Growth
Berkana
Another of the Cycle Runes, Berkana denotes a form of fertility that fosters growth both symbolically and actually. The growth may occur in affairs of the world, family matters, one’s relationship to one’s self or to the divine.
A Rune that leads to blossoming and ripening, Berkana is concerned with the flow of beings into their new forms. It’s action is gentle, penetrating and pervasive.
What is called for here is going into things deeply, with care and awareness. First disperse resistance, then accomplish the work. For this to happen, you ill must be clear and controlled, your motives correct. Any dark corners should be cleansed; this must be carried out diligently ad sometimes with expert help. Modesty, patience, fairness and generosity are called for here. Once resistance is dispersed and rectification carried out and seen to hold firm, then, through steadfastness and right attitude, the blossoming can occur.
Reversed
Events or, more likely, aspects of character interfere with the growth of new life. You may feel dismay at failing to take right action. But rather than dismay, what is called for id diligence. You may be required to fertilise the ground again, but through correct preparation, growth is assured.
Examine what has occurred, your role in it, your needs, the needs of others. Are you placing your wants before the needs of others? Strip away until you can identify the obstacles to growth in this situation. Then, penetrating gently, imitate the wind.
From 'The New Book of Runes' by Ralph Blum
