Beith

A few of beginnings and purification.

Pronunciation: BEH
Letter/Sound: B
Meaning: Birch
Aicme: 1 (Air)

Associations

Tree/Plant: Birch
Scientific Name: Betula alba

Colour: Bán, dull white
Bird: Besan, pheasant
Animal: Bo, cow
Tool: Biaill, axe
Art: Bethumnacht, livelihood (basic life skills)

Element: Spirit of Air

Symbolism: Purification, beginnings, youth, cleansing, creativity, writing, renewal, self-discipline, self-sacrifice, involvement of children, dedication to the greater good.

Divination

Birch reminds us to act cleanly in a situation, to avoid distractions and to get the job done.

Upright meaning:

• Clean up your act!
• Renewal and rebirth.
• Releasing old patterns.
• Overcoming difficulties.
• Letting go of judgement.
• Re-establishing boundaries.
• Shedding unhelpful influences.
• Beginnings, new possibilities, potentials.
• Honour your vulnerability and burturing qualities.
• A favorable sign in most matters, though there may be discomforts involved.

Reversed meaning:

• Creative blockages.
• Blind alleys, wasted effort.
• Longing for the impossible.
• Remaining fixated on the past or on things that have been lost.

Question: How do I prepare myself for my life? Where do I need discipline?