What is tiger's eye?
Tiger's eye is a golden-brown stone in the quartz family with a silky, moving shimmer called chatoyancy. The shimmer comes from quartz that grew alongside thin mineral fibers, which have since turned to iron oxide. Blue tiger's eye is called hawk's eye, and red tiger's eye is made by gently heating the golden stone.
| Tiger's eye | |
|---|---|
| Mineral | Quartz with altered mineral fibers |
| Color | Golden brown |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6.5–7 |
| Found in | South Africa and Western Australia |
| Chakra | solar plexus chakra |
| Known for | Courage, confidence, focus and willpower |
Tiger's eye meaning
In crystal practice, tiger's eye is the stone of courage. People use it for confidence, focus, clear decisions and the willpower to follow through. Its shifting golden shimmer is often linked with the sun and personal power.
How to use tiger's eye
- Worn as a bracelet for everyday confidence
- Kept on your desk while you work on a goal
- Held before an interview, test or performance
- Carried as a protection stone when traveling
Tiger's eye and the solar plexus chakra
Tiger's eye is most often paired with the solar plexus chakra. For a simple chakra meditation, hold it or rest it on that spot and play 528 Hz, the tone paired with that chakra, using the session above.
How to cleanse and care for tiger's eye
People cleanse crystals to clear the energy they've collected. Common ways are leaving tiger's eye under the full moon overnight, passing it through sage smoke, resting it on a bed of salt or near a larger quartz cluster, or playing a singing bowl beside it (try our sound bath).
Tiger's eye is fairly durable. Wipe it clean with a soft, damp cloth.
How to tell if tiger's eye is real
Real tiger's eye shows a shimmering band that moves as you tilt the stone. Even, glowing stripes that don't move are often glass (“cat's eye glass”).
Tiger's eye affirmations
- I am brave and confident.
- I trust my decisions.
- I follow through on my goals.
- I stand in my power.
- I am focused and determined.
- I move forward with courage.
