casting runes — 06oct25

thurisaz
lock the doors
lock loved ones inside
the wild hunt rides
the storms tonight

twice the banshee
wail rose up to the skies
who's death will
the trice betide?

A poem prompted by a randomly selected Elder Futhark rune.

Today’s rune is thurisaz, which has several core translations: “thorn” or “giant”. The rune is often associated with pain or discomfort (often for an important transitional or transformative reason) or raw power that may be destructive. It is also considered protective, regenerative, and is frequently associated with women’s menstrual health.

Please visit my Elder Futhark pages at sceadugenga.com for additional interpretations of the runes based on multiple references and personal reflection.


4 responses to “casting runes — 06oct25”

  1. Bob Avatar

    That’s what they say, it comes in threes.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Everything important seems to come in threes.

      I also watched Schoolhouse Rock growing up, so I also know that three is a magic number. 🙂

      1. Bob Avatar

        Haha. Me too. My favorite with the number 8.