A member of the quartz family of crystals, tiger's eye is a beautiful gemstone found in the United States, Mexico, India, Australia, and Africa. In its natural form it is slightly shiny with fibrous bands of reds, browns, yellows, and golds. Although often appearing with more earthy hues, there are red tiger's eye and blue tiger's eye stones as well. What are the benefits of wearing a tiger's eye crystal as jewelry or meditating with this gemstone?
The Symbolic Meaning of Tiger's Eye Gemstone
Understanding the meaning of tiger's eye stones is a matter of looking at the physical properties of this crystal. The deep brown color represents the connection with the grounding, stabilizing, practical energies of the earth. The slight shine and golden hues of this quartz crystal banded with the deeper brown represent a unique bonding with intuitive, creative, solar energy.
What is the result? Tiger's eye gemstone is a stone of physical manifestation and clarity. It combines the ability to manifest your will in the material world with the aid of earthy perception and practicality, with the self-confidence and positive energy of the sun. Clarity comes from the tiger's eye crystal's properties to unite perception and awareness into a coherent, streamlined whole.
Tiger's Eye Stones for Wandering Minds
The properties of this gemstone are well-suited for those who tend to dream and come up with ideas, but have consistent trouble with actually clarifying and manifesting intentions. Scattered thoughts are brought together, personal talents and abilities are recognized, and a clear path is laid out in order to actually act and accomplish goals with tiger's eye crystal. Those who could be described as spaced-out can use the metaphysical energy of this stone for grounding and for a realistic, yet very positive, understanding of the material world. Tiger's eye allows one to discern between wishes and needs. This stone can be placed over the navel chakra for grounding energy.
Other Properties of Tiger's Eye
The properties of tiger's eye are not only useful for the dreamers of the world. For the doers and those with a more earthy disposition, this stone can be used to enhance psychic ability and raise vibrations if held over the third eye chakra. Tiger's eye gemstone has traditionally been considered as a protective stone, like jasper or kunzite crystal, warding of negative energy and ill will for the wearer. It is also good for recognizing the greater beauty found in the world, facilitating a deep appreciation through an awareness of the divine that is found in everyday life.
Red and Blue Tiger's Eye Crystals
Red and blue tiger's eye share the properties of the brown and golden banded gemstones but have additional ones as well. Red tiger's eye is a stimulating, motivating stone, beneficial for low mental or physical energy, a slow metabolism, and a less than normal libido. Blue tiger's eye is a more soothing stone. It is more suited for those who are stressed out and anxious, and can slow metabolism and cool overwhelming sexual passions.
Tiger's eye gemstone is a wonderful stone for the uncommitted, the scattered, the worn down, and the overwhelmed, as well as for the earthy, grounded characters that resonate so well with the energy of tiger's eye. Balancing both earth and solar energies, the metaphysical properties of this stone offer a sense of balance and clarity that promotes action and positive manifestation. Meditate with it, wear tiger's eye jewelry, or simply carry a tumbled stone in your pocket. Be sure to cleanse properly before using and do not wear tiger's eye for long periods of time.
References and Resources:
Hall, Judy. "The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals." (Godsfield Press, 2003).
Melody. "Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals." (Earth-Love Publishing House, 1985).
Raphaell, Katrina. "Crystal Healing: The Therapeutic Application of Crystals and Stones." (Aurora Press, 1987).
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