EMERALD
MERCURY - Budha
Element: Earth - Prithvi
Wednesday
Mercury represents communication, intellect, and business acumen. Emeralds enhance Mercury in an individual’s life. Emeralds come in a variety of shades of green and are from the mineral family beryl. They are found in several countries including Columbia, Brazil, Zambia - the finest and most rare quality of emeralds come from Columbia. is believed to enhance thee qualities in a person’s life. Specifically, Emeralds improve planning, business forecasting, intuition & psychic abilities as well as learning and academic ability. Emeralds are also good for general health and particularly aid in nervous system functions. They are also especially powerful for healing diseases associated with the eye.
Emeralds are considered potent gemstones for strengthening Mercury's positive influences and mitigating any adverse effects in an individual's birth chart.
For astrological uses it is important to verify that the emerald is very fine and natural. Emeralds are very often contain lots of natural inclusions and treated with oils and resin to enhance color.