Tiger’s Eye
Historical & Cultural Uses
Tiger’s Eye is valued as an ornamental and jewelry stone for its chatoyant band of light. Specific courage, protection, and confidence meanings are identified as modern metaphysical traditions.
Folklore & Legends
Within modern crystal and metaphysical practice, Tiger’s Eye is associated with courage, confidence, protection, discernment, focus, and grounded action.
Magical Associations
- Confidence
- courage
- grounding
- protection
Core Correspondences
- Element:
- Earth · Fire
- Planet:
- Sun
- Energy:
- Confidence, grounded
- Deities:
- Solar, protective, or
- Chakra:
- Solar plexus and root
Care & Safety
Do not ingest. Avoid creating or inhaling mineral dust. Handle drilled or broken pieces carefully. Natural stones vary, and dyed or treated pieces may occur in the marketplace.
Spiritual & Magical Uses
- Confidence work
- grounding practices
- prosperity intention work
How to Work With This Crystal
Carry tiger’s eye as a pocket stone for confidence and grounded focus, place it on an altar for courage or prosperity work, hold it during meditation when.
Cleansing & Care
Clean gently with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and protect polished stones from scratching against harder materials.
Additional Correspondences
Color: Golden brown, honey • Zodiac: Leo and Capricorn are • Tarot: Strength and The Sun are