A deeply bronzed stone with a metallic sheen, Tiger’s Eye is a bold and focused companion for the spirit in need of a big, motivating boost.
Tiger’s Eye’s strengths lie in its dual fire and earth energies—giving this crystal a strongly encouraging yet grounding composition. Its more masculine-leaning nature imbues this crystal with an actionable quality that heightens any intention of the person working with it.
HISTORY & LORE
Tigers Eye gets its name from its resemblance to an actual tiger’s eye—with many noting similarities between the bronzy-sheen of the stone and the coloring of a feline’s eyes.
While its exact cultural and historical significance is not well-known, it is believed that Tiger’s Eye is used to ward off the evil eye in many places throughout the world.
Legend also says that this crystal was very important to the Ancient Egyptians—as it was believed that Tiger’s Eye had the combined protective forces of Ra, the Sun God, and Geb, the Earth God.
Some say Tigers Eye also played an important role in many Eastern mythologies—connecting this crystal to the power of many great beasts and wild things.
Today, Tiger’s Eye is used by many modern mystics as a fiery yet grounding motivating tool, attractor for abundance and good luck, and powerful stimulator for the Solar Plexus Chakra.
PROPERTIES
Tiger’s Eye is a powerful crystal for…
- Achieving success
- Encouraging self-confidence and bravery
- Shifting perspective
- Inspiration
- Good luck
- Creating positive mental and emotional shifts
- Increasing stamina
- Keeping focused on your passions and dreams
- Overcoming mental obstacles
- Reviving creative pursuits
- Increasing motivation
- Sharpening focus
- Grounding and stabilizing fiery energies
- Courage to pursue new ventures
- Magnifying positive energies
- Activating the Solar Plexus Chakra
- Daring to follow your desires and dreams
HOW TO USE
Working with the energies of Tiger’s Eye:
- Meditate. For those times when you feel disconnected to yourself and inner-fire, or for those times when you’re looking to dissolve an inner-blockage, grab a piece of Tiger’s Eye and sit in meditation. Hold the crystal between your palms, or lie down and place it over your belly. Allow the connective, inspiring, and shifting energies of Tiger’s Eye to move through you—connecting you back to the earth and to your truth.
- Carry for an extra boost Are you about to do something far out of your comfort zone? Or maybe you’re doing something that simply requires you to show up as your best? Carry a piece of Tiger’s Eye on you to imbue you with the courage and strength needed to approach any situation with high energy and a good attitude.
- Keep in the workplace. Tiger’s Eye will help keep you focused, motivated, and fan the flames of your creative fires all while you work. If you’re prone to burn-out or find it difficult to muster up the motivation to complete a task, then Tiger’s Eye is the perfect work companion for you!
Properly caring for Tiger’s Eye.
A physically hardy stone, Tiger’s Eye can be stored anywhere one would normally store a crystal.
To cleanse your Tiger’s Eye, play clearing tones next to the stone, run it through your favorite clearing incense (cedar, sage, frankincense), or lay it outside under the light of the Sun or Full Moon.
