Saturn and Its Gemstone Blue Sapphire:
    Saturn is given the post of an attendant in the solar system. According to Linga Puran, Saturn is born from the exuberant light mass of the lord Rudra and according to Markendaya Purana , Saturn was born to Chhaya-the wife of the sun. Its speed is very slow that is why he is called 'Shaneshchar' which means a slow mover. In Indian astrology, Saturn is considered to be a malefic amongst the malefic but its last effect is happy. Throwing man into misfortunes and calamities, the Saturn ultimately saves the man. He is regarded the strongest of all planets. Saturn rules the owners of the zodiacal signs Capricorn and Aquarius. Blue Sapphire is the gemstone of Saturn. It rules the direction west. Blue sapphire is a gem of Kurundan family. It is found in blue, sky, blue, pink and brinjal colours. Kashmir ( near Jammu in India) Blue Sapphire are deep blue in colours and are considered best in the world. Sri Lankan Ceylonese Blue and Yellow Sapphire comes next to Kashmir Blue Sapphires.
     Blue Sapphire or Neelam : This powerful stone removes evil effects of planet Saturn. It is said that this stone has the magical power to elevate the wearer to a very high status. It brings immense wealth, name and fame. It also blesses the wearer with good stamina, health, long life, extreme protection and peace in life. It can also improves the fertility in a woman and make her conceive. Neelam or Blue Sapphire is wish fulfillment,
love and happiness. It cures black outs, fits, virility, mental disorder, deafness and baldness.
It should be worn on 2nd finger of right hand in silver, white gold, gold or panch dhatu preferably on Saturday.