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Jupiter's Gemstone (Guru Ratna)

Yellow Sapphire

Pukhraj (Pushparagam)

The Divine Teacher's Stone - Prosperity & Wisdom

Hardness: 9 Mohs Best: Ceylon Color: Canary Yellow

Planet

Jupiter (Guru)

Wearing Day

Thursday

Finger

Index Finger

Metal

Gold

Astrological Benefits of Yellow Sapphire

Marriage & Relationships

Removes delays in marriage. Brings suitable life partner. Enhances marital harmony.

Children & Progeny

Jupiter rules 5th house (children). Helps with conception and childbirth. Blesses with good offspring.

Wealth & Prosperity

Attracts financial abundance. Improves business fortunes. Brings unexpected gains.

Higher Education & Wisdom

Excellence in studies, PhD, research. Enhances wisdom and philosophical thinking.

Spiritual Growth

Deepens spirituality and dharma. Connects with Guru and teachers. Enhances meditation.

Legal & Teaching Success

Excellent for lawyers, judges, teachers, professors. Brings fame and respect in profession.

Who Should Wear Yellow Sapphire

  • Sagittarius (Dhanu) Ascendant - Jupiter is lagna lord, pukhraj is most beneficial
  • Pisces (Meen) Ascendant - Jupiter rules ascendant and 10th house
  • Aries, Leo, Scorpio Ascendant - Jupiter is yoga-karaka
  • Punarvasu, Vishakha, Purva Bhadrapada - Jupiter-ruled nakshatras
  • Those with marriage delays - Jupiter governs marriage in female charts
  • Teachers, Lawyers, Professors - Jupiter-ruled professions

Who Should NOT Wear Yellow Sapphire

  • Taurus, Libra Ascendant - Jupiter rules 8th/6th house (malefic)
  • Gemini, Virgo Ascendant - Jupiter rules 7th house, can cause issues
  • Capricorn Ascendant - Jupiter rules 3rd/12th house
  • Jupiter with Rahu/Ketu - Creates Guru Chandal dosha
  • Overweight individuals - Jupiter increases Kapha
  • Without horoscope analysis - Always consult astrologer first

How to Wear Yellow Sapphire - Complete Vidhi

Wearing Specifications

Day Thursday (Guruvar/Brihaspativar)
Time Sunrise (within 2 hours)
Lunar Phase Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon)
Finger Index Finger (Tarjani) - Right Hand
Metal Gold (22K preferred)
Minimum Weight 3 Carats (3.25 Ratti)
Ideal Weight 5-7 Carats for best results

Purification & Activation Process

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

Jupiter Mantra for Yellow Sapphire Activation

Beej Mantra (Short)

"Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah"

Chant 108 times while wearing

Vedic Mantra (Powerful)

"Om Devanam Cha Rishinam Cha Gurum Kaanchana Sannibham Buddhi Bhutam Trilokesham Tam Namami Brihaspatim"

For maximum Jupiter blessings

Daily Practice: Chant Jupiter mantra 108 times every Thursday morning for continued benefits. Worship Lord Vishnu or Brihaspati for Jupiter strength.

Quality Factors & Price Guide

How to Identify Quality Yellow Sapphire

Color (Most Important - 50%)

Canary yellow (vivid, saturated) most valuable. Slight golden hue acceptable. Avoid too pale or greenish-yellow.

Clarity (25%)

Eye-clean preferred. Minor inclusions acceptable for astrology. Heavy inclusions reduce brilliance and value.

Cut (15%)

Oval and cushion most common. Good cut maximizes brilliance. Symmetry important for ring setting.

Origin & Treatment (10%)

Ceylon (Sri Lanka) most valuable. Unheated commands premium. Bangkok sapphires often heated. Madagascar good value.

Yellow Sapphire Price in India (Per Carat)

Quality Price Range
Commercial (Bangkok) Rs 5,000 - 15,000
Good (Madagascar) Rs 10,000 - 25,000
Fine Ceylon (Heated) Rs 20,000 - 50,000
Premium Ceylon (Unheated) Rs 50,000 - 1,00,000
Exceptional (Top Color) Rs 1,00,000 - 5,00,000+

Tip: For astrological purposes, color and clarity matter most. Unheated Ceylon sapphires are considered most powerful.

Care & Maintenance

Do's

  • Clean with soft brush and mild soap
  • Store separately in soft cloth
  • Wear regularly for best effects
  • Re-energize on Thursdays with milk
  • Inspect setting periodically

Don'ts

  • Don't use harsh chemicals
  • Avoid extreme temperature changes
  • Don't wear during sleep (optional)
  • Don't let others wear your stone
  • Avoid ultrasonic for fracture-filled

When to Replace

  • If sapphire cracks or chips
  • If color fades significantly
  • After 5-7 years for re-energization
  • If you feel negative effects
  • On astrologer's recommendation

Yellow Sapphire Alternatives (Upratna)

If natural Yellow Sapphire is beyond budget, these alternatives provide similar Jupiter energy:

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Citrine

Rs 500-2,000/carat

60% effectiveness

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Yellow Topaz

Rs 1,000-5,000/carat

70% effectiveness

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Yellow Beryl (Heliodor)

Rs 2,000-8,000/carat

75% effectiveness

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