Pines are conifers and are among the oldest of plants

Pine is the “tree of peace” of the Native American Iroquois confederacy.  

It is one of the few trees that are androgynous. 

It was also worshiped by the ancients as a symbol of fire because of its resemblance to a spiral of flame. 

It is regarded as a very soothing tree to be near. 

 
Attracting prosperity, purifying ritual areas and new homes, helping “stay the course” during difficult times. 

A pine wand or pine cone kept on the altar wards off evil influences. 

Carry pine cones to increase fertility and have a vigorous old age. 

Floor washes with pine oil cleanse a space of negativity and ward off illness. 

Throw pine needles into winter fires for protection, or burn pine incense for purification and divination. 

Place pine branches over the bed to keep sickness away, or to aid the ill. 

Hang a pine branch over the main door of your house to ensure continuous joy within.

 
Is an ancient spirit indeed, for pines are conifers and are among the oldest of plants, flourishing just after the glacial period and before the advent of broad-leaved trees. 

Scots pine is the only tree from northern Europe to have survived the Ice Age. 

Clumps of pine are believed to act as ley-line markers.

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