Pyrite is known as the “stone of luck,” helping to attract abundance, wealth and prosperity to the user, via its creative energies of manifestation, and its encouragement for one to follow their dreams. It is an excellent stone to use for manifestation and encourages one to come up with new ideas, aiding in business pursuits. Pyrite is also a powerful protection stone, and is very grounding and strengthening. It is known as a shield against negative energies, and can help to block out influences from negative people. Pyrite is also helpful for increasing confidence, helping to bring out the positive aspects of one’s personality. It can also be used to help increase mental clarity and focus, and is a great stone to carry with you if you are going into a stressful situation.