Steeped in myths and legends, countless beliefs and fascinating tales are related about the mysterious powers of gems and precious stones. Wearing a blue sapphire, for instance, is believed to bring you a fortune, love, and release from prison. Since ancient times, gems and precious stones have been associated with the zodiac signs and continue to be credited with possessing power to bring luck and change the course of an individual's life. Which, according to the zodiac, is the right stone for you this year and what can it do for you in the months ahead...

In the professional sphere, a gem or a precious stone can help most of you to achieve breakthroughs, which have headed your list of aspirations for a long time. You won't have to wait in the wings if you're wearing a Gem. Instead, your skills and expertise can be in demand and you'll be able to build up a strong reputation as a consistent worker who can deliver quality even when circumstances are stacked against a positive outcome. Seniors and people in authority can be inclined to accept many of your ideas and proposals , while colleagues and juniors can be more cooperative if you wear a Gem.

In business, a Gem can enable you to usher in and sustain a phase of expansion. Your capacity to visualize plans, which are responsive to market trends, can be enhanced manifold and many of you can quickly find that you're amongst the front-runners in your field. A Gem can also induce you to adopt the most sophisticated marketing techniques. Romantic involvement can become more intense and important decisions kept in abeyance can be easier to deal with in a long term context. In many cases, a Gem could hasten marriage or a meeting with a special someone, in addition to saving your marriage if it's heading for the rocks. If you suffer off and on from respiratory problems or are concerned about putting on weight, a Gem would be just what you need.

Overall, your run of success can gain power and pick up speed if you wear a Gem in 2001. And in the bargain, many of the weak areas in your life can be transformed into strengths if you wear a Gem.

Health

Freedom from various health problems, a trim figure, greater resistance to infections -- a Gem can ensure all this and more for you in 2002.

At Home

Wearing a Gem in 2002 can induce many of you to create a home within a home. This means that you could shift your office or a part of it into your home.

Love And Romance

If you're waiting for somebody who comes closest to the person of your fancies, a Gem can bring the momentous moment of meeting closer.

Business And Finance

Even if the product you're relying on falls below expectations or you're unable to meet delivery schedules, a Gem can ensure that you'll get a second chance.

At Work

A Gem can lift you to new heights by bringing out the best in you. Your strong qualities such as diligence, patience, tenacity of purpose and an eye for detail can grow stronger.