Ruby or Red Sapphire is recommended to enhance the positive effects of Sun or to reduce the negative effects of Sun. It is a fairly expensive gem, and its basic nature is considered as Hot. Ruby is generally recommended for success in Career and Professional success, success in Politics, for good health.
General rules are being mentioned here for wearing or recommending Ruby. They are :-
(a)It is recommended for Ascendant/Lagna of Leo/Simh.
(b)When Sun is placed in Libra and has Aspect/Drishti from Benefics.
(c)When Sun as a benefic, if placed in 6/8/12 houses from Ascendent/Lagna,
These combinations are required to be checked before recommending or wearing Ruby. However the suitability of Ruby for each Ascendent/Lagna should be checked separately.
1. Aries/Mesh –Sun, being the lord of the 5th house, when placed in the star of Moon, Sun or Jupiter or aspect by or conjunction of Jupiter creates good yog. So Ruby is recommended.
2. Taurus/Vrishabh –Placement of Sun in own house or in 10th house from Ascendent/Lagna or Mars positioned in 7thwith Sun and 9th Lord in 11th house. Thus it can be recommended if such a combination is present.
3. Gemini/Mithun –Sun in Leo with Mercury during the Mahadasha of Sun, then it is recommended.
4. Cancer/Kark –Sun’s placement in the stars which are ruled by Moon, Sun or Jupiter create good yogs. Placement ofMars AND Sun in 10th house from Asendent/Lagna or Sun AND Mercury in Asendent/Lagna with Venus in 4th house from Asendent/Lagna, can create good yogs. Ruby is recommended for people with such combinations. Afflicted Sun and Mahadasha of Sun are indications of recommending Ruby.
5. Leo/Simh –Useful, when positioned in star which are ruled by Jupiter & Sun. Placement of Sun, Mercury & Mars in 1/4/9/11 houses from Asendent/Lagna or Sun, Mercury & Jupiter from 1/4/5/9/11 houses from Asendent/Lagna or Sun & Mercury in 1/9/11 houses from Asendent/Lagna creates a Yog.
6. Virgo/Kanya –Creates Yog when related to Moon and Venus. Ruby and Emerald are to be recommended if Sun is in his own sign during the Mahadasha of Sun.
7. Libra/Tula –Placement of Sun in its own house during the Sun Mahadasha.
8. Scorpio/Vrishchik –Placement of Sun in the stars ruled by Sun, Moon or Jupiter is good. Sun, Mercury with Venus in 7th creates good yog Sun in 10th. This combination enhances the effect if Ruby is worn during its period.
9. Sagittarius/Dhanu –Placement of Sun in the Stars ruled by Sun, Moon or Jupiter makes it suitable.
10. Capricorn/Makar –If Sun is placed in own house and when Mahadasha of Sun is running.
11. Aquarius/Kumbh –If Sun in Leo, only then it is recommended.
12. Pisces/Meen –Position of Sun in own house with its Mahadasha running is an indicator of recommending Ruby.
General Rules for wearing this gem:-
This Gem should always be set in Gold. The ideal weight of the stone is calculated based on body weight i.e. 1 Carat per 10 Kg of body weight. The gem must be worn in the ring finger within 1 Hour of Sunrise on aSunday.
