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The next rune is Berkano, pronounced “Burr-can-oh.” Its literal translation is a birch goddess.
Its psychological meaning is dependence, mature wisdom, safety, silence, and secrecy. Its energy is plant life, trees, female fertility, and releaser.
When it appears in divination, it means, secrets, sanctuary, liberation, shelter, life changes, becoming, and birth. If reversed, it means insecurity, conspiracy, stagnation, sterility, deceit, and the blurring of consciousness.
Berkano contains the power of a birch grove, and this can serve as a safe place in times of need. This is the first tree to come to life during the spring, and as such, Berkano is the cyclical nature of life. This rune is all about maternity and shows the womb ready for child-bearing. It also represents protection and concealment of what is coming together.
