Cat’s Eye stone – Benefits, Price & Process of Wearing

The Cat’s eye gemstone is a fascinating stone that has got its name because of its resemblance with the cat’s eye in its color as well the slit of the eye. This stone has been used among many cultures for centuries because of its exquisite beauty as well as its astrological significance. Also known as Lehsuniya or Vaidurya, this captivating stone is renowned for the mystical effect of the cat’s eye.

With its striking appearance and glow, the Cat’s Eye is a rare gemstone and so it is quite expensive as well. There is a distinct optical phenomenon this stone exhibits as when a cat’s eye is viewed under a direct source of light, a narrow, luminous band resembling a cat’s eye appears to glide across the surface. This effect is termed ‘chatoyancy,’ in scientific terms.

Benefits of Cat’s Eye Stone

The Cat’s Eye gemstone has more value in the astrological sciences. There are Navratnas in astrology which are the nine most powerful gemstones in the world and the cat’s eye is one of them.  As per Vedic astrology, the cat’s eye gemstone has physical and meta-physical properties that provide a lot of advantages to the wearer with its energy flow.

• The stone will remove the negative effects of the astrological planet Ketu. Ketu is a shadow planet that is known to cause troubles in the life of anyone who has Ketu in a negative position in their birth chart. The Cat’s eye will remove these negative effects caused by the Ketu.

• Cat’s eye will also protect you from negative energies like evil spirits and bad omens as well. Its aura will shield you from these negative influences. Hence, in earlier times, this stone was used as a talisman, and people used to wear it while they traveled.

• Wearing a cat’s eye gemstone will also enhance your intuition powers, insights, and instincts. This increases the self-awareness as well as alertness of the surroundings in the wearer. This helps in enhancing the decision-making skills of the wearer, letting their intuition guide them better.

• Lehsuniya is also known to attract wealth, abundance, and prosperity to the wearer.

• If you have fears of failure, this stone will provide you the strength to take action to face the obstacles as well and the stone’s power will lessen the outside problems.

• The stone will also help you grow spiritually, it will help you connect with the higher powers of the universe and so it will guide you on the right path to god.

• The Cat’s eye gemstone benefits also includes healing properties like it will aid any eye-related problems, helps in better digestion, and promotes overall well-being.

Cat’s Eye Stone Price Range

The price of cat’s eye gemstone in India starts from the range of INR 700 per carat and goes as high as INR 22,000 per carat. This huge difference in the amount of the stone depends on a number of factors such as the quality, cut, color, clarity, and carat. Also, the polishing and treatment of stone add to its value.

The origin of the stone also affects the cost of the stone. Mostly, the cat’s eye gemstone is found in the regions of India, Sri Lanka, Brazil, etc.

In general, Cat’s Eye gemstones can range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars per carat. It is essential to purchase from reputable sources and have the stone authenticated by a gemologist to ensure its quality and authenticity.

How to Wear the Cat’s Eye Gemstone?

You should consult an astrologer while wearing a Cat’s Eye Gemstone to ensure the friendliness of the gemstone with your birth chart. Or you can follow the proper ritual at home and wear your cat’s eye.

Here are the steps to ensure that you wear it correctly:

• Consult an Astrologer to let him assess your birth chart and recommend whether wearing this gemstone is suitable for you. They will determine the ideal weight and quality of the stone for you as per your Kundli.

• Purification: Before wearing the Cat’s Eye, it is recommended to purify it. Place your gemstone in a mixture of milk and water, honey, and ghee (clarified butter) for a few hours, and then clean it with lukewarm water or Gangajal.

• The best time and day to wear a Cat’s Eye stone is a Saturday during the ascending moon phase (Shukla Paksha).

• This gemstone is typically worn on the middle or little finger of the right hand.

• The best metal to wear a cat’s eye gemstone is in gold or silver.

• After the purification, chant the mantra mentioned below 108 times and while you are reciting it for the last time, wear it.

“ Om Pram Preem Proom Sah Ketavay Namah”

To Conclude

Cat’s Eye gemstone is known for the chatoyancy effect that is seen on its surface. The beauty of this stone makes it a popular choice to be used in jewelry pieces. The mystical properties of the cat eye have been believed in for generations.  This potential gemstone will bring you protection, prosperity, spiritual growth, and confidence.

Activate your gemstone by properly following the Vedic ritual to energize it and gain its full potential.

Buy a natural cat’s eye gemstone from the trustable and reputable source of loose gemstones, Rashi Ratan Bhagya. All the gemstones are available of the best quality with lab certification of authenticity. Other gemstones that you can buy are Ruby, Emerald, Red Coral, Hessonite, Blue Sapphire, Opal, etc.

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