Gemstones Crystals: Gemstones Crystals - Hessonite

By Howard Beckman

Hessonite

Hessonite is the gemstone for strengthening Rahu. It is a type of garnet. In best qualities it is of a reddish-orange-honey color. Honey color stones are also very effective. It is called "gomedak" in sanskrit, or "gomed" in Hindi, the language understood by most people living in India.

The use of this stone increases creativity and good use of the imagination. It may also serve to increase the level of self-confidence and reduce the propensity to be fearful. It can also increase the awareness of a personÕs subtle senses and increase ambition, which may also be for spiritual advancement.

Physically, it is said to help nervous disorders and such degenerative diseases as cancer. It may improve immune functions and counteract the harmful effects of radiation. Hessonite is said to help avert disasters and to protect against evil spirits. Supposedly it can prevent or avert insanity and protect from sudden misfortunes. It also has a reputation for giving great abilities in the sciences.

Great care must be taken before wearing hessonite. It can cause many problems to become magnified in persons who wear it without proper prescription. Its source countries are Africa, Burma and Sri Lanka.

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