Cats Eye

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The cat's eye stone holds a significant place in Vedic astrology and is called Lehsuniya in Hindi. It is the primary gemstone for the mysterious planet Ketu. Light reflects from the surface of this stone as a thin, shiny strip, resembling a cat's eye - hence its name. Wearing this powerful gemstone is believed to provide courage to face challenges, restore lost wealth, and provide spiritual clarity. If you want to know if Cat's Eye stone is good for you, get a free online kundli.

Cat's eye stone belongs to the chrysoberyl mineral family with the scientific name cymophane. This gemstone is very hard and durable with a Mohs hardness of 8.5, making it quite strong and suitable for daily wear.

Its most distinctive feature is the Chatoyancy effect - a phenomenon where a sharp band of light or spider-like pattern appears on the gemstone surface. This mesmerizing effect is caused by fine, parallel fibers (inclusions) within the stone.

Premium Features	Details
Mineral Name	Chrysoberyl (symbol of reliability)
Chemical Formula	BeAl₂O₄ (Beryllium Aluminium Oxide)
Hardness (Mohs Scale)	8.5 (highly durable and scratch-resistant)
Special Effect	Chatoyancy (intense light stripe effect)
Premium Color	Golden-Yellow to Honey Brown (Ceylon quality)
Other Names	Cat's Eye, Vaidurya Mani, Lehsuniya

This gemstone is directly related to planet Ketu, recognized as a shadow planet in astrology - a mathematical point representing karma, detachment, and spirituality. Ketu bestows deep intuition and spiritual growth.

When Ketu is inauspicious in your janam kundli, it can cause sudden career setbacks, emotional instability, confusion, and financial losses. Cat's Eye neutralizes these negative effects and is also called Vaidurya Mani in Sanskrit.

Due to its potency, consult an expert astrologer before wearing. Cat's Eye proves miraculous when:

• Ketu is auspicious but still causing struggles
• Ketu sits in 6th, 8th, or 12th house
• Ketu conjuncts with Mercury, Venus, or Saturn
• For Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces ascendants

Importance During Ketu Mahadasha

Ketu's 7-year Mahadasha brings confusion and mental anguish. Natural Cat's Eye controls negative energy and provides mental strength during these challenging periods.

Sudden Financial Gains and Stuck Money Recovery

Cat's Eye is famous for sudden gains and good luck, especially beneficial for stock market investors and risky business ventures. It helps recover stuck funds and revive failing businesses.

Protection from Negative Energy

The most powerful gemstone against evil eye, black magic, and negative forces. Creates a protective energy shield around the wearer, safeguarding from jealousy and hidden enemies.

Mental Peace and Unknown Ailments

Reduces stress, anxiety, and confusion. Helps cure neurological disorders and undiagnosed physical ailments caused by weak Ketu.

Factor	Detail
Planet	Ketu
Weight	1/10th body weight (7 ratti for 70kg)
Metal	Silver, Panchdhatu, or Gold
Finger	Middle or Ring finger (Right hand)
Auspicious Day	Tuesday or Saturday
Auspicious Time	2 hours after sunset
Beej Mantra	"Om Kem Ketave Namah" (108 times)
Essential	Must touch skin directly

Purification Process

1. Immerse in Panchamrit (raw milk, Ganga water, honey, ghee, tulsi) for 15-30 minutes
2. Wipe with clean cloth
3. Chant Ketu Beej Mantra 108 times
4. Wear after sunset on Tuesday/Saturday

Cat's eye stone price depends on Chatoyancy, color, carat weight, and origin. Best quality starts from ₹1,300 to ₹22,000+ per carat in India.

Quality Determination Factors

Quality Factor	Premium Characteristics
Chatoyancy	Sharp, straight, clear light stripe
Color	Golden-Yellow (ideal)
Carat Weight	Higher weight = higher value
Cut	Rounded cabochon for maximum sparkle

Best Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

World-renowned for exceptional transparency, light color, and intense chatoyancy. Most astrologically effective Cat's Eye comes from Sri Lanka.

Simple Identification Tests

1. Flashlight Test: Genuine stone shows moving light streak (chatoyancy)
2. Touch Test: Feels cool and extremely smooth

You can buy certified good quality Cat's Eye from our astro store.

Precautions and Maintenance

• Always demand GIA/IGI lab certificate
• Avoid wearing with Ruby, Pearl, Diamond (enemy planets)
• Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
• Store separately in soft cloth bag