Tiger's Eye Meaning and Healing Powers

Introduction to Tiger's Eye

I think Tiger's Eye gemstones were the first gemstones I ever fell in love with! I was a young kid freshly arrived in sunny South Africa from London and my brother and I made friends with the two boys who lived next door.

They introduced us to the game of Jacks and we used to play for hours (no TV in those days let alone smart phones). The game was fun, but what made it special was that the Jacks were five tumbled Tiger's Eye gemstones.

I begged my mum to get me some - they were plentiful in those days - and how I loved those shiny golden stones with brown and honey colored stripes worn smooth by countless throws and catches.

The cool name helped, Tiger's Eye, it sounded so exotic to my English ears, especially in a country that had lions, cheetahs, leopards and , for all I knew at the time, tigers in the nearby grasslands.

Tiger's Eye Virtues

• Decision Making
• Courage
• Prosperity
• Self-Confidence
• Grounding
• Strengthens Bones
• Increases Activity
• Creativity

Tiger's Eyes are a generally honey brown gemstone with stripes and swirls that can be yellow, orange, red and black in every shade possible. They are a very organic looking gemstone, looking quite woody on occasion or even fibrous with an almost furry appearance but with a smooth waxy texture.

The color brown is a stable, warm color that represents dependability and strength. It is the color of the earth and makes us feel grounded and safe.

Gold and yellow are cousins to brown with a brighter more cheerful outlook, symbolizing love, wealth, passion and prosperity.

Tiger's Eye strengthens the bones and can help you recover more quickly from broken or fractured bones as well as neck or spinal injuries.

Tiger's Eye will also help the endocrine system which will boost your metabolism, enhance tissue function, reinforce the reproductive system, stimulate growth and development, augment the thyroid and adrenal glands and aid the immune system.

It will encourage physical and mental activity which will in turn lead to a much healthier and happier lifestyle.

According to Hindu philosophy, the Chakras are seven different points located about the body which influence our health and mental well-being. Each location has a corresponding color and a gemstone in that particular color can often be used to help or unblock a poorly functioning Chakra.

With its generally golden brown, orange and yellow coloring, Tiger's Eye is usually associated with the lower three Chakra points, the Root Chakra, the Sacral Chakra and the Solar Plexus Chakra.

There are some typical emotional signs of blocked Chakras

• Blocked Root Chakra - Anxiety, Insecurity, Aggression
• Blocked Sacral Chakra - Lack of Creativity, Fear of Intimacy
• Blocked Solar Plexus Chakra – Low Self Esteem, Lack of Confidence

Here are some common physical signs of blocked Chakras

• Blocked Root Chakra – Constipation, Tiredness
• Blocked Sacral Chakra – PMS, Infertility
• Blocked Solar Plexus Chakra – Poor digestion, Gas, Ulcers

Yes, find a quiet place to lie down, place a Tiger's Eye gemstone over the Chakra point that seems to be causing the problem and relax. Concentrate on breathing correctly, in through the nose, out through the mouth, and let the vibrations of the gemstone work their way into your body.

No, Tiger's Eye is not a traditional birthstone.

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Those born in the early summer months and falling under the Zodiac signs of Taurus, Gemini and Leo will find Tiger's Eye perfectly tuned to their personality.

The resilient Tiger's Eye can be cleansed and recharged in a number of ways. With regular use simply put your gemstone under some cool running water, the tap will do but a spring or waterfall is even better. Fresh rainfall would be a special treat for your Tiger's Eye.

If your gemstone has been busy it might need a boost with a recharge. A day in the sun would do it and so would a night out under the full moon. For cloudy days and nights you could give your Tiger's Eye a long soak in some salted water or smudge it by wafting some smoke from a stick of incense over the gemstone’s surface.

Place your Tiger's Eye gemstone by the front door for protection or perhaps your children’s room for the same reason.

It is a good luck gemstone so take one with you for important meetings or dates and it attracts money so keep one at the workplace, too.

Of course gemstones are good for us but what is the best way to use gemstones to maximize their spiritual and health benefits?

To get the best out of your Tiger's Eye, you want have it by your side for maximum effect. A simple way would be as an item of jewelry where it would be in constant contact or just a gemstone or two in your pocket or purse, nearby at all times and easy to hold or touch for reassurance.

Tiger's Eye is known as a gemstone of good fortune which attracts money so is a favorite of business people around the world. It is not just luck that makes a successful enterprise but smart decisions, hard work, creativity and determination that makes the difference.

Tiger's Eye will give you the self-confidence and courage to go into business, the clear thinking to make the correct decisions and creativity and determination to keep it prosperous.

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Tiger's Eye is a very popular gemstone among those who practice meditation as it keeps the wearer grounded and focused. Its high frequency vibration is also conducive to seeking to reach a transcendental state of relaxed awareness.

All gemstones have different spiritual powers and vibrations and we all have different reactions to them. Some gemstones seem to be our natural partner and others we just do not seem to get along.

Tiger's Eye is generally a benign force with very few people having an adverse reaction to wearing one so could be quite safely worn everyday. We all have distinct auras and vibes so if wearing one causes any sort of discomfort remove immediately.

Sometimes a gemstone needs getting used to so if you feel Tiger's Eye may be too powerful take your time by wearing it on alternate days until you are quite comfortable.

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Tiger's Eye is associated with some of the great Goddesses of world culture including Persephone, the Greek goddess of Spring, Freya the Norse Goddess of Love and Fertility and Sekhmet, the Egyptian deity with the head of a lion.

Yes, Tiger's Eye is a great gemstone for sick and weak pets. Tie one to the collar of bigger pets or put into a soft bag and hang one on a pet cage.

Tiger's Eyes have a reputation of containing harmful asbestos. This is not really the case as the original asbestos fibers have transformed into quartz over millions of years of heat and pressure. Dropping a cut and polished Tiger's Eye gemstone into water to create an elixir should not pose a problem.

THAT BEING SAID, it might be a good idea to err on the safe side and make an elixir using an indirect method – place the gemstone in a container and place that in the water. In addition perhaps do not drink the elixir but use it as a spray or for anointments to be doubly safe.

Putting a Tiger's Eye on the nightstand or under the pillow can help you remember and then interpret your dreams.

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Tiger's Eye works very well with other gemstones, in fact its energy will enhance all the nearby gemstones. It is especially good with other forms of Quartz – Charoite, Malachite and Jasper make great combinations with Tiger's Eye.

Tiger's Eye stimulates action so will be a great companion on the yoga mat – and perhaps beforehand to get you up and on your way to class! In the same way as it is good for meditation, Tiger's Eye’s grounding and focusing attributes are perfect for yoga.

Tiger's Eye is a good luck talisman and has a reputation as a Money Stone so what could be more perfect for the workplace. Of course it takes more than luck for business success so the encouragement of integrity, creativity and confidence that Tiger's Eye gives you will help, too.

Sometimes we need a little sub conscious help in our lives or need to uncover truths that we are even hiding from ourselves. This is where a gemstone pendulum can help. A series of yes/no questions while holding a pendulum can reveal secrets we might not even know we had.

Tiger's Eye is a gemstone of protection, good luck and prosperity so you are in safe hands when you perform this simple and fun ritual. You can either use a pendulum made of Tiger's Eye or hold your pendulum over a Tiger's Eye gemstone on the table or floor.

Ask a question of yourself with only yes or no answers. If the answer is yes the pendulum will move in a circle, if it is no, the pendulum moves from side to side. No cheating!

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Tiger's Eye is a protective gemstone but not one that we really recommend for protection from the harmful radiation caused by electromagnetic fields (EMF) created by computers, wifi routers, 5G , smart phones and so on.

Better options would be Black Tourmaline, Amazonite, Malachite or Smoky Quartz.

Handy Guide to Tiger's Eye

Category	Details
Nickname	n/a
Color	Honey Brown
Chakra	Root / Sacral / Solar Plexus
Birthstone	n/a
Zodiac	Taurus / Gemini / Leo
Main Virtue	Boosts confidence
Health	Endocrine System
Gem Partner	Malachite / Jasper
Cleansing	Water / Sun / Moon
Goddess	Persephone / Freya

This gemstone’s resemblance to the eye of a tiger or cat has made it a favorite from east to west for thousands of years. In Chinese culture, the Tiger is one of the most important animals – the real king of the jungle – and it is one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.

The Ancient Egyptians revered cats of all types so it is not surprising that they loved Tiger's Eye gemstones. The powerful image of an all-seeing Tiger's Eye could offer protection and good luck – especially good at warding off the malicious Evil Eye.

The beauty of a Tiger's Eye gemstone is obvious as soon as you see one, the golden brown base color interspersed with stripes of yellow, red and orange but equally its spiritual powers are manifest as soon as you take one into your hands, feel the silky texture and absorb the high vibrations.

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