Berkana
Pronunciation: "Bear-khan-a" Phonetic equivalent: "b" Translation: Birch Twig Meaning: Growth. Fertility. Re-birth. New life. A new broom. Physical beauty or stature. Associated Gods: Nerthus, Holda Astrological Correspondence: Virgo Magickal Uses: healing (especially infections), achieving conception, making a fresh start
This is another of the Cycle RUNES It denotes fertility which in turn causes growth. symbolically and actually BERKANA advises one to go into things deeply but execise care and awareness Modesty, Fairness, Generosity and Patience are called for. Once all resistance has been dealt with, rebuilding and new growth can then blossom forth. REVERSED: When drawn in reverse, BERKANA advises that aspects of character are more likely to interfere with growth, rather than events. Correspondences courtesy of "OSWALD THE RUNEMAKER" All other information is © and not to be reprinted in whole or part anywhere else on the internet.