GOMED

Gomed represents Rahu, the ascending node of the moon. It’s natural significations include worldly desires, worldly benefits, laziness, gratification, and ignorance. It is by nature unpredictable and creates sudden changes and influences, rigidity and passion. It is similar to Sani or Saturn in its nature and influence. Traditionally, rahu is known as the “head of the dragon”.

It is used to counter the ill effect of Rahu which causes students to be disinterested in studies and wife struck with sickness or a restless mind. In all these situations Hessonite helps.

In the human physiology, rahu corresponds to the head of the caudate. The caudate is involved in the control of the saccadic eye movements (the abrupt short shifts of focus in the eyes). The caudate influences memory in relation to orientation in space. The caudate is responsible for our ability to change behavior patterns. It is used to counter the ill effect of Rahu which causes students to be disinterested in studies and wife struck with sickness or a restless mind. In all these situations Hessonite helps.

Gomedh helps the wearer with regard to professional development. Hessonite aids in improvement of finance, health and happiness and it deters enemies from hatching plots against the wearer. Gomedh is highly recommended for those involved in active politics or those having Rahu in their tenth house in the natal chart. Those who are undergoing the mahdasa of Rahu shall also wear the Gomedha. Hessonite bestow financial prosperity and leads to gradual accumulation of wealth. It is good for those suffering from allergies, skin disorder, piles, epilepsy, infection of eyes, cold, sinus infection, fatigue, insomnia, BP.

Gemological Properties
Gomed (Hessonite Garnet)
Chemical Composition Ca3Al2(Si04)3
Color From light yellowish orange to dark brownish orange and dark orange – red
Hardness 7 – 7.5
Refractive Index 1.738 – 1.745 Single refractive
Species Garnet grossular
Density 3.60 – 3.68
Occurence Sri Lanka, Canada, Brazil, East Africa, Madagascar.
Astrological-Healing Properties
Gomed (Hessonite Garnet)
Planet Rahu
Cosmic Color Ultraviolet
Number 4
Day Saturday
Time Sunset
Red Coral Mantra Aum ram ravahe namahrepeated 18 times at the time of wearing the Rahu talisman.
Signs of an afflicted Jupiter * Rahu is a spiritual inclined planet. When it is well-placed, the native usually has very strong spiritual tendencies, desire to do goodness to others and detachment to material goals. He is very influential and respected in society.
* Power, fame, political success, money
* Insatiable worldly desires and sense gratification
* Hedonistic tendencies
* Obsessive and convulsive influences
* Inertia, dullness, grossness, insensitivity, ignorance.
Prevention of the following diseases Cancer, fears, phobias, undiagnosable illnesses, poisons
Element Ether
Sign Aquarius
Sanskrit Names Gomeda, cow’s urine colored gem, Rahu-ratna, Rahu’s gem, Pita rakta mani, Orange gem, Tamo-mani, Rahu’s jewel.