati or Shani ki Dhaiyya, is an astrological dosha brought on by Saturn's unfavorable position, which causes challenges, financial difficulties, health issues, and mental stress in daily life. Worshipping Lord Shani, walking around the Peepal tree, reading the Hanuman Chalisa, and using some particular cures like chanting the Shani Mantra or binding black gram, coal, turmeric, and a piece of iron in a black cloth and letting it run in a river are all good ways to prevent or lessen Shani Dosha.

Additional symptoms include wetness, ants in the house, eye issues, and hair loss.

Reasons behind Shani Dosh

Saturn is either low in the Kundali or retrograde.

disrespecting your gurus, parents, or elders.

mistreating your wife or anybody else.

murdering any living thing.

accidentally worshiping Shani Dev.

having poor drinking habits.

Ways to prevent Shani Dosh

On Saturday, walk around the Peepal tree.

Say the Hanuman Chalisa aloud.

'Om Yamay Krishnay Shanaye Namah' is an example of a Shani mantra.

Put iron pieces, coal, turmeric, and black gram in a rushing river on Saturday after tying them in a black cloth.

Under the peepal tree, light a lamp with mustard oil.

Elders should be served and respected.

References

[1] Ibrahim, Toyiba¹; Kalam, Mohd Afsahul²; Naqqash, Naureen³; Khan, Snober³; Bila, Sana³; Ahmad, Ansar⁴.. Unveiling Medicinal Potential of Nīlam (Blue Sapphires) Considering Unani Medicine. Hippocratic Journal of Unani Medicine 19(1):p 21-24, Jan–Mar 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/hjum.hjum_57_25