Topic: shiva-temples-rajasthan

Yes, it often marks temporary highs or lows and trend reversals.

No, gemstones are not useless; they act as a supplementary external remedy that amplifies certain planetary frequencies. However, if your internal behavior (Karma/Guna) contradicts the planet's nature, the gemstone will not yield lasting results. Your character is the foundation of any astrological cure.

Balarishta Yoga occurs when the Moon is in the Ascendant (Lagna) and hemmed between malefic planets. It poses a severe threat of death or constant hospitalization to a child between the ages of 1 to 8. The most powerful Vedic remedy is performing 1.25 Lakh Mahamrityunjaya Jaap and Rudrabhishek on Mondays.

A yoga is only active if the planets involved are close in degrees (within 10-15 degrees) and if you are running the Mahadasha or Antardasha of one of the participating planets.