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Pine has a long file in folk magic: A tree of endurance, purification, and rebirth.
Pine in the craft
A tree of endurance, purification, and rebirth. Pine is deeply tied to winter solstice celebrations, symbolizing eternal life and resilience. Its needles are burned to cleanse spaces, while its resin is used in protection amulets and healing salves. Associated with the Wild Hunt and forest deities, pine aids in shamanic journeying and communing with nature spirits. Its scent is believed to uplift sorrow and attract prosperity. In folk magic, pine cones are placed in the home for fertility and abundance.
Correspondences
- Also called: Pine Tree, Evergreen, Yule Tree
- Gender: Masculine
- Planet: Mars
- Sign: Sagittarius
- Element: Air
- Deities: Dionysus, Pan, Artemis
Note: Resin can be sticky and difficult to remove from surfaces.