Healing touch: Gem power

Since the dawn of human civilisation, mankind has believed in the spiritual and healing powers of gemstones.

In countries such as India, proponents have held that gems can release clogged, unhealthy energies in order to free the body of mental and physical imbalances.

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Today, gemstones are quite fashionable. But, in order to wear them, a person’s birth chart needs to be consulted. Mahesh Shah of Dubai-based Fashion Gold Jewellers claims he has been endowed with a special gift to identify a person’s characteristics and prescribe the right stone.

"Gems are like high potency medicines having the power not only to cure but also to ward off chronic diseases and problems, thereby creating the right milieu for overall growth and development," said Shah.

"Prescribing a gemstone to ward off any planetary afflictions in a person’s birth chart is a delicate process. A lot depends on the astrologer’s intuition and observation power," Shah added.

The stone must match the qualities of the person and help him succeed, said Shah. "In order to select the right stone, the astrologer must know the client’s correct name, date, time and place of birth."

The weight of the stone is equally crucial. Too big a stone may cause an overload, while too little might not act at all.

According to Shah, in Indian tradition, the sacred gems relating to the nine planets have traditional roles to play in either strengthening or counteracting the power of their ruling planets.

In fact, the power of these gems is felt within 90 days of wearing them. However, many continue to wear the stones even after achieving their desired goals. "Though it’s a personal choice, it’s advised to remove the stone once the goals are attained," said Shah.

(The writer is a Dubai-based freelancer)