Ruby (Manik)
Gemstone of Sun · Deep red · Ring finger
About Ruby
Ruby (Manik) is the gemstone of the Sun (Surya), the king of the planets. It is worn to strengthen a weak or afflicted Sun and to amplify vitality, confidence, leadership and worldly status.
A natural, untreated ruby of good clarity is set in gold and worn on the ring finger of the working hand, ideally on a Sunday morning after energising it with the Sun's mantra.
Benefits
- Strengthens vitality and confidence
- Supports authority, status and career
- Improves relationship with father / superiors
- Sharpens leadership and willpower
Who Should Wear It
Recommended when the Sun is a functional benefic or yogakaraka but weak, debilitated, or afflicted, especially for Leo, Aries and Sagittarius ascendants.
Important Caution
Avoid wearing Ruby if the Sun is a strong functional malefic for your ascendant (e.g. some Taurus/Libra cases). Always confirm with a birth-chart analysis before wearing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should wear a Ruby?
Ruby suits people with a weak or afflicted but benefic Sun — often Leo, Aries and Sagittarius ascendants. It should only be worn after a chart check, since a malefic Sun can make it counterproductive.
Which finger and metal is Ruby worn in?
Ruby is traditionally set in gold and worn on the ring finger, energised on a Sunday at sunrise.