What are the other ways to strengthen the planets apart from gems?

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Answer 1

The premise was that the nine planets used in the system have been assigned specific rulerships, and if one could, somehow, “please” a particular planet or “strengthen” it, it could be cajoled into giving more. I
Each planet was assigned a gem, a colour, a food, a metal, a caste, a day of the week, and prescriptions were made accordingly. To appease Mars, for example, one could (i) fast on Tuesdays (ii) wear a Ruby (iii) donate red lentils (iv) chant a mantra to his ruling god (v) donate copper (vi) wear red.
Mars was born of the Earth; therefore, respect to Earth and its minerals would appeal directly to him. Mars rules blood and vitality, so why not donate blood to a hospital once every quarter? God knows that clean, wholesome blood is hard to come by and Mars, being a brotherly planet (it also rules the arms and one’s siblings), will surely be pleased by this.
just some examples of non-materialistic ways to please the traditionally malefic planets in Vedic astrology. Certainly many more methods could be devised by considering the principles the planets represent.

Answer 2

Friend,

Read Hanumaan Chaalisa and aaditya Hridayam daily.

Read good books and develop strong will.There very good books in the market to achieve this.You are the master of your destiny, believe me.

So be bold and there is little use with those gems etc except giving you a psychological boost.That you can develop without wearing anything.Try .
You are the Boldest one.Remember it always.

god bless you.

Answer 3

I believe that putting your mind and your hands to hard use is the surest way to strengthen the planets and chalk out your own destiny.