Diamond (Heera)
Diamond (Heera) is the gem of Venus in Vedic astrology. Traditionally set in platinum or silver and worn on the middle finger on a Friday, it is linked with love, harmony, creativity and refinement.
Also known as: Hira, Vajra
Venus stands for relationships, beauty, art, comfort and vehicles, and in traditional chart reading for a man’s wife. A diamond is worn to strengthen a helpful Venus that is weak in the chart.
By house lordship it is most often considered for Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius ascendants; for Capricorn and Aquarius, Venus is the yogakaraka. Astrologers are usually wary of it for Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces ascendants, where Venus rules one of the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 11th and 12th houses, and careful with it for Aries, where Venus rules both maraka houses, the 2nd and 7th.
Diamonds are costly, so many astrologers suggest a substitute first: white sapphire, white zircon or opal. Some traditions prefer the ring finger. A diamond worn as everyday jewellery is not the same as one prescribed as a remedy.
It supports harmony and taste; it does not guarantee relationship outcomes. Consult a qualified astrologer before buying one as a remedy.