Keywords: Nurturing, beauty, nourishment, healing, mothering, fertility, growth, fires of sexual love and enjoyment, Frigg

Berkana means "birch tree" and is closely associated with feminine fertility. The birch tree is sometimes given the name "the lady of the woods" and was very often used as the May Pole during Beltane fertility rites. While the May Pole is phallic in appearance, Beltane is a focus on feminine fertility, as the mother (women, Mother Nature) gives birth to all. These associations make Berkana the woman's rune. It represents the path of the mother, the healer, and the midwife. It symbolizes springtime and new beginnings, bringing new life after death just as the birch puts out the first leaves after winter. It marks the time when the laws of existence are set and life is ready to begin in earnest. Berkana is the rune of the family and home and represents the enjoyment of sexual relations, fertility, and birth. Birth in this context can be literal or symbolic, such as the successful start of any new idea or enterprise. With these qualities in mind, Berkana is considered to be the rune of Frigg, the goddess of motherhood, marriage, and family.

This is an exciting time for new beginnings, and fresh adventures. Sow your seeds, but the harvest is yet to come so don't expect an immediate reward for your effort. Put the past in its place, learn from experience. A good time for spiritual renewal - clear away misconceptions and accept new ideas The rune symbolizes growth and development. Its appearance tells about time for work, personal growth, and self-improvement. Berkana represents female energy, soft and bright, a real mother, and a successful person.

How to Use Berkana

Berkana is a fantastic rune for those wanting to embrace femininity and what it means to be a woman. With its close association with Beltane, it mirrors many of the energies of this sabbat, one of these being fertility. Berkana is a wonderful rune to carry when looking to conceive. However, the idea of fertility can also be used outside of physical birth. Fertility can also relate to the conception, growth, and birth of ideas, relationships, businesses, and more. With that in mind, Berkana is a powerful rune to utilize when looking to strengthen all energies of fertility. In addition to being a rune of fertility, Berkana is also a rune for embracing attributes of motherhood such as healing, nurturing, and the family. Berkana can be helpful for the new mother or the seasoned and experienced mother. Berkana also represents healthy sexual energy and physical beauty and may be helpful to carry when looking to have a boost of confidence in these areas.

Berkana is considered the rune of Frigg, the goddess of motherhood, marriage, and family. Berkana may be placed upon your altar for worship of Frigg. It may also be used within your home to help nourish a healthy, happy family. You may also consider meditating upon this rune during the time of Beltane to harness the energies of this sabbat.

Handmade WitchRunes Pieces to Utilize the Energy of Berkana

Use the Berkana Norse Rune Pendant as a necklace, keychain, or other charm to carry the energies of Berkana with you. You may also hang it in your altar space

Wear the Berkana Norse Rune Earrings to carry twice as much Berkana energy while channeling your feminine energy

Use the Berkana Norse Rune Painting in your home, personal space, or altar to call upon the energies of Berkana

Utilize Berkana individually or in conjunction with the other 23 runes of the Elder Futhark with the Elder Futhark Norse Rune Set