DRAGONS

(Just like to add a little warning here.. dragon magick isn't something to play with, please make sure you have learnt all you can, and truly feel dragon magick is for you.. dragons don't appreciate novices looking for the latest thing to play with.. please be careful!)

~*~HISTORY OF DRAGONS~*~

Dragons are fantastic creatures which have appeared in various forms throughout the world. Though Christianity has made them out to be evil, they are the epitome of power. Most dragons have been depicted as composites of other animals. They may have a snake's body and a lion's claws. They may have the wings of an eagle or a bat. They could be multi-headed like the Hydra,or they could shape-shift, using varied forms. The word "dragon" comes from the Greek "darkon" for serpent or great worm. It was the Greek perception of the dragon that became the prototype for the Western world. Dragons are often depicted as guarding treasuers or doorways to treasures, as in the spring next to the tree upon which hung the Golden Fleece or that which guarded the golden apples of Hesperides. This is often symbolic of hidden wisdom that is going to open up or a new threshold that you willl soon cross in your life. The Basilisk was a dragon of great virulence. It is cobra-like and often depicted as a terrifying creature. It breathed fire and had a deadly venom. It could kill with a look from its eyes. If a human encountered a basilisk and laid eyes upon the monster first, the human would live. If the basilisk saw the human first, the human would die. Many of the qualities of the basilisk & other dragon forms are symbolic. The perception that it could kill probably had as much to do with the shock of seeing something so strange & powerful as it did with the changes that would result in the individual's life & consciousness as a reslt of such an encounter.The death may reflect a death of some aspect of the individual's life.

As frightening as the basilisk dragon was made to appear, it had great magical properties as well. Its skin could repel snakes & spiders, and silver rubbed with its ashes would become gold. Crystal will reflect its deadly wision and its venom. It has been said that the eyes are the gateways to the soul, and it is through the basilisk form of the dragon that we learn how to read the true soul of individuals by looking into their eyes. This dragon has the knowledge of how to use the eyes to entrance to control.

Other countries had different forms and myths of the dragon. The epitome of the dragon of Old English lore is probably best found in the beast Grendel of the epic Beowulf. In Egypt, the population of serpents, dragons, and snakes was controlles by the ibis. From the Chinese we get a different view of dragons. In Chinese mythology, dragons are powerful, but most often beneficent. Not just traditional fire-breathing beasts, they are associated with each of the elements. There are water dragons and cloud dragons.

The imperial dragon (the most powerful) always has five claws and it holds-either in its claws or under its chin-a great pearl. This pearl was magical and could multiply whatever it was placed with-food, money, jewels, whatever.\par The dragon has been the source of many creation and destruction myths and tales. If nothing else, this reflects the tremendous power associated with it. It has fired the imagination of people in both the East & West. Of all the creatures in the Faerie Realm, it may signify that your own senses and life will be amplified.

The dragon is the force of wisdom, strength & spiritual power. It is the primal force of creation. It is also the guardian, and when a dragon is encountered you will begin having greater strength & guardianship in your life. Dragons are wonderous creatures, and one of the great rewards of opening to the Faerie Realm.

~~Ted Andrews~~

~*~GUARDIAN DRAGONS~*~

Guardian dragons are the most friendly of the species and the most fun-loving. Then enjoy simple impromptu rituals that include dancing, singing, and general fun. Simple, very relaxed rituals are an excellent was to introduce children into the field of ritual and getting acquainted with dragons. It is also a very good way for adults to unwind and release stress.

These dragons are attracted to ginger and sweet-smelling and spicy incenses. They are greatly interested in divination and have a tendency to hang over your shoulder while you are reading cards or practicing crystal gazing, for instance. They are interested in stories, especially if the dragon in portrayed as powerful wily, and not defeated by puny mortals.

If you are having trouble visualizing your dragons, try using a piece of rock crystal. It does not have to be flawless, nor does it have to have points. It would appear that this type of crystal acts as a kind of magnifying glass to the psychic through the third eye in the middle of the forehead. When you have mastered the technique with rock crystal, experiment with other kinds of translucent rocks. Remember, dragons have individual tastes in things, just as humans do.

Chant:

LITTLE DRAGONS, RAINBOW BRIGHT
GOOD FRIENDS OF THIS FAMILY,
SEND GOOD WISHES TO US ALL
JOIN OUR RITUALS MERRILY,
PROTECT US THROUGH EACH DAY AND NIGHT
WHILE AWAKE OR WHILE ASLEEP
THROUGH YOUR LOVE AND VIGILANCE
DO THIS FAMILY KEEP

 

~*~DRAGONS OF THE ELEMENTS~*~

Dragons of Air
-of the East
-ruler is Sairys (pronounced sair-iss), oversees dragons of breezes and winds.
-its colour is pure yellow.

Dragons of Fire
-of the south
-ruler Fafnir (pronounced faf-near), oversees dragons of Fire and sunbeams
-its colour is pure red

Dragons of Water
-of the west
-ruler is Naelyan (pronounced nail-yon), oversees dragons of the seas, springs, lakes, ponds, and rivers.
-its colour is pure blue

Dragons of Earth
-of the north
-ruler is Grael (pronounced grail), oversees dragons of mountains, land, minerals, gems,and moonbeams
-its colour is clear, dark green

From Dancing With Dragons
by D.J. Conway