From the Tarot of the Secret Forest, the Nine of Wands; from the Faeries' Oracle, the 'Soul Shrinker:'
Two animals - a large bird and a fox - seem to have made an alliance in order to ward off a common threat (probably a human). They've got each other's backs because something much dangerous needs their attention. What they are watching out for is the Soul Shrinker, a symbol of malicious words. Everyone is familiar with this guy who shows up on Facebook, Twitter or even around the holiday table. But the fox and bird offer sane advice - don't get pulled into a war of words in which no one will win and everyone will suffer losses. Watching does not mean engaging. Being able to stir up strife is this troll's victory; his defeat comes when no one takes the bait he dangles.
And yet, will we ever come to an end of discussion and talk if we think we must always reply to replies? For replies come from those who either cannot understand what is said to them, or are so stubborn and contentious that they refuse to give in even if they do understand. —St. Augustine of Hippo
Happy Thanksgiving!
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