What the tradition says
The primary stone for Jupiter. Traditional texts pair the yellow sapphire with what they call 'dhana-yoga' - wealth-formation patterns. Often recommended for the Sagittarius/Pisces lagna.
Traditional metal
- gold
When the texts advise against it
- Avoid when Jupiter is debilitated (Capricorn) in the chart.
- Not paired with diamond or blue sapphire by some traditions.
Source
BPHS ch. 70; Brihat Samhita
Other stones for Jupiter
Common questions
- Which planet is Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) associated with?
- Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) is the primary stone for Jupiter in the traditional gemstone correspondences. The primary stone for Jupiter. Traditional texts pair the yellow sapphire with what they call 'dhana-yoga' - wealth-formation patterns. Often recommended for the Sagittarius/Pisces lagna.
- Which metal is Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) traditionally set in?
- Traditionally gold. The metal is part of the classical prescription, not an afterthought - different texts pair different metals with the same stone.
- When do traditional texts advise against Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)?
- Avoid when Jupiter is debilitated (Capricorn) in the chart. Not paired with diamond or blue sapphire by some traditions.
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