Cat’s eye is one of the stones that most benefits its owners. It helps them find peace, serenity and strength to move forward during extremely difficult situations. If you believe in the power of gems, then you should learn more about the different benefits behind a cat’s eye.
According to the healing belief of gemstone therapy, cat’s eye is used to treat respiratory and neurological problems, which often lead to headaches, facial discomfort and even in vision disorders. It is also a revitalizing stone.
Even so, the biggest benefits of a cat’s eye lies in the spiritual aspect. Related with the chakras of the throat and third eye, the cat’s eye is able to reduce depression, restore willpower, protect from envy, and attract feelings like love and friendship. It can also unblock past conflicts that make it difficult for someone to live a pleasant life in the present.
The cat’s eye is also called chrysoberyl. It has powerful magical properties, and that it why it is recommended to wear it on the right side of the body. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, the cat’s eye may be able to stimulate intuition, cleanse the negativity around the aura and give protection. The cat’s eye can be found in different colors: green, yellow, navy blue, sky blue, among others.
It gets its name from the fine line traced in the middle of the stone when light is reflected on it, similar to a cat’s retina. As a stone, cat’s eye or chrysoberyl has a hardness of 8.5, which makes it harder than the topaz.
According to esoteric consultant Elena Bellver, cat’s eye is one of the stones of greater quality in the market. In addition to its hardness, the cat’s eye is very popular for its sharpness, shape and its incomparable power of clarity.
“It is a fascinating stone of different colors, such as different shades of green and yellow. Like other stones, the cat’s eye is classified according to its clarity, shape and transparency… A cat’s eye with a yellow shine and white band is considered a high quality jewel”.
Regarding its powers, Bellver says that “different cultures have believed in the power of cat’s eye. Strength is attributed to its hardness, and it is used for eliminating bad influences and protecting against illnesses. The cat’s eye is associated with wealth and good luck, especially for those born on the 7th, 16th and 25th of each month.”
ALFA