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"If you lack persistence in reaching your goals, tiger's eye will reportedly help you overcome obstacles and support you."

Symbolism and healing properties of tiger's eye (red tiger's eye):

Tiger's eye (red tiger eye AA) is associated with strongly protective properties, which is why it is often placed as a talisman in the home, where it is said to protect against negativity. It has a naturally brown colour, which can range through various shades, including light brown, dark brown and blackish-brown. It is traditionally linked to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness and the Moon. In astrology, this stone is associated with strengthening intuition and perception and with spiritual vision. It is believed that wearing tiger's eye as a talisman helps develop these abilities.

People also seek it out for its supportive properties in terms of stability and balance. This mineral is often associated with abundance and financial success. It is believed to attract luck and a positive flow of wealth. In alternative medicine it is used to help a person get rid of stress. It is often associated with determination, strengthening inner power and persistence in achieving goals. It reportedly helps overcome obstacles and supports self-confidence and self-esteem.

Tiger's eye is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Taurus (21 April – 21 May), Gemini (22 May – 21 June), Leo (23 July – 22 August) and Virgo (23 August – 22 September)

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Localities, forms of tiger's eye and history:

The most significant locality is South Africa. Other significant localities include Australia, South Africa, the USA and Brazil.

In nature, tiger's eye is found in the form of smooth, rounded pebbles. It can also be found in the form of thin flat slabs, which are then further processed. Natural tiger's eye reportedly has very strong properties, which are used across many fields around the world. On the Mohs hardness scale it corresponds to 7.

The history of tiger's eye goes back thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Romans considered it a protective amulet. It was believed to have the power to ward off negative energy, evil looks and curses. These civilisations used it for its protective properties as a talisman in battle.

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Chinese masseurs in particular are equipped with small balls of tiger's eye, which they use for pressure massage on acupuncture points? This technique is called "gua sha" and releases blocked energy.

What is tiger's eye used for and what can you make from it?

Thanks to its beauty, tiger's eye is widely used especially in the jewellery industry, where it is carved into round balls, beads or flat slabs and used to create elegant-looking bracelets and necklaces. Rings, earrings and brooches are equally popular. People also like to make talismans from it. Keyrings, car amulets, wooden boxes, meditation aids and home decorations also look very nice.

Chakras connected with tiger's eye:

6th chakra – third eye Ajna: affects intuition, spiritual vision and clairvoyance

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