Rahu, the planet of dragonhead is significant across the avenues of astrology. When it comes to astrology and planets, each one of the latter has a related gemstone. In the case of Rahu, the gemstone linked to it is gomed gemstone or hessonite. Rahu is also referred to as the shadow planet. According to the myths of Hinduism, Rahu was a devil who drank the fluid of immortalityâ or Amritâ during Samudra Manthan.This earned him the wrath of Lord Vishnu who cut his head off. Thanks to the Amrit, Rahu's body got separated into a head and a tail but failed to die. These parts supposedly turned into shadow planets Rahu and Ketu.

The gomed gemstone is said to have a positive impact on those with Rahu dominant in their birth charts. By nature, Rahu is malevolent. This planet can cause a lot of frustration, abusive habits as well as diseases. The original gomed gemstone is said to have a calming influence on natives with Rahu dominant. It is to be noted that when Rahu is located in a house of power in an individual’s birth chart, there is every chance that he/she might be seeing a lot of power.

The Gomed Gemstone And Rahu’s Malefic Nature

Gomed stone can help those with exalted Rahu earn further fame and wealth. Having exalted Rahu means that the individual is swathed in luxury and great wealth too. Similarly, for those with weak Rahu, the gomed stone will be able to work beneficially. The primary trait seen in persons with a weak Rahu is a certain fear of things that are supernatural. You need to understand the fact that gomed stone or hessonite has an ultra-violet cosmic color. This comes across as the coldest among cosmic rays. Therefore, these can be used as a cure or antidote against issues that are spiked by extreme heat. This could mean physical diseases such as fever, hyperacidity as well as indigestion.

The Connection Between Gomed Stone And Rahu

In the case of native wearing gomed gem stone during the Antardasha or Mahadasha phases of Rahu, he or she can actually skim away the negative issues that the Rahu planet causes. Identifying a Rahu gemstone is easy. These mostly come in orangish to golden-orangish or reddish-brown hues. While gomed gemstone is always referred to as the Rahu gemstone, zircon and spessartite too are close cousins.

Astrologers and sages believe the gomed is the color of cow’s fat. It is also referred to as gomedhaka. For pacifying the Rahu planet, the honey-hued gomedh original stone is the choice to pick. Rahu is responsible for a number of doshas—such as—sarpa dosha, putra dosha, and kalathra dosha. Gomedh, the rahu gemstone is generally not worn throughout life. It is worn during the major span or sub-span of the dosha’s effect.

Original gomed stone must be set only in silver metal—in the form of a pendant or ring. It is recommended that one avoids setting the gemstone of Rahu in gold unless especially specified.