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DRAGON MAGICK |
In all forms of magick, the universe and everything in it are said to be |
made up of four elements: Air, Fire, Water, Earth. The element of Spirit |
rules the center as a balance. In dragon magick, specific dragons rule |
these elements and help to create through their powers. |
These four elements correspond to the four directions, the four quarters |
of the universe, the four winds, and the four quarters of the magickal |
circle. |
Each element has assigned traditional rulers and boundaries to their |
kingdoms. They possess form and force, and can influence our |
personalities as well as magickal procedures. Each element and its |
dragons has certain qualities, natures, moods, and magickal purposes; |
each has positive and negative traits. Because the magician calls upon |
each element and its ruler, it is very important to understand them, |
what they are and what they do. |
Most of the information contained here is from "Dancing With Dragons" by |
D.J. Conway. |
Dragons |
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According to Mr. Webster, a Dragon is a fabulous animal represented as a |
large-winged, scaly serpent with a crested head and huge claws. |
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In reality, where did the conception of this great beast come from? |
Perhaps it's origin is our imagination and dreams. When did it come |
alive? Perhaps life happened when mankind's first nightmare breathed |
life into it. Some people say this magnificent creature is unreal and, |
of course, you have those who say it lives. I believe the latter . . . |
do you? |
In actuality, the creature is of a tremendous size and immense |
intelligence. As with all living things, there are different ages, |
sizes, types, and shapes. It is said that dragons of evil nature are |
such colors as white, black, green, blue, or red, whereas the good and |
kind dragons are said to be metallic colors such as brass, bronze, |
silver, gold, or platinum. To be truthful, the color of the creature's |
scales have nothing to do with its nature, but rather its breath weapon, |
strength and intelligence. In truth, dragons are neither good nor evil, |
but what their environment makes them . . . just as it is with mankind. |
Dragons have been christened with such elite titles as Guardian of Law, |
Champion of Justice, Defender of Mercy, Protector of Purity, and Patron |
of Virtue. Throughout history, they've befriended the helpless and weak, |
ridding the world of those who are merciless and unjust. Although not |
destructive by nature, all dragons have been known on occasion in their |
zeal for valor, even if by accident, to obliterate their enemies while |
carrying out one of their elite titles. |
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The question is, will we ever see one? Sadly, the answer of present day |
is no because our reality is too hard, cold and industrious. Our world |
lacks the imagination and creativity the great dragons from ancient |
realms need to survive for extended periods of time. However, if we |
close our eyes and dream, we can travel to the medieval age of the |
mighty knights and the magnificent world of Camelot where perhaps then, |
the answer will be yes. As it is, the majestic dragons, although silent |
and patient, still dwell within the caves of our dreams, waiting to be |
called forth to carry out their exalted titles. |
O Lord, who made the dragon, and the dragon's open sky, And gave to me a |
dragon's soul; a dragon's urge to fly-- Let me dance within your |
cloudscapes far beyond Earth's chain, Let me rejoice in my grandeur, let |
me not grow vain! Let me vindicate my honor with my fang and claw, Let |
my raging heart show mercy, let that show no flaw! Let me have the joy |
of all the shining gold I've stored, Let no pauper-dragon go forth |
starving from my hoard. And, Lord, should the need arise and I be called |
to fight, Dragon-Maker, make me victor, and, God--help that knight! |
Dragons and Dreams go hand in hand Share your Dreams with a Dragon if |
you can Dragons will add Magic and other Wonderful Delights Dragons will |
believe in your Dreams with all their might So share your Dreams with a |
Dragon start with one or two and all of your Dreams are bound to come |
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My friends, All of us love Dragons. Not only because they represent |
something which we believe is missing in ourselves, such as nobility or |
honor, but because they are part of the "old world". Where anything was |
possible. Some people say that Dragons never lived or have died out of |
this world. I say they haven't. We just need to rethink ourselves and |
get back our innocence to see them again. Not our "purity" as man thinks |
of it but innocence. How long has it been since you took time out of |
your very busy life and just sat? Watched the sun come up or go down, |
watched the stars shine in the velvet darkness, or even just watched the |
birds? When you can do those things and recapture your joy in simple |
things than maybe just maybe we will see the dragons again. They are |
there... living just out of sight with all of the other beauties of ages |
past like the Faeries, Gnomes, Sprites, Sylpths, Unicorns and Griffons. |
Please try sometime. I think that they are just waiting for us to |
believe again. I know we live in a world that is hard to exist in. One |
of poverty, disease and war.. but beauty is only a belief away. We can |
make the changes that our world needs...if we only try. |
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Dragon Guardians: |
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The following if from Dancing with Dragons by D.J. Conway |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Remember, dragons have individual tastes in things, just as humans do. |
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Chant: |
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"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" |
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Dragons Of The Zodiac |
1) Aries |
Color = Red |
Ruling Planet = Mars |
Stone = Diamond |
Flower = Geranium |
Description = Energetic, impatient, lacking in foresight, |
short-tempered, sarcastic, |
witty, lucky, demanding, sharp-minded, cutting, egocentric, |
adventuresome, feisty. |
2) Taurus |
Color = Pink & Blue(Tyl-green & turquoise) |
Ruling Planet = Venus |
Stone = Emerald |
Flower = Violet |
Description = Patient, loyal, emotionally stable, stubborn, practical, |
dependable, organized, |
materialistic, possessive, plodding, sweet, calm, determined, |
security-oriented. |
3) Gemini |
Color = Multicolor |
Ruling Planet = Mercury |
Stone = Agate |
Flower = Lily Of The Valley |
Description = Versatile, fickle, curious, high strung, a flirt, |
changeable, anxious, petty, |
superficial, communicative. |
4) Cancer |
Color = Silver, Pastels(Tyl-silver, white, dark blue) |
Ruling Planet = Moon |
Stone = Pearl |
Flower = Larkspur |
Description = Caring, nurturing, moody, clinging, dependent, lazy, |
retentive memory, |
receptive, changeable, sensitive, pack rat, emotional, overprotective, |
messy, money-oriented. |
5) Leo |
Color = Gold & Scarlet(Tyl-Orange, Yellow) |
Ruling Planet = Sun |
Stone = Ruby |
Flower = Marigold |
Description = Positive, optimistic, warm, dogmatic, organizational, |
hardworking, persistent, |
dramatic, colorful, generous, flamboyant, arrogant, inspiring, |
performer. |
6) Virgo |
Color = Gray & Navy Blue(Tyl-Browns, rust, orange, dark blue) |
Ruling Planet = Mercury |
Stone = Sapphire |
Flower = Pansy |
Description = Neat, fussy, conservative, efficient, studious, retiring, |
worrier, practical, logical, |
dependable, analytical, workaholic. |
7) Libra |
Color = Light blues, pink, soft rose(Tyl-Blue-green) |
Ruling Planet = Venus |
Stone = Opal |
Flower = Rose |
Description = Refined, diplomatic, vacillating, vain, social, just, |
artistic, gentle, tactful. |
8) Scorpio |
Color = Deep reds, such as maroon(Tyl-red & black) |
Ruling Planet = Pluto |
Stone = Topaz |
Flower = Chrysanthemum |
Description = Secretive, intelligent, psychic, manipulative, |
passionate, stubborn, |
well-organized, deceitful, resourceful, vindictive, tenacious, |
methodical. |
9) Sagittarius |
Color = Purple & Deep blue(Tyl-dark blue) |
Ruling Planet = Jupiter |
Stone = Turquoise |
Flower = Narcissus |
Description = Outspoken, freedom loving, independent, warm, outgoing, |
spiritually oriented, |
athlete, opportunist, inspiring. |
10) Capricorn |
Color = Dark shades(Tyl-Black) |
Ruling Planet = Saturn |
Stone = Garnet |
Flower = Carnation |
Description = Rigid, practical, loner, managerial, persistent, |
opinionated, sarcastic, sense of |
humor, prudent, efficient, misery, cold, pessimistic, patient, ruthless, |
ambitious. |
11) Aquarius |
Color = Iridescent blues(Tyl-Rust, dark orange) |
Ruling Planet = Uranus |
Stone = Amethyst |
Flower = Orchid |
Description = Perceptive, temperamental, organized, erratic, cool, |
detached, ingenious, |
impersonal, goal-oriented, outgoing, self-expressive, unconventional. |
12) Pisces |
Color = Sea Greens(Tyl-Dark blue) |
Ruling Planet = Neptune |
Stone = Aquamarine |
Flower = Water Lily |
Description = Refined, shrewd, impractical, nagging, unstable, |
conartist, impressionable, |
Compassionate, escapist or drifter, paranoiac, dreamer, intuitive. |
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