Tiger's Eye

Tiger's Eye stone color ranges from brown to golden brown, light to dark with a luminous golden line. Tiger’s Eye Gemstone, also known as Tiger Eye or Cat’s Eye Quartz gemstone is worn for protection, enhanced willpower and self-confidence. During ancient times travelers used to keep a Tiger Eye stone for protection while traveling. It was also used by soldiers during wars and battles in ancient Rome. Tiger’s Eye is used as an alternative to Cat’s Eye gemstone. Thus, Tiger’s Eye gemstone is worn to pacify the malefic effects of Ketu in one’s horoscope. Tiger's eye stone belongs to the quartzite family of minerals. On the Mohs scale, its hardness is 7 and its specific gravity is 2.68. The first deposits of the Tiger's Eye stone were discovered in South Africa. A century later, after the discovery of other deposits, tiger's eye became a semi-precious stone. In Mesopotamia, Tiger's Eye stone was called Oculus Belus meaning eye of Belus (God of Fortune). It was believed to be a stone that attracts good luck and fortune and protects against black magic. As Tigers were not yet known in many of the ancient civilizations thus it is assumed that the name Tiger's Eye comes later from Eastern countries. Today Tiger's eye gemstone is widely used as a protector against bad luck and negative effects. The stone acts as a shield against negative energies. It boosts self-confidence by reducing fears and lowering our emotional barriers. Tiger's eye also has many positive effects on the health of an individual. 

Tiger’s Eye gemstone is worn to pacify malefic effects of Planet Ketu in Vedic Astrology. Thus, is blesses the wearer with good luck, fortune and success. It also bestows the wearer with clarity of thoughts and spiritual upliftment. Tiger’s Eye blesses the wearer with vigor and vitality. It improves stamina and rejuvenates the senses and helps one to focus and removes confusion and provides clarity. Thus, it is highly recommended for those who are looking for blessing of self-confidence, power and courage. Tiger's Eye stone protects the wearer from evil eye, and all sought of negativities. It enhances wisdom and promotes the values of dignity and esteem in oneself. It also helps remove miseries and misfortunes from a person’s life and bestows spiritual augmentation. In Western Astrology, the Tiger's Eye gemstone is the birthstone for people born in the month of June.