TIGERS EYE


 

Chatoyant Quartz as it is also known, there are three varieties of this type of quartz.  It is the inclusion of croicidolite (blue asbestos) that causes a cat's eye effect known as chatoyancy.  

Each stone will display different colors according the exact nature and amount of the inclusions. Grayish yellow, semi translucent appearance of the cat's eye is due to inclusions of croicidolite and , less commonly hornblende, it has quite a silky luster.  Tiger's Eye is black with iron oxide staining that gives the yellow and golden brown stripes. Hawk's Eye forms when the croicidolite changes to quartz but the blue-gray or blue-green color of the original material remains.


Mystical Properties:
With its vibrant golden color, tiger-eye is used to increase wealth and vitality. It enhances courage, brings passion and physical strength, and allows these attributes to be tempered with mental clarity and a joyful outlook.

As a power stone Tiger Eye has a wonderful reputation for attracting wealth, money and luck. However it has some powerful spiritual uses as well. The liquid movement of light across the stone makes it an excellent tool for vision or divination work.

Historically Tiger Eye has been used in protective medicine. Roman soldiers would wear engraved stones during battle, it is especially helpful against dark magic. A good luck stone, it is also used for discerning the truth in any situation, it can help with understanding of any cycle through which one is living.


Healing Properties:
Healing eye disorders is one of the most common medicinal uses associated with Tiger eye. It can help slow the flow of energy through the body which makes the gem very helpful in stress related illnesses, but also may create an issue if you do not want to stem your energy...do not wear jewelry containing tiger's eye for too many consecutive days. 

Red tiger's eye is useful in slowing down the third chakra and flushing out excess energy. Tiger's eye in general is an emotional balancer that soften stubbornness and gives clear insight.  It will ground and center, thus strengthening the connection with will and personal power.


Magical Properties:
Ruled by the sun and possessing a golden flash of light, this stone is worn to strengthen convictions and create courage and confidence. It is a warm stone, and it promotes energy flow through the body when worn. It is quite beneficial to the weak or sick.