Can Scorpio Lagna wear Hematite?
Hematite (Lohitaka) is ruled by Mars. Here's what Vedic astrology says for Scorpio (Vrishchika) rising.
Why
For Scorpio (Vrishchika) Ascendant, Mars rules the 1st house (self, health and personality) and the 6th house (enemies, debts, disease and competition). As your Lagna lord, Mars represents you. Its stones are traditionally the safest long-term choice.
Vrishchika Lagna gives intensity, magnetism and a researcher's mind, with Mars as ruler. You transform through crises and rarely do anything halfway.
Best stones for Scorpio Lagna
The three classically safest stones for any Lagna belong to the lords of the 1st, 5th and 9th houses (the trikonas). For Scorpio they are:
If you do wear Hematite
- Finger & metal: Ring finger, or as a bracelet, Copper or gold
- Day & time: Tuesday, Morning, within an hour or two after sunrise
- Mantra: Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah — 108 times
- Size: An 8-10 mm bead bracelet, a polished ring band, or a tumbled palm stone
Read the full Hematite guide or the Scorpio Lagna gemstone guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hematite good for Scorpio ascendant?+
Yes — Hematite for Scorpio Lagna. For Scorpio (Vrishchika) Ascendant, Mars rules the 1st house (self, health and personality) and the 6th house (enemies, debts, disease and competition). As your Lagna lord, Mars represents you.
What is the lucky stone for Scorpio (Vrishchika) Lagna?+
The Life Stone for Scorpio Lagna is that of Mars, the Lagna lord — Red Coral or its substitute Carnelian. The 5th and 9th lords (Jupiter and Moon) give the other two traditionally favourable stones.
Can Scorpio Moon sign (Rashi) wear Hematite?+
Gem selection is traditionally made from the Lagna. If you only know your Moon sign, you can read this page for Scorpio as a Chandra Lagna, but checking your actual Ascendant with the free Crystal Matcher gives a more reliable answer.
How should a Scorpio native wear Hematite?+
If suitable, wear Hematite on the ring finger, or as a bracelet in copper or gold on Tuesday, morning, within an hour or two after sunrise, after chanting "Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Bhaumaya Namah" 108 times.
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