From the Animal Totem Tarot, the Five of Wands (Honey Badger); from the Blum/Gern Rune Cards, Mannaz:
In the end, the aggressors always destroy themselves, making way for others who know how to cooperate and get along. Life is much less a competitive struggle for survival than a triumph of cooperation and creativity. –Fritjof Capra
The only thing sweet about the honey badger is its name (it likes to eat bee larvae). With a massive skull, strong legs, sharp claws and skin that is tough and loose, it is made for fighting. A ferocious foe, it never starts a fight it can't finish. When someone in a group takes on this no-holes-barred energy to get their way, they usually only succeed in uniting the group against them. The rune Mannaz refers to human intelligence and is a symbol of self-awareness, improvement, potential. It is a reminder that nothing good will be created nor beneficial solutions found unless we are operating with respectful communication, an open mind, and a desire for what is best for all, not just ourselves.
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