Blue sapphire or Neelam is an expensive and powerful gemstone that gives tremendous benefits to the wearer provided it is employed carefully and under the strict supervision and guidance of an expert astrologer. It is usually recommended to persons of birth numbers 4 or 8. It is also known to be worn with substantial advantage by heart patients. It is said to have the inherent power of protecting the wearer against accidents and especially against the dangers afforded by fire, storm and natural calamities.