Some runes look a little intense.

Take Thurisaz, for example. It literally means thorn. Sharp. Prickly. Not what you’re hoping to see when you ask the runes about your weekend plans or your love life.

But here’s the twist: Thurisaz isn’t here to ruin your day. It’s here to keep things from getting worse.

Yes, it’s pointy—but it’s also protective. Think of it like the thorny side of a rosebush. It’s not trying to hurt you. It’s just doing its job, keeping the nonsense out.

Thurisaz is the rune that says, “Hey, maybe pause before you leap.” Or, “Take a beat. Don’t text back just yet.” Or, “That thing you’re about to do? Yeah… maybe don’t.”

It’s a rune with good boundaries. Honestly, we could all use a little more Thurisaz energy now and then.

So the next time it pops up, don’t panic. It’s not a disaster—it’s just your runes looking out for you, giving you a gentle poke and a touch of well-timed side-eye.

Scary? Not really. Helpful? Absolutely. And once you understand it, Thurisaz is actually kind of lovely.