Tiger Eye Meanings

Balance between extremes, protection, vitality, strength, practicality, courage

Chakras: Solar plexus, sacral, base

Elements: Fire and Earth

Zodiac Signs: Leo, Capricorn

Number: 4

Tiger Eye Crystal Healing Properties

Tiger Eye is thought to be a solar stone of vitality, practicality and physical action. It may help to create harmony and balance between extreme viewpoints or dualities and is helpful in conflict or mediation. Also, this stone is believed to help us take effective action in response to the needs and challenges of physical life. It is believed to be a blood fortifier and to assist in bringing biochemistry and hormones into balance.

History and Uses

This beautiful crystal is named for its resemblance to the flashing golden eye of a Tiger. Its colours range from yellow to golden to brown arranged in fibrous bands and it can also be found in red and blue varieties, all displaying a beautiful silky chatoyancy.

Tiger’s eye has been valued for centuries and has a rich history. It was highly regarded in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, where it was believed to have protective and healing properties.

The stone was also used in ancient Rome, where it was carried as a talisman for protection and to ward off evil influences.

Geological Description

Tiger Eye is a stone member of the Quartz family, a silicon dioxide mineral with a hardness of 7. It is formed from Hawks Eye through pseudomorphism of Crocidolite in Quartz. This crystal is found in South Africa, India, Burma, Western Australia and the USA.

Affirmation

I am balanced and strong and act with confidence and compassion.