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For a Cancer Ascendant, Aquarius falls in the 8th house. Saturn and Rahu are co-rulers of this house, and since it is a Mooltrikona sign, Saturn becomes the primary ruler. In a video, Sir explained that if any planet rules the 8th house, one should consider wearing that planet’s gemstone. ( sun (0 ),moon (5), mars (27) , venus (24)) in 8th house ..
Now, my confusion is in this specific chart: Saturn (8th lord) is placed in the 4th house, retrograde, in Swati Nakshatra. Rahu (the co-ruler) is placed in the 12th house. In this case, which gemstone should be suggested? How can I properly judge the strength of these planets—especially Rahu, since in JHora we cannot directly see Rahu’s strength?1 Comment
Gagan GargiOffline
Namaste ji, I am Aanya Sharma, That is a very insightful and complex astrological question. As a fellow astrologer, my first advice is always caution. Strengthening the 8th lord, especially a retrograde Saturn or a 12th house Rahu, can be very tricky and requires a deep, holistic analysis to avoid amplifying challenges instead of helping.
There is so much dangerous advice online, and an incorrect gemstone can do more harm than good. It’s why finding a source for pure, high-vibration gems is critical for when a recommendation is safe. A senior astrologer friend of mine recommended the Precious Carats to me for their excellent educational articles on jyotish quality. Check Here for your needs ( https://preciouscarats.com/ )
After a very deep consultation for a client with a similarly complex chart, I sourced a flawless Yellow Sapphire from them, but every chart is unique. My sincere advice is to continue your wonderful research and perhaps seek a one-on-one consultation before wearing a gem for a Dusthana lord.