The Dark Side of Thurisaz

The Dark Side of Thurisaz is a spiritual approach to the runes as symbols and signs that represent different forces and principles in the universe and in the human existence, with a special focus on Thurisaz/Thurs as the key rune of witchcraft and black magic.
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[@ArithHärger]

I would like to give my little statement on Black Magic, because you guys keep asking me about it, hehe: Personally, I do not believe in Black or White magic. I believe in power - call it "magic" if you will - "magical essence" that we harness through sorcery and then we give it a purpose. This essence itself isn’t black or white, good or evil, it just is. But we are the ones to give it a purpose when we use it; we are the ones to turn it into black magic. So when I speak about Black Magic, I'm not necessarily speaking about something Evil; just darker aspects of various realities we use in our lives to achieve knowledge.

[@leadslinger49]

Thanks. Day time. Night time. Winter Summer.

[@recalone]

the black white ,left hand right hand, good and bad duality is a judaic trade thats imbedded in most of us , also the ''Black magicians'' amungst us, but i can tell you there are a lot of 'magick'practicioners that view it exactly the way you just described, when you finally come to the source it becomes clear by itself in a way. if you lived in the witchburning times, for sure your beliefs would also be seen as black magick hehe .... but dont feel irritated when someone aproaches you in this mindstate, its just another perspective to see it from ;) , greets my friend

[@chetoliver5897]

We can call it what we will, but I truly believe it's the understanding and ability to use energy. This coupled with knowledge and a very compatible relationship with nature. Would you agree sir? Thank you for these videos. They have helped me greatly on my journey into my "magical" path and practice.

[@RUR2006]

Hi Mr Härger! Could you tell me please more on the bindrunes who are displayed at the end of the video? What is the rune bound with Thurisaz at the left? About the right one, am i right if i tell that you use Dagaz because it works on spiritual/ mystical awakening? Thank you for your answer and advice!

[@lionhartd138]

@@RUR2006 I see a winged giant

[@WitnessTrueSorcery]

Very acurately explained my friend. Thurisaz indeed is a rune of major importance and many uses. I have incorporated each rune accordingly to my own perspective and magical practices, but Thurisaz is and was always the pillar of my understanding of magic and also a powerful guide to unlock Occult knowledge as you pointed out in this video. I see Thurisaz as the essence of what The Occult actually is and what the runes represent. Also, there is no such thing as "black or white" magic, per se. Magic is always neutral at the point of inception. Yes, people do practice all sorts and forms that they consider "black or dark" magic, but you can apply this principle to those in power, media, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and to our criminal governments too. What they practice is what they preach. Call it a "trashy" form of "black magic" or whatever. it's meant to harm, confuse, brainwash and take the money out of your pocket against your will. Philip K. Dick was right when he stated in one of his writings. " I restore Gnostic gnosis to the world in a trashy form". :) Again, thank you indeed kindly for taking your time to create this enlightening video.

[@Glutahhn]

As it goes with the shadow self .. one must address this before even reading occult literature....you must firstvintergrate your shadow self into your everyday psyche

[@antsquirly7654]

Thank you for the clarity.

[@Carodejnictvi]

Awesome! ♥️ I love Thurisaz and its darker side surely also has a magickal potential as well as it belongs to the mystery of the rune as a whole symbol. I don’t normally blend cultures, but thurisaz reminds me by its energy of straif in ogham - I sent you some info on it on the messenger ;) as well as my questions for an interview, so check it out when you have a minute :)

[@matthewthechosenoneflatt1452]

Oh wow for some reason every symbol I'm drawn to has something to do with chaos

[@marktuohy1088]

A great and informative video. Thank you Arith.

[@rayeregan8114]

Dude, if tou wrote a book on all this i would biy it so fast!

[@Level204]

I wonder what your recommendation would be when someone has a lot of destructive Thurisaz energy in their life; frequent misfortunes, leading to the total destruction of everything one has built both tangibly and of the self. Growth is good, but if there is too much destruction, and taken to such extremes, it becomes too much. The price paid can feel too great. Is there a way to control the Thurisaz energy so that it doesn't wreak so much havoc, or should another path be used to circumvent the destruction it causes?

[@leadslinger49]

When I hear the description of something as black or dark magic. I think of something bad or evil. What you describe seems like a good thing and a way to enlightment. Is this wisdom called dark. Because it's from a Christian point of view? Thank you, your videos always have something to teach me.

[@ArithHärger]

I'll leave a fixed comment on this video concerning that - concerning my point of view on Black magic

[@abelshand3843]

Are you familiar with the Thursatru of the Current 218?

[@Hell260]

Nine video. Do you know any books on runes and rune magic?

[@lunarxgs]

Omg i thought thurisaz was for protection 😅😅

[@darknightz2062]

Which rune is for love ?

[@Gloronthor]

Thurisaz is a dark rune in any case. Personally I don't support the idea of relating it to Þórr like the majority does.

[@aliciasalome3131]

But it IS in the name Þór even now... Thurisaz is a part of Þór. ᚦᛟᚱ

[@dabitz6167]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA LOOOL!!!! You sir, made my day! I really hope you were joking...

[@akatosh2795]

Black magical practices? So evil magic?

[@ArithHärger]

It's only evil if your purpose is evil

[@marthinarauhut1876]

You are like a reincarnation of a old wise one. These teachings are a blessing in disguise for us all who have been awakened. You have much old wisdom that helps us to makes sense of it all. Thank you for sharing ...

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you very much :) I just spend a lot of time alone with myself and my own head, so I have time to think about these things hehe

[@leonardogomes7165]

@@ArithHärger Very wise and enlightening! Every 7 videos I watch a day for less than 7 days I want to see more and learn. Always looking forward to Wednesdays with new videos and learning. Thanks for existing. ARITH. HUG LEONARDO GOMES DE SOURE ISLAND OF MARAJÓ PARÁ BRAZIL

[@leonardogomes7165]

Very wise and enlightening! Every 7 videos I watch a day for less than 7 days I want to see more and learn. Always looking forward to Wednesdays with new videos and learning. Thanks for existing. ARITH. HUG LEONARDO GOMES DE SOURE ISLAND OF MARAJÓ PARÁ BRAZIL

[@recalone]

maybe you should make a DARK channel aswell , i personally enjoy that side more , but for me its all fine one 1 channel too

[@ArithHärger]

I barely have time for this one xD unfortunately.

[@crowsbaneful]

This will scare the fluffy hippy new ager types! Lol! I love these talks, thanks friend.

[@ArithHärger]

Isn't the dark side fun? :p How is it that people don't want to be Sith Lords? :o

[@crowsbaneful]

I know the dark side is fun my dad told me as he was a roadie for Black Sabbath! LOL!

[@garychynne1377]

hi arith. near death experience seems to open doors. that saying my life flashed before my eyes is a more common saying. your in depth interpretations makes u a spiritual leader. thank yew take care gare

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you my good friend, the archer! I find it interesting the amount of knowledge gained through near-death-experiences. If often ask people to share with me their experiences so I can make comparisons. So far there are uncanny similarities which cannot be denied. May your bow never cease to sing!

[@crowsbaneful]

I'm starting to believe my experience of NDE either moved me to an alternate reality or the shift I've felt has somehow drawn those of certain similarities closer even in an unusual way.

[@lionhartd138]

@dsskater539 sckupty "...like a dream or a game..." I have come away with EXACTLY that impression. Your comment has inspired me to maybe try this, an alternate method to that which brought me out of body.

[@leonardogomes7165]

Very wise and enlightening! Every 7 videos I watch a day for less than 7 days I want to see more and learn. Always looking forward to Wednesdays with new videos and learning. Thanks for existing. ARITH. HUG LEONARDO GOMES DE SOURE ISLAND OF MARAJÓ PARÁ BRAZIL

[@17popsquare60]

Rewatching this video and really realizing just how beautiful your dialect and language is .

[@Thulesmann]

Among the ancient Finns their God of War was named "Turisas" or "Tursas". He was a grim deity, also associated with pestilence.

[@ciarfah]

Hi Arith, I was curious if you listen to any modern bands inspired by old Norse and pagan music, such as Heilung, and Wardruna?

[@ArithHärger]

I do, and Wardruna is one of my favorites :)

[@ciarfah]

Arith Härger That's awesome :) I feel as though Einar is portraying Norse skald accurately but I am not so familiar with it. Regardless it sounds fantastic!

[@ArithHärger]

I do enjoy his performance quite a lot and talked with him a little bit (through the internet) and he seems to be a very nice person

[@leonardogomes7165]

And NYTT LAND

[@leonardogomes7165]

@@ArithHärger and NYTT LAND

[@jasmynweatherhead3395]

Best one yet. More non-academic rune vids please!

[@leonardogomes7165]

Muito sábio e elucidativo! A cada 7 vídeos que vejo por dia há menos de 7 dias eu quero ver mais e aprender. Sempre ansioso pelas quartas-feiras com novos vídeos e aprendizados. Obrigado por existir. ARITH. ABRAÇO LEONARDO GOMES DE SOURE ILHA DO MARAJÓ PARÁ BRAZIL

[@kiltedlover]

Hi Arith. What is that symbol at the beginning of this video? It has Thurisaz and Dagaz in it as well as the upside down "Y". And what is the purpose of the circle of Thurisaz symbols surrounding the symbol? To strengthen it even more?

[@ArithHärger]

The meaning of that symbol is right at the end of this very video, hehe.

[@kiltedlover]

@@ArithHärger Apparently I missed that. Guess I need to watch it again. thanks! :)

[@kiltedlover]

I have ran across another source of information that tells me the upside down "Y" is the symbol of Tyr. So...Is that representative of the opposite of a warrior? A scholar, perhaps? A seeker of knowledge?

[@LaValkyRican]

You are just wonderful! Thank you ~Always. 🤍

[@colinp2238]

I do enjoy your rune talks Arith. Maybe you should pen a book called something along the lines of the Rune Diaries but instead of English let the title be in Swedish (definitely not Portuguese!) to give it a northern flavour. When you get rich you can pay me commission ;p

[@ArithHärger]

I wrote so many books and left them all unfinished lol, but if I happen to publish one, I think it will probably be about the Norse afterlife and concepts related to it, and then later on something more spiritual of my own to entertain those who seek to know about other realities hehe :P

[@colinp2238]

@@ArithHärger We all have our own realities

[@crowsbaneful]

In the meantime I will also continue to nag Arith to write a book... as I have for quite sometime now lol!

[@ArithHärger]

@@crowsbaneful true, very true :p and I shall eventually hehe, just need more time to myself to actually put my hands into work :p

[@crowsbaneful]

Arith Härger As long as you know it's out of support that I nag! Haha! When you're ready I have a publisher in mind

[@matthewthechosenoneflatt1452]

I know for me after being visited by Thor and Odin both in a very vivid dream I began seeing thurisaz everywhere and my crippling fear of storms went away

[@randomridesthoughts3616]

Through a DNA swab I have recently found that I am of Germanic, Gaelic, Celtic and Native American. I am learning a lot from your videos. My problem is that I am drawn to Norse but occasionally I feel drawn to some Celtic traditions. Not sure which direction to take. Mothers side is Scandanavian, Finnish, and Irish. Fathers side is Scandanavian, Anglosaxon, and Scots Irish.

[@randomridesthoughts3616]

Thanks for the videos Arith.

[@ChristopherHayles]

Go further back. They all come from proto indo Europeans. There's a school of thought that the mystical traditions of those people took slightly different paths but kept a lot of overlap. There's commonality between the norse, hindu, germanic Celt, and other belief systems. I think where they overlap we'll find ancient truth. TLDR: look at them all. They all contain wisdom.

[@diegobadauka9944]

Continuous learning with Arith, Thanks much Sir, I'm most grateful.

[@XandruReguera]

Your explanations are so clear that sometimes I fear a wizard will try to silence you for revealing ancient and forbidden secrets. Then I remember that you are the Wizard.

[@ArithHärger]

There are a couple of warlocks and wizards out there hehe. But the knowledge must flow, so that the future generations might continue our mighty workds ^^ Thank you!

[@XandruReguera]

@@ArithHärger excellent video. The subject is most interesting and never touched before as far as I know. Thank you for your great work

[@goldenboy12ish]

Does your last sentence from 12:46 - 13:00 refer to the use of thurisaz in its inverted or upright position? So is the use of Thurisaz in his inverted position (thorn to the left side) would be discouraged under all circumstances, or is Thurisaz in his inverted position the force you describe from 12:46 - 13:00?

[@awolpeace1781]

Our fish ancestor which grew limbs from its spine

[@ladykoiwolfe]

Thank you very much for this. I would very much appreciate more of these. I also believe it is important to understand the dark side as well as the light. We live in the gray.

[@nephrenqayin254]

I'm definitely enjoying this explanation. Thank you Arith for this. I have this rune; and wanted to understand it even deeper it's meaning. Again thanks.

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you :) thank you very much.

[@nephrenqayin254]

@@ArithHärger always. I even spoke to another person last week about this rune and that person told me that it made more sense and she loved it.

[@drmahlek9321]

As always a very interesting video Arith! Keep them coming!

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you :D

[@Ratnoseterry]

Arith, not totally unrelated, but have you ever heard the band Heilung? I think you'd enjoy them very much 👌

[@ArithHärger]

People keep asking me that hehe. Yes I do know them, and Wardruna, and Danheim etc. :P I enjoy listening to these bands

[@Ratnoseterry]

@@ArithHärger I do as well. I apologize, I missed the earlier comment on it haha strange this would be the video of choice

[@ArithHärger]

@@Ratnoseterry Oh no worries, but I find it amusing people asking me that many times :p

[@Ratnoseterry]

@@ArithHärger Well, I mean, they're just that awesome

[@sleepysartorialist]

I’m curious about the rest of them now...

[@ArithHärger]

When I finish the rune series, I might just make a new rune series but focused on the darker aspects

[@tooner007]

Hey Arith, greetings from the low countries. I wanted to ask if you were planning on making a soundcloud or other way of streaming the audio from your videos. I would really appreciate that since I have not much time to view the long videos (I like then very much tho!). Greetings

[@AriaIvancichArt]

Ty I absolutely needed this video

[@danielo.m.288]

Tack!

[@lunarxgs]

I just have the ankh

[@matthewthechosenoneflatt1452]

And isn't thurisaz also known as the thorn?

[@lionhartd138]

yes. correct me if I am wrong expert Arith, but Thorn is it's name in the Anglo-Saxon Futhark.

[@J-L79]

I love the pronunciation of the runes. Interesting channel

[@andreaslarsson3999]

superinteresting!

[@matthewthechosenoneflatt1452]

Is thurisaz Thor's rune ?

[@ArithHärger]

Thurisaz literally means “Thurses” or “Giants”. But yes, in a way it's associated with both Thor and Loki as chaotic destructive natural forces, and aggressive male sexuality.

[@stormbornbjornsson6576]

I understand that it's supposed to represent the duality of its own nature. It represents both the meaning of the raw chaos of the thurses,and the power and Strength of Thor, who has harnessed the raw power of this rune, and uses it to fight against chaos. Fighting fire with fire in a way.

[@mariusmaximus3070]

interesting video, thanks for that!♥

[@ArithHärger]

Thank you :)

[@lisarowe9068]

I wish I could meet you. Thank you for this! So much

[@ArithHärger]

Oh thank you :D

[@lisarowe9068]

@@ArithHärger Arith Härger I had a near death experience myself. It has changed my life entirely... struggled to figure out what to make of all of it and I found this video at time of finalizing my conclusion. I really needed to hear this. This paved the way of my new beginning. When I was 10 years old .. I won a rune necklace pendant... it was the arrow pointing up and was translated to me as a symbol of the "warrior". I survived suicide 5 years later. I flatlined and lived. And lived through much more after. This rune... Thurisaz, sounds like the rune for this part of my life.. I can't thank you enough for this.

[@leonardogomes7165]

@@lisarowe9068 I suffer from paranoid Schizophrenia, psychopathy, depression, generalized anxiety etc... I was retired due to permanent disability without the possibility of returning to work at the Federal University of Pará on Ilha do Marajó Brazil and I am immensely grateful for your videos because they have been my therapy, to say the least! My family and friends thank you too! I am writing now because I am medicated and lucid. I will await your feedback on this. Thank you for your attention and help today and always from the heart. Leonardo DO YOU BELIEVE THAT THESE PRACTICES MADE ME THE ONLY *GUI*LTY*? OR, ATRACTED IT AND ALL HARMED MY LIFE AND MAINLY SPIRITUAL? I WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR RESPONSE PLEASE

[@leonardogomes7165]

@@ArithHärger I suffer from paranoid Schizophrenia, psychopathy, depression, generalized anxiety etc... I was retired due to permanent disability without the possibility of returning to work at the Federal University of Pará on Ilha do Marajó Brazil and I am immensely grateful for your videos because they have been my therapy, to say the least! My family and friends thank you too! I am writing now because I am medicated and lucid. I will await your feedback on this. Thank you for your attention and help today and always from the heart. Leonardo DO YOU BELIEVE THAT THESE PRACTICES MADE ME THE ONLY *GUI*LTY*? OR, ATRACTED IT AND ALL HARMED MY LIFE AND MAINLY SPIRITUAL? I WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR RESPONSE PLEASE

[@faith3276]

Thank you 💙

[@stevee8678]

Is this were we get "Thursday" from?

[@the_Jollyface]

Thursday is Thor's day. Wednesday is Wodans (Odins) day and so on.

[@ArithHärger]

In English the names of the days of the week come from the Norse and Anglo-Saxon traditions - the names of the gods. Monday - Moon day, probably refering to Manni, but also with Roman influence; Tuesday - Týr / Tiw; Wednesday - Odin/Wodan/Wodanaz; Thursday - Thor, and Thos is associated with the Giants, the Thurs or Thursar, he himself being half giant/Jötun (not Thursar); Friday - most believe it to be Frigg's day but it was in fact Freyja's day; Saturday - Sāturni diēs (Roman) "Saturn's Day"; Sunday - Sun Day/Sunna/Sól's day.

[@ulfkonig]

@@ArithHärger I had always heard Surtr's day for Saturday.

[@davidizzo9266]

just confirmed my next tat idea :)

[@kuarzorossochildreneducati1941]

Don get offended please, I just getting more info about this subject. After been said that the thumbnail of this video remains me a drawing I saw of a letter P with some adornments in the shape of leaves and flowers.

[@samuraimedi4061]

Dark side of the rune is what Pink Floyd should have named the album.

[@nathancorrick6622]

Does this mean Tiwaz next then?

[@wyrdflex5863]

Reminds me of Gap.

[@utswem1992]

In the protection rune you put at the end of the video, did you associate kenaz with thurisaz ? Excellent video by the way, thank you for sharing your wisdom

[@lionhartd138]

I saw it as a winged giant. Now, reading your question I saw how kenaz is the fire coming out the bottom of a winged rocketship. A kind of "vimana" if you will. I know you didn't ask me, just sayin' anyway.