She notes that this stone is best known for the luminescent, golden bands along its surface that have inspired beliefs and myths for thousands of years (hence the name “tiger’s-eye”). It’s even been used for courage by warriors and soldiers since ancient times, with Roman soldiers accessorizing with tiger’s-eye rings for strength and protection before battle, she adds. “They believed tiger’s-eye was the best stone for battle because of its eye-like appearance; the eye was believed to be all-seeing, which was critical for the battlefront,” Askinosie explains. She adds that in ancient China, it was also believed that tiger’s-eye brought good fortune to the wearer. “Tiger’s-eye was connected to the magical tiger—the king of beasts in Eastern mythology—which symbolized courage, integrity, and correct use of power,” she notes. And with tiger’s-eye helping you to be more courageous, you can move through whatever it is that’s holding you back—whether that’s fear, doubt, uncertainty, or pain, she adds. It also reminds you that you’re capable of more than you even know. “Tiger’s-eye helps you to shift your perspective so you’re able to embrace these difficult times as opportunities to prove your fearlessness and resilience,” she adds. With that being said, here are a few ways tiger’s-eye can support you on your journey in overcoming fears, gaining confidence, manifesting, and more. Augustine, meanwhile, notes that “for the law of attraction to work, we have to be clear, focused, and grounded with our intentions.” So in that case, try holding this stone while you’re journaling about goals you’re working toward, and keep tiger’s-eye present when you’re taking actionable steps. If you’re doing chakra work, you could go for other orange crystals that help the sacral chakra, like carnelian, orange calcite, amber, and orange moonstone. Some other cleansing and charging techniques to try include: placing your tiger’s-eye in sunlight or moonlight, bathing it in sound or smoke, or even using your own breath to clear it. Askinosie, personally, likes to cleanse crystals by placing them in soil outside for 24 to 48 hours, to allow the Earth to clear and re-energize them. “Holding on to a piece of tiger’s eye, say out loud to the energy of the spirit realm, I want to ground into a good night’s sleep tonight. I want to hold into my energetic body, and I want to sleep soundly tonight,” she says, adding, “I know putting that directive out may be a little odd, but it’s very powerful in the sleep realm when you put your intention before you go to sleep.”
