Opal

The gem:

Opal is a semi-precious gem and is also known as the ‘Queen of Gems’. Opal gemstone can be translucent, transparent or dense depending on the stone that you are advised to wear. It is mostly available in Australia, but is presently available in various other parts of the world.

Besides becoming well-known jewellery in the fashion world, it has influential Astrological qualities. In Astrology it is connected with planet Venus and zodiac sign Libra. It strengthens the weak planet Venus in the horoscope. It is the alternative of diamond and is famous to impart accomplishment and control in life. People who are born in the month of October, if you use this particular gemstone then it develops in you affection and love also promises a comfortable life. Opal gemstone means exquisiteness, authority and financial affluence. It polishes the sixth sense of the person and spreads positive energy in sectors like prosperity, family, and fame.

Why should I wear it:

The actual meaning here is that the gemstone Opal performs as an ‘unseen shield’ for the users against negative influences and energy. A natural Opal gemstone is an ideal gift for would-be mothers as it assists them to maintain calmness in the disturbed mind, eases despair, safeguards from nightmares, and spreads the energy of the stone in the entire body and mind. The users of this stone feel enthusiastic and can solve all odd situations of life. It unites the users to their divine side while authorizing universal responsiveness on them. This particular Opal stone understands the user’s thoughts, desires, feelings and emotions, and increases them, then at the same time empowers the wearers more. The Opal stone also helps them in understanding how best we should contribute towards our community to become more responsible and also to channelize our energy appropriately. Opal gemstone also assists to cleanse the mind and opens it towards critical, rational, and reasonable decision-making while enhancing the free flow of opinion. The Opal gemstone helps  the users  to overcome negative energy and brings  clarity in expression to the  mind about the distasteful  reactions or emotions they  received or delivered.

Benefits/Effects:

Governed by Venus, it is the perfect gemstone of those people who are born in the month of October. Opal is powerfully connected to luxury and relationships, and also with the appropriate application of Vedic Astrology.  The Opal gemstone also assists the users to lead a lavishly rich standard of living in terms of marital stability, prosperity, increasing social status and reputation. This particular stone also helps in bringing relief from  physical ailments. Some of the benefits of wearing Opal are below:-

- The Opal stone has been re known for its possessions of love and affection. After wearing it the person can draw love and affection towards itself. It has been seen they remain the centre of attraction of a crowd or gathering.

- It is a sensual gem that draws the attention of lovers.

- Opal is related to the attributes of fineness, favorable luck and creative mind.

- Wearing the gemstone Opal as a ring or pendant grants the users good karma and power and prestigious status in the society.

- This stone can be  worn mostly as armlets and rings. Once worn this stone, users get relief from long sufferings, any kind of disease that does not have appropriate medical treatment.

- People who travel often or in the travel industry, media houses and different institutions get benefits after wearing this stone. .

- This particular stone is also very supportive for the development of the nervous system  and digestive  system in our physical system.

- This Opal gem has a positive impact on the Sahasrara chakra which is connected with Universal awareness.

Significance:

The gemstone Opal provides stability to its wearer’s neurological disorder, as it brings a sense of balance between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. Users of an Opal get positive effects from it as it heals several problems related to throat, eye, bone marrow, spleen, pancreas and reproductive organs. This particular gemstone has the power to increase the charisma and enthusiasm of love. Opal turns its users into a caring, loving, and kind person. It also increases the common understanding between the partners and intensifies the love. To attain satisfaction and peace  in life, people prefer to wear an Opal.

Details :                                                          

Origin – The Western USA, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras

Colours - White, Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Gray, Orange, Brown

Birthstone month – October

Density – 2.09 g/cm3

Minerals – Opal consist of tiny spheres of silica structured in a regular model, with water in between the spheres.

Professionals –  Opal is highly recommended to someone, who has Antardasha or Mahadasha of Venus  in the birth chart. So it is necessary to consult an Astrologer  

Jewellery metal – Gold and silver

Wearing day – Friday

Caution:

Opal gemstone is usually worn as stones and rings.  A good way to clean negative energies from this particular stone is to deep  the pendant or ring  in the lukewarm water. Do not clean the stone with any strong detergent and rough texture cloth. Avoid wearing it when you are working in extreme heat.