“The most obvious Truth is hidden deep within, and only you will ever know it.”
Berkano – “Burr-can-oh” – Literally: “Birch Goddess” – Esoteric: Birth, Sanctuary
Rune of continued growth and continual rebirth or renewal in all things. The rune of becoming.
Psi: secrecy, silence, safety, mature wisdom, dependence
Energy: container/releaser, female fertility, trees and plantlife
Mundane: motherhood, healing, gardening, child raising, the womb
Divinations: Birth, becoming, life changes, shelter, liberation, sanctuary, secrets; or blurring of consciousness, deceit, sterility, stagnation, conspiracy, insecurity
Governs:
Rebirth in the spirit
Strengthens the power of secrecy
Works of concealment and protection
To contain and hold other powers together
Realization of stillness, the Now-ness of all things
Bringing ideas to fruition in the creative process
My Notes:
Berkano has the energy of a birch grove, and is an hidden sanctuary in times of need. The birch is the first tree to awaken in the spring time, and so Berkano is about the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. Healing of all sorts is strongest through this rune, particularly recuperation, rejuvenation, purification, detoxification and regeneration. Purification & detoxification can be strengthened in combination with LAGUZ.
This is the rune of maternity and represents the ready womb for child-bearing. Also represented here is the the concealment and protection of what is coming into being, in the most mundane sense, pregnancy shelters the baby until it is ready to enter this world. There is no safer place for us, as living things, as the womb. It was a time of secrecy, silence and utter safety and dependence. We knew implicitly that our mothers going to exceptional lengths, doing all they could to protect us, and although we cannot consciously remember this experience, it is still accessible to us through deep meditation and work with Berkano.
Motherhood, the wisdom that comes with maturity and the patience developed by nurturing children are all mental and spiritual strengths emphasized through use of this particular rune. While INGUZ represents the inner-child, Berkano represents the outer-child: the power of dependence, trust and the certainty of love. While connecting with one’s own inner-child may be more in harmony with the domain of INGUZ, the endeavor of seeing the inner-child of all beings, in the outer-world, is a quest undertaken as the understanding of Berkano broadens.
Secrecy with Berkano is not a wicked thing, but a power that can be used to great effect. It is the mastery of silence as a device for listening and protecting. It is a life giving rune, so is best used to assist life, to heal and to protect. It will enhance efforts to give oneself, and others, the time and space they need to grow on their own. The creation of time and space is a magical act done consciously through restraint and silence, even concealment of one’s hand in the affair altogether. This ability is magical, requires great humility and is an enviable feminine power.
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“The endeavor of seeing the inner-child of all beings is a quest undertaken as the understanding of Berkano increases.”
I feel this is really important. Looking apon all people as children has helped me have patience and love for humanity. It is easy for me to understand when they act out in rude, angry, aggressive ways that it is simply the reactions of an abused childe, trying their best to protect themselves and do right by their parents in staying away from what was programmed as “bad.”
Behavior really is no one’s fault.(though once understood controlable) We (they) are all children deserving love and understanding. I praise Berkano for allowing that motherly energy to unfold in me. It certainly has made the world a more hospitable place, even womb like.
Copper talks about this rune being one of atonement. So in a sense when you get Berkano you have paid your dues? Which of course follow along the line of new beginnings.
It is said that only your mother can forgive any error, mistake, sin and crime of yours…
vanr, you are probably right. :-)
Tyriel,
if and when possible could you please raise an article where you suggest some books? Comments on this could expand your list by adding users’ proposals.
I believe it would interest the community.
What do you think?
Yes, I’ll try to find time for that this weekend, or as soon as I can.
Thank you
yes that would be good
This is prob. my favorite rune. I have a tattoo of Berkana on my back:) The rune to me represents that innocent and fresh energy…much like from waking up from a long nap, the dew and air in the early morning, and a fresh perspective. For me it’s about continuing to let go of any thoughts or attachments that can hinder one from enjoying the raw energy of the present moment….and letting go involves trusting nature and the cosmos. The rune also reminds me of female breasts so a sense of nourishment is evident. There are some hills in scotland named the “Paps of Anu” that very much resemble Berkana. Also, learning to be silent inorder to sink into the “witness” consciousness between polarities and to gently guard one’s inner source with compassion and awareness. :)
I am new to the runes and Berkana came out in a diamond reading I was doing for my school and finances. I know no one has posted anything since 2010, but if anyone could elaborate why Berkanna would come out on such a question to finances? Thank you
Hey Eli!
Im not sure how many people are following these comments and im not much help yet :) But if you feel up to it you could head over to the community at runesecrets.net and start up a discussion there. Im sure you could get some good feedback on Berkano from allot of the people in there!
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