
Wunjo.
Joy. Light
Reversed: Things are slow in coming to fruition. The process of birth is long and arduous, and fears arise for the safety of the child within. A crisis, a difficult passage, even if brief, is at hand. Consideration and deliberation are called for. Ask yourself whether you possess the virtues of seriousness, sincerity and emptiness; to possess them is to have tranquillity, which is the ground for patience, clarity and perseverance.
Seen in its true light, everything is a test. And so, focused in the present, sincere toward others and trusting in your self, know that you cannot fail.
In times of crisis, Wunjo Reversed is a useful meditation.

Algiz.
Protection. Sedge or Rushes. The Elk
Control of the emotions is at issue here. During times of transition, shifts in life course and accelerated selfchange, it is important not to collapse yourself into your emotions, the highs as well as the lows. New opportunities and challenges are typical of this Rune. And with them may come trespasses and unwanted influences.
Algiz serves as a mirror for the Spiritual Warrior, the one whose battle is always with the self. The Warrior`s protection is like the curved horns of the elk, or the warning rustle of the sedge grass, for both serve to keep open space around you.
Remain mindful that timely right action and correct conduct are your only true protection. If you find yourself feeling pain, observe the pain, stay with it. Do not try to pull down the veil and escape from life by denying what is happening. You will progress; knowing that is your protection.

Berkana.
Growth. Rebirth. Birch Tree
Reversed: Events or, more likely, aspects of character interfere with the growth of new life. You may feel dismay at failing to take right action. But rather than dismay, what is called for here is diligence. Examine what has occurred, your role in it, your needs, the needs of other people. Are you placing your wants before the needs of others? Strip away until you can identify the obstacles to growth in this situation. Then, penetrating gently, imitate the wind.
You may be required to cultivate the soil once again, yet through correct preparation, growth is assured.