Crystal
Yellow Zircon
Pīta-vajra
Hyacinth — Tetragonal, Mohs 7.5
Essence
Golden zircon for vitality and self-confidence. It works through the Solar Plexus chakra (Manipura), the seat of personal will, directed effort, and the steady expression of identity. Under Sun (Surya)'s influence, joy and self-confidence; classical Jyotish substitute for Pukhraj in some lineages. Reach for it when navigating confidence, vitality.
Anchors
Sourcing
Sri Lankan, Cambodian, Burmese deposits; transparent yellow to gold zirconium silicate.
Classical lineage
Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.
Ritual of care
This stone is water-sensitive — wiping preserves its structural integrity and surface quality
Sunday is Surya's day — solar force is at its peak
Pairs with