Pyrite - Abundance, Creativity & Truth

Pyrite is probably most well-known for bringing good luck and prosperity. The vibration of this crystal is high, yet extremely grounding. Pyrite is a bringer of abundance. Pyrite also greatly enhances the energy of any space. 

Pyrite is often referred to as 'Fool's Gold.'

Chakras:  Solar Plexus, Third Eye 
Gender:  Masculine 
Planetary:  Mars 
Zodiac:  Leo 
Element:  Fire / Earth

Pyrite is one of the strongest determination stones.  It’s energies directly resonate with the solar plexus chakra that activates one's personal will. These energies are what hold the key to accomplishing our life goals. However, they only become achievable by hard work and dedication. Pyrite will help keep you on track until your objectives have been attained.

Pyrite can be used for:

• Intelligence
• Mental stability
• Logic
• Creativity
• Psychic development
• Memory
• Practicality
• Optimism
• Channeling abilities
• Learning and Perception

Pyrite is a powerful protection stone which shields and protects against all forms of negative vibrations and/or energy, working on the physical, etheric, and emotional levels.  It stimulates the intellect and enhances memory, helping to recall relevant information when needed.  Pyrite assists one in seeing behind facades, promoting an understanding of that which lies beneath words and actions. 

The ancient Incas used Pyrite for meditation and divination.

Here's how you can use pyrite: 

• Hold your pyrite in your hands and visualise the abundance you seek.  Use pyrite pieces to make a grid.  Place pyrite pieces about your home.  Place Pyrite with some citrine and tiger's eye for abundance near or in your cash register drawer.
• If you're a gym junkie or like to work out at home you can either carry your pyrite with you or maybe have a large chunk in your gym bag? You'll find that you'll work out longer and harder.  Go hard or go home I say! 

Pyrite inspires the universal energies to activate the nourishing energies of the body.  It encourages the ideal of health, intellect, and emotional well-being.  It allows one to recognise the purity of the universe.

It can be used in the treatment of bones and in the healing of cell formation.  It treats lung disorders and bronchitis and has been used to reduce swelling and fevers.  Pyrite aids in the treatment of infective disease, whilst also providing protection from the disease for the caregivers.

Pyrite appears as golden flecks throughout the lapis lazuli gemstone.

Resources:

Crystal Vaults, 2021, Pyrite Uses & Meanings