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Diamonds symbolize wealth, power, and status. Who wouldn’t want to wear diamond jewelry? The natural attraction towards diamonds stems from the fact that, astrologically, diamonds are associated with Venus (Sukra Bhagavan in Sanskrit) and are considered one of the Navaratna (Nine gems). See related article on Gem Stones Wearing Guide.
Regardless of one’s zodiac sign or ascendant, only those who receive Venus’s favor will attain the pleasures that are essential to life. Venus is the planet that bestows material pleasures and worldly comforts. In a person’s horoscope, if Venus is well-placed, they will enjoy marriage, bed and sexual pleasures, cars, houses, wealth, and overall life satisfaction. The diamond, representing Venus’s qualities, is a gem that enhances these aspects.
However, it is crucial to understand that not everyone can wear diamonds. It suits only specific zodiac signs and ascendants, and for those individuals, it brings prosperity, luck, and increases wealth. Many people, even though attracted to diamonds, approach this gem with caution. Some who have worn diamonds without guidance have faced difficulties, realizing later that diamonds do not suit them, and switch to other jewelry. Others consult astrologers experienced in gemstone knowledge to determine if diamonds will suit them, and after wearing diamonds, they experience success.
So, let us explore which zodiac signs and ascendants can wear diamonds, diamond rings, earrings, nose rings, and other jewelry with diamonds, and who should avoid them.
1) Aries (Mesha):
For individuals born under Aries Moon or Aries ascendant, Venus, the lord of diamonds, governs wealth and family matters. Marriage, partnerships, business, wealth, and social connections. Wearing diamonds can enhance income, family happiness, peace, and marital harmony. Therefore, wearing a diamond can strengthen these aspects, bringing increased income, family prosperity, peace, and respect in your conversations. Unmarried Aries individuals may see their marriage prospects improve by wearing diamonds.
2) Taurus (Rishaba):
Venus is the ruler of Taurus, governing income, status, fame, and health. For individuals born under Taurus or with Taurus ascendant, Venus is the ruling planet and governs both the zodiac sign and ascendant. Venus influences aspects such as profession, income from the second house, appearance, status, and reputation. Additionally, Venus also presides over challenges related to diseases and debts for Taurus individuals. Since the lord of the ascendant also governs the sixth house, which signifies enemies and debts, wearing a diamond generally does not bring major harm. Taurus natives need not worry, as diamonds will not harm them. Wearing diamonds will bring them good fortune and prosperity.
3) Gemini (Mithuna):
For those born under Gemini or with Gemini ascendant, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, rules both the fifth house and the twelfth house. The fifth house signifies matters such as children, ancestral properties, blessings from family deities, favorable outcomes in the share market, investments, plans, desires, and luck. The twelfth house represents not only expenses but also foreign comforts, travel, tourism, and luxurious experiences abroad, as well as income earned later in life. To strengthen these aspects in your life, Gemini friends and ascendants can confidently wear diamonds.
4) Cancer (Karkataka):
For those born under the Cancer zodiac sign or with Cancer ascendant, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, rules both the fourth house and the eleventh house. The fourth house represents matters such as property, vehicles, comforts, opportunities, the health of the mother, education, a comfortable lifestyle, and the longevity of the father. The eleventh house signifies desires, ambitions, profits, relationships with elder siblings, and the benefits one may gain through elder siblings. However, for Cancer natives and ascendants, the eleventh house is considered a ‘Badhaka Sthana’ (a harmful or obstructive position in astrology).
Because of this, unless Venus is positioned in a favorable manner in your horoscope — either as a benefic planet, a Kendra lord (a planet governing powerful houses), or occupying a house that can bring positive effects. Otherwise wearing diamonds may not always be beneficial. It is advisable for Cancer natives to consult an astrologer and wear diamonds only after receiving proper guidance.
5) Leo (Simha):
For those born under the Leo zodiac sign or with Leo ascendant, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, governs both the third and tenth houses. The third house represents courage, bravery, benefits through younger siblings, efforts, successes, communication skills, and activities such as the stock market and cryptocurrency investments. The tenth house is linked to career and professional growth.
Leo natives can wear diamonds freely, as Venus governs houses that indicate areas of success, courage, and career. However, since the ruling planet of Leo, the Sun, is considered an enemy to Venus in astrological terms, the relationship between these two planets can sometimes cause friction. Because of this planetary rivalry, whether wearing a diamond is beneficial depends on where Venus is positioned in your birth chart.
Therefore, it is recommended that Leo natives consult an astrologer to assess the placement of Venus in their horoscope before deciding to wear diamond jewelry. With proper astrological advice, you can wear diamonds for positive results.
6) Virgo (Kanya):
For those born under the Virgo zodiac sign or with Virgo ascendant, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, rules the second and ninth houses. The second house represents family, financial income, speech, facial beauty, and long-lasting, stable sources of wealth. It is also linked to how your speech is valued and respected by others. The ninth house signifies luck, divine blessings, fortunes received through the father, and opportunities for long-distance travel, especially for work or tourism purposes. It is considered a house of good fortune and blessings.
As Venus governs both of these favorable houses, Virgo natives can definitely wear diamonds to enhance these aspects of their lives. Wearing diamonds is said to bring positive effects such as increased financial stability, enhanced communication, and improved luck in both personal and professional ventures. Therefore, Virgo natives can benefit from wearing diamonds and are encouraged to do so for auspicious outcomes.
7) Libra (Thula):
For individuals born under the Libra zodiac sign or with Libra as their ascendant, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, serves as both the ruler of the ascendant (first house) and the eighth house. The ascendant, or Lagna, represents one’s physical body, mind, appearance, status, and the respect or recognition they receive in society. It also governs one’s overall behavior and actions in the world.
The eighth house, on the other hand, is traditionally associated with longevity, but it also relates to challenges such as controversies, lawsuits, troubles, and hidden issues. However, since Venus is the ruler of both the first house and the eighth house for Libra ascendants, it does not cause significant harm. Instead, it provides certain protections and balances out the negative effects that might otherwise arise from the eighth house.
Additionally, for Libra natives, the eighth house can signify profits and gains in their career or business ventures. Thus, wearing a diamond can enhance their engagement and performance in their work or career, potentially leading to promotions, progress, and overall job satisfaction. Therefore, Libra natives, both those with Libra zodiac and Libra ascendant, can confidently wear diamonds to boost their fortunes and enjoy positive outcomes
8) Scorpio (Virchika):
For those born under the Scorpio ascendant or Scorpio zodiac sign, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, governs both the seventh and the twelfth houses. The seventh house represents matters related to marriage, spouse, friendships, business partnerships, public relations, communication, and the growth of one’s customer base. It also indicates how one interacts with the public and forms relationships. The twelfth house signifies travel, especially foreign travel, living abroad, investments, and income or benefits that come later in life. It is also linked with pleasures, foreign connections, and experiences, as well as final stages of outcomes in life.
Moreover, for Scorpio ascendants and Scorpio zodiac sign natives, Mars (the ruler of Scorpio) and Venus share a friendly relationship. This planetary friendship between Mars and Venus allows Scorpio natives to wear diamonds without hesitation. Therefore, those with Scorpio as their ascendant or zodiac sign can confidently wear diamond rings and jewelry, as it will bring them favorable results and positive energy.
9) Sagittarius (Dhanur):
For those born under the Sagittarius zodiac sign or Sagittarius ascendant, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, governs both the sixth and the eleventh houses. The sixth house relates to one’s job, health issues, enemies, debts, legal disputes, and challenges. It also signifies rental income, property, and money that belongs to others, indicating both the benefits and drawbacks that may arise from these sources. The eleventh house, on the other hand, is linked with fulfillment of desires, profits, savings, and the benefits or challenges received through elder siblings. It also represents gains in terms of mental satisfaction and financial growth.
However, for Sagittarius natives, Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, does not have a harmonious relationship with Venus. Due to this planetary discord, individuals with Sagittarius as their zodiac sign or ascendant should be very cautious when wearing diamonds. If Venus happens to occupy a beneficial position in your horoscope as a ‘yoga-karaka’ (a planet that brings success) or if it is well-placed in favorable houses, then wearing diamonds can be beneficial.
Otherwise, Sagittarius individuals should be very careful when wearing diamonds, as there is a risk of attracting challenges or obstacles. Therefore, Sagittarius natives are strongly advised to consult with an experienced astrologer who specializes in gemstones before wearing diamonds. It is better to avoid choosing and wearing diamonds on your own without proper guidance.
10) Capricorn (Makara):
For Capricorn zodiac and Capricorn ascendant individuals, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, governs both the fifth house, which is a trine (auspicious) house, and the tenth house, which is a ‘kendra’ (central) house. Because of this, Venus functions as a highly beneficial planet that can bring significant success and prosperity to Capricorn natives.
The fifth house represents blessings related to children, inherited property, ancestral blessings, and divine grace. It also governs investments in the stock market, passive income sources, and future plans and aspirations. Additionally, the tenth house signifies career growth, professional advancement, and prestigious positions in life.
As Venus rules over both the fifth house of fortune and the powerful tenth house of career, wearing diamonds can significantly enhance these areas of your life. Therefore, Capricorn individuals are highly encouraged to wear diamonds to strengthen their luck in these auspicious aspects—bringing them progress, success, and overall prosperity.
11) Aquarius (Kumbha):
For Aquarius zodiac and Aquarius ascendant individuals, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, rules both the fourth house, a ‘kendra’ (central) house, and the ninth house, a ‘trine’ (auspicious) house. Due to this alignment, Venus acts as a planet that brings great fortune and benefits to those born under Aquarius. The fourth house governs matters related to property, vehicles, comforts, opportunities, the health of the mother, education, and a peaceful lifestyle. It also signifies the longevity of the father. On the other hand, the ninth house represents blessings, divine grace, luck obtained through the father, and opportunities related to travel—especially foreign trips for work or leisure.
Because Venus rules both these important houses, Aquarius natives can wear diamonds freely to enhance their fortunes in these areas. Wearing diamonds will help strengthen prospects related to vehicles, property, and overall fortune, bringing increased opportunities and prosperity.
12) Pisces (Meena):
For Pisces zodiac and Pisces ascendant individuals, Venus, the planet associated with diamonds, rules the third house and the eighth house in their horoscope. The third house signifies courage, valor, new initiatives, short-distance travel, communication, and matters related to documents. The eighth house, on the other hand, deals with longevity, disputes, conflicts, court cases, and controversies.
Moreover, since Jupiter, the lord of Pisces, is an enemy of Venus, and Venus also rules the inauspicious eighth house, wearing diamonds is not favorable for Pisces natives. The negative relationship between Jupiter and Venus, combined with Venus’s rulership over the eighth house, can bring significant harm if Pisces individuals wear diamonds.
Out of all the 12 zodiac signs, Pisces natives experience the most adverse effects from wearing diamonds, as confirmed through my experience. Therefore, even if Pisces individuals feel a strong desire to wear diamonds, they should avoid doing so as much as possible to prevent negative consequences.
Some more thoughts:
If you still have a desire for diamond jewelry, instead of original diamonds, you can wear American diamonds, also called zircon stones, which won’t cause much harm. These American diamonds are simply glass stones, and if you purchase good quality ones, they will give the same shine and clarity as real diamonds. However, it is still better to avoid them as much as possible. If you are purchasing jewelry for special occasions, buying good quality zircon jewelry from a reputable store will give you a dignified appearance.
Above all, regardless of your zodiac sign or ascendant, it is crucial to wear diamonds that are free from defects. Even if a diamond is considered highly auspicious for a particular zodiac sign or ascendant, when buying a diamond, it’s best to visit a reputable, traditional store and discuss it with a knowledgeable salesperson who understands diamonds and gemstones. Do not simply go to a shop and buy a diamond without proper consideration. Avoid it as much as possible.
Defective diamonds may have impurities, colored tints like yellow or brown, or dark marks and cracks inside the stone. Avoid purchasing diamonds with these defects, as they may bring negative effects. Hence, it is always better to consult a good astrologer and visit a reputable jewelry store. Avoid randomly purchasing diamond jewelry without proper knowledge.
Wishing you all abundant wealth and prosperity in life with heartfelt blessings.
About the Author:
Astrologer Sukumar Gopalan is practicing Astrology spanning many years with a clientele across the globe. He specializes in Hindu Vedic Astrology, Palmistry, Vasthu (For Home and Industrial) and Western Tarot.
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