A hieratic or mystery Rune pointing to that which is beyond our frail manipulative powers, Perth is on the side of Heaven, the Unknowable, and has associations with the phoenix, that mythical bird which consumes itself in the fire and then rises from its own ashes. Its ways are secret and hidden.

Powerful forces of change are at work here. Yet what is achieved is not easily or readily shared. After all, becoming whole, the means of it, is a profound secret.

On the side of the earthy or mundane, there may well be surprises, unexpected gains or rewards. On the side of human nature, this Rune is symbolized by the flight of the eagle. Soaring flight, free from entanglement, lifting yourself above the endless ebb and flow of ordinary life to acquire broader vision - all this is indicated here.

Another of the cycle Runes, Perth stands for the very heart of Initiation. Nothing external matters here, except as it shows you its inner reflection. This Rune is concerned with the deepest stratum of our being, the bedrock on which our destiny is founded.

For some, receiving Perth means experiencing a death. If need be, let go of everything, no exceptions, no exclusions. When you reveive the Rune of Initiation renewal of your Spirit is at stake.