Coral Gemstone the Moonga is also known as Praval or Moonga is the Gemstone of Mars/ Mangal as per Indian Vedic Astrology. Mars is the planet of energy, vitality, blood circulation, and ambition.
The Red Coral is worn to boost the energy of Mars in the horoscope. Found deep inside the womb of the sea as a plant, Moonga or Red coral forms due to the accumulation of a particular kind of organism, which goes by the name of Isis Nobiles on the rocks, deep underneath the seabed.
The Coral gemstone is mostly red, but it is also found in dark red and, orange colors. Red Coral is found only in saltwater surroundings. According to Vedic Astrology, the most common names of the Coral are Moonga, Mangalmani, Bhaumaratna, Vidrum, Ratnadroom, and Ratnaraga.
Astrological Benefits of Coral Gemstone the Moonga
- Red coral can help the wearer overcome his enemies and adversaries. As Mars is the god of warfare, this gemstone provides the necessary courage and enthusiasm required by an individual to surmount all the obstacles. This gemstone ensures the victory of the individual.
- This gemstone is known for emitting the cosmic color which helps protect from diseases related to blood, bone marrow, head, and lymph nodes. Some diseases like piles, ulcers, etc. can be cured by wearing this stone.
- It is believed that wearing this gem after 3 months of pregnancy helps in the prevention of miscarriages.
- According to astrology, wearing red coral on the ring finger also imparts courage and helps in overcoming fear and nervousness. It is a great gemstone for boosting self-esteem.
- Those who have Manglik dosha in their horoscope leading to challenges in interpersonal relationships should wear a Red Coral stone /moonga stone after a thorough Astrological analysis of their birth chart.
- People who are in heavy debt can wear this coral gemstone to help repay the loan.
- Those who are suffering from heart diseases should wear coral.
- This gem is known to be best for epilepsy and jaundice patients.
How To Energize, Purify and Activate the Coral “The Moonga”
Coral “The Moonga” gemstone can only be used after its purification and activation. Coral “The Moonga” gemstone becomes more powerful when energized by mantras and gemstone sanskar. The gemstone sanskar is a secret subject and very few people can energize the gemstone in the right way.
How the Coral Gemstone should be used
Red Coral is the gemstone of Mars. Coral should be worn by a person in hose birth chart Mars is lord of an auspicious house. If Mars is lord of the inauspicious house in a birth chart, it will be harmful to the native to wear Red Coral.
For the Aries Ascendant Mars is lord of the Ascendant. The person with this ascendant should wear Coral all his life. Red Coral will bestow good health, longevity, courage, name, fame, and happiness. It will neutralize the evil effects of Mars being ill-disposed or afflicted in any way.
For the Taurus Ascendant Mars is lord of the 12th and 7th. Therefore the native of this Ascendant should avoid wearing a Coral. However, Mars in its own sign in the 7th or 12th Coral may be worn, if necessary, in the major period of Mars.
For the Gemini Ascendant Mars is the lord of the 6th and 11th. According to Parashar Mars is not an auspicious planet for the Gemini Ascendant. We, therefore, would advise avoiding wearing Coral to the natives of this ascendant. However, Red Coral can be used if Mars is in his own sign in the 11th or 6th in the Major period of Mars. It should be noted that Mars and Mercury the lords of the Gemini Ascendants are not friends.
For the Cancer Ascendant Mars being lord of the 5th a trine (trikona) and 10th house quadrant (Kendra) is a very auspicious (yoga Karaka) planet. If it is worn always by the natives of this Ascendant they will be blessed with children, intelligence, good fortune, name, fame, honors, and success in their professional career. If Red Coral is worn with Pearl-the gemstone of the lord of Cancer ascendant results will prove more beneficial. The beneficial results will be more pronounced in the major period of Mars.
For the Leo Ascendant also Mars being lord of the 4th quadrant and 9th house-a trine is a very favorable and auspicious planet (yoga karaka) and wearing of Red Coral will be followed by the same beneficial results as in the case of Cancer Ascendant. Apart from these results the native will acquire, lands and property, will have good fortune, will become virtuous and the longevity of his father will be improved. If Mars is posited in his own sign in the 4th or 9th the beneficial results will become more pronounced. Wearing a Ruby-the gemstone of the lord of this Ascendant along with Red Coral will accelerate the beneficial results.
For the Virgo Ascendant Mars is lord of the 3rd and 8th house and is a great functional malefic for this Ascendant. Wearing of Red Coral by the natives of this ascendant should be avoided as far as possible. However, if absolutely necessary, Red Coral may be used in the major period of Mars if Mars is in his own sign in the 3rd or the 8th.
For the Libra Ascendant Mars is the lord of two death-inflicting houses (maraka houses), the 2nd and the 7th. Moreover, Mars is an enemy of Venus, the lord of this Ascendant. Wearing a Red coral by the natives of this ascendant should be generally avoided. The second house is the house of wealth also. Therefore, if Mars is in its own sign in the 2nd, Red Coral can be worn with advantage during the Major period of Mars. As far as the 7th house is concerned if Mars is there in his sign, this disposition will give rise to powerful Panchamahapurusha yoga known as Ruchika yoga, the result of which has been described as under:
"The person born in Ruchika yoga will have a strong physique and will be famous, well versed in ancient lore, king or equal to a king, conforming to traditions and customs. He will have a ruddy complexion, attractive body, charitable disposition, wealthy, long-lived, and leader of an army."
For the Scorpio Ascendant Mars is lord of the Ascendant (and also of the 6th). But his lordship of the Ascendant will prevail over the lordship of the sixth house. The Red Coral will be beneficial to the native in the same manner as for the Aries Ascendant.
For the Sagittarius Ascendant Mars is the lord of the 5th and 12th houses. The auspicious lordship of the 5th a trine will prevail over the lordship of the 8th and by wearing Red Coral, the natives of this ascendant will be blessed with children, good. fortune, name, and fame, more pronouncedly if Mars is in his own sign in the 5th.
For the Capricorn Ascendant Mars is lord of the 4th and 11th houses. By wearing Red Coral in the major period of Mars, the native will acquire land, property, and conveyances and will get domestic harmony, happiness from the mother, and gains of wealth.
For the Aquarius Ascendant Mars will be lord of the 3rd and 10th houses. Red Coral can be worn during the major period of Mars for promotion and success in the professional field. If, however, Mars is in his own sign in the 10th, this disposition will give rise to Ruchika yoga (the effects of which have been described earlier) and the native can wear a Red Coral with advantage whenever necessary.
For the Pisces Ascendant Mars is lord of the 2nd, the house of wealth, and 9th the house of Bhagya (fortune). Mars is, therefore, a very auspicious planet for this Ascendant, and the wearing of Coral will bring great success in the life of the native. Red Coral is a 'must' for them if Mars is ill-disposed or afflicted in any way in the birth chart. Wearing Red coral with Yellow Sapphire will prove exceedingly beneficial.
Red Coral should be set in a ring of Gold mixed with copper. The weight of the stone should not be less than 6 carats. The stone should be purchased and got set in the ring on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday. The ring, after observing the usual rituals, should be worn one hour after Sunrise on a Tuesday of the bright half of the lunar month on the right finger of the right hand.
Red Coral is not a very costly stone and we should recommend that for remedial purposes only the Red Coral should be used. Its substitutes, however, are Sang Moongi, Carnelian, and Red Jasper. Carnelian is the best substitute, is cheap, and easily available.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gomedha, and Cat's Eye and their substitutes should never be worn with Red Coral and its substitutes.
