Rune 18 of 24 · Tyr's Aett

Berkano

Birch, growth.

Upright

Birth, growth and new beginnings — particularly domestic ones. Fertility in the widest sense.

Reversed

Stagnation, family difficulty, or growth that has stalled.

Position in the row18 of 24
AettTyr's Aett
SoundB
Literal meaningBirch, growth
ElementEarth
Can be reversedYes

Berkano is the 18th rune of the Elder Futhark and belongs to Tyr's Aett. Before it meant anything divinatory it was a letter, carrying the B sound.