Net Necklace Problem Solver, Tiger's Eye and Black Agate

Tiger's eye for courage and clear action. The golden-brown stone traditionally worn for confidence and for turning a plan into a first step. Held at the chest, it stays in reach when you hesitate.

Black agate for steadiness. A grounding stone that keeps the tiger's eye from tipping into bravado. Bold and steady is the combination that solves problems.

Adjustable, hand-wrapped knotwork cord. Each stone sits in its own knotted pocket; slide the closure to wear it high or low. The wrapping is done by hand, so every piece is a little different.

• Stones: tiger's eye and black agate, tumbled
• Cord: adjustable knotwork, hand-wrapped
• Weight: about 0.8 oz

Tiger's eye is used for courage, luck, and protection in Wiccan and eclectic crystal practice. Cunningham lists it under courage, money, protection, and divination, and modern crystal lore places it at the solar plexus, the seat of will, which is why it shows up in nearly every "confidence" working. Black agate, in the same modern tradition, is worn for grounding and steadiness, a root-chakra stone that keeps the will from running ahead of the feet.

A necklace called Problem Solver is really a small working for decisiveness. Tiger's eye has been carried as a protective eye-stone since Roman times, when soldiers wore it into battle, and the folk sense that a stone with an eye watches out for you has never quite gone away.

You can put it on for one hard task or wear it through a season of them. When the problem is solved, take a moment to thank the stones; it is good practice and it feels right.

1. Cleanse the stones with smoke, moonlight, or a rest on selenite. Keep the wrapped cord out of long soaks.
2. Name the problem out loud, then name the first step. Hold the tiger's eye while you say the step; that is the intention you are setting.
3. Adjust the cord so the stones sit where you want them and wear the necklace into the day, the meeting, or the call.
4. When you feel yourself stall, touch the tiger's eye and take the step. When you feel yourself rush, touch the agate and slow down.
5. Afterward, set the necklace on the altar or on selenite overnight. If the problem needs more than a day, wear it again tomorrow.

You already know what to do most of the time. The stones just make it easier to do it.

• Tiger Eye keychain: the same courage stone on your keys, for the walk from the car to the door.
• Tiger Eye pendulum: a tiger's eye pendulum for the decisions that need a yes or no before you act.
• Solar Plexus Chakra Votive Candle | Manipura Confidence & Power: a candle for the will center, to burn while you plan the first step.
• Red Tiger Eye Bracelet, 8mm: red tiger's eye at the wrist adds drive to the golden stone at the throat.
• Root Chakra Votive Candle | Muladhara Grounding & Stability: a grounding candle that matches the black agate's steadying job.

What is the Problem Solver crystal holder necklace for?

The Problem Solver crystal holder necklace is for courage and steady decisions. It holds tiger's eye, the traditional stone of confidence and clear action, alongside black agate for grounding, so you can wear both into an interview, a negotiation, or any task you have been avoiding. It is a wearable working for getting on with it.

Is tiger's eye a protection stone or a courage stone?

Tiger's eye is both a protection stone and a courage stone in crystal lore. Cunningham lists it for courage, money, protection, and divination, and it has been carried as a watchful eye-stone since Roman soldiers wore it. In this necklace the courage side leads, with black agate adding the grounding that keeps bold action steady.

How do I cleanse a tiger's eye and agate necklace?

Cleanse a tiger's eye and agate necklace with incense smoke, a night in moonlight, or a rest on a selenite slab. Both stones are hard and handle a brief rinse under cool water, but keep the hand-wrapped cord out of long soaks and salt baths so the knots stay tight. Weekly cleansing is plenty for daily wear.

Can I swap the stones in this necklace?

The stones in this necklace are knotted into fixed pockets and are meant to stay as a tiger's eye and black agate pair. If you want to change stones with your intention, the empty Net Necklace for Tumbled Stone has a sliding bead made for swapping. This one is built to be worn as it is.

Which zodiac signs or chakras does tiger's eye go with?

Tiger's eye is placed at the solar plexus in modern chakra practice, the center of will and confidence, and black agate is worked at the root for grounding. Judy Hall links tiger's eye with Capricorn. None of that is required to wear it; the stones work the same for every sign.

How is this different from the Protection net necklace?

This Problem Solver necklace holds tiger's eye and black agate for courage and steadiness, so it points outward toward action. The Protection necklace holds black tourmaline and sodalite for shielding and a clear head, so it points inward toward defense. Wear this one when you need to move; wear the other when you need to hold.