From the Badgers Forest Tarot, the Seven of Swords; from the Gemstone Oracle, Tiger's Eye:
A badger has decided to claim as his own the burrow of two ground squirrels. In Buddhism, this would fall under the second precept, which is "I vow not to take what is not given." This precept embraces much more than simply not stealing physical things. For instance, we can take over a conversation and not leave space for anyone else to speak. Or we can claim an idea that isn't ours to take. Tiger's Eye is a quartz stone with a golden shimmer due to crocidolite, a form of asbestos. It represents courage and personal freedom, which in the case of the Seven of Swords seems to imply that we're to fight back. Yet the asbestos in this stone - which is hazardous - offers a strong caution. We don't need to be a doormat, but we should pick our battles wisely by choosing those that are truly important and necessary. As with the ground squirrels, they can create another burrow - which would be much preferable to be eaten.
The squirrels have seem extra busy with preparations for winter. Never seen so much hither and thither. They might welcome a badger in their burrow for the extra warmth, unless of course the badger will eat them. Caution is warranted when we decide on picking our battles or companions.
ReplyDeleteI think badgers do eat them! Some battles aren't worth fighting!
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