Crystal

Tiger's Eye

Bagh Netra / Vyaghra Netra

Pseudomorphic Crocidolite — Trigonal, Mohs 6.5–7

supportive

Essence

Grounds Ketu's detachment in earthly clarity, anchoring spiritual insight to practical action. It works through the Root chakra (Muladhara), the seat of physical safety, material groundedness, and the body's relationship with earth. Under Ketu (Ketu)'s influence, aligns Ketu's inward-turning quality with the earthed clarity needed for practical action; anchors detachment without disconnection, supporting purposeful focus in daily life. Reach for it when navigating grounding, focus, protection.

Anchors

Planetary rulerKetu(Ketu)
Primary chakraRoot(Muladhara)
Secondary chakraSolar Plexus(Manipura)
Indications
groundingfocusprotection
ChemistrySiO₂ with iron oxide pseudomorph after crocidolite · Trigonal · Mohs 6.5–7

Sourcing

South Africa (Northern Cape — primary source of the finest tiger's eye); India; Australia. The chatoyant band is the diagnostic feature — chatoyancy arises from fibrous structure. Avoid glass cat's-eyes and dyed versions; genuine tiger's eye shows colour shift under directional light.

Classical lineage

Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.

Ritual of care

CleansingRunning water

Water carries accumulated energy away; the flow symbolises continuous release

ChargingMoonlight
Wear dayTuesday

Tuesday aligns with Ketu's severing, Mars-adjacent quality

Metal pairingSilver

Pairs with