Sacred to the Druids, the pine was known as one of the Seven Chieftain Trees of the Irish.
Pine is the "tree of peace" of the Native American Iroquois confederacy. Burn pine to purify the home and decorate with its branches to bring healing and joy. Mix with equal parts of Juniper and Cedar, burn to purify the home and ritual area. The cones and nuts can be carried as a fertility charm. Placing pine needles in a loose-woven bag and running bathwater over this makes a good magical cleansing and stimulating bath. To purify and sanctify an outdoor ritual area, brush the ground with a pine branch.
The oil (Scots Pine - Pinus sylvestris) is commonly added to purification, protection, money and healing mixtures. Burn as incense for, money, purification, healing and exorcism.
