Amethyst (Kathela)

Amethyst is the gemstone for Saturn. An ill-placed Saturn in a birth chart can cause poverty and suffering. Wearing Amethyst can be advantageous for those for whom Saturn is the lord of an auspicious house. If Saturn, as lord of an auspicious house, is afflicted or ill disposed, Amethyst may help to neutralize its effect.

Wearing a Amethyst protects against danger, travel problems, terror, thieves, accidents and problems from storms, fire, or natural disasters. It can cause financial fortunes to change for the better, help with a person’s career, and make the wearer rich. It can free one of mental anxiety. It helps make one detached, and protects against envy. It can be worn for good luck and for protection against evil spirits.

Since Saturn rules the nervous system, Amethyst help problems of the nerves-tension and neuroses-diseases caused by an afflicted Saturn. Because Saturn is the slowest moving planet, it tends to cause chronic disease.

Wearing a Amethyst may help cure bad blood, mental problems, headache, vomiting, deafness, fainting, and may make the bones stronger.

It can be used with good benefit by social workers, scientists, mathematicians, scholars, and by those engaged in travel, public relations, entertainment, and fashion.

Zodiac: Aquarius & Capricorn.

Ruling Planet: Saturn

Wearing Day: Saturday before sunset.

Finger to Wear on: Middle finger of the right hand.

The Mantras: ” Om sham shanaischaraya namaha

Wearing Procedure:

• First wash the gem in water (if possible Ganges water).
• Then wash the gem in milk.
• Then wash the gem again in water.
• Incense should be offered.
• The mantras for the planet should be chanted.
• The ring should be placed on the hand.