Sometimes one discovers, when faced with his enemies, that he is not the bravest of all.
Fafnismal 17
The Berkana Rune
The use of the Viking runes (coming from the root run- of the ancient Gothic, translated as secret or whisper ) understood mainly writing in the old Germanic languages, especially in the islands of Great Britain and the region of Scandinavia, although it eventually expanded to the regions of Eastern and Central Europe during the Middle Ages . According to ancient Scandinavian beliefs, the origin of these runes comes from the gods. It is a gift that Odin gives to men.
These runes were also used for magical purposes . According to beliefs, they have the ability to materialize invocations and spells written on objects. And thanks to the German-Austrian writer Guido von List, and his system of modern divination of armanen runes, the power of the Viking runes has come to us today.
This time, we will talk about the Berkana rune .
Mythology of the Berkana Rune
Berkana, from the protonórdico berkanan and the gothic bairkan, is the name that receives the rune that is equivalent to the letter ' b' of our alphabet, and can be translated as ' birch '.
In this culture, as in so many others, the birch has a very special meaning. In Celtic mythology it is associated with Belenus, the bright, god of Light, Fire and the Sun, being the three renovating energies.
In Norse mythology, the deity represented by the Berkana rune tree is Frigga, wife of Odin, goddess of love, fertility, home, motherhood and marriage.
Symbol of renewal, purity and rebirth, the birch in turn is associated with the arrival of spring, because throughout history in these countries it is not only the oldest tree, but also the first tree to sprout.
Meaning of the Rune Berkana
The Berkana rune tells us about a new cycle that is generated. It can involve a new friendship, a birth, or new processes that begin to take place in our lives.
It also tells us about an awakening, an encounter with ourselves and our own evolution. It is a great opportunity to look back to analyze everything that has happened to us, and point out which is the north towards which we decided to go. Likewise, the obstacles that we encounter in our path must also be taken into account.
Check your motivations, think about the person you want to be and purify yourself.
And above all, it is a good time to observe those processes that you have been developing, and finalize details. We must be precise so that things come to fruition, and we can in turn learn from each new challenge.
When the Berkana rune is in an inverted position, it can be a symbol of the need to start over . Be patient and be honest with yourself. Are your things directed in the direction in which you have decided?
You must also overcome pessimism and not let your ego take the reins of this moment. Transform your processes into a growth opportunity.
Remember that those who do not learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them .
The inverted Berkana rune, accompanied by difficult runes, can be an indicator of problems, mainly related to family or business. Do not lose your temper, analyze what happens so you can get ahead of the situations that arise.
Every moment in life is an apprenticeship for those who proclaim themselves disciples of it.
But first you must predispose yourself to be what it has to be.
AUTHOR: Lucas, editor and translator of the great family of hermandadblanca.org
SOURCES:
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfabeto_r%C3%BAnico
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magia_r%C3%BAnica
- https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runas_armanen
- http://www.cristales-y-gemas.es/abedul.html
- https://natureduca.com/blog/abedul-el-arbol-de-la-renovacion/
- https://www.enbuenasmanos.com/la-runa-berkana
- https://eljardindemarta.com/2015/10/09/simbologia-de-los-arboles-el-abedul-arbol-de-luz/
