Cat's eye stone: meaning and properties

For many millennia, natural natural stones have served people under different circumstances: they help to establish a personal life or have a healing effect, harmonize energy or bring long-awaited changes in life. The main thing is to choose the right stone and correctly interact with it. Let's get acquainted with natural stone, which many people hear - this is the mineral of the cat's eye.

Cat's eye is a green-yellow chrysoberyl (or cymophane) with a special light effect, which manifests itself in the form of an iridescent bright line in the center of the stone. The mineral is also called "alexandrite cat's eye". Thanks to this optical phenomenon, the stone really looks like a cat's eye. Now the cat's eye is called semi-precious stones with an iridescent effect - quartz, tourmaline, moonstone, jade. But still, when they say "cat's eye", it means chrysoberyl.

Specifications:

• the cat's eye is very durable (in second place after a diamond), it is impossible to break a stone;
• it is resistant to acids, so it is difficult to damage it;
• glows a little in the dark;
• stone processing method - cabochon (has a rounded shape);
• dimensions - 2-10 mm;
• cat's eye can be yellow, green, white, brown, or their shades.

The cat's eye has been known for a long time. Archaeologists find it at excavation sites.In those days, the stone was considered mystical and even "devilish", it was worn only by sorcerers, magicians, witches. In Ancient India and Ancient Egypt, he was credited with the ability to predict the future.

There is a legend that after the Great Flood, people who deeply believe in God remained on earth. And Satan found it difficult to find even one sinner. Then he created a beautiful stone with an unusual effect (cat's eye) that attracted people. But the novelty had a danger: with prolonged admiration for the crystal, people became angry and aggressive. That's how Satan found himself sinners again. It was believed that if you wear a cat's eye, then God does not see the good deeds of a person, but pays attention only to his sins, because of which, after death, he will immediately go to hell. For a long time, ordinary people bypassed the "devil's stone".

In the 19th century, the cat's eye was rehabilitated after the English prince Arthur gave his bride Louise a ring with it. Among the treasures of the British Crown, you can see the green-gold stone presented to Queen Victoria. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the cat's eye had become very popular, jewelry made from it cost fabulous money.

Cat's eye is a very rare mineral. Countries where it is mined:

• Brazil;
• Madagascar;
• Sri Lanka (the largest cat's eye (475 carats) was found here);
• Czech;
• Australia;
• SOUTH AFRICA;
• India;
• Russia (emerald mines of the Urals, Karelia, Ilmenskie mountains).

Impurities (beryllium, iron, chromium, aluminum) determine the color of the mineral:

• green-yellow;
• yellow;
• green;
• orange-yellow;
• bright yellow-green;
• pale yellow-green.

"Milk and honey" (top - opaque honey, bright yellow and bottom - bright white stripe) - an elite color of the cat's eye.

Not only chrysoberyl is called a cat's eye, but also quartz, jade, tourmaline, moonstone, scapolite. Thanks to this, the "cat stone" can be pink, purple, blue, white, light blue, gray, pink, black.

Still, the most valuable cat's eye is chrysoberyl. Not only green, but also emerald, orange, red stones are used by jewelers.

The cat's eye has always been considered magical (it was not for nothing that wizards, sorcerers, magicians used it in their work). It was used as a means to see the future, understand what birds and animals are talking about, influence the weather, hypnotize humans, and even protect the owner from a deadly threat. They say that it was the cat's eye that helped to save the aristocrats who left the country after the Revolution.

Its properties:

• Harmonizes all spheres of life - friendship, love, family relationships.
• This is a real love talisman. He will help the lonely find their love, and the lovers will give a happy relationship without betrayal and quarrels.
• If the stone has become heavier, then the owner is in danger or trouble. The stone, as a real talisman, will protect you from diseases, troubles, evil eye, damage, problems in business.
• The owner of a cat's eye is always in a good mood. Stress and bad mood are not terrible for him. The stone makes a person calm and peaceful.
• For evil people, as well as for those who have problems with the law, the stone will bring misfortune - their bad intentions will not be carried out.
• The mineral helps to develop hidden talents, helps self-improvement and enhances concentration, intuition and clairvoyance, allows you to hear the inner voice.
• At times increases the charm and charisma of a person. The shy person becomes more confident and determined.
• Tsimofan is the stone of men, therefore it is ideal for businessmen, bringing them success in business.
• It guarantees inspiration and excellent oratory skills to people of creative professions (artists, painters, musicians, writers) and scientists, as well as diplomats and lecturers.
• Travelers, adventurers, speculators and gamblers value the stone for attracting good fortune in their business.
• Aristocrats love the cat's eye because it attracts wealth. It is also suitable for economists, accountants, financiers.
• Helps teenagers cope with surging hormones. They need to wear the stone in a bracelet.
• If you want to turn an enemy into your friend, give him a cat's eye stone.

In order for it to fully manifest its magical properties, it must be worn as close to the body as possible. The silver setting also enhances the protective energy of the stone. The ideal amulet jewelry is a ring. To activate the protective properties of the stone, you need:

• choose an evenly colored bright stone, always without flaws;
• the ring must be silver, and the stone must be large;
• the adornment is worn on Thursday in the rising sun and must be worn on the right hand of the middle finger.

If you want to develop your abilities, wear the stone on your thumb, and if your goal is to make a career, then the ring should be on your index finger. When wearing a cat eye on your ring finger, you will be assured of a crowd of fans.

In addition to magical, the stone has powerful healing properties. They are more pronounced in stones, similar to the real eyes of cats.

1. The stone helps with eye diseases (for this you need to wear a green bracelet). Minerals applied to the eyes will remove fatigue and heaviness. The stone is very valuable for those who spend a lot of time in front of the computer.
2. Promotes the activation of the digestive system, helps with constipation.
3. Eliminates pain in bones and joints, promotes early healing of wounds, fractures, cracks. Thanks to him, hematomas dissolve faster, and cartilage and joints are restored in a short time.
4. When wearing a ring on the index finger, headache disappears, blood vessels are strengthened, cardiovascular activity is activated.
5. Relieves insomnia, has a beneficial effect on sleep.
6. Pendants or beads improve the condition of the respiratory system (pneumonia, tonsillitis, bronchial asthma heal faster).
7. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, reduces aggression, reduces stress. Beads help with this. Wearing a ring with a cat's eye relieves intercostal neuralgia and depression, relieves cramps.
8. Helps with blood pressure problems. In this case, it is important to choose the right color for the stone. With hypertension, a yellow or orange cat's eye helps, with hypotension - blue or green.
9. Helps relieve anorexia. Eliminates blood diseases, cleanses it.
10. It has a positive effect on the kidneys, gallbladder and liver.
11. Pregnancy without complications and easy delivery is ensured by wearing a cat's eye. It will also help with menstrual irregularities.
12. It has a beneficial effect on the endocrine and lymphatic systems, regulates hormonal levels, and helps to strengthen the immune system.

In terms of astrology, the cat's eye suitable for most zodiac signs.

• The stone will be a real protector for Scorpions, Pisces, Cancer.
• The mineral will be an assistant in all endeavors for Gemini. The main thing is to wear it without other stones.
• Aries stone will bring good luck. They will be guaranteed success in work and personal life.
• A love talisman is what a stone is for Libra. A Libra woman should have jewelry with this mineral, as this is the guarantee of her youth, beauty and a magnet for men.
• Virgo gem will help create a happy family (for women) and give confidence and strength (for men).
• Scorpios will become calmer, more restrained and wiser. The stone will save them from jealousy and betrayal.
• Openness, sociability, cheerfulness will give a cat's eye to Cancers.
• Cold-blooded, restrained, sane - such will be Aries thanks to the mineral.
• The stone has little effect on Leo, mainly in a professional sense.
• It is better for a Taurus not to wear a cat's eye, as it can make him aggressive, stubborn, unbearable.
• Capricorn critics should also avoid the stone. Otherwise, this quality will increase significantly and people will avoid communicating with them.
• Success in finance, happiness in love and career growth will bring a cat's eye to Sagittarius.
• Aquarius will achieve success in career and love by wearing a stone. According to another version, the stone takes energy from Aquarius, so they should not wear it.

The yellow cat's eye gives support to Peter, Denis, Dmitry, Vera, Marina.

The green stone will help Valentina, Natalia, Eugene, Grigory, Vitaly.

Because of the rarity and high cost, natural cat's eyes are often counterfeited. But you can still distinguish an artificial stone from a natural one.

• A real stone found in nature glows a little in the dark. Its shine will increase if the stone is wiped with a soft cloth. With a fake, everything will remain unchanged.
• Natural cat eye is very durable. It easily scratches iron and glass, and only sapphire, diamond, ruby ​​can damage it.
• The sheen of a real stone is green or brown. Fakes are most often bright green and brownish yellow.
• Natural stone has a straight flare, while fake stone has a zigzag or crescent shape.
• Large natural stones are cloudy, while fakes are small and transparent.
• If you hold a real stone in your hands, then it will not immediately heat up, and the artificial one will very quickly become warm.

An artificial cat's eye is quite common. It is made from:

• Borosilicate glass. It is easy to distinguish by its bright color and well-defined stripe. Although glass jewelry is harder than ulexite jewelry, it is still fragile. This is the most widespread and cheapest fake, which is usually used to make cat eye beads.

• Artificial or natural ulexite (boronatrocalcite). When properly polished, the mineral looks like a cat's eye. Due to its easy coloring, artificial stone can be of different colors. It is easily scratched, fragile, so it is used only as an insert in bracelets and rings. It is not suitable for making beads.

• Catside. This material was invented in China. It is most often green in color, lightweight and durable. Unlike natural stone, catsite has a bright, even color and a muddy stripe in the center. In the USA and China, high quality cat-site counterfeits are made.

It is impossible to come across beads or earrings made from natural cat's eye. In large quantities, cymophane is sent to Southeast Asia and Japan, to the mysterious East, since there is a belief in the magical properties of this stone to this day.

A rough cat's eye costs as much as a diamond (and maybe more). The cost is influenced by:

• weight;
• flare brightness;
• the purity of the stone.

The cat's eye is under the auspices of the Sun, therefore it pairs well with yellow, gold or red gemstones:

• diamond;
• heliodor;
• ruby;
• hyacinth;
• amber;
• aventurine.

Even today, the cat's eye is used in amulets and talismans. The stone protects and helps the wearer.

• A necklace or rosary can save a person from death.
• Earrings, pendant, ring will help the girl find her soul mate. A cameo cut from a cat's eye is the best neutralizer of negative energy and the evil eye for young girls.
• Keeping a cat's eye at home promotes happy family relationships.
• To protect against aggression, anger, jealousy, envy, blue quartz is worn.
• The yellow and green stones stored in the wallet help attract wealth. For successful career advancement, jewelry with a stone helps women, and a ring for men.
• The pendant will help the child with a sore throat.

Each profession is "helped" by a stone of a certain color.

• Golden brown, worn on clothing, gives confidence, authority, importance in society, and respectful attitude of employees. Suitable for leaders, the military, officials, firefighters, rescue workers.
• Yellow is the color of teachers, priests, scientists, lawyers, as it makes people trust the speaker and helps to convince the listeners. A pendant, ring or ring is what you need. Yellow stones are the most expensive.
• The dark green stone is the most powerful. A bracelet or pendant with it is suitable for those who have a working profession. The main thing is that you need to wear it in a conspicuous place, then it will save you from everything negative, quickly restore strength.
• Green-gold is suitable for those who are connected with finances, as it instills confidence, attracts wealthy clients, good luck in business, and gives purposefulness. To do this, use bracelets, seals or rosary.
• Blue will keep dreamers busy and start making their dreams come true.
• Black will show that you are a leader and will help you achieve your goals.
• Pink will not only relieve insomnia, but also give a meeting with your betrothed (or betrothed), relieve jealousy.
• Luck, intuition, confidence - this is what will give white color. It will also save babies from diseases, and mothers will not worry so much about their children.
• Cherry blossom will relieve infertility, nicotine addiction, depression. In athletes, it increases endurance.

Despite its strength, the cat's eye needs simple but gentle care.

• The jewelry should be stored in a box or special case without touching other stones.
• To prevent the stone from losing its beautiful shine, periodically it must be carefully cleaned with a woolen cloth, cotton pad or soft flannel napkin. You can clean the stone with soapy water and a cotton swab. After that, the jewelry must be wiped dry immediately.
• It is important to avoid falls, contact with acids, cleaning agents and chemicals, exclude sudden changes in temperature.
• With the constant wearing of a cat's eye, every month the jewelry must be rinsed under running water to remove the accumulated negative energy.

For how the cat's eye looks and about its properties, see the next video.