Tiger Eye Meanings
Balance between extremes, discernment, vitality, strength, practicality, fairness
Chakras: Solar plexus, sacral, base
Elements: Fire and Earth
Zodiac Signs: Leo, Capricorn
Number: 4
Tiger Eye Crystal Healing Properties
Tiger Eye is a solar stone of vitality, practicality and physical action. It helps to create harmony and balance between extreme view points or dualities, and is helpful in conflict or mediation. Also, this stone helps us to take effective action in response to the needs and challenges of physical life. It is thought 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. Historically it was used by Roman soldiers on the battlefield as a protection stone and also as an aid in business.
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.
