Tiger's Eye: Meaning, Benefits, and Uses

Tiger’s eye can help by providing balance and focus when life feels overwhelming or uncertain. If you’re struggling with indecision, this stone promotes clarity and enhances your ability to make confident, grounded choices. It’s also known for boosting personal courage, making it an excellent crystal when facing challenges or stepping out of your comfort zone. 

Additionally, tiger’s eye offers protective energy, helping to shield you from negativity while keeping you centred. It can also encourage you to trust in your abilities and take calculated risks, making it a great stone for both personal and professional growth.

• Chemical Composition: Tiger’s eye is a variety of quartz with fibrous inclusions of crocidolite (blue asbestos) that have been replaced by quartz, giving it its golden, chatoyant appearance. Its chemical formula is SiO₂.
• Origin: Tiger’s eye is commonly found in South Africa, but it also occurs in Australia, Brazil, India, and Namibia.
• Crystal System and Habits: Tiger’s eye belongs to the trigonal crystal system and typically forms in massive aggregates, with fibres that create a silky, chatoyant effect.
• Crystal Family or Group: Tiger’s eye is a member of the quartz family.
• Hardness and Durability: With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, tiger’s eye is durable and suitable for everyday wear in jewellery.
• Colour: Tiger’s eye is known for its golden to reddish-brown bands with a silky lustre, showing chatoyancy—a "cat’s eye" effect.

• Water: Tiger’s eye can be safely rinsed under running water for cleansing.
• Moonlight: Place tiger’s eye under the full moonlight to cleanse and recharge its energy, allowing lunar vibrations to amplify its grounding and protective properties.
• Sunlight: Tiger’s eye can be cleansed and recharged by placing it in direct sunlight for a few hours. The warmth and light from the sun invigorate the stone, enhancing its energising and protective qualities.
• Selenite: Use a selenite plate to cleanse and charge tiger’s eye. Place it on the selenite for several hours to refresh its energy.
• Visualisation: Hold tiger’s eye and visualise golden light flowing through it, clearing away stagnant energy and revitalising its protective and grounding energy.
• Sound: Use sound vibrations from a singing bowl or tuning fork to cleanse tiger’s eye. Pass the stone through the sound waves to refresh its energy.
• Storage and Protection: Store tiger’s eye in a soft cloth or pouch to prevent scratches and avoid exposure to harsh chemicals.

• Meditation and Spiritual Work: Use tiger’s eye during meditation by placing it near your solar plexus or holding it in your hands to enhance focus, grounding, and courage.
• Jewellery and Accessories: Wear tiger’s eye as jewellery to benefit from its balancing and protective energy throughout the day. Its grounding properties are especially useful in situations that require focus and determination.
• Home and Office: Place tiger’s eye in your home or office to create a balanced, focused environment. It can help with decision-making and maintaining a clear mindset in busy spaces.
• Crystal Grids: Use tiger’s eye in crystal grids for protection, grounding, or courage. Pair it with stones like black tourmaline or hematite to strengthen its grounding effects.
• Elixir or Infused Water: Always use the indirect method when making a tiger’s eye-infused elixir, due to its composition.

Tiger’s eye is generally safe to handle. Due it starting life with asbestos fibres, we suggest avoiding direct contact with water if you plan to ingest the elixir. Always use the indirect method when creating elixirs with tiger’s eye to avoid any risk. Avoid inhaling dust if the stone is broken or damaged.