Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Pukhraj is the gemstone of Jupiter (Guru) — the planet of wisdom, teachers, children and good fortune.
Who is it suggested for?
Usually suggested when Jupiter rules your ascendant, 5th or 9th house, or when Jupiter is weak but well placed.
What it is associated with
Traditionally linked with confidence, learning, marriage prospects for women, and steadier finances.
Caution: Not usually advised when Jupiter rules the 6th, 8th or 12th house of your chart.
How it is traditionally worn
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Also called
- Guru Ratna, Yellow Sapphire
- Metal
- Gold
- Finger
- Index finger
- Day and time
- Thursday morning
- Weight
- Usually 3–7 ratti, decided by an astrologer
- Mantra
- ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे 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.