Touch the Earth - Listen to the Rocks - They Remember
Tiger Iron is fast becoming my number one stone for this moment in time - talking to me constantly these days - a loud voice - inside my head, within my senses. The two pieces on my desk are vying to be my next piece of jewelry.
In the photo below - the right piece has a phenomenal complexity worth hours of meditation unto itself, while the left piece is somewhat quieter but very stubborn with its wish to be next. The fact that these stones enhance creativity through meditation, and are good for motivation on all levels is well known.
Their intricate designs are the result of tremendous pressure on the original stones yet their individual’s presence is still very noticeable in the layers of gold, silver, brown and red within the vertical and horizontal patterns. In fact it is these rivers of design which draw me to them at this moment.
Tiger Iron contains the spiritual energy of quartz -Tiger Eye & Red Jasper and the grounding energies of Hematite – a powerful combination that can be felt even by those who are new to working with gemstones.
Tiger Iron stimulates the vitality and enhances both the circulatory and the immune systems. It taunts you to try out new ways of flexibility with both your body and feelings as it connects you with your powers; thus showing you that you too can be strong in spirit, body and mind. It can form an impenetrable protective shield, both against physical and spiritual danger. This stone encourages us to face our fears. Use it during trance work and vision journeys, when you are vulnerable.
Most stones can become overloaded with too many tasks, but Tiger Iron can take just about anything you throw at it. The perfect stone for multi-taskers to wear or keep at their desk; it aids in achievement of goals - leading one through all the steps to success.
The mineral kingdom's mighty trinity: Red Jasper, Tiger Eye and Hematite together create a powerful magical and healing tool. Tiger Iron contains the strengths of each of its stone allies and will assist in your own personal metamorphoses.
Red JasperJasper was/is worn by Shamen - it is excellent for both defensive and protective energies, and is used for protection. It can defend you from both physical and nonphysical threats. It is a nurturing stone, giving you courage to deal with conflict, either physical or mental. It even helps you to turn ideas into reality by removing self-made constraints. Red Jasper is a good companion for astral projection, providing a safe journey. Helping you to remember dreams is another plus. It returns negativity back to the sender. This stone helps to fortify your immune system. Providing protection from environmental toxins it also can balance the mineral content in your physical body.
Tiger Eye
Tiger Eye is well known for attracting wealth, money & luck. This mineral combines the vibrations of sand and sunlight - the energies of the Sun and Earth glow within. This golden glow across the stone makes it a wonderful tool for vision or divination work. It is a good stone for “earthy” people and brings about a balance of energy between mental & physical health - working with the lower Chakras. A stone for today’s world it can bring calm to stressful environments; it eases the neck, soothes the throat and sharpens the senses. It also enhances your understanding of “needs” with respect to the disparity between the pleasure of “wishing” and the act of “having”.
Hematite
Hematite is a stone for your mind; which also tells you to rejoice in your body! This stone helps create a calm environment, allowing you to sort out mental conflicts. It will integrate responsibility “happily” into daily life. Hematite brings about your own inner peace, happiness and self control, allowing you to love others and in addition encourages you to reach for the sun.
A good stone for students and engineers, solves calculations, improves technical knowledge, memory and mental dexterity. Hematite is a great meditation stone for beginners. It will help you achieve a mild “soft” meditative state, while allowing you to remain safely grounded, bringing tranquility and emotion clarity.
No other one stone can bring the level of strength and diversity that this morphed stone called Tiger Iron can. As you can see from the 2nd photo - the three pendants shown - Tiger Iron lends itself to making a unique powerful statement no matter what way it chooses to be adorned. It is a truly wearable art; a canvas created by Gaia herself.
Apsley Acers Studio
Sharon (birz) - Collects, cuts and polishes stones from around the world in her log cabin studio in the quasi - wilds of Ontario Canada to make signed wearable art. Her multipurpose pieces are at home decorating bodies, altars and walls. She listens to the inner voices of the stones; and they often guide her hands; thus bringing about the culmination of their journey so they can become positive subtle helpers to their newly chosen owner’s lives.
Every gemstone has its own unique properties, character and influences. Some stones excel as healers; others aid concentration; some are a personal cloak of armor protecting us from negative forces; others are good for business and the list goes on. Often a specific stone will speak to you and pick you to be its keeper. Stop; take time to listen to the subtle vibrations Gaia’s jewels send out to you.
"Touch the Earth - Listen to the Rocks - They Remember "
Words written here are not to replace your own judgment or your doctor’s advice. They may however be utilized to explore your own life and your connection with the Earth in greater depth. - Thank you – Sharon
Stone Stories: Tiger Iron, Red Jasper, Tiger Eye, and Hematite
Written by Sharon