Apothecary
Pine.
Pinus sylvestris
Also known as Scots Pine, Deal Pine, Pineapple Tree
Tall, evergreen, scented of the cold mountains where Cybele's lover Attis became a tree. Pine is the herb of clean air and steady protection — a bundle of needles smoked or scattered keeps both the home and the wallet in good order.
Correspondences
Element
Air/Earth
Planet
Mars
Zodiac
Capricorn
Chakra
Root
Parts Used
Needles, resin, cones
Harvest
Year-round
Origin
Coniferous forests
Moon Phases
Full
Practice
Magical Properties
Protection, healing, fertility, money, exorcism
Burn pine needles for purification and to attract money. Carry a pine cone for fertility and good luck. Stuff healing sachets with pine needles.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Antiseptic, expectorant. Pine resin used in traditional medicine for respiratory complaints.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Dionysus, Cybele, Attis, Pan
History
Folklore & History
The pine was sacred to the Phrygian goddess Cybele, whose lover Attis transformed himself into a pine. The ancient Japanese associated pine with longevity.
Safety
Safety Notes
Essential oil can be irritating. No significant safety concerns for general ritual use.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine used for in witchcraft?
Pine is traditionally used in workings for protection, healing, fertility, money, exorcism. Burn pine needles for purification and to attract money.
What element is Pine associated with?
Pine is associated with the Air/Earth element and the sign of Capricorn, and resonates with the Root chakra.
What planet rules Pine?
Pine is ruled by Mars. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Pine safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Pine. Essential oil can be irritating. No significant safety concerns for general ritual use. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
Track your work with Pine.
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