What the tradition says
The primary stone for the Sun. Traditional texts pair the ruby with vitality, leadership, and clarity of purpose. Wearers are described as 'shining' - a metaphor for visible self-presentation, not a medical claim.
Traditional metal
- gold
- copper
When the texts advise against it
- Traditional texts caution against wearing when the Sun is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th house.
- Not paired with stones for Saturn (blue sapphire) or Venus (diamond) by traditional rule.
Source
BPHS ch. 70 verses 2-7; Garuda Purana Achara-kanda 69
Other stones for Sun
Common questions
- Which planet is Ruby (Manik) associated with?
- Ruby (Manik) is the primary stone for Sun in the traditional gemstone correspondences. The primary stone for the Sun. Traditional texts pair the ruby with vitality, leadership, and clarity of purpose. Wearers are described as 'shining' - a metaphor for visible self-presentation, not a medical claim.
- Which metal is Ruby (Manik) 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 Ruby (Manik)?
- Traditional texts caution against wearing when the Sun is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th house. Not paired with stones for Saturn (blue sapphire) or Venus (diamond) by traditional rule.
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