Stones and crystals
Tiger's eye: meaning and which zodiac sign it suits
tiger eye
- confidence
- courage
- protection
- focus
Tiger's eye is a golden-brown stone with a living band of light, as if an animal's eye were watching you. Tradition makes it a symbol of courage and confidence. It suits Gemini and Leo.
What is tiger's eye?
Tiger's eye is a form of quartz with fine fibres all running in one direction. Those fibres create the moving, silky band you see when you turn the stone. The effect is called chatoyancy.
What does tiger's eye mean?
Soldiers once wore tiger's eye as an amulet, believing it saw everything. Today it stands for confidence, decisiveness and inner strength: a stone for the days you need courage.
Which signs is tiger's eye linked to?
In astrology tiger's eye is paired with two signs:
- Leo: a golden stone for a royal sign
- Gemini: focus and steadiness for a mind that thinks about many things at once
How is tiger's eye worn?
The most popular form is a bead bracelet worn every day. It is also carried in a pocket on the day of an important meeting or exam.