AKIK the Gem Stone

 Akik or Aqeeq stone (also known as Onyx). This stone comes in a host of colours like white, yellow, green, black and red tones. The stone works by absorbing the rays of the Sun, and passing them on to the body. The earthtone color rays of this stone opens lines of nerve channels that coordinate myriad body functions within the body.

 

It is believed that akik stone (of yellow tone) has the power to solve your financial problems. Akik is also used as a substitute for precious stone for example, Green Onyx can be used in place of Emerald, a stone belonging to Mercury; whereas Black Onyx balances the malefic effects of Saturn.

 

Here's how you can benefit from it, according to astrology.

- On a Friday evening, take an akik stone mala and chant the following mantra 108 times. "Om Hrim Hrim Shree Shree"
Offer this mala to a Laxmi temple and watch your wealth grow.

 

- Take 27 akik stones and keep a portrait of Goddess Laxmi over it. This will attract prosperity and wealth to the house.

Qualities of a good onyx/akik

-It should be of even color
- It should have minimum inclusions or lines
- Go for a gemstone that is unheated & untreated 

 

Also, the weight of the Onyx stone in carats should correspond to 1/10 of your body weight in kgs (60kg weight = 6 carat Onyx). So, calculate accordingly.