Tiger’s Eye
Description: Tiger’s eye is a quartz replacement of crocidolite (blue asbestos) or of gold asbestos. It differs from the stone called Cat’s eye because of the configuration of the fibers, which are twisted or crumpled instead of straight. The reflection of light by the fibrous structure makes it exhibit the quality of chatoyency. The color ranges from various shades of light or dark brown, having fibrous inclusions that add luminosity to the stone. It also comes in red, brown, gold, cream, black, and blue. Tiger’s eye does resemble a feline eye if properly cut and polished. This stone brings together the vibrations of sand and sunlight, synthesizing the energies of the Sun and the Earth. It combines the qualities of sharpness and grounding, and it is quite a practical stone in its sphere of concern. It resonates to the frequencies of the Earth, encouraging stability tempered with dynamic beauty.
Location: The most important mine for Tiger Eye is in South Africa. The best stones come from Griqualand West. Tiger's eye is also mined in Western Australia, South Africa, USA, Canada, India, Namibia, and Burma.
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Spiritual Uses: The vibration of Tiger’s eye is conducive to peacefulness and stimulates the actions required to advance the encounters with others during the meditative state. It is helpful for individuals seeking clarity and for those who must deal intelligently with the scattered details that must be brought together in some pattern. It can be used to enhance the psychic abilities and can assist in the gentle attunement of third-eye activity. Tiger’s eye is best adapted to “earthy” people. At the base chakra, it can help to discipline sexual and emotional well-being, and can bring “light” to instances where one must be practical. Tiger’s eye can help one to become practical and of a discrete mind, as well as to be more grounded. It can eliminate the “blues” and can bring brightness and optimism to the user. It assists in providing insight to those issues that induce internal mental battles, delivering one from dilemmas and the conflicts associated with willful pride. It further promotes one to admire the pure and beautiful things in life, and to allow them into one’s life. It also helps one’s passion for life to open and to blossom. Tiger’s eye provides for balancing of the yin-yang energy, further assisting in the integration and balancing of both hemispheres of the brain and bringing awareness to perception. Tiger’s eye is a great preparatory mineral, helping to prepare the systems of the body for the approach of enthusiasm for flowing with “the river of humanity” toward the “one.” It further acts to attune one to the connectedness of the brothers and sisters of the planet, releasing introversion and fear, while promoting experiences that are fresh and new. It stimulates understanding with respect to disparity between the pleasure of “wishing” and the act of “having.” It tends also to bring awareness of one’s personal needs as well as the needs of others. Ruled by the Sun and possessing a golden flash of light, Tiger’s eye is worn to strengthen convictions and create courage and confidence. It can be carried for protection against all forms of danger, especially when set in gold.
Physical Uses: Tiger’s eye has been used in the treatment of disorders of the eye, the throat, the diverticular constrictions, the reproductive system, and to aid in night vision. It can also be used to strengthen the alignment of the spinal column and to facilitate the mending of broken bones. It has been used to stimulate wealth and to enhance the stability required to maintain wealth. It produces vibrations that are soothing, which generate a calmness to unsettled turmoil, and allow one to enjoy the actions of being unfenced and uninhibited. Tiger’s eye is a warm stone, and it promotes energy flow through the body when worn. It is also beneficial for the weak or sick.
History: Roman soldiers wore Tiger’s eye engraved with symbols for protection during battle.