Opal | Doodhiya Pathar
Opal (Doodhiya pathar) is associated with the planet Venus and consider as best substitute for diamonds. It comes in almost all colors but is mainly worn in white for astrological benefits. Opal stone ranges from transparent to opaque and is usually cut into cabochons to display its rainbow effect (play of color). Opal is separated into two main categories: normal opal and fire opal.
Being related to the planet Venus, it is considered a symbol of luxury. This gemstone is most recommended for people with the zodiac signs of Taurus (Vrashab Rashi) and Libra (Tula Rashi).
Benefits of opal;
1) Healing benefits
It is especially useful in the treatment of depression and other mental disorders because it eliminates lethargy or laziness in the body.
2) Satisfying desires
If you don’t have life satisfaction, then no matter how much you earn, you will not get rest. One feels satisfied with oneself after wearing it.
3) Improves relationships
The opal stone removes mutual misunderstandings and works to improve relationships. As a result, anyone who has difficulty getting along with others should wear this stone.
4) Protects the wearer
It creates a positive aura around the wearer. Apart from this, it also helps in avoiding natural calamities such as fire, storms, and accidents.
How to Wear a opal Stone
Weight - Minimum of 1/10th of bodyweight in Ratti (example: 8.5 Ratti for 85 kg bodyweight)
Color: white, better with firing (Should be untreated)
Metal Preferred -Silver or gold
Finger: index finger of the right hand (ladies, left hand)
Day and time: Friday afternoon (12 o’clock), Shukla Paksha
Chanting Mantra – Om Shun Shukraye Namah (108 times), after purified with panchamrit.
Blue Sapphire – Neelam
Yellow Sapphire – Pukhraj
Cats Eye – Lehsunia
Gomed – Hessonite Garnet
Manik – Ruby
Moonga – Coral
Panna – Emerald
Pearl – Moti
Citrine – Sunela
Iolite – Kakaneeli
Natural Zircon
Opal – Doodhiya Pathar
White Sapphire (Safed Pukhraj)
Turquoise – Firoja
Amethyst – Katela
Rudraksha
Sphatik
Pearl Mala