Twenty One - The Biting Fairy

"Not quite what most people would expect from a fairy, this vicious little bundle of feathers, teeth, and glitterdust has the unfortunate habit of biting anyone who gets too close. She is territorial, protective, and will fight to the death to keep her young safe. Mother hens, penguin parents, kangaroos, cats, nothing holds a candle to the defensive and fierce love a biting fairy shows each year as she raises her brood. If you are looking for a role model, this card says, keep in mind that you, or those who depend on you, will need such bravery and determination. Perhaps someone you care about is being threatened, perhaps it is simply a question of defending what you know is right. Don't be afraid to bite if you need to; and don't worry about losing your gentle side, the mystery and magic in your heart. As any biting fairy could tell you, if they could speak, strong defenses and protecting those weaker than you don't make you any less magical, any less wonderous, any less beautiful."

- The Shadow Tarot -

I was reading something recently and came across the phrase 'the biting fairy' or something similar. Between that and the bit in Labrynth where Sarah meets Hoggle for the first time, this has been lurking in the back of my head for a few days. *grin* Now it's out. Cute, isn't she? Just don't try to pet her, or the little bitch will bite your finger off!

Stock credits: ~rL-Brushes and *CausticStock of course, and for I believe only the second time ever, *Myana-stock as the fairy. Also caught up in here you'll find bits from ~AttempteStock and ~madamBesson. As always, finished image and card description are original and mine.... but you're welcome to print 'em out for personal use. Tarot cards are at their best when they are being used, after all.