കേതുവിനുവേണ്ടി വൈഡൂര്യം ധരിക്കുന്നതെങ്ങനെ — സമഗ്ര ജ്യോതിഷ മാർഗദർശി

Which Finger and Metal to Wear Cat's Eye

Cat's Eye (Lehsunia, Vaidurya, or Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye) is the gemstone of Ketu (South Node of the Moon) and is traditionally worn on the Kanishthika (little finger) or Madhyama (middle finger) of the right hand. The little finger is often prescribed because Ketu's energy — subtle, inward, spiritual, and diffuse — finds its most appropriate channel through the Mercury finger, as Ketu's significations overlap with both Mercury (nervous system, discrimination) and Saturn (renunciation) in classical Jyotish. The middle finger is prescribed by traditions that align Ketu with Saturn's karmic energy. The prescribed metal is Panchdhatu (five-metal alloy), which is the most common setting, or gold if the chart supports Ketu as a benefic. Silver is acceptable but less common for Ketu's gem. Avoid combining Ketu's gem metal with Rahu's gem metal in the same ornament. The Cat's Eye gemstone must exhibit the chatoyancy (optical cat's eye effect) clearly — a sharp, single, bright band of light (known as the silk) moving across the dome of the cabochon. Brazilian or Sri Lankan Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye is the most valued variety; Sillimanite Cat's Eye and Quartz Cat's Eye are less effective substitutes in Jyotish. A weight of 5 to 7 Ratti (4.5 to 6.3 carats) is recommended. The stone base must touch the skin in an open-back setting.