Pyrite
Also known as: Fool's Gold, Iron Pyrite
ConfidenceProsperityProtection
About Pyrite
The stone of confidence that shields from negativity while attracting abundance
Metaphysical properties
Boosts confidence and self-worth, attracts prosperity and abundance, strengthens willpower. Protects against negative energy while enhancing personal power.
Physical properties
Iron sulfide mineral with metallic luster, often mistaken for gold
Historical use
Used in ancient times for protection and prosperity, carried by merchants
Quick facts
Hardness6.5 Mohs
RarityCommon
Primary chakraSolar Plexus Chakra
OriginSpain, Peru, United States
CategoriesManifestation & Abundance, Protection & Grounding
Properties and associations
Chakras
Solar Plexus
Zodiac signs
LeoAriesSagittarius
Planets
SunMars
Elements
🔥Fire🌍Earth
Moon phases
Waxing MoonFull Moon
Intentions
confidenceprosperitywillpowerprotectionabundanceself-worth
Properties
confidenceprosperitywillpowerprotectionabundanceself-worth
Working with Pyrite
🧘
meditation
Hold during meditation to boost confidence and attract abundance
🕯️
spellwork
Use in prosperity spells, confidence magic, and protection rituals
💎
healing
Supports mental clarity and self-esteem
✨
manifestation
Carry or place in wealth corner to attract prosperity and boost confidence
Care instructions
Cleansing
- smoke
- sound
- dry methods only
Charging
- sunlight
- pyrite cluster
Programming
Hold while visualizing confidence and prosperity, stating your intentions
Crystal combinations
Complements
Correspondences
Herbs
CinnamonGingerBasil
Tarot
The SunAce of PentaclesTen of Pentacles
Incense
FrankincenseCinnamonSandalwood
Essential oils
BergamotGingerCinnamon
Numbers
138
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What is Pyrite?
The stone of confidence that shields from negativity while attracting abundance
Pyrite healing properties
Boosts confidence and self-worth, attracts prosperity and abundance, strengthens willpower. Protects against negative energy while enhancing personal power.
Pyrite physical properties
Iron sulfide mineral with metallic luster, often mistaken for gold
Pyrite chakra association
Pyrite is associated with the Solar Plexus chakra.
Pyrite zodiac signs
Pyrite is particularly beneficial for Leo, Aries and Sagittarius.
Pyrite quick facts
Elements: Fire, Earth · Planets: Sun, Mars · Mohs hardness: 6.5 · Rarity: common · Colour: Gold, Metallic, Brass
History of Pyrite
Used in ancient times for protection and prosperity, carried by merchants
How to work with Pyrite
Meditation: Hold during meditation to boost confidence and attract abundance Healing: Supports mental clarity and self-esteem Manifestation: Carry or place in wealth corner to attract prosperity and boost confidence Spellwork: Use in prosperity spells, confidence magic, and protection rituals
How to cleanse and charge Pyrite
Cleanse Pyrite using smoke, sound, dry methods only. Charge it with sunlight, pyrite cluster. Hold while visualizing confidence and prosperity, stating your intentions
Pyrite crystal combinations
Pyrite enhances the energy of Citrine, Clear Quartz, Green Aventurine. It complements Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Tiger Eye.
Pyrite spiritual correspondences
Tarot cards: The Sun, Ace of Pentacles, Ten of Pentacles. Herbs: Cinnamon, Ginger, Basil. Numbers: 1, 3, 8.
Other names for Pyrite
Pyrite is also known as Fool's Gold, Iron Pyrite.