Cat’s Eye (Lehsunia) – Gemstone of Ketu

Planet: Ketu
Color: Honey Yellow / Greenish Yellow / Brown with a moving light band (“cat’s eye” effect)

Identification

Cat’s Eye, known as Lehsunia in Vedic astrology, is most valued when it is the chrysoberyl variety showing a sharp, bright band of light across the surface (a phenomenon called chatoyancy). When the stone is moved under light, the band appears to glide like a cat’s eye—this is a key sign of quality.

In astrology, Cat’s Eye is associated with the shadow planet Ketu, which governs spirituality, intuition, detachment, sudden events, and karmic influences.