Blue Sapphire: A gemstone so powerful that it can sway destiny

One of the most fascinating gemstones, Blue Sapphire (Neelam) is also considered to be the most powerful and the mightiest of all Navratnas. Available in shades of blue, ranging from royal blue to indigo to cornflower blue, the powerful gemstone is governed by the most righteous Lord Shani. The strong influence of the gemstone has favored Bollywood A-listers like Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, AR Rahman as well as Sonu Nigam, who soared to great heights.

 According to celebrity astrologer Sundeep Kochar, Blue Sapphire owes its power to its ruling planet Shani (Saturn), which is known for serving justice, however hard it may be. “Just like Shani cleanses a person’s soul, Neelam gemstone cleanses the wearer’s fate,” says Kochar. The celebrity astrologer shares some insights into the origins and benefits of wearing Blue Sapphire gemstone. He also talks about the correct procedure to follow while wearing the gemstone.

Blue Sapphire origins

The finest quality blue sapphires are believed to originate in Kashmir, India and Mogok, Burma (now Myanmar). The finest Kashmir and Burmese sapphires display superb color and clarity without any thermal (heat) treatment. Apart from Kashmir and Burma, blue sapphires are also mined in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and the US.

 Benefits of wearing Blue Sapphire

According to celebrity astrologer and gemologist Sundeep Kochar, Blue Sapphire gemstone is ruled by Saturn, the planet which oversees the brain of the local. Consequently, wearing blue sapphire leaves a mending impact on the brain. It restores mental peace, and encourages mental recuperation by driving the negative musings out.

 Blue Sapphire also induces clarity of thought and enhances the wearer’s ability to concentrate. The gemstone also helps reducing health issues related to vision and hearing. Wearing Blue Sapphire is also associated with enhanced prospects of the wearer by generating an empowering stream of vitality in his/her brain.

 How to wear Blue Sapphire?

An intense gemstone, Blue Sapphire can generate strong ill-effects upon the life of the wearer if the right rituals are not followed. Celebrity astrologer and gemologist Sundeep Kochar suggests wearing the gemstone on a Saturday morning in the Shukla Paksha of the lunar month.

 “Neelam should be worn on the middle finger of the right hand, embedded in either a gold, silver, platinum or panchdhatu ring. The stone must touch the wearer’s skin to pass down its aura. Before wearing, the stone must be immersed in pure milk or Gangajal for about 20 minutes to cleanse it of any negative energy,” suggests the ace astrologer.

 According to him, the mantra ‘Om Shan Shanishcharay Namah’ should be chanted while wearing the Blue Sapphire, in order to invoke the blessings of its ruler planet Shani.