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This is one of those runes for which the "reversed" interpretation
is the same as the "upright" interpretation (for further
explanation of this see the page about reversed
runes).
As appears for Jera (Upright):
The rune Jera is associated with harvest and the concept
of coming "full circle/cycle". It is said to be
the origin of the word "year" (the Germanic name of the
rune is similar to modern Scandinavian words for "year").
Concerning association with the concept of a "year", it
is useful to appreciate that the old Germanic calendar was divided
into two seasons - summer and winter (spring and autumn being merely
the periods of transition between these two). The rune Jera refers
to the mysteries of the productive "live" season
of summer during which the earth yields up sufficient bountiful harvest to
provide for people, livestock, and wildlife for a whole year.
Jera is firmly associated with the notion of hard work (necessary
for a good harvest), and also with the virtue of patience -
also essential in the same way as good agricultural management involves
working with the elements of nature at the timing they dictate.
Jera is also associated with justice and legal matters such as contracts
(business contacts, marriages, wills, etc.).
Modern interpretation of the rune Jera:
In terms more general than just agriculture, Jera is the "eternal
return" and reward for right work/living. In the
modern world examinations and assessments of progress in education or work
often occur once a year. If those apply to you then think of positive outcomes
as your harvest due to "right working".
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