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 Tiger's eye is a chatoyant gemstone that is
usually a metamorphic rock that is yellow- to red-brown. A member of the quartz
group, it can be easily recognized by golden and brown or golden and yellow
wavelike pattern and a silky luster, the so called «cat's eye» effect
(characteristic lustrous stripes resembling the cat's pupils which appear after
the gemstone is cut en cabochon or polished). Tiger's eye is a gemstone for realistic
and sensible people who are ready to adapt to the changing world around them and
do not plan any revolutionary upheavals or long for radical transformations. It
helps to accumulate wealth, or at least get a steady income - to this effect,
one should keep the tiger's eye close to money, and financial problems will
soon fade away.
The tiger's eye gemstone is able to fend off
evil and protect a person's friends and family. People who wear these gemstones
appreciate the healing power and benefits they hold. They foster passion for
life, enhancing one's willpower and drive to succeed. Tiger's eye crystals also
give self-esteem, determination and courage a boost, allowing people to stay
positive.
Wearing the tiger's eye stone helps clear your
mind of any annoying thoughts or stress. It's recommended that you carry it
with you everywhere including when you drive to help keep yourself safe from
any harm that may come your way.
The benefits and healing power that the tiger's
eye stone offers is appreciated and respected by all those who wear it. The tiger's
eye gemstone encourages a passion for life and enhances your willpower and
drives your will for success. It promotes not only clarity of intention, boosts
self esteem, and gives courage, determination, and strength. These are all
qualities that are needed in life to give individuals the happy, healthy life.
Probably, that's why tiger's eye helps
businessmen and housewives.... For the former, it is a safeguard against deception
of the competitors, as it shows the best way out of any predicament, while housewives
use it for good luck in the household and family matters, and to relieve the
conflicts between fathers and sons.
The tiger's eye gemstone is used to focus a
person's mind. It is said that these gemstone jewelries strengthen one's
confidence and conviction, and provide protection while traveling. Tiger's eye
stones are extremely beneficial to both the sick and weak. However, those who
are well also stand to reap the benefits of having the tiger's eye handy. The
positive energy of the tiger's eye ensures they steer clear of a situation's
negative side.
In ancient times, tiger's eye was associated
with the magical powers of the Sun and used for amulets against evil spirits,
damage and evil eye. Tiger's eye was especially favored by the soldiers, as
legend says that the gemstone can provide protection from injury and death. By
the way, today's mystics, too, believe in the magical properties of the tiger's
eye gemstones, as in their opinion, it is actually able to save its holders
from many hazards by making them more sensible and careful.
Many individuals of the Zodiac sign regardless
of age or sex benefit from the tiger's eye stone. Speaking in terms of lithotherapy,
tiger's eye is excellent for aiding post-surgery recovery, as well as for the
prevention and healing of various diseases, including rheumatic, heart disease,
psoriasis, and asthma. Tiger's eye is used to relieve hypertension, high
irritability and anxiety, aide with insomnia and nightmares. It is believed to
be irreplaceable in curing of psoriasis, when put on the affected parts of the
body, and it is even able to reduce inflammation in case of joints problems,
aides in improving heart function, treatment of rheumatic heart disease, inflammation
of the pericardium and inflammation of the middle ear, paralysis, chronic
depression and rheumatism.
For those looking for the perfect gift this is
one that can be given out of love, and devotion to another. For those who understand
the meaning behind the tiger's eye stone, the present will be received with
dignity and respect. However, before sending it to someone as a gift or
shipping it to a new location, the tiger's eye can be cleansed. This will help
to prevent it from carrying negative energies along with it. To cleanse it, the
tiger's eye should be kept in salt water overnight as a way to recharge its
energy. Once it has been taken out of the salt water it should then be washed
in fresh water and placed in the sun for 2-3 hours. This process should be done
every 3 months at least. This allows the user to find their inner strength and
light. The tiger's eye gemstone should be protected from sharp blows or
scratches so make sure to keep it in a safe place when it's not being worn or
used.
Tiger's eye jewelry is recommended to those engaged
in artistic activities such as artists and poets, writers and musicians, or
those whose work or hobby involves the risk of injury like athletes and stuntmen.
Besides all these wonderful properties, the
tiger's eye has another quality which is the secret to its enduring popularity
- it is a gemstone of admirable beauty.
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