Natural Yellow Sapphire—Gemstone
of the Preceptor of God’s-Jupiter continues....

Sources of Yellow Sapphire
Australia
Cambodia
China
India
Kenya
Myanmar
Pakistan
Rwanda
Sri Lanka
Tanzania

Thailand
United States
Vietnam
Yellow Sapphire—Scientific Gemological Data
Hardness and Toughness ( refer to the slides)

Desired Characteristics of a Yellow Sapphire to be used for astrological purposes

The yellow sapphire used for astrological powers should be beautiful, have a
smooth surface, full of lustre and brilliance, good yellow colour and symmetrically well cut.

Flaws to avoid in a yellow sapphire to be used for astrological purposes

The sacred texts speak about the flaws in a yellow sapphire and the resultant ill effects. Some of the major flaws to be avoided in a Jyotish quality yellow sapphire are: ( refer to the slides)

Substitute Gemstones for Yellow Sapphire

The gemstones to harness the power of the Jupiter in lieu of Yellow Sapphire are called as Uparatna-superior alternative gemstones. Those who cannot wear a natural yellow sapphire that is free from the flaws as listed above should go in for yellow topaz* or yellow beryl also known as heliodor for getting the powers of the planet Jupiter.

Yellow topaz is a rare precious gemstone that is distinctly different from citrine. In India citrine is sold with the misnomer of golden topaz. Please note that these are two different gemstone families and should not be confused with each other.

WHO CAN WEAR YELLOW SAPPHIRE—ASCENDANT WISE HOROSCOPE ANALYSIS FOR YELLOW SAPPHIRE SUITABILITY

The gemstone representing the positive powers of Jupiter in Vedic Astrology/Indian is the yellow sapphire also known widely as Pushparaag and Pukhraj. Jupiter is a natural benefic planet and represents good fate and fortune, divine guidance, divine grace, education, power of speech and knowledge.

This planet also represents continuation of the family tree, power of mantras, and guidance from Guru or preceptors, fame and public acclaim.

Jupiter is also known as Guru and Brihaspati.
It is widely known that if a female individual is having obstacles in getting married, she should wear a properly consecrated yellow sapphire gemstone. This remedy will remove the obstacles in getting married.

To be continued....