Gemstone for Jupiter
Yellow Sapphire
पुखराज
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) is the gemstone of Jupiter (Guru), the great benefic and the significator of wisdom, wealth, and good fortune. One of the safest and most universally beneficial of the Navratna, it is worn for prosperity, learning, and timely marriage, especially for women seeking a good match.
Planet
Jupiter (Guru)
Colour
Yellow to golden
Metal
Gold
Finger
Index finger
Day to wear
Thursday at sunrise
Beej mantra
Om Graam Greem Graum Sah Gurave Namah
Benefits of Yellow Sapphire
- ◆ Attracts wisdom, knowledge, and good judgement
- ◆ Supports wealth, prosperity, and steady fortune
- ◆ Helps timely marriage, especially for women
- ◆ Favours children, family harmony, and spiritual growth
- ◆ Brings optimism, ethics, and a sense of purpose
Who should wear Yellow Sapphire
Yellow Sapphire suits those with a weak Jupiter, people facing marriage delays, and Sagittarius (Dhanu) or Pisces (Meena) ascendants. It is one of the most widely recommended and forgiving stones.
Caution
Yellow Sapphire is among the safest gemstones, but it should still be matched to the chart for the strongest result.
How to wear Yellow Sapphire
Set a natural Yellow Sapphire in gold and wear it on the index finger. Wear it for the first time on a Thursday at sunrise, after washing it in raw milk and water and chanting the Guru beej mantra 108 times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Yellow Sapphire recommended for marriage?
Jupiter governs marriage (especially the husband for a woman) and good fortune, so a strong Jupiter via Yellow Sapphire is a classical remedy for marriage delays, alongside Vishnu or Brihaspati worship.
Which finger and metal is Yellow Sapphire worn in?
Yellow Sapphire is set in gold and worn on the index finger, first put on a Thursday at sunrise after purification and the Guru mantra.
Is Yellow Sapphire safe to wear?
It is considered one of the safest and most universally beneficial gemstones, though matching it to your chart gives the best result.
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.