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TIGER’S EYE: The Stone of Courage
Meaning & Healing Properties
Quick Facts
- Mineral Family: Chalcedony (Quartz Group)
- Hardness: 7 (Mohs Scale)
- Vibration: High / Number 4
- Primary Chakra: Solar Plexus (Plexo Solar) & Sacral (Sacro)
- Zodiac: Leo & Capricorn
- Birthstone: June (Alternative)
- Element: Fire & Earth
- Key Mantra: "I am brave, I am strong, and I am powerful."
✨ Amura Tip
The "Success Sight" Technique: Tiger’s Eye is famous for its "chatoyancy" (the moving light that looks like a cat's eye). When you are faced with a difficult decision, hold the stone and tilt it back and forth in the light. Watch the bands move; this mimics "shifting your perspective." It is believed to grant the wearer "all-knowing" vision, helping you see the truth in a situation that others might miss.
1. Introduction: What is Tiger’s Eye?
Tiger’s Eye is a striking metamorphic rock with a silky luster and golden to red-brown stripes. It is a member of the Quartz family that has replaced Crocidolite fibers, creating its unique "cat’s eye" effect. It is the ultimate stone for personal power, protection, and the courage to take action.
2. The Spiritual & Healing Meaning
Tiger’s Eye acts as a bridge between the Earth and the Sun, grounding your energy while filling you with solar vitality and motivation.
Emotional & Mental Benefits
- Fearlessness: It helps quiet the "what if" thoughts and replaces them with a "can do" attitude.
- Mental Clarity: It integrates both hemispheres of the brain, allowing you to balance logic with intuition.
- Self-Worth: It helps resolve internal conflicts caused by pride or wilfulness, allowing you to see your own talents and faults clearly.
Metaphysical Properties
- Good Fortune: Known as a stone of luck, it is often carried to attract steady financial flow and prosperity.
- Protection: Historically used as a talisman against the "Evil Eye" and curses, keeping the wearer safe from the ill-will of others.
3. Physical Healing Properties
In lithotherapy, Tiger’s Eye is associated with:
- Physical Strength: It is believed to fortify the blood and support the endocrine system.
- Bone Health: Often used to help speed up the healing of broken bones and neck or spinal issues.
- Digestion: Because it stimulates the Solar Plexus, it is used to support the metabolism and soothe stomach tension caused by stress.
4. History & Lore: The Eye of the Warrior
- Roman Soldiers: Romans wore Tiger’s Eye engraved with symbols during battle, believing it would make them brave and protect them from being struck by weapons.
- Ancient Egypt: It was used for the eyes in deity statues to express divine vision and was associated with the power of the Sun God, Ra.
- African Folklore: In some cultures, Tiger’s Eye was believed to give the wearer the ability to see in the dark—both physically and spiritually.
5. How to Use & Place Tiger’s Eye
- In your Pocket: Carry it during a job interview or a difficult conversation to maintain your confidence.
- In the Office: Place it on your desk to help you stay focused and prevent "analysis paralysis" when making big decisions.
- As Jewelry: Wear it as a ring or bracelet on your right hand (your "giving" hand) to project power and authority into the world.
6. Care, Cleaning & Charging
- Cleansing: Rinse under warm running water or leave it on a bed of Hematite to clear its energy.
- Charging: Tiger’s Eye is a solar stone. It is best charged by Sunlight. Leave it on a windowsill for a few hours to soak up the midday rays.
- Important Note: It is a very durable stone and does not require as much delicate care as others, making it perfect for daily wear.
7. Tiger’s Eye FAQ
- Is Tiger’s Eye dangerous? You may hear that it contains asbestos. While the original fibers were asbestos, they have been completely replaced by Quartz (silica) in the finished stone, making it safe to handle.
- Can Tiger’s Eye go in water? Yes, it is very water-safe.
- Why is my Tiger’s Eye red? Natural Tiger’s Eye is golden-brown. Red Tiger’s Eye is usually the result of mild heat treatment (or natural geothermal heat), which brings out the iron oxides.