Red Coral (Munga/मूंगा)

 

Red Coral gemstone or red coral is given to a species of marine corals, Corallium.  Red Corals are made by using the intense red or pink-orange colored precious coral skeleton as these are durable and intensely colored reddish orange.

 

It usually grows below the sea level at depths of around 10 meter to 300 meters.  This genus is mostly found in the Mediterranean Sea.  The superficial habitats are rapidly exhausting by harvesting.  In is also found in underwater caves of Sardinia and Atlantic sites near the Strait of Gibraltar, at the Cape Verde Islands and off the coast of Southern Portugal.  They are also found around Japan and Taiwan.

 

Red Coral is associated with planet Mars (Mangal), which is a symbol of courage, vitality and ambition.  Indian Vedic astrology regards Mars as commander-in-chief of the celestial army.  Mars is energetic, fiery, fearless and strong.  A benefic Mars in one's horoscope bestows one with vitality, force, grounding, and courage.  Mars is also associated with Muladhara (Root) Chakra.  Muladhara Chakra is a subtle abode of energy body, earth element, grounding, beginning, good health and determination.

 

Chakrapani Astrology provides you with the laboratory tested hand-picked natural Red Corals from different parts of the world.  If Mars is unable to confer its benefic results in your horoscope (consult a good astrologer) and you are interested in Red Coral gemstone, please feel free to contact Chakrapani Astrology and get one for you or your loved ones.