Episode 73: The Scots Pine

This week, I’m revisiting the Celtic Ogham Tree Calendar–but completely out of season. The Scots Pine represents the day after the Winter Solstice in Celtic Faith and symbolizes a guidepost of what is ahead. I figured this symbolism and the stories associated with this tree are also appropriate for the Spring, as days are finally longer than nights and people are starting to get a bit more active with the warmer weather. What could looking into this evergreen’s past reveal to us about our own future?
Music is by Academy Garden (academygarden.bandcamp.com)
Cover art is by @boomerangbrit on Instagram
Script editing and Social Media by Laurie Hilburn (https://lhilburn.journoportfolio.com)
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Sources:

https://treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/narrative/

https://www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/userfiles/file/projects/p13-243%20inaugural%20rsfs%20annual%20lecture/scots%20pine.pdf

https://www.conifers.org/pi/Pinus_sylvestris.php

https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/scots-pine/scots-pine-mythology-and-folklore/

https://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/misc/ag_654/volume_1/pinus/sylvestris.htm

https://ireland-calling.com/celtic-mythology-scots-pine-tree/

https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/finnish-trees-0016363

https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/the-march-of-the-pines/

https://pegsandtails.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/pine-2/

One Reply to “Episode 73: The Scots Pine”

  1. These talks have been like medicine as I recover from medical disasters. Love them!

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