Natural ruby, also called as Manikya stone, is a precious gemstone, which is very attractive to most people. Ruby gem has been a much revered gemstone in Hinduism. As per Vedic astrology, ruby is the gemstone of the Sun, the king of the Zodiac.

 The sun is the source of vital energy. Because of the crimson hue of the ruby, it is one among the few colored gemstones which overtakes the colorless, much prized diamond in cost. As per Western tradition, the ruby is the birthstone of the month of July.

The ruby can be worn to enhance the positive effects of the sun in your horoscope. The gemstone is a crystalline form of Aluminum oxide. It is the most valuable member of the Corundum family. In fact, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of the same size. The highest price is commanded by the original ruby stone of Burmese origin.

Following are the top astrological benefits of the ruby:

·         By wearing a ruby, one can overcome timidity in the personality. For those who like to maintain a low profile, the ruby enables good quality of expression. The sun is a symbol of power and confidence and wearing a ruby reflects these qualities in your personality.

·         Wearing a ruby also helps in getting the wearer, support from the state, higher authorities and official administration.

·         The natural ruby has a bright red color and is linked to love and passion. Very often, the ruby is gifted as a symbol of undying love.

·         The heat and intensity of the ruby is believed to re-vitalize the system of an individual, who is prone to depression and poor mental state.

·         Rubies were worn by royalty and kings as symbol of luxury and authority in the past. In modern times, a person with the sun in a favorable position in the horoscope can attain the trappings of luxury and kingly status in their lives.

·         One among prominent impacts of ruby is that it helps get rid of confusion and provide alertness, sharpness and focus of mind. Persons who find problems in achieving their goals must try to see the effect of wearing a ruby.

·         As per medical astrology, wearing a ruby gemstone can help restore vitality and in issues related to blood circulation and eye sight. It also helps deal with issues of blood pressure, eyes, brain and heart. It helps alleviate Jaundice, cholera and diabetes.

·         A popularly regarded benefit of ruby is that it helps achieve self-awareness, realization of truth and focus on the path of life.

·         The gemstone with its fiery red color is linked to the Muladhara chakra and helps balancing it with the chakra therapy of gemstones.

·          One other benefit of ruby is that it helps in those facing competitive exams, practitioners of agriculture, medicine and politicians.

·         The effect of the sun helps persons achieve name, fame and prosperity.

·         It helps persons working in fields like politics, business, commerce, law, medicine, and geology.

·         It must be worn by person failing in business or commerce for a reversal in fortune.

How To Wear

For best results, the ruby must be worn in rings of copper or gold, especially in the ring finger of the right hand. It has special effects when worn from 6 am to 7 am on Sundays.

These are all facts about the amazing gemstone of ruby.