Keywords: Thor, obstacles, difficulties, protection, pride, stubbornness, vanity, heroic effort, patience, endurance, thorn

Thurisaz is Thor's rune, and its ancient linguistic connections mean both "giant" and "thorn." With the shape of this rune resembling a thorn, its meanings most often connect with this. 

The thorn is a symbolic weapon. Thorns offer protection to those things which they are attached, such as the stem of a bramble or rose. They also present an obstacle to those wishing to pass through the bramble or those looking to reach the rose. Because of this, Thurisaz may represent protection or an obstacle. 

Thurisaz suggests that you may have a large obstacle looming ahead or that your own inflated ego is getting in the way of progress. Courage and humility will aid you in your fight, and you may need to summon a heroic effort worthy of Thor to make your way through.

How to Use Thurisaz

Thurisaz is a double edged rune, representing both an obstacle and protection. Meaning “thorn,” it demonstrates the symbolic nature of its namesake. Thorns are a form of protection to the things they are attached to, such as the rose, while posing an obstacle to those wishing to reach the rose. With this being the case, Thurisaz may lend its energy to both functions. Carry Thurisaz with you or place it in your home as a form of protection. You may find that Thurisaz offers the most effective protection against those things which seek to harm you personally, much like the thorn protects the rose from those who wish to pluck it. In addition to offering protection, Thurisaz may be helpful in providing the patience and endurance to work through a challenging obstacle. Carry Thurisaz with you to help you during these times.

Thurisaz is the rune of the god Thor and carries his essence of pride. If Thor is a god that you worship, Thurisaz is a wonderful rune to include in your practice. Carry this rune with you to foster your connection to Thor. You may also include it in your altar or space of worship.

Handmade WitchRunes Pieces to Utilize the Energy of Thurisaz

Use the Thurisaz Norse Rune Pendant as a necklace, keychain, or other charm to carry the energies of Thurisaz with you. You may also hang it in your altar space

Utilize Thurisaz individually or in conjunction with the other 23 runes of the Elder Futhark with the Elder Futhark Norse Rune Set