Tiger's-eye 101: Everything To Know About This Powerhouse Crystal

When you think of a tiger, the strong, powerful energy of this big cat probably comes to mind—and that's exactly what you'll get with a tiger's-eye crystal, too. Here's everything to know about this stone, from its benefits to how to work with it, according to crystal experts.

"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.

According to Askinosie, tiger's-eye helps you get centered and calm, regardless of the obstacles ahead. "Its motivating energy fills you with the power and confidence you need to pursue even the most challenging paths," she says.

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.

Tiger's-eye is closely related to the sacral chakra, benefiting that energy center—which happens to be the "creativity hub" of the body. Askinosie notes that tiger's-eye can boost creativity by giving you "the courage to innovate and create without limitation."

According to energy healer Kalisa Augustine, tiger's-eye is also great for protection, offering a protective field of sorts to you and your energy. "It is an allover good-luck stone," she previously explained to mbg, adding that it also has associations with money and abundance.

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.

Let tiger's-eye help you overcome your fears with this simple ritual from Askinosie:

As aforementioned, tiger's-eye is closely associated with the sacral chakra, and as such, it's great to incorporate into any chakra work you're doing. "If you're feeling stuck, if you feel like your creativity is stagnant, or if you feel like your sexuality needs to be jump-started, placing that stone on top of your sacral chakra is very, very powerful," Askinosie tells mbg.

Because this stone is great for protection, simply keeping it on you when you want a little extra protective energy is an easy way to work with its energy. You can also put it somewhere in your home that you want more safety, such as near your front or bedroom door.

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.

And of course, like all crystals, there are more general ways you can incorporate tiger's-eye into your day-to-day life, such as wearing it as jewelry, meditating with it, displaying it somewhere that makes sense for you, or just carrying it in your purse.

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.

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.

There are so many great crystals for so many spiritual goals. And if you're looking for more courage, motivation, or even creativity, Tiger's-eye is one crystal that can help you get it.