Red Tigers Eye
Crystal Properties:
Colour: Rich, warm hues of dark red to maroon, often with a shimmering chatoyant effect reminiscent of a cat's eye.
Chemical Composition: Silicon dioxide, with iron oxide that imparts the red color.
Hardness: 6 - 7 on the Mohs scale.
Transparency: Opaque.
Lustre: Silky.
Historical and Geological Background:
Red Tiger's Eye, also known as Dragon's Eye, is heat-treated Tiger's Eye or naturally oxidized Blue Tiger's Eye that transforms into its distinctive red and brown shades. The heating process enhances its color and metaphysical properties. This stone is valued in various cultures for its energizing and empowering properties.
Metaphysical Associations:
Chakra: Root and Sacral.
Element: Fire.
Planet: Mars.
Zodiac Sign: Aries, Scorpio.
Healing and Therapeutic Uses:
Vitality and Energy: Known to increase physical energy and stamina, Red Tiger's Eye helps in overcoming lethargy and provides motivation in challenging times.
Passion and Desire: Stimulates a more active sex drive and enhances the expression of passion and emotional depth.
Emotional Balancing: Helps in balancing the emotional body, particularly anger and frustration, channelling them into more constructive and positive outlets.
Spiritual and Esoteric Uses:
Confidence and Power: Enhances self-confidence and inner strength, empowering the individual to achieve their goals with determination and courage.
Grounding: Provides strong grounding energy, connecting the physical body to the earth and stabilizing the aura.
Protection: Acts as a protective shield, warding off negative energies and threats, both spiritual and physical.
Numerology:
Numerological Significance: Resonates with the number 1, symbolizing leadership, assertiveness, and initiative, reflecting the stone's qualities of fostering independence and courage.
Additional Properties:
Decision Making: Sharpens decision-making capabilities, allowing for quick and decisive actions under pressure.
Enhanced Creativity: Encourages creativity by infusing energy and passion into projects and artistic endeavors.
Emotional Recovery: Useful in healing from past emotional trauma, promoting a sense of renewal and resilience.