Berkana, Teiwaz, and Perth were the runes I drew today.
Berkana is the rune of Growth, Rebirth, and the Birch Tree. Berkana marks the time of coming into one's own. It is the slow growth, growth in preparation, not the arrival. The growth may be actually or spiritually. You may be coming closer to your Self or to the Divine. In a way, both are one in the same.
Teiwaz is the rune of Courage. It takes a great amount of courage to realize what path you need to take and to stay on that path. The most challenging paths are those that lead to your Self and to your Higher Power. It is important to not strive to be God-like but to embody some of those characteristics. It takes courage to see and know the difference. It takes courage to know that you don't possess the strength or the knowledge to address the gods.
Perth is the rune of Intimacy. Intimacy takes many forms: physical, sexual, mental, emotional, verbal, and spiritual. One must be comfortable in one's own skin to achieve true intimacy with another. Take the time to get to know yourself, your strengths and your weaknesses. Recognize those are one in the same: they are interchangeable. Then, you can enter into a relationship knowing it is stronger than it would be otherwise. Likewise, review your relationship with your Self. Know you will never be in agreement 100% of the time. That is the gift of a relationship with anyone or anything. That is part of what makes it strong.
Mannaz reversed is tonight's advice: The Self; Innocence; and Loving Kindness. I was going to review my postings to determine if my theory was correct, based upon today's runes. However, I am going to wait, to let the runes and their interpretations develop more. I am still at the beginning, and am feeling a little blocked. I will continue to develop my relationships with my Self and the Divine. I will appreciate the Innocence and consider that I may not want to review my entries to determine if I am correct. Above all, I will practice Loving Kindness to myself and to others.
