Boji stones are a mix of minerals, but are mainly concretions of pyrite.

I find that they are excellent for grounding, settling and balancing, especially if I have really lost my centre. When I first hold them, it can feel even more unsettling at first, as my energy seems to sway from side to side, rather like a pendulum. I don’t think the stones create this though. I think they are drawing my attention/conscious awareness to how I feel in that moment – how out of balance I am. With a little time the swing gets less and less, and I come to a still point.

If you read about them, you are likely to read that they clear the chakras and balance male and female energies. They are sold in pairs, with the smooth ones considered to be female and the ‘spiky’ ones with nodules male. It is often suggested that there is a definite ‘right way’ to hold them in the hands. I say try it one way, then try the other. You’ll know which is best for you.