Hessonite (Gomed)
Gomed is the gemstone of Rahu — linked with sudden changes, foreign matters and confusion.
Who is it suggested for?
Considered during a Rahu dasha or with a strongly placed Rahu, only after a careful reading.
What it is associated with
Said to reduce confusion and sudden obstacles when it suits the chart.
Caution: A sensitive stone. Wear it on trial first and never without an astrologer's advice.
How it is traditionally worn
- Planet
- Rahu
- Also called
- Rahu Ratna, Hessonite
- Metal
- Silver or panchdhatu
- Finger
- Middle finger
- Day and time
- Saturday evening
- Weight
- Usually 5–9 ratti, decided by an astrologer
- Mantra
- ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः
Chant the mantra 108 times before wearing, after washing the ring in raw milk and clean water — this is the common practice, not a rule.
Whether this stone suits you depends on your own birth chart — the house your planet rules, its strength and your running dasha. Make your free Kundli to see which stones your chart points to.