Too much oppression going on in the world. We see it in nature too. We are all creatures through and through. But we can do better. We must do better.
“The image on this card, the 8 of Arrows from the Brady Tarot, depicts a form of behavior from blue jays known as “mobbing.” While blue jays are a cultural symbol of happiness in many countries, mobbing shows a darker, aggressive side. Bands of jays will attack a larger bird, often a predator. The red- tailed hawk in the picture might go after a single jay, but when they come as a group the hawk sits helplessly— or rather, it believes itself helpless. The Cherokee arrows stuck more or less randomly in the branch symbolize the internal passivity and inability to act.
Some may see this card as victims ganging together to fight back against an attacker. Others may see the opposite, an isolated figure bullied by a group of tormentors.
Oppression shows an inner belief in your own helplessness. The first step to freedom is to recognize that weakness does not correspond to reality.
The Oppression of the title of this card is primarily mental, criticism from others that in time leaves someone feeling hopeless or trapped, when in fact she or he has options and strength.”