With its warm, banded golden-brown shimmer (called chatoyancy), Tiger's Eye is one of the most recognisable crystals, and one of the most requested by people going through a confidence-building season, whether that's a new job, a business launch, or simply working up the nerve for a hard conversation.
What people look for it for
- Grounding and protection, historically carried by soldiers and travellers as a protective talisman, it's associated with a steady, unshakeable kind of courage rather than reckless bravado.
- Focus and willpower, a favourite for anyone trying to break a habit, stay disciplined on a goal, or push through a demanding project.
- Wealth and opportunity, in Feng Shui practice, Yellow Tiger's Eye in particular is often paired with Pixiu charms to combine protection with prosperity.
A note on colour variants
Tiger's Eye comes in several colours depending on mineral treatment and oxidation, golden-yellow (the classic), red (heat-treated, associated with more assertive energy), and blue (also called Hawk's Eye, associated with calm clarity rather than boldness). Each has a slightly different traditional use, so it's worth asking in-store which suits your intention.