The pinecone helps with activating the third eye chakra, specifically the pineal gland—a pine cone–shaped organ located at the center of the brain. It is believed to stimulate higher states of consciousness, increasing energy, awareness, and intuitive perception beyond the five physical senses. When the pineal gland is activated, it can lead to mystical experiences, a heightened electromagnetic field, and a shift away from survival-based responses toward states of love and connection, associated with increased oxytocin.