Hawk's eye

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"If you need to visualise and manifest your wishes, goals and dreams, and want them to come true, hawk's eye is the right mineral for you."

Symbolism and healing properties of hawk's eye:

Hawk's eye (hawk eye A) is associated with intuition, wisdom and clear vision. It reportedly symbolises the ability to perceive the invisible aspects of the world and foresight in decision-making and understanding. It is usually brown, golden or yellowish in colour, resembling the colour of a hawk's eye. It is traditionally linked to Horus, the Egyptian god of wisdom, protection and spiritual vision. This mineral is said to have harmonising properties. According to astrology, it makes it easier to visualise and manifest your desired dreams, goals and wishes, and subsequently attract them into reality.

People also seek it out for its protective properties. Hawk's eye is indeed considered a symbol of protection. It is believed to strengthen a person's energy field and ward off negativity. In alternative medicine, it is used to balance different aspects of personality. It is most often associated with spiritual growth, awareness, an inner journey of self-discovery and deepening the connection with one's inner being. It is believed to help its wearer glimpse into the future.

Hawk's eye is suitable for the following zodiac signs:

Pisces (21 February – 20 March), Scorpio (24 October – 22 November), Gemini (22 May – 21 June), Cancer (22 June – 22 July) and Aquarius (21 January – 20 February)

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Localities, forms of hawk's eye and history:

The largest locality for hawk's eye is South Africa. Other significant localities are Namibia and Australia.

In nature, hawk's eye is found either as a band, or as a mottled streak resembling cinnamon. Natural hawk's eye is said to have very strong properties. This mineral is used across many fields worldwide. On the Mohs hardness scale, it corresponds to 6.5–7.

The history of hawk's eye goes back thousands of years. This stone has a rich history and was valued by many civilisations around the world. In ancient Egypt, for example, it was considered a strongly protective stone and was prized for its protective properties. The Romans and Greeks associated it with wisdom and an all-seeing gaze.

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legend has it that with hawk's eye it is possible to see the unseen? It reportedly makes it easier to open up to higher mental planes and foresee the future.

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

In jewellery-making especially, hawk's eye is considered a very striking design element. It is used to make bracelets, necklaces, rings and other jewellery. Talismans, amulets and spiritual jewellery are no exception either, reminding their wearer to keep striving for spiritual knowledge and inner growth along life's journey. Hair clips or brooches also look very attractive, usually made by combining hawk's eye with various metals.

Chakras associated with hawk's eye:

6th chakra – third eye Ajna: affects intuition, spiritual vision and clairvoyance
7th chakra – crown chakra Sahasrara: affects spiritual growth and consciousness

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