Where Cat's Eye Is Found
True chrysoberyl cat's eye — the only variety that gets to use the name "Cat's Eye" without a prefix — comes primarily from Sri Lanka and India (Kerala), with additional sources in Brazil, China, and Zimbabwe. It's prized for the sharp, single band of light (chatoyancy) that moves across the stone as it's turned.
Use
Cat's Eye is the gemstone of Ketu, the South Lunar Node — Rahu's shadow-planet counterpart, governing spirituality, detachment, sudden losses and gains, past-life karma, and intuition. Worn to pacify an afflicted or malefic Ketu.
When to Wear — Kundali & Dasha Guidance
Recommended when Ketu's Mahadasha or Antardasha (7 years, tied with Mars for the shortest period) is approaching or underway, when Ketu is causing health issues, confusion, or spiritual unrest, or for chronic, hard-to-diagnose ailments traditionally linked to Ketu.
Day: Tuesday or Saturday, evening · Metal: silver or panchdhatu · Finger: middle finger, right hand · Weight: 3–5 carats · Mantra: "Om Ketave Namah"
Benefits of Wearing Cat's Eye
Protection against sudden losses, accidents, or hidden dangers; spiritual clarity and detachment from unnecessary anxieties; support during difficult, unexplained health phases.