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Red Coral – The Gem of Mars

by Guruji Sri Arnav

The gemstone representing the positive powers of the planet Mars according to Vedic astrology and Navagraha gemology is Red Coral.

Mars is also known as Mangal, Kuja, Angaraka, Bhoomi Putra and Chevvai. It is the planet of courage, initiative, vitality, vigour, aggression and controls the blood system of the body. Mars is the commander of the army of Gods.

Here we will, analyze ascendant wise the combination in which Red Coral is suitable for individuals. This gemstone instills material success, removal of complexes and fears, courage and the ability to stand strong in challenging situations.

Aries Ascendant and Red Coral
Mars is a potent and a significant planet for this ascendant because it becomes the Lord of the first house/ascendant and the 8th house of longevity, losses and accidents. Because of the virtue of being the ascendant lord it is free from the dosha of being the 8th Lord. Individuals in whose horoscopes Mars is posited in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th or 11th house can wear a Red Coral with confidence.

Taurus Ascendant and Red Coral
In this ascendant ruled by the planet of luxury and materialism – Venus, Mars does not own auspicious houses. Individuals should consider wearing a Red Coral only when Mars major periods are operating and it is posited in 4th, 9th, or 11th house and that too after a trial.

Gemini Ascendant and Red Coral
In this ascendant ruled by the planet of communication – Mercury, Mars becomes a problem-creating planet because it owns the 6th house of disease, debts and enemies. Individuals should consider wearing Red Coral only when Mars periods are operating and Mars is posited in 6th or 11th house. One should assess tolerance and suitability of the gem by tying it on the hand for 3 days.

Cancer Ascendant and Red Coral
Mars becomes a potent and a significant planet in this ascendant ruled by Moon. Maharishi Parashar in his magnum opus Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra classifies Mars as the most potent Yogakaraka (potent and auspicious result giving planet) because it becomes the lord of the 5th trine house and the 10th quadrant house of career and profession. Those individuals in whose horoscopes Mars is posited in the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, or 10th house should wear a Red Coral for life.

Leo Ascendant and Red Coral
In this ascendant ruled by the king of planets – the Sun, Mars becomes a special and auspicious planet because it becomes the lord of the 4th quadrant house of prosperity and assets and the 9th trine house of fate and fortune. Those individuals in whose horoscopes Mars is posited in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, or 11th house should wear a Red Coral for life and increase their fate and fortune.

Virgo Ascendant and Red Coral
In this ascendant ruled by the planet of communication – Mercury, Mars becomes a problem-creating planet. Individuals should consider wearing Red Coral only when Mars periods are operating and Mars is posited in 3rd or 5th house. One should assess tolerance and suitability of the gem by tying it on the hand for 3 days.

Libra Ascendant and Red Coral
Mars is a problem-creating planet in this ascendant ruled by Venus. The Red Coral should be considered only when Mars major periods are operating and it is posited in 2nd, 4th, or 11th house and that too after a trial.

Scorpio Ascendant and Red Coral
Mars becomes a significant planet in this ascendant by being the ascendant Lord. It becomes the Lord of the first house/ascendant and the 6th house of disease, debts and enemies. Those individuals in whose horoscopes Mars is posited in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 10th or 11th house can wear a Red Coral with confidence.

Sagittarius Ascendant and Red Coral
In this ascendant the planet of good fortune and knowledge – Jupiter, Mars becomes an important planet. Those individual in whose horoscope Mars is posited in 1st, 5th, 9th or 10th house can wear a Red Coral.

Capricorn Ascendant and Red Coral
In this ascendant ruled by the karmic planet Saturn, Red Coral should be considered only when Mars periods are operating and Mars is posited in the 1st, 4th, 10th, or 11th house. A trial period of 3 days is compulsory to assess suitability and tolerance.

Aquarius Ascendant and Red Coral
In this ascendant ruled by the karmic planet Saturn Red Coral should be considered only when Mars periods are operating and Mars is posited in the 3rd, 5th, 9th, 10th, or 11th house. A trial period of 3 days is compulsory to assess suitability and tolerance.

Pisces Ascendant and Red Coral
In this ascendant the planet of good fortune and knowledge – Jupiter, Mars becomes a potent and a significant planet. It becomes a key planet for this ascendant because it becomes the lord of the 2nd house of wealth and the 9th trine house of fate and fortune. Those individual in whose horoscope Mars is posited in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th or 11th house should wear a Red Coral for life and increase your fate and fortune.

Caution Notes: One should not wear diamond, Blue Sapphire and Emerald along with the Red Coral unless specifically recommended by an expert astrologer.

Time for wearing the Red Coral


One should always consecrate a gemstone ring or pendant and wear it in the most potent time frame selected according to electional astrology. The Red Coral should be set in gold or silver and be worn in the ring finger. It should be worn on a Tuesday in the constellations of Mrigshira, Chitra, Anuradha or Dhanistha. If these constellations do not occur at the time required and it is important to wear the Red Coral then wear it on any Shukla Paksha (waxing moon period) Tuesday in the Hora of Mars.



Guruji Shrii Arnav is an internationally acclaimed Vedic Guru, one of the leading authorities in the field of Planetary Gemology and spiritual healer. At present he is the Chief Consultant of the popular Vedic Astrology and Philosophy portal- astromandir.com Snail Mail: #24,8th Main Road, GM Palya, Bangalore-560075: Web: http://www.astromandir.com: E-Mail: vedicastro4u@usa.net: Phone: ++91-80-25343583. At present he is the Chief Consultant of the popular Vedic Astrology portal – www.astromandir.com

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