Red Coral Gemstone also called Lal Moonga is orangish red or sindoori
(vermilion) in color. It is the skeletal remains
of marine animals called Coral Polyps. These tiny creatures live in colonies, which form branching structures as they grow, eventually resulting
in coral reefs and Atolls. It is deep hued like vermilion. Unreal corals cannot withstand heat and melt.
Moreover, the fake coral when rubbed gives audible sound, which the real one does not. The real coral if scratched on floor and then rubbed with oily fingers, becomes smooth again. The fake remains scratched.
It is also called Bhomaratna, Angarak mani, Sinduja etc. In Persian it is called Miranga, Majaan.
It is used to enhance the Power of Planet Mars in the Horoscope.
Mars is exalted in Capricorn and it also becomes most powerful when it comes in Aries during gochara movement. Mars is the planet of active force, courage, energy and the go ahead spirit. Students who are dull, blunt and indolent can be greatly benefited by wearing the gem in a gold ring on Anamika. The beneficial rays of Mars are also essential for the early settlement of marriage.
Mars clears out waste products from the blood and body and thus keeps the body fit. That is why he rules over the
excretory glands, kidney, urinary system, genital organs, penis, rectum, and sweat glands. Coral can cure anemia, depression,
melancholia, lassitude, convulsions, fits, fainting, weakness, low blood pressure and general debility.
Who should wear:
a) It should be worn by a native who has an auspicious Mars i.e. when he is lord of auspicious house (1, 5, 9 & 10th) as is for Aries,
Cancer, Leo Lagna, it is Yogakarak as well.
b) Natives in whose chart Mars is exalted or making RuchikaYoga (i.e. Mars in a Kendra in Aries, Scorpio or Capricorn sign) can wear
the gem to great advantage even if Mars is lord of not too auspicious house especially during Dasha, Antar Dasha period of Mars.
c) It is also useful to wear it during period of sade saati, as Saturn becomes weak due to debilitation in Mooltrikone sign of Mars, Aries.
d) Mars denotes accidents, untimely deaths, injuries, wounds, operations, suicides, murder, criminal acts, muscular ailments, blood troubles,
head, and excretory organs etc.
If Mars occupies the 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th or 12th
house use of Coral should not be suggested but use of Coral in case of placement of Mars in other houses prevents the ailment and
adversities .
e) For Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces ascendants Coral will be very useful if Mars is well
disposed. Aries and Sagittarius are next to these ascendants.
f) It is very useful for persons engaged in police, security, defence, ordnance, arms and fire fighting and surgeons.
g) Those in jobs connected with military, police, jails, fire brigade, land, agriculture, buildings, weapons, surgery, medical, cruel and adventurous deeds, power and energy, heat
& fire, factories and mills should wear Red Coral. Managers, executives officers, administrators, rulers, ministers, commanders and criminals may also use it for success and safety.
h) Natives suffering from heart, lungs, anaemia, gout, muscular problems, boils, wounds, menstrual and operational problems may also use this gem for advantage
It may be worn with Pearl, Ruby and Emerald.
It should never be worn with blue sapphire and diamond.
How to wear:
It should be worn in gold or silver ring on Tuesday morning after purification in left or right hand as the case may be.
It is worn in the third finger of right hand in order to overcome the evil effects of Mars.
It is found in Japan, Mediterranean and African coasts. Black and golden coral is found in West Indies and Australia.
Coral has hardness of 3;
specific gravity 2.68;
Refractive index 1.49- 1.66 and Trigonal crystal structure.
The chemical formula is Ca C03 ( or c3H48N90ll).
Benefits of Redcoral Birthstone
1. It negate the evil effects of the planet Mars. On the positive side Mars is said to be the planet of action.
2. It
helps remove obstacles in marriage and also to overcome marital problems.
3.
It helps to develop self-confidence and protect married women from widowhood.
4.
It also protects children from the evil eye - "drishti/ nazar".
5. It is responsible for the field of activity, energy, courage, ambition, sports, property, strength, commander, technical ability, mechanical, forcefulness and bravery.
6. It provide
precision and power in activity.
7. Childern suffering from malnutrition or inadequate/ slow developement improves.
8.
Abortion or miscarriage or other prenatal complications can be prevented.
9.
Police personal or defence officials would also be highly benefitted and protected from untoward happinings and dangers.
10. Nightmares or threats from inferior spirits or witchcrafts can be warded off.
11.
It also protects the wearers from lightening and thunder and traffic accidents.
12. Its powder is used for improving disgestive system.
13. People with birth number 9 would find instant resutls, as it would provide them with extra energies, financial stability, reduction of tensions, easing of litigation, vigour.
14. It strenthen and willingness to meet challenges and critical situations.
15. It is good for those suffering from diabetes.
16. It is effective in healing ailments like anaemia general debility, weakness, lasitude, body pains, allergies, inflammations , cough and cold, bronchitis, pneumonia etc.
These structures in the brain control activity by providing checks and balances, activating and inhibiting impulses in the brain, and maintaining steadiness and precision of movement.
You can use this gem engraved with an image of Hanumanji or Lord Ganesha. It should be preferable worn on Tuesdays within one hour of the sunrise. For those who have been defeated by enemies and who are hopeless about future, struggling in life should wear coral.
Coral use is also most The consecration of Coral should be done when the influence of Pushya constellation is there.
Semi Precious Substitute of Moonga :
The semi precious substitute is Carnelian. Carnelian is reddish orange variety of Chalcedony.
Buy Red Coral stone
Origin - Japanese, Shape Oval Size Available 3 - 10 Caret
