Berkana

Also called Beorc
Letter: B
Old Norse name: Bjarkan
Flower: moonstone
Number: 2
Meaning: A Birch Tree
Divinatory meaning: New Beginnings. An exciting time of new beginnings, things that need nurturing before they can bear fruit. This is very much a time to sow seeds for the future. Do not expect to see immediate results from your efforts as new ventures need to be nurtured before the bear fruit but this is a time when a line can be drawn under the past, and things can start anew. Happiness optimism and spiritual reward are all evident.
Over enthusiasm can also manifest and so a little caution does need to be exercised. This is generally an ideal time for purification and spiritual spring cleaning.
Herb: Lady's Mantle
Tree: Birch
Gemstone: Moonstone: This translucent feldspar is truly a balancer of emotions and can be used to link the higher conscious with protection. It provides synchrony with the earths natural cycles and offers a protective and nurturing energy as well as balancing yin and yang energies.
Moonstone increases sensitivity and intuition, helps provide emotional balance while bringing greater flexibility to the user helping them to 'go with the flow'. Helps us to become more at ease with the feminine side of our nature and is especially beneficial for water signs.
Chakra: Sacral
Colour: Pearly White
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Hardness: 6-6.5
Toxic