Can Taurus Lagna wear Hessonite?
Hessonite (Gomed) is ruled by Rahu. Here's what Vedic astrology says for Taurus (Vrishabha) rising.
Why
Rahu is a shadow planet and owns no sign, so it acts according to the house it occupies and the lord of that sign in your personal chart. For Taurus Lagna there is no blanket rule — Hessonite can be very helpful during a Rahu Mahadasha or when Rahu sits in a good house, and unsettling otherwise.
Vrishabha Lagna gives a calm, sensual and loyal personality ruled by Venus. You build slowly and keep what you build — money, relationships and a beautiful home.
Best stones for Taurus Lagna
The three classically safest stones for any Lagna belong to the lords of the 1st, 5th and 9th houses (the trikonas). For Taurus they are:
If you do wear Hessonite
- Finger & metal: Middle finger of the working hand, Silver or panchdhatu (ashtadhatu is also traditional)
- Day & time: Saturday, Evening after sunset, or during Rahu kaal on Saturday as per your astrologer
- Mantra: Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah — 108 times
- Size: Traditionally 5-8 carats (roughly 5-8 ratti)
Read the full Hessonite guide or the Taurus Lagna gemstone guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hessonite good for Taurus ascendant?+
Only after chart check — Hessonite for Taurus Lagna. Rahu is a shadow planet and owns no sign, so it acts according to the house it occupies and the lord of that sign in your personal chart. For Taurus Lagna there is no blanket rule — Hessonite can be very helpful during a Rahu Mahadasha or when Rahu sits in a good house, and unsettling otherwise..
What is the lucky stone for Taurus (Vrishabha) Lagna?+
The Life Stone for Taurus Lagna is that of Venus, the Lagna lord — Diamond or its substitute White Topaz. The 5th and 9th lords (Mercury and Saturn) give the other two traditionally favourable stones.
Can Taurus Moon sign (Rashi) wear Hessonite?+
Gem selection is traditionally made from the Lagna. If you only know your Moon sign, you can read this page for Taurus as a Chandra Lagna, but checking your actual Ascendant with the free Crystal Matcher gives a more reliable answer.
How should a Taurus native wear Hessonite?+
If suitable, wear Hessonite on the middle finger of the working hand in silver or panchdhatu (ashtadhatu is also traditional) on Saturday, evening after sunset, or during rahu kaal on saturday as per your astrologer, after chanting "Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah" 108 times.
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