Known as Fools Gold, Pyrite comes from the Greek for "Firestone" because it was believed that Pyrite, a sparkling stone, held fire in its core. An excellent energy shield, Pyrite blocks out negative energy and pollutants at all levels, preventing energy leaks from the physical body and Aura, protecting subtle and physical bodies, and deflecting harm. This stone creates a positive outlook. Pyrite is very fast-acting and is particularly helpful for getting to the root of karmic and psychosomatic troubles.