Hessonite Gemstone
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Hessonite (Gomed) is ratna of Rahu (the north node of the Moon) in Jyotish. This collection lists Pandit.com's natural hessonite stones, each as an individual piece by weight, so you choose the exact stone you will receive. Every stone is selected under Pt. Rahul Kaushl.
Hessonite in Jyotish
Hessonite (Gomed) is worn to strengthen Rahu when that planet supports your birth chart, and it is traditionally chosen for clarity, steadiness and protection during Rahu periods. Because a gemstone strengthens its planet, it is chosen from the birth chart, ideally the lagna, and not from the rashi alone. See the Rahu remedies for other remedies of Rahu.
How hessonite is traditionally worn
- Finger: the middle finger.
- Metal: silver or panchdhatu.
- Day: Saturday, in Shukla Paksha, in the morning after bathing.
- Mantra: Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah, chanted 108 times before wearing.
How to choose a hessonite
- Good hessonite has the colour of honey or cola and good clarity. Sri Lanka and Africa are common sources.
- Fix the weight with your astrologer. A common trade measure is 1 ratti = 0.91 carat.
- A clean stone of moderate weight is preferred over a large stone with heavy inclusions.
- Buy with a lab certificate. For a stone matched to your chart, consult Pt. Rahul Kaushl.
Compare all nine planets and their stones in the gemstone guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet is hessonite for?
Hessonite (Gomed) is ratna of Rahu (the north node of the Moon).
Which finger is hessonite worn on?
Traditionally on the middle finger, set in silver or panchdhatu.
Which day should I wear hessonite?
Saturday, in Shukla Paksha, in the morning after bathing, after chanting Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah 108 times.
Who should wear hessonite?
Someone in whose birth chart Rahu is a supportive planet. Check your chart before wearing it, or consult Pt. Rahul Kaushl.
How many ratti of hessonite should I wear?
The weight is fixed by your astrologer from your chart and body weight. At 1 ratti = 0.91 carat, a 5 carat stone is about 5.5 ratti.
