Career Promotion : Divine Gems : Emerald For Mercury

Emerald is an expensive gemstone, as most the emeralds have inclusions looking like cracks thereby reducing their worth as a jewel. A good emerald is smooth and transparent emitting bright rays. An astrologically auspicious emerald may be deep velvet green or like green grass, without any black spot or any other colour. In general, an emerald gives good health, good education and intellect – in particular mathematics. It is good for business and commission income. It is good for safe delivery for those expecting.

Emerald goes well for those born in signs (Lagna-Ascendant or Rasi-Moon Sign), Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius. However, it does not respond favourably for those born in Aries, Cancer, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces.

It is good for health as it tones up Anahat Chakra (Heart Chakra – representing love and self respect), It is helpful in treatment of problems related to nervous system, blood pressure, hearth, cancer, ulcer, skin, tongue and speech.  One can even wear 3-mukhi rudraksh with it for better health.

Emerald is ruled by Mercury, and hence, it is good to wear for natives with auspicious and good Mercury in the horoscope readings. It is the best gem for developing institution and effective presentation skills. It is the chief governor of speech or vocal expression ability. In good company with Mars, it can help professionals such as surgeons, auditors and related to communications and computers. In good company with planet Venus, it produces professionals like actors, fine arts, intellectuals, medicine coal, hides and skins, and foreign service. In good company with Saturn, it promotes, garments, brokers, printing and books, officials in customs and excise. In good company with Jupiter, it produces researchers, financial wizards, counselors, lawyers and judges.

Mercury combined with a good Sun, high government officials and politicians can be found with economic/financial muscle as well as power and prestige. Emerald suits a large number of people and more so, worn in combination with other gems selectively.

Overall, it may be remembered that Emerald representing Mercury, one can selectively be wear emerald in the mahadasa periods of Mercury for self development, and greater professional skills.   For a balanced view, it is better to assess Navamasa and Dasamasa charts, and also the Karkamsha in birth chart, for greater success in career.  

The gem to be worn must be abhimantrit (energized) before wearing, to be effective. Importantly, emerald is effective for wearing for full 3 years from the day of its first wearing, after which it losses its luster and capacity to give auspiciousness.  Moreso, gem’s suitability needs periodic reassessment due to changing fortunes and operating dasa and mahadasa periods.