Diamond

The gem of Venus

Who should wear it

In the classical convention Diamond is worn to strengthen Venus — appropriate only for a chart where Venus is a functional benefic (a lagna-friendly or yogakaraka graha, or the running dasha lord), which a full chart determines. It asserts no outcome and is worn on a trial basis first.

Wearing reference

Sanskrit name Heera
Metal Silver / Platinum
Finger Middle
Day Friday
Colour White / Variegated

Mantra & propitiation

Pauranik mantra: Om Shukraya Namah

Bija mantra: Om draam dreem draum sah Shukraya namah

Traditional japa count: 16000.

Associated rudraksha: 6-mukhi.

Gemstone prescription is a traditional adjunct, not a directive, and the gem schools disagree — a stone must be selected and timed by a qualified astrologer and worn on a trial basis first. Nothing is sold here.

Questions, answered

Which planet is Diamond for?

Diamond is the primary gem of Venus. Whether it suits you depends on Venus's functional role in your own chart, not the gem alone.

Should everyone wear Diamond?

No. It is appropriate only after a qualified astrologer confirms the graha is a functional benefic for your chart, on a trial basis — never a fear-driven or one-size-fits-all fix.

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Reference from the classical navaratna–graha correspondences (Brihat Jataka and the standard remedy texts). A traditional adjunct, not a directive — no outcome is asserted and nothing is sold.

Computed with the Lahiri ayanamsa (sidereal). Panchang values are anchored at the local sunrise. How we compute →