The
Pinecone~ A Symbol of Illumination
As I was walking down the path, I came across a pinecone.
Well actually it was three pinecones together on the same branch on the
ground. I brought it home with me, and it is pictured here. My
house is filled with pinecones, especially during this time of year. It caught
my attention because it was three held together with the same branch-which in
and of itself holds a lot of symbolism. For me, at first glance it represented
my family- my husband, myself and my son-then it expanded from this point. And because I've always enjoyed being
curious, I didn't stop there. I knew there was a correlation between the
pinecone and the pineal gland. I have been working with the energies of light in the pineal gland and appreciated the synchronicities taking place! Through history, pinecones have served as a symbolic representation of human Enlightenment, the Third Eye, and the Pineal gland. I decided to Google it and found this-
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"What’s so special about the pinecone that it could
possibly be a sign of illumination?
…Ever heard of the pineal gland? It gets its name because
it looks very much like the pinecone. But their visual likenesses
aren’t what intrigue me.
The
pineal gland is a remarkable feature of the human experience. Nestled in
the brain between the two hemispheres, it is a source of endless
intrigue in the realm of mysticism. Indeed, it’s known by
pseudonyms such as the “third eye” the “dream center” and the
“mystic seed."
From a purely biological perspective, the pineal gland is
integral to the production of melatonin, which is a hormone that facilitates
homeostasis of wake-sleep patterns. In short, it regulates the natural
rhythms of sleep according to our environment.
The
pineal gland registers our exposure to daylight, and, regulates production of
its sleep inducing elixirs according to its findings. Less light means
more melatonin. More light means less melatonin. It’s an ancient
human thing – less light meant winter was encroaching and although humans
didn’t hibernate – more sleep was an ideal way of conserving energy during lean
winter months.
I find it fascinating that not only do the pinecone and pineal
gland share similarities in appearance, but they are also both keenly
affected by Light.
The
pinecone, like the pineal gland, is extremely affected by Light, and takes
action according to what it senses. Cones will open themselves up to the
sun’s rays, and close up during cloudy or stormy days. It has to do with continuation
of the seed-line. Sunny days offer more arid conditions and the
tiny seedlings nestled in the scales of the pinecone can become airborne more
easily. Damp or rainy days are crumby conditions
for seed spreading, so the pinecone just closes up shop during these
weather conditions.
That action is symbolic in itself (like: Opening up spiritual
awareness in order to sow seeds of limitless potential and
continuation of Soul Growth) …. but to keep with our comparison, we can now
draw corollaries between pineal gland and pinecone in terms of gauging Light,
seeking Light, and becoming activated in the Light.
We could say, pinecones are the external reflection of
the “mystic seed”(the pineal gland). From this perspective, all
these pinecones we see this time of year bring on a whole new meaning.
What if every time we saw a pinecone during
this holiday season we
*stop*
*engage our inner domains*
*and purposefully widen our inner Vision*
That’s what I do when I see pinecones. I consciously
“stop, drop, and roll” into my inner realms with intent to broaden my mystical
view. "
- Find
a pinecone and place it before you in preparation for your meditation
- Light
a candle while setting your focus upon expanding your
consciousness
- Cast
your physical and spiritual eyes upon the pinecone and observe it in the
candlelight
- Envision
the pinecone opening itself to the Light and warmth of the candlelight
- As
you continue this solemn, calm perception, begin to see that pinecone
within your mind
- Nestled
warmly, snuggly between the two halves of your brain, get a clear visual
of that pinecone within your mind’s eye
- Now
visualize your inner pinecone opening gently to take in nourishment from
Divine light
- See
your pineal gland (pinecone) radiating and stimulated from the calming
light of the cosmos
- Continue
to enhance this meditative experience according to your own impulses and
requirements.
- When
you’re ready, conclude your meditation by centering yourself back
into your common reality – resurface & reaffirm your bodily
presence.
The idea is to tap into the pinecone and transfer its
visual/symbolic qualities to the pituitary gland with a goal to
expand, illuminate and ascend.
I’ve had phenomenal results with this meditation. Just
work with the pinecone as an extension of your pineal “third eye” and see what
happens."
Wishing
you a Thanksgiving filled with Light, Love and Laughter!
Blessings,
Kathy
