Tiger Eye and determination:
Tiger Eye is a gemstone that has long been considered a traditional Chinese symbol of energy. It is known to be a very lucky stone inspiring insight, clear and balanced thinking and peaceful thoughts as well as providing protection from evil. Ranging in color from golden yellow, honey brown and bronze to deep reds, the stone is characterized by an opalescence, and striping that shimmers. All show a flash of color, a sparkle that you might see when a cat's eyes are captured in a light at night. The Tiger Eye has mystical properties--it draws upon the best qualities of a Tiger: Patience: a tiger waits patiently in the brush for hours or days waiting for the right opportunity; Focus: a tiger stays focused on the object he desires for as long as it takes. Tiger Eye brings one clear thinking and insight into a situation. The Tiger Eye warns one to stay focused on one's goal; Determination: a tiger is determined to get what it wants and needs. One must also be determined to be successful in business. Without determination, one can't succeed. Roman soldiers wore Tiger Eye on the battlefields for protection.