Gemstone for Rahu
Hessonite
गोमेद
Hessonite (Gomed) is the gemstone of Rahu, the north lunar node. It is worn to clear confusion, calm anxiety, and protect against the unsettling, malefic effects of Rahu, and to support success in foreign or unconventional fields. As a node stone, it should be tested before permanent wear.
Powerful, fast-acting stone. Always wear on a trial first before permanent wear.
Planet
Rahu (Rahu)
Colour
Honey to brownish-orange
Metal
Silver
Finger
Middle finger
Day to wear
Saturday at sunset
Beej mantra
Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Rahave Namah
Benefits of Hessonite
- ◆ Clears confusion, fear, and mental fog
- ◆ Protects against Rahu's sudden and deceptive effects
- ◆ Supports success in foreign lands and unconventional careers
- ◆ Helps during a difficult Rahu Mahadasha or Antardasha
- ◆ Steadies the mind against anxiety and illusion
Who should wear Hessonite
Hessonite suits those in a challenging Rahu Mahadasha or with an afflicted Rahu, and is often advised as part of Kaal Sarp Dosha remedies. It should be confirmed from the chart.
Caution
As a shadow-planet stone, Hessonite can react strongly. Wear it on a 3-day trial first and watch for any negative signs before committing to permanent wear.
How to wear Hessonite
After a successful trial, set a natural Hessonite in silver and wear it on the middle finger. Wear it for the first time on a Saturday, after washing it in raw milk and water and chanting the Rahu beej mantra 108 times.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Hessonite (Gomed) recommended?
Hessonite is advised for a difficult Rahu Mahadasha, an afflicted Rahu, and as part of Kaal Sarp Dosha remedies. It should be confirmed from the chart and tested before permanent wear.
Which finger and metal is Hessonite worn in?
Hessonite is set in silver and worn on the middle finger, first put on a Saturday after purification and the Rahu mantra, only after a successful trial.
Can Hessonite and Cat's Eye be worn together?
Rahu (Hessonite) and Ketu (Cat's Eye) are sometimes worn together for the nodal axis, but only when the chart supports it and after careful trial of each.
Gemstone guidance is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for a personal chart consultation. Choose any gemstone from your full birth chart with a qualified astrologer.