Tiger's Eye
Courage of the practical sort.
What the tradition reads it as
Roman soldiers reportedly carried tiger's eye for steadiness, and the moving band of light has held the association ever since. Tradition reads it as nerve you can use at work rather than bravery in the dramatic sense.
When people wear it
A working stone. It looks like it has already been through something, which is most of why people reach for it on a Monday.
What you are actually holding
Chatoyancy: parallel fibres of crocidolite replaced by quartz, so light rolls across the surface in one bright line as the wrist turns. Every bead is cut so that band runs the same way — that is a cutting decision, not luck.
How to look after it
7 Mohs and unfussy. Warm soapy water is fine. The fibrous structure dislikes sharp knocks against stone or steel more than it dislikes water.
Roman soldiers reportedly carried tiger's eye for steadiness, and the stone's moving band of light has kept the association ever since. Tradition reads it as courage of the practical sort: turn the wrist and the light moves with you.
In a reading
Banded and steady, traditionally worn for a level gaze.
Crystal meanings are described as cultural tradition, not fact. Stones and readings are offered for reflection, not as medical, financial, or legal advice.
