Translation
Birch
Keywords
Nurture, healing, growth
Story
Following on from a particularly masculine rune, we have Berkana, a particularly feminine rune. Some put it, that the imagery here of the B are not just for Berkana, but also a woman’s bosom. This rune is about a motherly love, more than protection, for nurturing growth from the very beginning.
Meaning
When Berkana appears in your rune reading, this is a beautiful sign that nurturing and healing are a part of your situation or life. This could be from another person to you, so it might suggest a strong bond between you and your mother figure, or you and your children. But it also can mean your ideas. If you have a particular business idea, for example, this needs birthing and nurturing. The rune tells you that you are able to heal and grow.
Reversed Meaning
If you choose to acknowledge reversed meanings in your reading, then Berkana can point to a lacking in terms of the motherly loving relationship. This could mean that there is something to deal with in that space. It can also mean that you are feeling vulnerable. The message here is take care and focus on healing.