Fool’s gold! Some of my friends say I’m a magpie, because
I am so attracted to shiny objects. Let’s count fool’s gold,
or iron pyrite, among them. I don’t care if it is a hundred
times less valuable than actual gold; it is very pleasing to
my magpie eyes, and, every time I see it, I want to possess
it. You’ll be happy to know that I have restrained myself
(often with the help of friends) many times. Fool’s gold is
usually the bright metallic yellow of its namesake but can
also come in bright green and coppery colors, too. Found
in North and South America, it is a crystal that has been
mineralized and formed in shiny clusters.
Iron pyrite enables the skin to ward off contaminants. It is
good for the respiratory system and is said to aid oxygen
flow. It also has a strong connection to the iron levels in the
blood and therefore benefits the circulatory system. Most
people get relief from digestive aliments, too.
I treasure iron pyrite for its nearly unmatched support
for personal mental workings. It boosts creativity,
intelligence, logic, and the ability to communicate, while
soothing fretfulness and angst. These crystal clusters radiate stability. Native Americans revered iron pyrite as a
protective substance. This money-bringing and creativity-
boosting stone is a must for the studios and workstations
of artists, fashionistas, writers, and anyone whose artistry
provides income.
