Cat’s Eye is unlike other gemstones — it doesn’t shimmer, it watches. Worn for Ketu, the shadow planet of past life karma, detachment, and mystic insight, this gem is not about shine — it’s about shielding. If you’re going through a phase of emotional volatility, sudden loss, spiritual shifts, or inexplicable mental patterns — Cat’s Eye offers stabilizing power and energetic insulation.
चमकता नहीं — यह देखता है। लहसुनिया (वैडूर्य) एक विशेष रत्न है जो केतु ग्रह से जुड़ा होता है — यह ग्रह पिछले जन्मों के कर्म, रहस्यवाद, और अनचाही उलझनों का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है। जब जीवन में अचानक परिवर्तन, मानसिक अस्थिरता, या अध्यात्मिक असंतुलन बढ़ जाए — तब लहसुनिया मन और आत्मा को स्थिर करने का कार्य करता है।
Cat’s Eye is recommended during:
– Ketu Mahadasha or Antardasha
– Periods of detachment, loss, or emotional numbness
– Struggles with addiction, confusion, or hidden enemies
– Unexplainable fears, dreams, or ancestral karmic influence
– When one seeks spiritual insight or psychic grounding
Lehsunia is not for everyone — but for those who need it, it brings powerful anchoring. It is a gemstone of sudden protection, inner resilience, and karmic closure.
✨ What is Chatoyancy?
Chatoyancy is the optical phenomenon that gives Cat’s Eye its name — a moving band of light, like a feline eye, visible across the stone. It is not a specific gem species, but a visual effect seen in certain types of stones.
Only a few varieties are considered astrologically potent:
🟣 Cat’s Eye Quartz
Widely available and affordable. When untreated and visibly chatoyant, it is sometimes used in light Ketu influence cases.
🔷 Apatite Cat’s Eye (India)
Popular in Indian astrology — often sourced from Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. Displays a clear, centered eye. Effective for planetary correction with accessibility in mind.
💛 Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye
The most premium and powerful Cat’s Eye variety — with a sharply defined glowing band that moves smoothly across the stone. Astrologically potent and preferred for serious Ketu-related issues.
Origins include:
– Sri Lanka (Ceylon) – considered most refined
– India (Orissa, Andhra Pradesh) – traditional and sacred
– Madagascar – newer source, known for luminous banding and clarity
Q: Which planet is Cat’s Eye worn for?
A: Cat’s Eye is worn for Ketu, the shadow planet linked to karmic detachment, unpredictability, and deep spiritual shifts.
Q: What makes a Cat’s Eye effective?
A: Its chatoyancy — a visible, centered band of light that moves across the surface when rotated under light. We only list Cat’s Eye gems that meet this optical and energetic standard.
Q: In which metal and finger should Cat’s Eye be worn?
A: Cat’s Eye is traditionally worn in Silver or Panchdhatu, on the ring or little finger of the right hand. It should be worn on a Tuesday or Thursday evening after energization and astrological consultation.