The astrological planet of Sun is associated with this stone. Apart from being a literal representation of day, fire, light, and heat, Sun is also astrologically believed to be the prime symbol of dynamism, enthusiasm, passion, and energy. Being the centre of the astrological system, it is considered as a soul and the ruler of all other planets. It holds a major influence on the life of a person, in specifically on the aspects of health, name, fame, and admiration in society.

In case, where Sun is positioned in either weak or malefic state, wearing Ruby is considered to be effective. Doing so ensures that one doesn’t suffer from the ill-effects as generated out of the malefic Sun. Usually, a malefic Sun results in suffering from ailments such as cholera, dyspepsia, diabetes, diarrhea, indigestion, hiccups, jaundice, low and high blood pressure, piles, and other health related problems of back bone, brain, eyes, heart, and lungs.

Benefits
Wearing this stone confers one with wealth and prosperity. It derives name, reputation, growth, and success for those involved in active politics. One also gets bestowed with the pleasure of having a son. It also fulfills one’s desire of attaining a higher office. Those who find themselves to be in any sort of materialistic dearth including shortage of wealth should have this stone. It is also believed as an effective source of fame and healthiness for creative people. One never holds any sort of irrational fear, sufferings, distress, and adversities when one have this stone in possession. It also augments one’s determination and strengthens one’s luck in favor.

Other than those stated above, this stone also holds healing properties to cure ailments of high fever, typhoid, quarrelsome nature, sorrowfulness, sun stroke, sun burn, and nervous system disorders.

Recommended To
It is considered to be in specifically beneficial for those belonging to the bracket of Leo Zodiac Sign. It is highly recommended to a list of varied professionals, which includes actors, artists, dramatists, diplomats, engineers, government servants, jewelers, mineralogists, merchants, and politicians. Other than them, those who are in anyway related to the work or industry of stock exchanges, flowers, cloth, and cotton paper can also attain quick success and growth by wearing this stone.

Wearing It
For deriving utmost benefits of Manik stone, it is exceedingly important to precisely and promptly follow the process of wearing it as prescribed by astrology.

It should be worn on the day of Sunday only in the early morning hours, and preferably during the time of sunrise. Before getting started with the process, make sure to get it capped in gold. On Saturday night, i.e. a day before wearing it, sink the stone in the holy Ganges water or in the pure blend of spring water and un-boiled milk. Let it be there for the whole night. Next day, i.e. on Sunday, bring it out, and touch it with the idol or image of the desired God. Follow that by wearing it in the ring finger of the left hand, which chanting the Mantra of “Om GrrNi Suryay Namah”. In the end, put in devoted contemplation of Lord Sun, praying him for his blessings. Donating red cloth, wheat, jiggery, and copper to a Brahmin on the same day, according to one’s own capacity, is considered as auspicious.

Manik stone remains effective for a period of four years from the day it is worn.