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Beorc, Berkanan

Symbols: Birch Tree, Birth, the Goddess, New beginnings, fertility

(Family) and growth

Myths and deities: Frigg, Idun

Interpretation: Celebration, fertility, health, new beginning, growth, removal
of obstacles and barriers. A Rune that leads to blossoming and ripening, Berkana is concerned with the flow of beings into their new forms. The birch is frequently symbolic of renewal, rebirth, birth, growth and fertility. This rune is a joyous one, representing good outcomes from ventures undertaken. It is the rune of the family and of a good household. One of four cycle runes, it signifies growth in relationships, families, fertility and fruition. Indicates a birth or a wedding is in the offspring. Problems that are treated with Beorc usually come to pass with fruitful outcomes.

Upright position: wedding or engagement is at hand for you or someone you know. Some type of family celebration is coming up, could also mean a birth within in the family is coming up. Sexual union is not be treated with a casual attitude but with responsibility and sacred reverence

Inverse position:  problems in the family, maybe relating to children or siblings, problems with pregnancy, problems between a couple.

Use for: healing and starting new activities

Color: Green and White