Cats Eye Stone Meaning
Also called Lehsunia stone/ Vaiduryam stone/ Vaiduria in Hindi, the Cat’s eye is a valuable gem belonging to the chrysoberyl mineral family. It is known for its unique optical phenomenon called chatoyancy resembling the slit eye of a cat, hence the name. As per studies, the chatoyancy effect in an original cat's eye stone is the direct result of parallel fibrous or needle-like inclusions, which interact with light in such a way that appears as if a distinct line or band of light is moving across the surface of the stone. The intensity and color of the cat's eye stone effect can vary depending on the mineral composition, with the finest specimens displaying a sharp and vivid band of light.
Astrologically, the lahsuniya ratna is the physical representation of Ketu (one of the nine celestial bodies of Navagrahas). According to Vedic astrology, although Ketu (a shadow planet in the solar system) is associated with spirituality, liberation, karmic patterns, and mystical experiences, its bad influence (depending on its placement in an individual's birth chart) is responsible for creating difficult situations in one’s life. It is believed to have both positive and negative impacts (where negative influences get amplified if ketu is not placed in the right house of birth chart or if it is afflicted by enemy planets like the Sun, Moon, Mars, or Saturn).
Cat’s Eye (in grey, black, or smoky) is a crucial gemstone recommended to correct the ill-placed Ketu’s dasha which can last to 7 years, significantly lessening the number of hurdles that come your way. While the gemstone itself is well-laden with apparent boundless benefits, its astral effects are documented in Vedic astrology more efficiently than anywhere else. According to available scriptures, Ketu is responsible for various mishappenings which can be avoided if one awakens the positive side of this body.
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Planet- Ketu
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Vedic Rashi- Kumbha or कुंभ राशि (Aquarius) and Vrishchika or वृश्चिक राशि (Scorpio)
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Western Sun Sign-Scorpio
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Friendly Planets- Venus, Mercury, Saturn & Rahu
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Enemy Planets- Sun, Moon and Mars
How to wear Cat’s Eye stone?
Carat weight |
1/10th of the body weight |
Color |
Grey, Green, Orange, and smoky |
Metal |
Iron is best suitable. One can also wear cat eye gemstones in sterling silver, gold or panchdhatu |
Finger |
The middle finger of the dominant hand |
Day & Time |
Saturday (First hour of the Sunrise) |
Vedic Mantra & Chanting Times |
Om Kem Ketvey Namah (ॐ कें केतवे नमःI) 108 times> |
Types of Cat's Eye Stone
The cat’s eye gemstone can be found in several varieties across the world- with chrysoberyl cat’s eye being the most common. This unique variety (usually found in golden-yellow to greenish-yellow) exhibits a captivating and striking effect with unique textures gliding all across the stone surface especially significant in specimens found in Sri Lanka, India, Brazil, Burma, and Madagascar. However, there are other types of this fabulous gemstone that have often been talked less about. It's worth mentioning that certain varieties of quartz, like Tiger's Eye, also exhibit a similar phenomenon. But in astrology, this chatoyant effect is specifically referred to as the chrysoberyl cat's eye gemstone. Below mentioned are some of the types of cat’s eye:
Cat’s Eye Moonstone
Cat’s Eye Opal
Cat’s Eye Quartz
Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye
Cat’s Eye Moonstone:
Found in shades of greyish-white, yellowish-brown, or green, Cat’s eye moonstone supports a peaceful mental state, which brings wealth and prosperity to one’s life. It brings emotional stability and love.
Cat’s Eye Opal:
Treasured for its vibrant brown to orange shades, cat’s eye opal (or cat's eye fire opal) exhibits mesmerizing chatoyancy in orange, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet hues. The intensity of these colours can vary depending on the combination of the cat's eye opal’s unique composition. GemPundit has a collection of vibrant cat's eye opal gemstones from 0.85 carats to 2.34 carats.
- Topazes treated by neutron irradiation usually produce “London Blue” with dark color.
- This specimen is known as the best cat's eye stone (both from an astrology perspective and for beauty purposes). It derives its etymology from the Greek word “chrysos” for “golden” and “beryllos”, a “sea-green stone”, about its spectacular transparent to translucent yellowish-green effects.