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About tiger's eye
Tiger's eye is known in tradition as a stone of action and courage. It belongs to the quartz family and has an opaque, silky lustre, with natural golden, yellow and brown streaks. Rarer varieties, such as blue or green tiger's eye, show the same banded pattern in different colours.
In folklore it is often linked with confidence and clear decision-making, which is one reason it is a popular choice for a gift. These are traditional beliefs rather than facts, so choose it for its look and its symbolism.
Symbolism and chakra associations
In the chakra belief system, tiger's eye is most often associated with the solar plexus chakra, which is traditionally linked with confidence and personal power. Those who follow this tradition wear tiger's eye as a reminder of those qualities. Read more about the chakra system.
History of tiger's eye
Tiger's eye has been used in many cultures. In ancient Egypt, stones like it were worn by nobles and kings, who linked the golden banding with the sun. In Chinese tradition the tiger is a symbol of courage, and tiger's eye has been carved into amulets. In Roman times, soldiers are said to have worn the stone into battle as a symbol of bravery.
Tiger's eye was found in South Africa in the 1700s and is now mined in several countries, including Mexico, Australia and Russia.
Courage, wealth and clarity in folklore
Courage: one of the oldest associations of tiger's eye is moral courage, the idea of standing by your values when things are difficult.
Prosperity: many traditions link tiger's eye with prosperity and ambition, which is why it is often chosen as a gift for a new job or business.
Clarity: it is also seen as a symbol of steady thinking and focus, a nice reminder to take time over important choices.
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