Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Gemstone of Jupiter (Guru)
Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj) is the gemstone of Jupiter (Guru), the great benefic of the Navagraha. One of the most auspicious and widely-worn stones, it is put on to strengthen Jupiter — to bring wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, marital happiness (especially for women) and the blessing of children.
Benefits of Yellow Sapphire
Yellow Sapphire is said to bring wisdom, wealth and prosperity, good judgement and ethics, success in education, law and finance, marital happiness and timely marriage for women, the blessing of children, and overall good fortune and protection.
Suited For
- ✦ Sagittarius and Pisces ascendants (Jupiter rules both)
- ✦ Women seeking marriage or marital happiness
- ✦ Teachers, lawyers, advisors, finance professionals and seekers of fortune
Caution & Who Should Test First
Yellow Sapphire is considered safe and fast-acting and is one of the few stones some wear without a full reading — but for best results its suitability should still be confirmed for your ascendant. A good Pukhraj is said to show results within days.
How to Wear Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Set a natural Yellow Sapphire in gold and wear it on the index finger of the right hand. First wear it on a Thursday morning during Shukla Paksha, after dipping it in raw milk and Ganga water and reciting the Guru beej mantra 108 times.
Typical weight: about 3–7 carats. Substitute (Upratna): Yellow topaz or citrine (Sunela).
Mantras for Jupiter
Chant to energize the stone and strengthen its planet:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should wear a Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)?
Yellow Sapphire suits Sagittarius and Pisces ascendants, women seeking marriage or marital happiness, and anyone wanting wisdom, wealth and good fortune. It is among the most auspicious and safest gemstones.
Which finger and metal for Yellow Sapphire?
Yellow Sapphire is worn in gold on the index finger of the right hand, first put on a Thursday morning after energizing it with the Guru (Brihaspati) mantra.
How quickly does Pukhraj work?
A genuine, well-suited Yellow Sapphire is traditionally said to be fast-acting, sometimes showing results within a few days — bringing clarity, opportunity and good fortune. Suitability should still be confirmed for your chart.
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