History
Known as "Fool's Gold", Pyrite was used by ancient Greeks for jewellery and by Native Americans as a divination mirror.
The Stone of Wealth
Pyrite
Origin
Spain, Peru, Italy and India, crystallising in striking golden cubes.
Healing Properties
- Attracts wealth and prosperity
- Shields from negative energy
- Boosts willpower and confidence
Emotional Benefits
Ignites confidence, ambition and persistence, melting away feelings of inadequacy.
Spiritual Benefits
A powerful shield that deflects negativity while grounding high ambition into practical action.
Astrological Significance
A Sun-and-Mars stone that empowers Leo with vitality, leadership and magnetic prosperity.
Care Instructions
Never cleanse in water — Pyrite contains iron. Smudge with sage or rest it in dry salt overnight.