Dragons
The rulers of the past and who knows, rulers of the
present even if they hide in the shadows.
Everybody knows what a dragon is: an enormous, fierce,
bloodthirsty creature appearing in fairy tales and legends as an accessory whose main
function is to set off the bravery of the knight challenging him. The dragon is an
obscure, mysterious character, described only in broad terms, and is little more than a
foil to enhance the hero's valor. When most people think "dragon" they most likely think of the Western
dragon. Western dragons are usually portrayed as evil, mean, and
bloodthirsty. They were also known to have huge hoards of gold and
jewels hidden in their lairs. The most famous dragons are portrayed as
Western-type dragons: St. George and the Dragon
, Beowulf and the Dragon, and Draco in the movie DragonHeart. Some
stories have the western dragon as the Devil in Christianity. Other
stories in legend say that eating a dragons' heart will give the
consumer the power of understanding birds, eating the dragons' tongue
enables the person to win any argument, and rubbing the dragons' blood
on skin will protect against stab wounds. Another myth references Vlad
Drakul to mean Son of the Dragon, or Devil. The end of the dragon came
with Christianity, and knights that were eager to prove their faith.
The knights quickly discovered that dragon-hunting was very profitable,
and soon most the dragons in the world were destroyed in a very short
time. Vikings had dragon figureheads on the prow of their ships. The
dragons on the ships were believed to endow keen site and cunning to
the Viking warriors. Today the Welsh flag still has a red dragon on a
green/white background, and the red dragon is their national symbol.
But the dragon is something else.
They are an admirable, intelligent and educated creature, who
leads a most interesting life. They have some fascinating characteristics in addition to
those occasional glimpses we are given through fairy tales and legend. Dragons can be
found in many different cultures all around the world and have just as many descriptions.
Yet regardless of the descriptions attached to it humankind seemed to have a subconscious
knowledge of the dragon and its powers. Dragon is derived from the Latin word Draco, and
Dragon comes from a verb meaning to see, to look at or to flash. Dragon has been used in
many different fields such as astrology, astronomy, alchemy, magic, heraldry, psychology
and the studies of dreams. Since humans began to record things, such as the first known
written language of Sumerian, dragons have been found.
Also the Chinese culture declare themselves
Descendants of the Dragon.Take note through all history the
Dragon is the one creature that has "survived" through myth and legend when many
others were lost. Not everyone is supposed to work Dragon Magic. Before you work with
dragons, take some time to look at yourself. Do you like dragons for who they are, or are
you just interested in power? Do you feel you would do better in other area's of magic? If
you feel dragon magic is not for you, then don't do it. Do your research. Study the myths
and legends. In these stories are your keys to unlocking the door and finding your dragon.
Continue such study with meditation and placing a dragon item on your altar. A picture ,
statue or some like item to help you with this will do just fine. There are not tons of
Dragon spirits wandering around these other plans of existence waiting to be found by
seekers to personally guard them from trouble. Dragons represents a universal spirit of
immense power that not all people are ready to use. The Dragon is the ultimate
representation of the forces of Mother Nature, the greatest divine force on Earth. One can
call forth a dragon or sometimes Dragons will choose who they wish to work with. This is
not a fast and easy process, but surrounding yourself with Dragon symbols can help. Many
Dragons will come to children for they find children in their innocents to be the most fun
to work with and honest. Such many have found to have a Dragon like having a guardian
angel if they remain honest and true to themselves. But just like humans Dragons can pick
and choose friends and also get very temperamental with the ones they are working with.
So what is a Dragon?
The Mother Goddess has many secrets up her sleeves to help her keep the
world in balance as much as possible. The fairy world would be one set
of these creatures she uses as with Dragons. Such things do not exist
as we do but inhabit an alternate plane which co-exists with us. Thus
such sightings of these creatures are only seen by a few on the
physical realm. Though it is also possible such creatures have gotten
stuck in this physical world as we know it and legends and myths
developed from such existence. They are multi-dimensional beings,
existing in many worlds, universes, times and dimensions. Sometimes we
manage to cross over into these other places during our spiritual
seeking and this is where our meetings with Dragons occur. They are part of the energy found all around us. One may never see but rather feel their presence. This will take time and much practice.
Why Use Dragons?
Because of the wisdom and elemental-type energies are unequaled and
boundless. They are vessels of forgotten knowledge and information.
Once befriended dragons make excellent protectors and powerful fellow
magicians. Dragon magic must be respected as the creatures themselves
just like all magic must be. Dragons can be just as if not more moody
then the humans that work with them thinking of themselves first. They
can be mischievous as a small child and just as temperamental. Dragons
are thousands of years older and find humans to be just as troublesome.
One as with all magic must work carefully with them.So what is Dragon magic? Some Wiccans say that 'magic' is a means
of inflicting one's will to cause physical manifestations or the
creation of things or effects'. To the Dragon, is this the case? Do we
really create anything? If a sculptor takes a piece of marble and works
away at it with hammer and chisel with consummate skill to produce a
beautiful statue has he really created anything? (Or was the beauty
already inherent in the stone?) Similarly the Bard, producing a
wonderful piece of music - has he created anything? (Or were the sounds
already there?)
To the Dragon the answers to those two questions
would be a resounding NO! The marble already had the potential, the
artist just rearranged it. The notes existed , the Bard just put them
together. The Dragon stands immersed within the universe not just as an
individual but within, and connected to, the greater world around them
via Divinity. Hence you do not create anything, it has already been
created as part of Creation itself - you merely re-arrange things via
that linkage of Divinity.
So, the definition of Dragon magic
would be: 'The use of the conscious will, in concert with the skill of
your inner self, to re-shape, re-arrange or re-order Creation, via the
linkage of Divinity, in order to cause change.' Thus Dragon magic is
based in the intimate knowledge of one's connection to Creation via
Divinity, and comes from the harmonization of one's self with the world
around one. Once you can do that then all the rest, is just smoke and
mirrors. Once you can do that, then it becomes easy to use one's
conscious will, in concert with one's skill, to re-shape, re-arrange or
re-order Creation in order to cause change, whatever this change may be
,healing, good fortune, etc. Remember to live and express oneself
within the world is to enjoy the benefits of the knowledge that he or
she is part of that world, functions within it and reaps the benefits
of participating in it.
Dragon Magic is , I believe , one of the
oldest magical workings in the world. Being the earliest it is the
simplest and most pure and arose at a time when religiosity and hocus
pocus had yet to cripple man’s mind. Our entire understanding of and
relationship with the universe is governed by our body chemistry and,
understanding this, Old Dragons compiled a series of exercises to
which, of late, a vast amount of mumbo jumbo has been attached, by
people who probably thought that it couldn’t, or shouldn’t, be that
simple. Undoubtedly a great many dubious individuals have set
themselves up as authorities on Magic. Having tried it and having also
failed miserably to achieve anything, they have deduced that the
formula were too simple and therefore there must be something lacking.
It would not occur to them that it was they, and not the discipline,
that was missing the vital components. In an attempt to make simple,
straightforward, workable magic work for them, over the centuries they
and their underachieving successors have added to it layer upon layer
of pointless, unnecessary junk.
Dragons are not noted for being very cooperative or patient with
insincere practitioners of magic. As with other types of spiritual and
other world entities they quickly weed out the dedicated from the
dabblers. Yet this is not to say they are so serious as well. Many a
guardian or spiritual guide dragons can have quiet a sense of humor.
Each one is individual if not more then we are and have all a specific
focus much like the elements. Dragons are very good to work with in
Elemental magic for most species have a link to one or more of the
elements and all the things around us.
1)Not everyone is supposed to work Dragon Magic. Before you work with
dragons, take some time to look at yourself. Do like dragons for who
they are, or are you just interested in power? Do you feel you would do
better in other area's of magic? If you feel dragon magic is not for
you, then don't do it.
2)Dragons are not evil in anyway. If you think they are, your in the
wrong place. Dragons are creatures of wisdom and knowledge, and
provided great protection and can lend great power when needed, but
only to help, never to harm.
3)Dragons are picky about who they work with. They know people's true
intentions, and will only show themselves if they are sure that they
can trust you.
4)Dragons will not work with silly things like love spells or anything of the sort.
5)Dragons are great with Protection and Healing Magic
6)Have fun!! Dragons love to relax after ritual. Dancing and Singing are their favorite ways to let loose.
7)Always be polite. Ask them to join you and thank them when they leave. They hate rude people.
These are just a few things you should know about dragons. After time,
they will tell you want they want from you. Each person is different,
and they will treat each person that comes looking differently. Always
remember these rules.
Contacting the Dragon
There are not tons of Dragon spirits wandering around these other plans
of existence waiting to be found by seekers to personally guard them
from trouble. Dragons represents a universal spirit of immense power
that not all people are ready to use.
One can call forth a dragon or sometimes Dragons will choose who they
wish to work with. This is not a fast and easy process, but surrounding
yourself with Dragon symbols can help. Many Dragons will come to
children for they find children in their innocents to be the most fun
to work with and honest. Such many have found to have a Dragon like
having a guardian angel if they remain honest and true to themselves.
But just like humans Dragons can pick and choose friends and also get
very temperamental with the ones they are working with.
Yet once you are able to understand and work with the Dragons you will
discover an intensity of power untapped before. Dragons are
co-magicians and can help empower magical rituals far beyond what has
normally been encountered. Their grasp of ancient knowledge is deep and
pro-found. Their ability to see through layers of time both forward and
backwards , if they choose to share with you, it is quite astounding.
As protectors there are no equals. Such exploration is a constant
learning experience of various types of energies and uses to which they
can be applied.
Begin with Meditation
Follow with study.
Call forth your Dragon.
Giving credit where credit is due.
Some of this article based roughly on book
Dancing With Dragons by D.J. ConwayThe following was created by James McDonald
By no means is this meant to be an actually ancient language past down from the past. This was my interpretation of what a Dragon may use as an alphabet from our own English alphabet. It was my logic a dragon would use a claw to write thus creating the alphabet I show below. Symbols can be very powerful and many people enjoy using writings and symbols in their magical workings.
