Tiger’s Eye is silicified crocidolite in quartz, making it a part of the extensive quartz family. Light reflects off the fibers in this stone, creating the appearance that it’s moving or changing. Tiger’s Eye may assist in new beginnings, intuition, fears, worries, depression and negativity, wealth, strength, and courage. Thought to be “all seeing” due to its appearance, Tiger’s Eye was used by the early inhabitants of Sri Lanka as a talisman for protection against evil spirits. Ancient Egyptians transformed Tiger’s Eye into jewelry believing it provided the wearer with luck and protection. Roman soldiers wore it to maintain bravery during battle. The ancient Chinese were also fascinated by this stone’s golden aura, as it was thought to bring good luck. Like the great cat it's named for, this gemstone knows the importance of being attentive to the details. The stone is said to combine earth energy with light or sun energy, creating an intense stone that's also well-grounded. Tiger’s Eye is said to enhance psychic and empathic energies, while protecting its wearer with an unblinking eye. For that reason, it’s also commonly used to ease the eyes, through meditation, physical placement on closed lids or other methods. The stone is assigned to the western signs of Scorpio and Leo, and is popular among "earth" signs such as Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.
