Tiger's Eye is associated with protection, courage, confidence and grounding in witchcraft.
What Tiger's Eye symbolizes
Tiger's Eye symbolizes strength, courage, and clarity. It embodies the balance between the fiery energy of courage and the grounding stability of the Earth.
How witches use Tiger's Eye
- Protection spells to ward off negativity and ill intentions
- Confidence-boosting rituals for public speaking or facing challenges
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Appearance & origins
Tiger's Eye is a striking crystal with a golden to reddish-brown hue and a silky luster. Its most notable feature is the 'chatoyancy,' or cat's-eye effect, which creates a shimmering band of light across its surface when viewed from different angles. The texture is smooth when polished, but raw Tiger's Eye may have a fibrous or layered appearance.
Tiger's Eye is primarily found in South Africa, Namibia, Australia, India, and the United States. It is often mined from regions with large deposits of metamorphic rock.
Associated deities
- Sekhmet
- Ra
- Helios
Folklore & history
Tiger's Eye has long been revered as a talisman of protection. Ancient Roman soldiers carried it into battle, believing it granted courage and safeguarded them from harm. It was also thought to ward off the 'evil eye.'
In ancient Egypt, Tiger's Eye was associated with the Sun God Ra and the warrior goddess Sekhmet. It was used in amulets to invoke divine protection and courage. In other cultures, it was believed to provide insight and focus in decision-making.
Safety
Warnings: Tiger's Eye contains asbestos fibers in its raw form, so it should not be used for making crystal elixirs unless properly sealed. Polished Tiger's Eye is safe to handle but should not be ingested.
Care: Avoid prolonged exposure to water if the crystal is raw, as it can weaken the fibrous structure. Store Tiger's Eye separately from harder stones to prevent scratches on its polished surface.
Spells that use Tiger's Eye
- Habit Spell with Tiger's Eye — This spell is meant to aid in the formation of a new, beneficial habit or the breaking of an old, harmful one.
- Battery Spell with Tiger's Eye — Spell to extend the battery life of your electronic devices
- First Loaf — Bake, break and give away the first bread of the harvest
