Cat's Eye (Lehsunia / Vaidurya) in Calgary — the complete Vedic guide

Cat's Eye — known as Lehsunia or Vaidurya (ਲਹਿਸੁਣਿਆ / लहसुनिया / લહસુનિયા / لہسنیا) in South Asian languages — is the gemstone of Ketu, the South Lunar Node, the shadow planet governing spiritual liberation, sudden wealth, protection from hidden enemies, and relief from karmic debts. At VJ Jewellers in Cityscape NE Calgary, we provide certified natural Cat's Eye gemstones.

Ketu in the VJ Jewellers gemstone chart

Ketu rules the 7-year Ketu Mahadasha. Prescribed finger: Middle Finger (Madhyama) or Ring Finger.

Cat's Eye is prescribed when Ketu is favorably placed in a chart or during Ketu mahadasha/antardasha.

Which finger to wear Cat's Eye on?

Cat's Eye is worn on the middle finger — madhyama — or ring finger of the dominant working hand.

Minimum weight of Cat's Eye

The traditional guideline for Lehsunia is a minimum of 3 carats, with 3 to 6 carats being standard.

Quality considerations for Cat's Eye

Chatoyancy — The defining characteristic of a fine Cat's Eye is a sharp, straight, bright ray of light across the cabochon surface.

Colour — Honey yellow to greenish yellow with strong chatoyancy is premier.

Certification — Natural Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye (not quartz or synthetic glass imitation).

Substitutes for Cat's Eye

Quartz Cat's Eye (Sangi) and Tourmaline Cat's Eye are accepted substitutes.

Metal setting & First wearing for Cat's Eye

Set in Panchdhatu or silver.

Worn for the first time on a Tuesday evening or Saturday with Ketu mantra Om Kraam Kreem Kraum Sah Ketave Namaha (108 times).

Incompatible stones with Cat's Eye

Cat's Eye should NOT be worn with Ruby (Manik), Pearl (Moti), or Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj).

Frequently Asked Questions — Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) Calgary