Prosperity

Stones people traditionally keep around money and career goals. Citrine, Pyrite, and Tiger's Eye lead this collection, with Green Jade and Green Aventurine behind them. Think of them as a physical reminder of a goal you set, kept in plain sight.

Not on their own, and we won't tell you otherwise. What a stone on your desk does is keep the goal in view, so the small daily choices line up behind it. The work is still yours. The crystal makes it harder to forget why you're doing it.

Whichever you'll keep on. The Pyrite Stone Bead Bracelet starts at $29.97 and the Black Onyx and Tiger's Eye Bracelet at $34.97; both are beads on elastic, so they survive a workday unnoticed. Stack them if you like, though one stone is plenty.

Yes. Pair a Jade or Citrine pendant with whatever you already wear; mixing stones causes no problem. Some people layer a prosperity piece with a protection stone so one necklace holds the goal and the other holds the boundary.

Keep the stone close to the task. A Pyrite Egg belongs on the desk you work at, and a piece of raw Pyrite fits a coat pocket on interview day. Say the goal once when you place it, then get on with the day.

Once a month is plenty for most people. A night on a windowsill under the Moon, a pass through Sage or Palo Santo smoke, or a few hours on a Selenite plate all work. Pyrite dislikes water, so keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth instead.