by Lyssa Delgado
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Bands of golden yellow with reddish-brown hues: these are the unique colors that distinguish Tiger’s Eye. With a silky luster and dramatic display of colors, there aren’t many stones like it. Yet the most meaningful properties of Tiger’s Eye tie into its healing properties and spiritual symbolism.
From the Ancient Egyptians to Ancient Romans and consumers today, Tiger’s Eye has been a source of strength. Empowering us to seek courage, and strength and connect to a higher purpose, Tiger’s Eye is anything but pedestrian or weak-willed. Tiger’s Eye is a form of quartz, and thus related to other semi-precious stones, such as amethyst, citrine, and aventurine. Tiger’s Eye is usually found within metamorphic rocks in colorful bands. It’s then cut into crystals or polished into stones for gemstone jewelry.
Today, Tiger’s Eye is used in many ways. Tiger’s Eye crystals are used for meditation and establishing balance in one’s life. Tiger’s Eye polished stones are featured as pendants, bracelets, beaded necklaces, accents for watches, and even cocktail rings. With a Mohs hardness rating of 7, Tiger’s Eye can be scratched--ironic for a stone of strength--but is still acceptable for everyday use.
Tiger’s eye is eye-catching and unlike any other stone. Its banded array of colors is exemplified by a silk-like luster. Colors range from golden yellow to straw yellow and deep brown to reddish-brown. The more saturated the colors, the more valuable and desirable it’s considered.
Though Tiger’s Eye was used as far back as the ancient civilizations of Rome and Egypt, it was officially identified in 1784 by Francois Levaillant, a French ornithologist. A larger collection of Tiger’s Eye was showcased in 1803. Tiger’s Eye is a stone with a history of lore and mythology. In the most famous myth, Tiger’s Eye represents a tiger’s prey and their fleeting moments of life. This ties into the Ancient Egyptians’ use of the Tiger’s Eye. Within Ancient Egypt, Tiger’s Eye was associated with the sun god and closely aligned with the goddess of war.
Romans used Tiger’s Eye as an amulet, and there are myths about warriors using it for healing. Nordic and Asian civilizations saw Tiger’s Eye as a symbol of higher powers and a connection to both spirituality and the heavens. Over time, Tiger’s Eye has become popular in the United States and elsewhere for its healing properties and unique pattern.
Tiger’s eye is said to be connected to the heavens and higher powers. It’s meaningful across cultures both as a grounding stone and one that is said to have healing properties. Its alignment with the Zodiac calendar is prized amongst Asian cultures. As a sacral chakra stone, Tiger’s Eye is connected to self-improvement, empowerment, and creative expression. It is most well known for symbolizing courage, strength, and perseverance.
Tiger’s Eye isn’t just used for unique birthstone jewelry. Revered for its healing properties, Tiger’s Eye is used to invite balance and courage. It does so by blocking negative energy and channeling both courage and strength. Tiger’s Eye, above all, is a grounding stone. It is said to mitigate anxiety, fear, and negative thoughts. By doing so, Tiger’s Eye focuses the mind and provides clarity. This mental clarity opens the user to unlocking courage they might have not known they have. It’s also aligned with the Manipura chakra, which plays a role in both self-confidence and empowerment.
Tiger’s Eye is also used to promote forward-thinking. By opening the mind to new ideas and experiences, Tiger’s Eye provides the courage and confidence to change. For many, Tiger’s Eye is most helpful for pushing boundaries and challenging someone to try new things.
Tiger’s Eye is aligned with the Gemini zodiac sign—though it has many benefits and healing properties for other zodiac signs as well. In many ways, Tiger’s Eye is ideal as a crystal for Geminis. Geminis, at their best, are wise, flexible, and outgoing. They seek a full, unbridled life. At the same time, a Gemini is prone to being both indecisive and impulsive—especially when they face fears and negative emotions.
That's it for this week's Crystal Clarity! Remember to send in your requests for certain stones to me, and I'll cover them here in the article! Until next time, may you have wonderful days!
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