Ketu (South Node) · Vedic Gemology
Cat's Eye (Chrysoberyl)
लहसुनिया (Lahsuniya) · Yellow to greenish-yellow with white 'eye' band · Hardness 8.5 on Mohs scale
Cat's Eye (Lahsuniya) is the gemstone of Ketu (South Node of the Moon) in Vedic astrology. Ketu represents past lives, spirituality, moksha, sudden events, and intuition. Cat's Eye has a distinctive chatoyancy (cat's eye effect) — a silvery band that moves across the stone when rotated. It is one of the most powerful remedial gemstones in Vedic astrology.
Planet
Ketu (South Node)
Zodiac Signs
Sagittarius, Pisces
Colour
Yellow to greenish-yellow with white 'eye' band
Hardness
8.5 on Mohs scale
Benefits
- ◆Protects from accidents, misfortune, and sudden setbacks
- ◆Enhances spiritual growth, intuition, and past-life wisdom
- ◆Helps during Ketu Mahadasha reduce confusion and bring clarity
- ◆Supports careers in medicine, healing, occult sciences, and research
- ◆Provides protection from the evil eye and negative energies
Who Should Wear
Those in Ketu Mahadasha or Antardasha. Sagittarius and Pisces ascendants when Ketu is placed positively in their chart. Should be worn only after proper consultation.
How to Wear
Cautions
- !Must show the chatoyancy effect — the 'eye' must be clearly visible
- !Only chrysoberyl cat's eye is the authentic Vedic stone; other cat's eye variants (quartz) are not acceptable
- !Test for 3 days before committing, similar to Blue Sapphire
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cat's Eye and other stones?
Astrological Cat's Eye must be Chrysoberyl — the only mineral type accepted in Vedic gemology for Ketu. The visual hallmark is chatoyancy: a bright, moving 'eye' band across the stone. Quartz cat's eye and other variants are not authentic Ketu gemstones.
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