Red Tiger Eye Bracelet 6mm

Color: deep red with bands of lighter red

Chakra(s): root

About the stone: Red tiger eye is a quartz (silicon dioxide) chatoyant pseudomorph of a reddish variety. The color is caused by iron oxides during the decaying process and further metamorphic activity can cause the iron to turn to hematite and thus impart the reddish color. Red tiger eye is sometimes dyed.

Astrological sign(s): Aries, Scorpio, Capricorn 

Red tiger eye is a useful grounding force in your spiritual practice and motivates you to implement a spiritual discipline if necessary. The red energy is helpful for any type of moving meditation from yoga and tai chi to walking meditation. 

Red tiger eye amplifies your business acumen. Use this stone as a tool to help you read between the lines and to be more open to perceiving the bigger picture. This stone triggers your inner entrepreneur. 

The red energy of this tiger's eye assists you in tapping into your personal power. Use this stone to shore up inner strength and courage when you are feeling emotionally weak and vulnerable. It helps you to let go of paranoia or unfounded fears and helps strengthen your belief in yourself. 

Excerpted from The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones. (Llewellyn. 2013) by Margaret Ann Lembo