Blue Sapphire (Neelam)
Neelam is the gemstone of Saturn (Shani) — the planet of discipline, work and long-term results.
Who is it suggested for?
Suggested when Saturn rules a good house for your ascendant, and often during Sade Sati or a Saturn dasha.
What it is associated with
Said to bring focus, steady work and relief from delays when it suits the chart.
Caution: Neelam is the fastest-acting gemstone. Wear it on trial for a few days first, and only after an astrologer has checked your chart.
How it is traditionally worn
- Planet
- Saturn
- Also called
- Shani Ratna, Blue Sapphire
- Metal
- Silver or panchdhatu
- Finger
- Middle finger
- Day and time
- Saturday evening
- Weight
- Usually 4–7 ratti, decided by an astrologer
- Mantra
- ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय 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.