Bull's Eye: History, Origin, Composition, Virtues, Meaning and Recharging of the stone

Bull's Eye stone is part of the same family as Tiger's Eye stone, since Tiger's Eye comes from the same stone. These stones are heated to different temperatures to obtain different shades and colors. Bull's eye is a popular stone in the world of lithotherapy and jewelry.

History of Bull's Eye

The name Bull's Eye comes from its appearance, just like the Oeil de tigre (tiger's eye), but this one is red, which looks more like a bull's eye. The stone was linked to the famous beast of Greek mythology, the Minotaur, reflecting its strength and ferocity.

Bull's Eye has been linked to many beliefs across the ages and civilizations. The Indians believed that Bull's Eye brought abundance and prosperity in trade, as well as a better life expectancy. The Indian people wore the stone as a pendant to soothe throat and respiratory problems, but also to amplify their connection with the inner world. Women wore Bull's Eye to increase fertility.

The Romans used this stone as a talisman to protect themselves from curses. Some Middle Eastern civilizations used Bulls Eye as a shield against evil eye and curses. Today, bull's eye is often used as a decorative stone, but also in jewelry.

Origin and composition of Bull's Eye

Bull's Eye belongs to the Quartzite family, and is composed mainly of silicon dioxide and crocidolite with the chemical formula SiO2. Inclusions of minerals such as magnetite, pyrite, hematite and limonite add reflections to Bull's Eye, as do iron, sodium, potassium and magnesium. Bull's eye has a specific gravity of around 2.6 to 2.7.

Bull's eye forms in iron-rich metamorphic rocks, which have generally been altered by heat and pressure.

Bull's Eye is predominantly reddish-brown in color, but may have slight shades of varying intensity depending on the impurities mixed into the stone during its formation. It should be noted that Bull's Eye is not entirely natural; this stone is descended from Tiger's Eye, which has been heated to 120°C to bring out a beautiful reddish-brown color. However, in recent years, with global warming, it has become possible to find natural Bull's Eye.

Origin of Bull's Eye

The main Bull's Eye deposits are found in South Africa, Australia, the USA, Burma, India and Brazil. The hardness of Bull's Eye is around 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale.

Virtues and Significance of Bull's Eye

Bull's Eye is a stone of protection and comfort.

Bull's Eye in lithotherapy

In lithotherapy, Bull's Eye has the capacity to bring numerous virtues on the physical level, such as fluidifying blood circulation and improving blood pressure to relieve muscular pain and cramps. But the stone also brings benefits to the body, notably its immune system, digestive system and vision disorders. Bull's Eye protects against infection and reduces disease, regulates digestion and relieves acid reflux and also improves vision. Finally, it soothes muscular tension and relieves stress for better sleep.

On the psychic level, Bull's Eye is known for its protective properties in the world of lithotherapy, especially with regard to negative energies, and reduces stress, anxiety and fear. The stone brings calm, self-confidence and, above all, emotional balance to keep the mind calm and serene. Bull's eye also improves vision and intuition.

Please note that lithotherapy is not a substitute for medical treatment or expertise.

Significance of Bull's Eye

Bull's Eye natural stone symbolizes strength and courage.

The stone is linked to the root chakra for greater stability and grounding. But also to the solar plexus chakra, which amplifies self-confidence and willpower, and the throat chakra, which enhances communication, creativity and expression, and reduces throat problems.

Bull's Eye is closely linked to the astrological signs of Aries, Taurus and Scorpio.

Bull's eye care, purification and recharging

To care for your Bull's Eye stones, we suggest a few methods:

Cleaning and purifying 

It's important to clean and purify your Bull's Eye once it's in your hands:

• Clean with salt water for a few hours and rinse with clear water, then dry with a soft cloth,

• Purification by fumigation, in purifying plant smoke for a few minutes,

• Purification underground, by burying the soil for several hours to a full night and rinsing with clear water.

Recharging

It's not enough to clean and purify  Bull's Eye to benefit from its full powers, it must also be recharged:

• Place Bull's Eye under the sun's rays for 1 to 2 hours maximum, or under the moon's rays for a full night.

• Place the stone next to a cluster of quartz.