Thurisaz:

Alternate Names: Thuith, Thorn, Thurs

Keywords: Protection, action, destruction

This is also known as the troll or “thorn� rune. It signifies the extremes between life and death and the struggle to keep the balance between them. Some people relate it to protection while some relate it to obstacles. This is one of the most argued about runes. Even though you may face a lot of conflicts and hardships, if you have the courage to face the problems, you will be able to face the worst circumstances with you inner strength. This also ensures protection from enemies. Important decisions need to be made and even if you are hesitant about it, you need to take them with a positive mind. Improvement in willpower and more focus in life are seen.

Reversed or Merkstave:
When reversed it shows end of good times and beginning of bad ones. It may not be easy to heed the warnings but it would be wise to do so. This also indicates that you should not act on impulse.

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THURISAZ(Thorn)
Germanic: Thyth (Thurisaz)
Gothic Thauris
Norse: Þurs
Anglo-Saxon: þorn
Icelandic: Þurs
Norwegian: Thurs

Rune of cutting, sharpness, and pain. Brute strength, destructive power of chaos and ruin. Also of death and regeneration, transformation and breaking down barriers. The power of this rune is wild and a strong mind/will is needed to direct it. Ur assists the energy of other runes it is used with to manifest in reality. Like a lightning bolt, Thorr brings on the energies of the berserker, energies this wild should only be used in war or attack. Can raise and guide thunderstorms and direct lightning. In many German fairy tales such as “Sleeping Beauty” the prick of a thorn, pin or spindle casts a spell upon the victim. The bloodstone has been used with this rune in the raising of thunderstorms. Hematite used with this rune can shield against electro-magnetic energies and is therefore helpful in deflecting curses. Using this rune with a pointed crystal focuses energies and projects them.
Black Magick: Brings destruction and confusion. Thorr is used in the destruction of enemies and in curses. Used to control another or render the individual defenseless.
White Magick: Rune of healing. Enhances wisdom, courage, physical strength, independence and leadership.