Frequently asked questions about Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)

What Is Cat’s Eye?

Cat’s Eye (also called Lehsunia or Vaidurya in Hindi) comes in varieties of quartz and chrysoberyl mineral. It comes in shades of grey, black, honey, green and yellow. This stone displays a cat’s eye effect, also called chatoyancy. Some stones also show a mesmerising ‘milk and honey’ effect where one side of the line is milky and the other translucent.

What Is chatoyancy or cat’s eye effect in Cat’s Eye?

Cat’s eye effect or chatoyancy is an optical phenomenon seen in few varieties of gemstones. Under this effect, a single bright band of light appears on the surface of the gemstone. It occurs when light is reflected at right angles from a series of thin inclusions which are parallel to each other.

What Planet Is Associated With Cat’s Eye?

It represents the mythical planet ‘Ketu’ (the headless body of the shadow planet ‘Rahu’) also known as the south node of moon in Vedic astrology. Ketu is considered a spiritual and religious planet.

Who Should Wear Cat’s Eye?

Cats Eye stone is recommended to person going through the dasa or malefic phase of Ketu as it provides protection against any sudden mishaps during this period. It is powerful enough to prevent the health issues and financial losses by nullifying the evil effects of Ketu.

What are the benefits of Cat’s Eye?

Cats eye stone effects the health conditions of its wearer positively. This stone safeguards against accidents, enemies and conspiracies. It helps to emerge out of debts, poverty and other setbacks in life. It results in the growth of a person’s wealth and improves their financial conditions. It also helps in achieving higher level of knowledge, peace and spirituality.

Which Cat’s Eye Is Recommended for astrological purposes?

Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye from Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin is considered the best for astrological purposes. Quartz Cat’s Eye is used as its substitute. The most desirable colors of Cat’s Eye are honey and golden green.

What Is The Price Of Cat’s Eye?

The price of a Cat’s Eye stone depends on color, clarity, cut and ‘cat’s eye’ effect. Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye gemstone price range starts from ₹2,000 ($30) per carat and goes up to ₹30,000 ($400) per carat. Quartz Cat’s Eye stone price range starts from ₹400 ($5) per carat and goes up to ₹1,500 ($20) per carat.

How To Wear Cat’s Eye Ring As Per Astrology?

Cat’s Eye should be ideally first worn in the middle finger on Tuesday or the ring finger Thursday. Ring should be made of gold, silver or panchdhatu. The gemstone should be properly activated, energized and purified as per astrology.

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