Thurisaz is an intense rune, it speaks of painful and difficult situations.
It tells us that there is work to be done, much needed, within ourselves. It also indicates paths that will open or close and the struggle between good and evil. It invites you to ask yourself: why it is necessary to make a change?
Symbology of the Rune Thurisaz:
Its symbol shows us Thor’s hammer, Mjöllnir, a destructive force. But remember, from destruction, there is room to create life. It also suggests the spike of a stalk, like of the rose. For it symbolises pain and inner struggle, but the beauty that can be born from it.
Meaning of the Rune Thurisaz:
There is work, especially inner work, that needs to be done. We have reached a point where discomfort and distress cannot be avoided. It requires observation of our difficulties, in order to begin a process of change. It also tells us that drastic but effective circumstances can be given to start that change and that new direction. Thurisaz also breaks down barriers and helps to fertilise the ground in order to sow something new. The thorn in his graph helps us to wake up and to go through the harsh reality, so that, through this pain and realism, we can defend ourselves and act. Just like the thorn, defends the rose.
Thurisaz as an amulet or meditation focus serves us:
- New beginnings.
- Luck, and strength in times of need.
- Protection and defence.
- Awakening to be able to act.
- Fighting our enemies.
- Directing our polarities to achieve clarity.
- Regeneration.
Thurisaz advice
There is work to be done, both inside and outside yourself. Finding yourself in these painful situations is a sign that you are ready to start to change, and to be more active and aware in your process so that we can give light to guide us and give us strength during difficult and painful moments. It invites action, but one in which it is necessary to first sit in meditation and question what is hidden in ourselves.
It asks us to be patient, and not to want to rush through without looking at the difficulties.
Breathe and face what is to come, in order to make way for whole changes.
