Pearl
Pearl is to be worn to strengthen a weak Moon in the horoscope and may help to alleviate conditions caused by a weak placement. It has an extremely calming influence on the mind and increases feelings of love, and compassion for other people. The pearl may increase peace of mind and enable the practice of spiritual meditation with greater concentration.On the physical side, the pearl may help balance bodily fluids and reduce heat in the body. The pearl can calm the nerves thereby decreasing feelings of anxiety. It is good for women in general and can help fertility, as well as help a woman deal with the stress of motherhood.Most people, especially in the west, are only familiar with cultured pearls. Although they can be quite expensive, especially in strands of good size, shape and color, they do not have the potency of natural pearls.The source of pearls with which we are all familiar are those produced by a mollusc (oyster). It starts with a tiny irritation within the shell of the mollusc, possibly a piece of sand or other foreign matter. The oyster, as a protective measure, begins to coat this irritation with two substances, nachre and conchiolin; the layers are coated one after the other, with the greatest part being the nachre. This is a "natural" pearl, meaning man has not induced the oyster to create a pearl. Most natural pearls have been taken long ago from the seas to the point that they are very rarely, found today.Cultured pearls are produced on pearl "farms", in the far east or the South Pacific. The South Pacific produces the largest pearls in white, silver and black colors. Other sources include the Persian Gulf, South America, India and Sri Lanka. Cultured pearls may be used to strengthen an afflicted Moon, but one natural pearl, worn either in a ring or pendant, is more effective than several cultured pearls.The only natural pearls we are still able to obtain, although in very limited quantities, are "keshi pearls". These are "accidental" naturals. Using the keshi pearls has produced incredible results for an afflicted Moon, and its supply is dwindling.As with all gems it is important to know its source. The only foolproof way of knowing if the pearl is cultured, or not, is by X-raying the pearl, which will reveal the nucleus, if there is one. If the pearl is drilled, it can be seen under magnification easily but, for healing purposes, PEARLS SHOULD NOT BE DRILLED. They should be set only in silver, so that the pearl comes into contact with the skin.Moonstone may also be used as a substitute for pearl, although the potency is somewhat less. If using Moonstone it should ideally weight 8-10 carats.
Instructions for installation of Pearl
Pearls are best purchased on a Monday, although Sunday and Thursday are also suitable days. The Moon should be waxing and in one of the nakshatras of Rohini, Pushya, Hasta, or Shravan. Size is prescribed according to the body weight of an individual, but generally 4-6 carats in size has dramatic positive effects within 72 hours.The pearl should be set in a silver ring, or pendant, so that it comes into a contact with the skin. Once installed, if in a ring it should be worn on the ring finger of the left hand. The following ritual may be performed for empowerment. On a Monday evening after Moonrise:
1.Rinse pearl ring/pendant in water.
2.Rinse in cow's milk.
3.Rinse again in water.
4.Place on home altar (or sacred place) before a picture of the deity of the Moon (Som or Chandra) or Lunar Yantra.
5.Light incense.
6.Meditate on desired benefits.
7.Chant the following mantra 108 times "Om shram shreem shroom shah Somaya Namah Om".
8.Place pearl on ring finger of hand, preferably the left or pendant on a chain around the neck.
PropitiationCharity: Donate a pearl or moonstone, conch shell, silver, water, cow's milk or white rice to a female leader on Monday evening during the waxing moon.
Fasting: On Mondays, especially during Moon transits and major or minor Moon periods.
Mantra: To be chanted on Monday evening, especially during major or minor Moon periods.
Pearl is to be worn to strengthen a weak Moon in the horoscope and may help to alleviate conditions caused by a weak placement. It has an extremely calming influence on the mind and increases feelings of love, and compassion for other people. The pearl may increase peace of mind and enable the practice of spiritual meditation with greater concentration.On the physical side, the pearl may help balance bodily fluids and reduce heat in the body. The pearl can calm the nerves thereby decreasing feelings of anxiety. It is good for women in general and can help fertility, as well as help a woman deal with the stress of motherhood.Most people, especially in the west, are only familiar with cultured pearls. Although they can be quite expensive, especially in strands of good size, shape and color, they do not have the potency of natural pearls.The source of pearls with which we are all familiar are those produced by a mollusc (oyster). It starts with a tiny irritation within the shell of the mollusc, possibly a piece of sand or other foreign matter. The oyster, as a protective measure, begins to coat this irritation with two substances, nachre and conchiolin; the layers are coated one after the other, with the greatest part being the nachre. This is a "natural" pearl, meaning man has not induced the oyster to create a pearl. Most natural pearls have been taken long ago from the seas to the point that they are very rarely, found today.Cultured pearls are produced on pearl "farms", in the far east or the South Pacific. The South Pacific produces the largest pearls in white, silver and black colors. Other sources include the Persian Gulf, South America, India and Sri Lanka. Cultured pearls may be used to strengthen an afflicted Moon, but one natural pearl, worn either in a ring or pendant, is more effective than several cultured pearls.The only natural pearls we are still able to obtain, although in very limited quantities, are "keshi pearls". These are "accidental" naturals. Using the keshi pearls has produced incredible results for an afflicted Moon, and its supply is dwindling.As with all gems it is important to know its source. The only foolproof way of knowing if the pearl is cultured, or not, is by X-raying the pearl, which will reveal the nucleus, if there is one. If the pearl is drilled, it can be seen under magnification easily but, for healing purposes, PEARLS SHOULD NOT BE DRILLED. They should be set only in silver, so that the pearl comes into contact with the skin.Moonstone may also be used as a substitute for pearl, although the potency is somewhat less. If using Moonstone it should ideally weight 8-10 carats.
Instructions for installation of Pearl
Pearls are best purchased on a Monday, although Sunday and Thursday are also suitable days. The Moon should be waxing and in one of the nakshatras of Rohini, Pushya, Hasta, or Shravan. Size is prescribed according to the body weight of an individual, but generally 4-6 carats in size has dramatic positive effects within 72 hours.The pearl should be set in a silver ring, or pendant, so that it comes into a contact with the skin. Once installed, if in a ring it should be worn on the ring finger of the left hand. The following ritual may be performed for empowerment. On a Monday evening after Moonrise:
1.Rinse pearl ring/pendant in water.
2.Rinse in cow's milk.
3.Rinse again in water.
4.Place on home altar (or sacred place) before a picture of the deity of the Moon (Som or Chandra) or Lunar Yantra.
5.Light incense.
6.Meditate on desired benefits.
7.Chant the following mantra 108 times "Om shram shreem shroom shah Somaya Namah Om".
8.Place pearl on ring finger of hand, preferably the left or pendant on a chain around the neck.
PropitiationCharity: Donate a pearl or moonstone, conch shell, silver, water, cow's milk or white rice to a female leader on Monday evening during the waxing moon.
Fasting: On Mondays, especially during Moon transits and major or minor Moon periods.
Mantra: To be chanted on Monday evening, especially during major or minor Moon periods.