DRAGONS

We ask our selves where hath the dragon lay, and the answer we get is the moonlight night and that is where he shall stay.

We ask our selves what hath the dragon done, and the answer we get is that he hath played and had lovely fun.

We ask our selves why hath the dragon gone, and the answer we get is that dragons there are none.

We ask our selves when will the dragon return, and the answer we get is when we relize the lesson we must learn.

We ask our selves is the dragon real,

You ask your self because you know what you really feel.

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Dragon Magick an Introduction

Based on Dancing with Dragons

D.J. Conway

Part One

Dragons are as real as we are-but they live on an astral plane which coexists and intersects with ours. These wondrous beings have control of deeper currents of the elemental energies than we humans, once befriended dragons make excellent protectors and fellow magicians.

You will need to learn as much as possible about as many types of dragons and their habits, to make contact with them.

Many cultures around the world have dragon stories.

Some are depicted as huge wingless serpents, others more like the traditional picture we of the western world have of dragons: heavy bodied with wings. Dragons are shown with four legs, two legs or none, Some dragons were said to have arrowhead pointed tails or a knob or a spike at the end, Some had twisted horns others had long antenna rather like those of a moth. But in whatever form they take on humankind has a subconscious knowledge of the dragon and its powers

In the Western World our worked for dragon comes from the Greek darkon and the Latin draco. Drakon comes from the verb to see; to look at; or possibly to flash. In most legends dragons spend most of there time watching, whether it be treasure, territory or the supposed maidens.

In astronomy the ancient constellation of Draco is in the northern heavens and curves in a winding pattern between the big and little dippers. so his tail starts there and ends in a four star pattern which is the dragons head, the brightest of which is the star Dracomis and acts as the eye. It is thought to have shifted over the years and may have once been the ploestar to which the pyramid Cheops was aligned.

In Alchemy the dragon was considered to be matter, metal and physical body. Often mentions in conjunction with the dragons sister: spirit, metallic mercury, and the soul.

Ancient Alchemy used the picture of a dragon or winged serpent as one of the many secret symbols. A common symbol of spirit alchemical work is the serpent holding its tail in its mouth ( an unending circle of eternity)

Jung wrote that the alchemists considered the winged dragon female and the wingless male. Water dragons he conferred as embraced balance of spirit, bringer of the eternal change depicted as the flaming pearl or spiritual perfection

Joseph Christopher writes of winged dragons or serpents being the balance between Earth and spirit.

To the Chinese it is a potent symbol of luck and power, silver amulets are worn to help gain those qualities.

The legged dragon is associated with creation and life giving

Throughout the world the Goddess or Great Mother is connected with serpents, dragons and spirals.

The great God Istar using the Whale dragon brought about great floods which made it possible for a new order of humans to develop.

Thats enough of the Lore... it is so long and detailed YOU'll all be lost!

Seeking and working with dragons:

It should be obvious by now I have a deep passion for dragons, a belief in their powers as co-working magicians

In dragon magic you cannot afford any lingering doubts as to your right to ask for help from these powerful entities. Like many other beings, physical and non physical dragons will take advantage of anyone who vacillates in his or her commitment or anyone who is unclear of there intent of ritual!

I or anyone I work with have yet to meet an evil dragon, although we have encountered some that distrust humans so one must take special care in dealing with them. Dragons do act evil when they experience a disruption of energies, a disruption of the powers flowing from the earth and humans to the dragons and back again. So basically this is a form of magick you need to be calm cool and collected to deal with, not distracted or worrying about what's going on elsewhere!

This doesn't mean because your not in perfect balance you can't attract, contact and learn from dragons, but if you desire a continued relationship you must strive to better yourself, balance is the key!

So how does one go about finding dragons?

You begin by learning! About Dragons and their magickal habits as possible. Then look for your reason for wishing to practice dragon magick with a critical and objective eye. When you have accomplished this then you begin building an atmosphere that will attract dragons.

You perform certain actions that arouse their curiosity and that will attract them to your vicinity. You beam a mental welcome, Set aside time and a place to communicate with them on an astral level through mental visualization and speech You must believe they exist even if you cannot see there with your physical eyes... you have to cast aside the social taboos on seeing things and know in your heart that dragons do exist!

If you wish to attract them-mentally invite them, ask them to make their presence known by thought or deed.

Be sensitive and extra aware of what is occurring around you.

Most dragons tend to be subtle in there first contacts with humans.

They may choose to make an appearance in dreams or flashes of movement or be seen in your peripheral vision.

They may even forego this and simply touch your psychic 'feelings

The Basic Types

Guardian dragons are the easiest to contact and often appear as little voices or faces and forms in your mind, they may show up un-announced at any time but especially during mediations or magickal rituals. They may also appear in group, and occasionally singles.

They love the power flow of ritual, they will make an appearance and bathe intake energy, actually they may have been there always-you may just have not been ready to open them. these smaller dragons delight in the sharing of the vibrations of tarot and rune readings and other physical practices.

You may find that the larger elemental dragons make there presence know, these tend to be very protective and can be very protective!

So with that we shall go into greater depth with each of these!

Elemental Dragons

I am sure you know that Fire and Air are traditionally positive male energies, and that Water and earth are female in nature. Male and female of each may appear at your elemental quarters congrats lesson one dragons are androgenous creatures!

Each elements has traditionally assigned rulers and boundaries, they possess form and force and can influence our magickal purposes: each has positive and negativite traits

Because the Magician calls upon each element and its ruler to protect a certain quarter it is important to understand them and what they do!

Traditional pagan colors of the elements are: Air-yellow Fire-red Water-blue Earth-green

there are other colors used by people such as the Celts, Hindus and American Indians.. if thy feel better adopt them!

These are the traditional names of the dragons as channeled again they may reveal themselves as something different and more comfortable for your tongue!

Water ..water governs the Western Quarter, its dragon ruler is Naelyan (nail'-yan) He oversee the dragons of seas, springs lakes ponds and rivers. Its color is pure blue and is cool and moist. Positive associations are: sunset, autumn, the water chalice, any form of helpful water, compassion, peacefulness, love, intuition, calmness, peace of mind. Negative associations are: floods rainstorms, whirlpools. Harmful water, laziness. indifference, instability, lack of emotional control and insecurity

Earth ..is ruler but Grael (grail) who oversees the dragons of the mountains, land minerals and moonbeams. His color is clear dark green and is cold and dry Positive associations are: midnight, winter, the wine chalice, ritual salt, dragon bowl, gem bowl, dragon mirror, gemstones mountains, caves, soil, respect, endurance responsibility, stability, stability, prosperity, thoroughness purpose in life! Negative associations are: rigidity, unwillingness to change or see other side of problem, stubbornness, lack of conscience, vacillation, earthquakes, slides

Find your dragon type: these naturally may be the strongest you are connected to and my be most useful to you

Earth Taurus Virgo Capricorn

Air Gemini Aquarius Libra

Fire Aries Leo Sagittarius

Water Cancer Pisces Scorpio

Black & White White and Black Dragons rule the center of the circle and balance with all the other elements. Through invocation of these dragon the magician can mix and blend element that will bring forth the desired manifestations.

These families of Draconis creature work well with all the other elemental creatures, particularly those of chaos and destruction. Here a paradox for ya! Dragons of light mixing with dark? Sometimes in order to create something better All must be broken down and recreated.

Now we begin with a very basic ritual:

AS in any ritual you start with a general statement of WHY!

then call your dragon quarters

I call forth the Great Dragon of the East Sairys I bid you welcome Join me in this circle, I wish to know your clouds, breezes Your love of renewal and the sound of the bell

I call forth the Great Dragon of the South Fafnir I bid you welcome Join me in this circle, I wish to know your fires and sunbeams Your love of passion and you love of candles

I call forth the Great Dragon of the West Naelyan I bid you welcome Join me in this circle, I wish to know your waves and rivers Your love of sunsets and the peaceful nature

I call forth the Great Dragon of the North Grael I bid you welcome Join me in this circle, I wish to know your mountains and minerals Your stability an thoroughness

Light of the Spirit. Symbol of the sun, Be with me now till this spell work is done Help me balance all karma and force Till I reach the truth of my life on this earth. Guide me and teach me, O Dragons of light. Sparkle my magick with power this night

(charm may be chanted here) ring gong or bells once pause ring 5 times

Dragons of Darkness, your power will run Until the time of my magick is done Teach me your secrets, the dark not to fear. For Dark is receptive, not terror not to fear. Dreams of the spirit, soar with the night Wrap me in guardians, your balance of light

(charm may be chanted here) ring gone or bells once pause ring 5 times

Now get onto your spell work! or ritual here and then rememebr to close the circle by thanking the dragons individuality

Of course these can be tailored to your individual tastes but remember dragons thrive on respect!

Once you start you'll find they come more and more frequently....use this knowelege try meditating and opening up to them!

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