Today on Mythic Monday we start a new feature called Rune of the Day. Divination has always fascinated me, not so much to see what the future brings, but to get insight into the possibilities and fertility of the moment. Runes are one of my favorite methods. Runes constitute an ancient Germanic alphabet in use starting in the 1st century AD. They were valuable to the Scandinavians, Anglo-Saxons, and other Germanic peoples, for writing as well as for magical purposes.
Rune layouts range from simple to complex, with the simplest being a single rune drawn in reply to a question. The question should be in a generalized form such as the following: “What do I need to know about my love relationship at this moment?” Once the rune is selected, the reading works best if the recipient does the following: Sit quietly and still your mind. Open your heart. Consider the following descriptions in connection with love, lovers, significant others, and romantic relationships. In stillness and openness comes the true meaning of the runes.
Today we look at Berkana, a rune that has kept its shape as our modern letter B. Berkana – overall message and energy:
Meaning- Growth, maturation, the natural flow of energy within yourself, beauty, the essence of springtime, new life, healing, a fresh start, new beginnings, ADVICE is to meet the challenges before you, transition from the old to the new, know yourself, stand by your loved ones and your own true self, you are sowing seeds—don’t expect overnight results, the harvest is yet to come, be patient and go with the flow while staying true to yourself.
I hope you have enjoyed our rune feature. Are you drawn to any particular form of divination?
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Paranormal Fantasy Romance
Oh, I knew it, I knew it, that we share many interests!
I am attracted by everything paranormal, extraterrestrial, divination.
I do believe that each divination form can offer you answers for your problems, or help your spiritual growth: be it cards/tarot divination or runes or fire scrying, mirror scrying, coffee or tea reading or whatever other forms that lift a corner of the veil covering our past, present and especially future.
Thank you for sharing with us this reading! I will follow it each week, for sure.
Carmen, the runes won’t be every week but will be monthly I think. I really enjoy them, as well as tarot cards. Now tell me about fire scrying! Is it with a candle? How intriguing that sounds!
I love the historical aspects of runes and also how they play into many fictional tales. I’ve read some great novels that use runes as plot tools and I remember weaving the historical element into a short story I did years ago that played off Nordic folklore.Another WIP I might have to resurrect someday!
Mae, please resurrect that Norse story. I want to read it!
I design crosses out of driftwood and decorate them with various natural things like shells, crystals, etc. and one design I burn Runes into the wood. My favorite ones are Warrior and Protection. I choose the Runes for the design that best fits the piece of wood I’m working with. Great post!
Oh my gosh– are there pictures on your site of the driftwood art? Sounds like something I need. They sound wonderful. As Sagittarius, I absolutely love the Warrior symbol.