Pyrite - also known as "fools gold" - is a powerful protection stone that shields against negative vibrations and energy on the physical, etheric, and emotional levels.
Pyrite Associations:
- Chakras: Solar Plexus Chakra
- Zodiac: Leo
- Element: Fire/Earth
- Numerical Vibration: 3
- Typical Colours: Pale brass-yellow with some black veins
Pyrite promotes:
♥ Intelligence ♥ Mental stability ♥ Logic ♥ Creativity ♥ Psychic development ♥ Memory ♥ Practicality ♥ Optimism ♥ Channeling abilities ♥ Learning and Perception
Spiritual and Emotional Benefits:
Pyrite stimulates the intellect and enhances memory, helping recall relevant information when needed. It assists in seeing beyond facades, promoting understanding of what lies beneath words and actions. Pyrite inspires universal energies to activate the nourishing energies of the body, encourages emotional well-being, and helps one recognise the purity of the universe. It has been used historically for meditation and divination.
Physical Benefits:
Pyrite supports the treatment of bones and cell formation. It aids in lung disorders, bronchitis, and reducing swelling and fevers. It also assists in protection against infectious diseases for caregivers.
Crystals Containing Pyrite:
Pyrite can appear as golden flecks within Lapis Lazuli.
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Hematite, also spelled Haematite, is the mineral form of Iron Oxide. It is commonly used in healing jewellery and crystal therapy for grounding, protection, and energy balancing.
Hematite Associations:
- Chakras: Base Chakra
- Zodiac: Aries, Aquarius
- Planet: Mars
- Element: Fire / Earth
- Numerical Vibration: 9
- Typical Colours: Black to steel or silver-grey, brown to reddish-brown, or red
Hematite is a powerful grounding and protective stone, promoting:
♥ Focus ♥ Concentration ♥ Willpower ♥ Reliability ♥ Courage ♥ Confidence ♥ Optimism ♥ Trust ♥ Balance ♥ Stability ♥ Protection
It strengthens our connection with the Earth, helping us feel safe and secure, and supports the creation of healthy energetic and emotional boundaries. Known as a “stone for the mind,” Hematite enhances concentration, focus, memory, and original thought.
Hematite balances yin-yang energies, aligning the body’s meridians and stabilising the ethereal and physical nervous systems. It dissolves negativity, protects from absorbing others’ negative energies, and boosts self-esteem, willpower, and confidence. It also aids in overcoming compulsions and addictions, such as overeating or smoking.
Physical Benefits:
Hematite supports blood health, stimulates iron absorption, and promotes the formation of red blood cells. It helps with anaemia, kidney function, tissue regeneration, leg cramps, anxiety, insomnia, spinal alignment, and fracture healing.
Crystals Containing Hematite:
Hematite is also found in Tiger Iron, combining grounding and vitality with additional protective properties.