For thousands of years, gemstones have held a special place in human lives as they have a significant purpose in transforming the lives of whoever wears them. One such vigorous gemstone is the tiger’s eye gemstone. With an aesthetic appeal, this stone has various unique physical and metaphysical properties.
These properties are an integral part of the belief system in the astrological sciences. Vedic astrology describes the tiger’s eye gemstone as a source of courage and balance. The stone has got its name because of the resemblance of the stone with the eye of a tiger. The goldish-brown hue and appearance of the stone just like the tiger’s eye is mesmerizing. Ancient people have the belief that the stone did just not look like the stone but also provided the strength of the tiger to the wearer.
Since this gemstone has such potent energies, it does not suit everyone. Astrology suggests that the person has their fate written in the position of their planets, gemstone energies depend on these positions as well. So, they should be worn only after careful consideration as well as with proper guidance, following the right rituals.
Who Can Wear Tiger Eye Stone?
An original Tiger’s Eye gemstone is a variety of quartz that has a chatoyancy effect on its surface which causes the slit that makes the stone looks like an eye of a tiger. This stone is the most beneficial for people if they are born under the zodiac sign Leo. Astrologers believe that since individuals are born under Leo it means that between July 23 to August 22, the positions of the planets will be in their favor. The energy of this stone will provide the Leo’s confidence, strength, and courage as well as protect them from any harm.
The gemstones have ruling planets that are responsible for the negative effects or positive effects of the stone. As per Vedic astrology, Mars is the ruling planet of the tiger's eye gemstone. Anyone who has the position of Mars on a negative side should wear this gemstone to remove the negativity.
In Western astrology, the ruling planet of the tiger's eye stone is Mars as well as the Sun. Both of these planets influence the effectiveness of the stone. So, if the Sun or Mars has a negative influence on your Kundli, you should wear a tiger’s eye stone. It will provide the qualities of both, including boldness, vitality, ambition, determination, and the strength to overcome emotional traumas.
Indeed, the stone’s energy will also heal you physically as it has healing properties.
Who Should Not Wear Tiger Eye Stone?
Since the tiger’s eye stone has an association with the Sun and Mars, people with zodiac signs with rulings planets that are enemies of these two planets should not wear the tiger’s eye. Like the planets, Saturn and Venus are opposite ones and so the zodiac signs Capricorn and Taurus should not wear this gemstone. Also, this stone is not suitable for the Aquarius and Libra sun signs, so they should not wear this stone.
How to Wear Tiger Eye Stone?
Natural tiger’s eye stone will have its maximum effects on the wearer when the stone is energized and activated. Below we have mentioned the proper Vedic Pooja Process of activating Tiger’s Eye Gemstone.
But first, there are some things you should keep in mind while following the process:
Jewelry Form - You can wear the gemstone in the form of a ring, pendant, or bracelet. This is because to gain the energies of the stone, one part of the stone must touch your skin.
In Which Metal to Wear Tiger Eye - 925 Silver is the best metal to wear Tigers Eye stone
Best Day and Time to Wear Tiger Eye - A Thursday of Shukla Paksha is the best day to wear the tiger eye stone and the best time will be the early hours of the day.
Which finger to wear tiger eye? - The tiger eye stone is recommendable to wear on ring finger of left hand or working hand of the wearer.
Purification of Tiger Eye Stone - To purify your tiger's eye stone you can use Gangajal and the Panchamrit. Panchamrit is a mix of five elements which are Fresh raw milk, Curd, Ghee, Sugar, and Honey.
Vedic Pooja Process of Tiger Eye Stone
Before performing the Vedic Pooja for wearing the tiger's eye stone, you should consult with an astrologer to ensure the weight of the stone that you should wear. Also, you should take advice on which metal you should wear the stone in. After mounting the right size of gemstone in the form of jewelry price you want to wear, you should perform the Pooja.
Wake up in the morning, take a bath, and wear fresh clothes. Be done with your daily prayers then take your gemstone and purify it. After purification, energize your stone by chanting the specific mantra for the tiger's eye stone. You can chant the Gayatri mantra or the planetary mantras.
Gayatri Mantra
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्व:
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो
देवस्य धीमहि
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Om Bhur Bhuvassuvaha
Tatsa viturvarenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi
Dhiyo yonaha prachidayat ||
Mantra to get the Most Benefits of Astrological Planet Sun
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः।
Mantra to get the Most Benefits of Astrological Planet Mars
ll ॐ अं अंगारकाय नम:ll
ll ॐ क्रां क्रीं क्रौं स: भौमाय नमःll
After you have worn the stone for a few months, you should cleanse the stone. Regular Cleansing of the stone is crucial to maintain its positive energies. You should cleanse your gemstone at least every six months. To do that, you can use Gangajal or Raw milk. Take your gemstone and dip it in either of the fluids overnight. Rinse the stone in the morning with lukewarm water and pat dry with a fresh cotton cloth.
