Navaratna - Stargate
Since ancient times, since millenia, people have believed that Gemstones possess the power to connect the visible with the invisible world. They come from Eternity and remind us that we are a part of it. One of the old myths says that Gemstones crystalize the light of the stars. They were never considered only to be material but also as a symbol. A symbol of the Gods, of the stars, of destiny. An oracle saw their future, as amulettes they were protection from enemies.
Every natural crystal has not only its own story of unique beauty given by Nature, but each Gemstone possesses its own special energy. This energy of the Gemstones can transfer and integrate their harmonizing and ordering effects with the owner. For this reason people since antiquity have utilized Gemstones not only for jewellery but also as guard and protector, as helper in business, and as an overall cure. Already in ancient India the healing power of Gemstones was known and utilized. People believed that Gemstones contained the energy of the planets and the heavenly bodies and that through this energy people would receive what they need with the selection of right Gemstones. To receive the positive effects of the Gemstone energy, one could wear it in the form of jewellery, for example. The Gemstones thus worn are in constant contact with the owner so that its vibrations interact with the vibrational field of the person, enriching the energy body.
In Ayurveda – the science of perfect health – acknowledged today worldwide in the field of health as an alternative healing method, disease is viewed as insufficiency of harmony and balance among the elements, power and energy, which disturbs the organism. The approach is holistic and consists of 20 different methods for achieving perfect health. One of these is the Jyotish – Vedic Astrology – valuable knowledge that can guide us in the universe and our place within it.
According to Jyotish, each one of us possesses our own unique energy matrix, which is given by the time and place of our birth, which means through the exact position of the 7 heavenly bodies: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and the 2 Moon nodes Rahu and Ketu at this time. This planetary matrix corresponds to the physical body in its various coarse and fine levels. The planetary matrix can show each individual's energetic weaknesses, which disturb the balance of life in its various aspects. One means of restoring balance described by the Jyotish is a Navaratna, which must be worn as a piece of jewelry.
„Navaratna“ means in Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas, „Nine Gemstones“ (nau = nine and ratna = Gemstone) and is a traditional Indian jewel with nine precious Gemstones, each symbolizing one of the previously mentioned heavenly bodies. Mostly this piece of jewelry is produced in the form of rings, pendants, bracelets, and necklaces. The Gemstones of the Navaratna and the corresponding heavenly bodies are: Ruby (Sun), Diamond (Venus), Pearl (Moon), red coral (Mars), blue Saphire (Saturn), yellow Saphire (Jupiter), Emerald (Mercury), Hessonit or Hyazinth-Zirconium (Rahu – ascending Moon nodes) and Chrysoberyll-Cats Eye (Ketu – descending Moon nodes).
In all the Navaratnas these nine Gemstones are always included and are arranged in precise order, which is fundamentally meaningful for the desired effect, based upon the universal order of things, the macrocosmos and the individual microcosmos.
The Navaratna is much more than a jewel: it is a Talisman, a powerful amulett that is especially made for its owner to protect him/her, to strengthen his/her personality, and to bring health, well-being, and wealth. It is a holy object, possessing strength and power that opens the doors of the universe, connecting us to the highest energy.
As a polarizer of astrological energy governed by the sun, the Navaratna creates a form of protection for the bearer, since all of the cosmic power of the analogy of the Gemstones that they represent, together in a precious Mandala creating a special synergy which has regenerating and balancing power, restores the energy balance and enriches all of the underlying levels of the emotional, mental, and corporeal.
Thus the person is protected by the strengthening of his/her energy field against external negative influences, thereby heightening the orientation for the good and well-being of the bearer.
When the nine Gemstones are combined in this constellation, you accept a certain spiritual position, in which you also positively influence the extraterrestrial level of human life, which means that you affect the Karma of the person and help to transform the chain of causes and consequences of human relations and actions. The Gemstones gradually change the relation between cause and effect of the actions of the bearer, transforming even in unremarkable ways the Karmic entanglement, thus producing positive changes in the person's life.
The Navaratna is a good luck charm and can dispel negative energy and give the bearer health, wealth, happiness and bliss, which is why it is often given to the bride and groom on their wedding day.
For the Indians each Navaratna-Jewel is unique and possesses its own energy and power. It is important to feel and follow your heart when selecting your Navaratna.
The Gemstones of the Navaratna must always and without exception be natural stones and may in no case be imitations. Beyond this they must be energetically purified and strengthened with very special spiritual rituals.
In practice it is not easy to find Gemstones that are appropriate for use in the Jyotish context because most are treated with various methods and, even when they seem to have been made more beautiful this way, they no longer possess their original vibrational quality. It is also important that the Gemstones of the Navaratna are a certain size. Small Gemstones nevertheless have positive energy, but its field of effect is reduced compared to bigger stones.
Also as important is the quality of the Gemstones: also when they are not of the highest Jyotisch Quality, they must still have important characteristics in terms of color, degree of purity, and appropriate size. One can generally say: „The bigger, purer and more homogenous in color the Gemstone, the better and stronger its effect on its lucky bearer."
Our Navaratna-Stargates, also called „Sternentore“, are our own Creations for the line of Gemslight Creations.
Each piece in the collection is a unique masterpiece and is individually formed and finished by a master's hand.
All of the applied Gemstones are carefully sorted and ultimately checked according to gemologist criteria to see if they meet the Jyotish criteria. This overall accurate selection guarantees the holistic positive effect of our creations.
The readiness of the bearer, together with the overall regenerating, protective, unifying power of the Navaratna, is the best formula for unleashing the greatest possible life enhancing effects.
