Gemstones can have an influence — but only if you allow them to. Their power is not absolute, and they cannot shape your destiny on their own. Only you can do that.
Gemstones have become increasingly popular in our society, and many people love wearing them because of what they believe these stones can bring into their lives. I’m one of those obsessed with gemstones and actually did research based on my birth month, zodiac signs, and number to find which ones can bring the most benefits to my life.
And that's what most people actually do. They often turn to their birth chart or birth month to find which gemstone offers the strongest healing energy or the most positive influence. Whether it’s ruby, emerald, or sapphire, the question remains: do gemstones really work in astrology?
According to astrological beliefs, gemstones are said to amplify beneficial planetary influences, but they cannot override karma or create miracles.
For example, ruby is believed to strengthen Sun-related qualities such as vitality, leadership, and confidence, while emerald is associated with Mercury and is thought to enhance intellect and communication skills.
Gemstones are also associated with emotional balance. Many practitioners say pearl may support calmness from the Moon, yellow sapphire may bring career growth through Jupiter’s wisdom, and amethyst is said to ease anxiety and support overall well-being.
Astrologers also add that any effectiveness depends on energy alignment, rituals, intention, and the correct finger on which the stone is worn. According to them, results show up gradually when these elements come together.
At the same time, astrology places sharp limits on what can be achieved. Gemstones cannot eliminate malefic planetary influences, cure critical illness, or change destiny shaped by past karma. They also cannot act in isolation. Their supposed benefits depend on proper birth-chart analysis, correct gemstone weight, skin contact, and proper placement.
According to Sadhguru, inanimate objects like gemstones can have an impact on you, but the impact happens only if you are easily influenced or if your inner state is unstable. He adds that these effects are minor compared to your inner freedom and choices.
He says that humans are the only beings on this planet with the freedom to shape their own lives, and if one relies on gemstones to fix life, one gives away that freedom. The problem, he explains, isn’t the gemstone but the belief that something outside you controls your life.
A gemstone may create a slight energetic effect, but it cannot change your destiny. What truly determines your life is your mindset, actions, and consciousness, not a stone.
There is no scientific evidence that confirms gemstones have any internal powers for healing, possess special abilities, or affect your life beyond a psychological level, such as a placebo effect. It’s not the gemstone itself that produces a physical phenomenon.
So, for example, I wear a yellow citrine on my index finger because I like to believe that it draws success and positivity. And then I begin noticing positive things and finding myself with an optimistic outlook on life, but it's truly because I believe in what that stone represents, and not because I'm wearing the stone.
As evidenced, there have been no differing effects shown with actual gemstones compared with imitations; it is more about what can be achieved with expectation and belief. Typically, these are subjective experiences, like feelings of being more relaxed or at ease.
Objective conditions, such as illnesses, cannot be healed by gemstones. Relying on gemstones as a better alternative to medical treatment can be dangerous.
Wear gemstones as an adornment because they are beautiful as well as meaningful to you, but they should never substitute for actual medicine.