Neelam or Blue Sapphire Stone - The Gemstone of Saturn
By Anamika S
Blue Sapphire - The Gemstone of Capricorn and Aquarius
Blue Sapphire or Neelam is the gemstone of the Zodiacs Capricorn and Aquarius. The Lord of these zodiac signs is Saturn or Shani. This gemstone is blue in color, the color which denotes royalty which the planet Saturn deserves.The sub stones or substitute gems for Neelam are Amethyst, Black Star, Lapis Lazuli and Black Agate. The beautiful 'Blue Sapphire', is regarded as the 'Stone of the Stones' and is considered to give peace of mind, tranquility, happiness and spiritual enlightenment.
It is a very costly stone like Diamond and obtained by mining. The effect of this stone is the fastest of all stones. The effect of Blue Sapphire or Neelam can be favorable or unfavorable. Neelam is worn only if the effect is positive .Neelam would never bring unfavorable results to Capricorns. Blue Sapphire is also suited for saade saati and a favorable neelam bring in wealth, happiness and fame. It is said that this shani gemstone can turn a beggar to a king.
How to wear Neelam or Blue Sapphire ring?
Given below is the Procedure to wear a Neelam ring.
One should wear a minimum of 3 ½ carets of Blue Sapphire when wearing this gem as an astrological remedy. Neelam should be worn on silver or gold. Neelam gemstone ring should be put in a copper vessel on Friday night in sweetened unboiled milk and gangajal mixture and worn on the middle finger on Saturday after praying to bhagwan shankar and removing it from the vessel. Also chant Shani Mantra 108 times. The Mantra for Shani or saturn is
"OM RAVI PUTRAYA VIDMAHE YAMAGRAJAYA DHEEMAHEE, THANNO SANI PRACHODAYAT" and
"OM KRAAM KREEM KROUM SAHA SANIYAI NAMAHA".
The Saturn (Shani) mantra should be recited every Saturday during the first hour from sunrise for 8 continuous Saturdays to charge the Stone.The best effects of the stone is up to 5 years of wearing the stone. Blue Sapphire should not be worn along with Ruby, Pearl, Red Coral or their substitute stones. It is advisable to wear the Blue Sapphire Gemstone only after the consultation with an expert in Astrology.
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Comments
I have been told by astrologer to wear blue saphire but do not know either to wear on silver or Gold ring
@Tania Why don't you clarify the reasons with whomever advised you?
Nilam stone is very wonder full stone
you just said
The ring should be worn on the middle finger of the right hand on Saturday. Avoid wearing Pearl, Ruby and Red Coral if you are wearing this stone
but ive been advised to wear blue sapphire and pearl as well... please guide me through it
The ring should be worn on the middle finger of the right hand on Saturday. Avoid wearing Pearl, Ruby and Red Coral if you are wearing this stone.
Blue Sapphire should be worn on the middle finger.
Which hand's middle finger?
@Cashmere Yes, It is a wonderful stone.
@Gurmeet Can't help it. A good Quality Blue Sapphire definitely comes costly.
most of the people have suggested me to wear blue saphire, but i am unable to get the proper rate
This is what I've been told to wear





pradeep 7 weeks ago
hi anamika, thanks for the post. i wanted to ask you about the types of blue sapphire that are available. I see the color of the gem that you have shown is dark blue. i checked in jeweler's shop and they showed me a light blue one. is it having the same powers? pls advise. thanks.