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Moon's Gemstone (Chandra Ratna)

Pearl

Moti (Mukta)

The Queen of Gems - Ocean's Blessing

Type: Organic Best: South Sea Color: White-Cream

Planet

Moon (Chandra)

Wearing Day

Monday

Finger

Little Finger

Metal

Silver

Astrological Benefits of Pearl

Emotional Balance

Calms mind, reduces anxiety, depression. Provides emotional stability and mental peace.

Mother Relations

Improves relationship with mother. Heals mother-related issues in horoscope.

Memory & Focus

Enhances memory, concentration, and learning abilities. Good for students.

Intuition & Creativity

Enhances intuition, psychic abilities, and creative expression. Good for artists.

Cooling Effect

Reduces body heat (Pitta). Beneficial for skin, eyes, and digestive system.

Better Sleep

Cures insomnia, promotes peaceful sleep, reduces nightmares and disturbed rest.

Who Should Wear Pearl

  • Cancer (Karka) Ascendant - Pearl is most beneficial as Moon rules Cancer
  • Scorpio & Pisces Ascendant - Moon is yoga-karaka for water signs
  • Moon in 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th house - Strengthens positive Moon
  • Rohini, Hasta, Shravana Nakshatra - Moon-ruled birth stars
  • Those with depression, anxiety - Moon calms emotional turmoil
  • Creative professionals - Artists, writers, musicians, designers

Who Should NOT Wear Pearl

  • Capricorn, Aquarius Ascendant - Moon rules 6th/7th house (difficult)
  • Virgo Ascendant - Moon rules 11th house, can cause issues
  • Moon with Rahu/Ketu - Especially if Moon is in Rahu-Ketu axis
  • Extremely emotional people - Pearl may increase sensitivity
  • Kapha body type - Pearl is cooling, may increase Kapha
  • Without horoscope analysis - Always consult astrologer first

How to Wear Pearl - Complete Vidhi

Wearing Specifications

Day Monday (Somvar)
Time Evening (Moon rising time)
Lunar Phase Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon)
Finger Little Finger (Kanishtha) - Right Hand
Metal Silver (preferred) or White Gold
Minimum Weight 4 Carats (4.5 Ratti)
Ideal Weight 6-8 Carats for best results

Purification & Activation Process

  1. 1 Place ring in mixture of raw milk and Ganga jal
  2. 2 Keep overnight or for at least 30 minutes on Monday
  3. 3 On Monday evening, take bath and sit facing North-East
  4. 4 Light ghee lamp and offer white flowers
  5. 5 Chant the Moon mantra 108 times (see below)
  6. 6 Wear the ring on little finger of right hand

Moon Mantra for Pearl Activation

Beej Mantra (Short)

"Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah"

Chant 108 times while wearing

Vedic Mantra (Powerful)

"Om Dadhi Shankha Tusharabham Kshirodarnava Sambhavam"

For maximum Moon blessings

Daily Practice: Chant Moon mantra 108 times every Monday evening facing the moon for continued benefits. Especially powerful on Purnima (Full Moon).

Quality Factors & Price Guide

How to Identify Quality Pearl

Luster (Most Important - 40%)

High luster shows sharp reflection like a mirror. Should have "orient" - subtle color play on surface. Dull surface indicates poor quality.

Surface Quality (25%)

Smooth, clean surface preferred. Minor blemishes acceptable. Heavy pits, cracks, or spots reduce value significantly.

Shape (20%)

Round pearls most valuable. Baroque (irregular) shapes less valuable but can be beautiful. Near-round acceptable for rings.

Size & Origin (15%)

Larger = more valuable. South Sea largest (10-15mm). Basra pearls highly prized. Natural > Cultured.

Pearl Price in India

Type Price Range
Freshwater Cultured Rs 500 - 3,000
Japanese Akoya Rs 2,000 - 15,000
South Sea White Rs 5,000 - 50,000
Tahitian Black Rs 3,000 - 30,000
Basra (Natural) Rs 25,000 - 5,00,000+

Tip: For astrological purposes, South Sea cultured pearls work well. Natural Basra pearls are rare and expensive but most powerful.

Care & Maintenance

Do's

  • Wipe with soft damp cloth after wearing
  • Store in soft cloth pouch separately
  • Wear regularly - pearls love skin contact
  • Put on after makeup and perfume dry
  • Re-energize on Mondays with milk bath

Don'ts

  • Never use chemicals, acids, or alcohol
  • Don't expose to direct heat or sunlight
  • Avoid perfume, hairspray direct contact
  • Don't store with hard gemstones
  • Never use ultrasonic cleaners

When to Replace

  • If pearl loses luster completely
  • If surface develops heavy peeling
  • After 5-7 years for re-energization
  • If pearl cracks or chips
  • On astrologer's recommendation

Pearl Alternatives (Upratna)

If natural Pearl is not suitable, these alternatives provide similar Moon energy:

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Moonstone

Rs 300-2,000/carat

70% effectiveness

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White Coral

Rs 500-3,000/carat

60% effectiveness

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White Opal

Rs 1,000-5,000/carat

65% effectiveness

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