By Pooja Dwivedi, Crystal Lady of India · Vedic astrology practitioner and crystal healer · Updated 27 October 2026
Short answer: Your rashi stone comes from the planet that rules your sign. Mesh and Vrishchik (Mars): carnelian, red jasper. Vrishabh and Tula (Venus): rose quartz, clear quartz. Mithun and Kanya (Mercury): green aventurine. Kark (Moon): moonstone. Simha (Sun): citrine, sunstone, tiger eye. Dhanu and Meen (Jupiter): citrine, amethyst. Makar and Kumbh (Saturn): amethyst, black tourmaline.
Vedic rashi or Western sun sign?
In Indian astrology your rashi is usually your Moon sign, read from your birth chart. Western zodiac uses your Sun sign from your birth date. They are often different. If you know your Moon sign, use it. If not, your Sun sign is a good place to start for crystals.
Rashi and crystal chart
| Rashi | Zodiac | Planet | Vedic gemstone | Daily-wear crystals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh | Aries | Mars | Red coral (moonga) | Carnelian, red jasper, garnet |
| Vrishabh | Taurus | Venus | Diamond, opal | Rose quartz, clear quartz, green aventurine |
| Mithun | Gemini | Mercury | Emerald (panna) | Green aventurine, peridot, jade |
| Kark | Cancer | Moon | Pearl (moti) | Moonstone, selenite, rose quartz |
| Simha | Leo | Sun | Ruby (manik) | Citrine, sunstone, tiger eye |
| Kanya | Virgo | Mercury | Emerald (panna) | Green aventurine, amazonite, peridot |
| Tula | Libra | Venus | Diamond, opal | Rose quartz, clear quartz, lepidolite |
| Vrishchik | Scorpio | Mars | Red coral (moonga) | Carnelian, garnet, black obsidian |
| Dhanu | Sagittarius | Jupiter | Yellow sapphire (pukhraj) | Citrine, amethyst, lapis lazuli |
| Makar | Capricorn | Saturn | Blue sapphire (neelam) | Amethyst, black tourmaline, smoky quartz |
| Kumbh | Aquarius | Saturn | Blue sapphire (neelam) | Amethyst, labradorite, black tourmaline |
| Meen | Pisces | Jupiter | Yellow sapphire (pukhraj) | Amethyst, moonstone, citrine |
Gemstone or crystal: what is the difference?
Vedic gemstones (ruby, emerald, neelam and the rest) are strong and should only be worn after a birth-chart check, especially neelam. Healing crystals are gentler and suit daily wear for most people. Many people start with the crystal and move to the gemstone later on an astrologer's advice.
How to wear your rashi crystal
- Cleanse it before first use with smoke, sound or moonlight.
- Start on the day of its planet: Tuesday for Mars, Friday for Venus, Wednesday for Mercury, Monday for Moon, Sunday for Sun, Thursday for Jupiter, Saturday for Saturn.
- Wear it on the left hand to attract its energy.
- Recharge it every full moon.
Also see: which crystal suits your Mulank and our crystal FAQs.
About the author: Pooja Dwivedi, the Crystal Lady of India, is a Vedic astrologer and crystal healer who personally energizes every crystal sold at Innerhealingswithpooja. Get your birth chart checked
Crystals support spiritual well-being and are not a substitute for medical care.
