What the tradition says
The primary stone for Mars. Traditional texts associate coral with what the texts call 'parakrama' - capacity for sustained effort. Often recommended for Manglik (Mangal-dosha) charts.
Traditional metal
- gold
- copper
When the texts advise against it
- Not paired with pearl by traditional rule (Mars-Moon antagonism).
- Caution during Mars-Ketu conjunctions.
Source
BPHS ch. 70; Brihat Samhita Mani-pariksha
Other stones for Mars
Common questions
- Which planet is Red Coral (Moonga) associated with?
- Red Coral (Moonga) is the primary stone for Mars in the traditional gemstone correspondences. The primary stone for Mars. Traditional texts associate coral with what the texts call 'parakrama' - capacity for sustained effort. Often recommended for Manglik (Mangal-dosha) charts.
- Which metal is Red Coral (Moonga) traditionally set in?
- Traditionally gold or copper. 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 Red Coral (Moonga)?
- Not paired with pearl by traditional rule (Mars-Moon antagonism). Caution during Mars-Ketu conjunctions.
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