To understand the qualities of the Tiger Eye crystal think of a tiger. It represents patience, focus, determination. Tiger Eye engenders an alertness, poise and perfect timing. The stone a brown and gold in colour with ribbling bands that catch the light reminiscent of a cat’s eye.
The colour gold stands for its ability to manifest what we want from life and the dark brown represents its connection to the earth. So Tiger Eye can be used to realize our inner dreams into a physical reality.
It is a great crystal for grounding you and if you need to stimulate change in your life Tiger Eye will supply the catalyst for change. It gives strength and balance in challenging times and aids clarity when make difficult decisions. Conditions such as ADHD and manic or depressive conditions can benefit from this stone. Think of it for people in emotional upset, in transitional phases of life and those that are emotionally immature.
In meditation it can be used to settle a person and is good for quieting chattering thoughts. It is usually placed at the naval but you can also use it at the feet or bottom of the torso. It helps if you feel unfocussed and drained of energy.