Dragons

Powerful Allies and Wise Teachers.

It's time to heal old wounds, misunderstandings, and fear. For the Dragons are coming once again to teach the children of Earth. Open your heart to the wisdom and love of the Dragons.

Who are the Dragons?
Dragon Guides ~ A Journey with Earth's Wisdom
Calling the Dragons ~ Guided Meditation
Spirit Fire Meditation
Elemental Dragons
Dragons of the World
Guardian Dragons
Dragon Links and Resources





Who are the Dragons?

Dragons can be found in all cultures around the world. They have been portrayed as both great teachers of wisdom and great foes of heroes. From China, Middle East, Western Europe, Brazil, Africa, and America there are legends of huge serpent beasts that lived amongst the people. But where did they go? Can these folk tales and artwork really only be fantasy? It's hard to believe the great and wise Dragons only live in our imaginations when you look at what an effect they have had on our world.

Most of the Dragons after being hunted and misunderstood, fled from this realm into the astral plane. As they have always been the keepers of doorways to other dimensions their ability to pass between our physical realm and astral is a secret they keep. As new energy is needed on the planet they help open the necessary doorways for the new energy to manifest. Although their physical form is not on this plane, their influence, power, and wisdom can be seen daily in our weather, landscape, and emotions. As humankind realizes its connection to everything and everyone on this planet, more and more Spirits are coming forward to re-create these old friendships. To gain the Dragon's trust once again we must give respect and love. With this connection comes their wisdom and knowledge of the Earth and its hidden secrets. The Dragons have been alive since the beginning and witness all the growth on this planet. They have seen our ugliness and our beauty. They know of our intentions and thoughts better than ourselves at times. When we reach out to the Dragons with respect, we find a healing within ourselves and all of our relationships.

Dragons come in all sizes, colors, textures, elements, and temperaments. As you travel from one culture to another you find sub-species of Dragons that look over their beloved lands. Dragons are protectors. They look after all beings (both in spiritual and physical forms) in their chosen area. They provide portals for all beings and help shape the land through energy and nature's elements. Dragons can be guides for our personal journeys in both past life, present daily events, and the astral realm. They are teachers of true treasure and become trusted companions for life. When we put aside the fear and old energy of misunderstanding we not only find great wisdom, but also the connection to Mother Earth that many of Earth's children have forgotten.

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Dragon Guides ~ A Journey with Earth's Wisdom

Dragon guides are available for us when we reach out to find them. Each of us will find a unique Dragon to work with and celebrate that friendship in a personal way. What we often have problems with is how to get started. Here are a few guided meditations to help you meet a Dragon guide. Be sure the Dragon you meet is in the best interest for the both of you. Find a Dragon you can be comfortable with, or at least a Dragon who is willing to be patient as you adjust to them. If you feel uncomfortable, and do not explain your actions, the Dragon will know this and will leave. Remember Dragons know much about us; the way we think, how we express emotions, and can ‘hear' our thoughts. Don't hide things from your Dragon, because they already know. Any relationships we have are built on trust and respect. Your connection, trust, and abilities with your Dragon Guide takes time to create. Be patient with yourself and this partnership. Don't forget you can set the pace at which you learn and boundaries you have with your energy. Understanding each other, and trusting their judgement to when we are ready for something, is what strengthens your own spirit. Reach out and find what loving guide may be waiting to teach you now. Enjoy!

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Calling the Dragons ~ Guided Meditation

Close your eyes and begin to take long deep breaths to the count of 5. In 1,2,3..... Out 1,2,3..... See yourself at the entrance of a huge cave. Begin walking through this cave, feeling all the stones on your feet, coldness in the air, and the dim light coming from the other end.

As you reach the other side you enter into a different land. What does this look like? What kind of dragon would live here? Is there lava and flames? Huge ocean and rocky cliffs? Mountain tops and steep ravines? Deep forests and misty trees? Walk to a clearing in this environment.

Call out 'Please reveal to me what Dragon is here to help me'. Repeat this until a dragon appears in front of you. Ask it three times if it is the one who is here to guide you. If they say no, ask them to take you to the one who will guide you. Introduce yourself to this Dragon. What is his\her name? Description: color, legs, wings, eyes, tall, short, long, spines? What do they want to help with? What can you do for them? How can you connect with them better (necklace, picture, statue, stone, or place in nature)? How do they want to communicate (meditation, writing, dreaming, walking in nature, drawing, etc.)?

After talking with this Dragon and you feel done; thank your new Dragon Guide for their time and wisdom. As you walk back to the entrance of the cave, feel confident in your decisions, strong in your actions, and powerful in your wisdom. Return back to the beginning feeling refreshed and powerful knowing this loving Dragon guide is here to help you. Take a deep breath and open your eyes.

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Spirit Fire Meditation

After you have met your Dragon Allies and feel confident in the relationship here is another meditation that you can use to help heal and clarify all obstacles in your life.

Close your eyes and begin to take long deep breaths to the count of 5. In 1,2,3..... Out 1,2,3..... See yourself at the entrance of a huge cave. Begin walking through this cave, feeling all the stones on your feet, coldness in the air, and the dim light coming from the center.

See yourself in this huge cave with a large fire pit in the center. Call upon your Dragon Guide to join you in your Spirit Cave. This cave is your heart and contains your fire of your soul. Ask your Dragon to breathe his wisdom, strength, power, and courage into your fire. Watch as your inner flame grows. Feel your own power grow and consciousness expand. With this renewed fire you can now understand difficult people, situations, and obstacles in your life. Feel as you are now empowered by your Dragon Guide and Dragon Self.

When you're done thank your Dragon for their love and wisdom. Return back to the beginning of the cave feeling refreshed and ready to walk forward on your path.

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Elemental Dragons

All Dragons come from the base Elements of our world (Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Spirit). These same ingredients are found in all beings and substances in life. When we breathe we interact with the element of Air. Our hearts pump blood, which is the element of Water. The bones we use to stand is the element of Earth. The heat in our bodies to keep us warm in the snow is the element of Fire. And the soul that helps us discover our world is the element of Spirit. Elements are a simple way to connect with all life and help us to understand the energy behind our Dragon allies. Each element reacts in its own unique way. As we begin to understand these abilities and connections we can better understand ourselves and how to interact with the world around us. Here is a list of Elemental Dragons; their characteristics, personalities, their focus of help or service, and ways to connect with each energy.

Element of Fire
Fire Dragons, Drakes, and Fire Wyrms

Characteristics: Passionate, emotional, protective, and fiery temper. Often large body shape with horns, wings, and fiery breath.
Service: Helps us connect to our passions in life, creates loud voice to express our opinions and needs, shows us the boundaries we need with others, and teaches us true power.
Connection: Flames and candles, stones of red ( rubies, carnelian, jasper) spices herbs (basil, ginger, cinnamon) red fiery dragon pictures or statues.


Element of Air
Air Dragons, Storm Wyrms, Lungs, Feathered Serpents, Amphipteres

Characteristics: Flexible in both temperament and decisions, long wyrm-like body shape, or huge winged body covered in feather, skin or scale. Takes form of approaching storms or clouds.
Service: Teaches us to breathe, to use our lungs to create, release tension, and bring energy to our lives. Creators of weather and storms, can show us how to "predict" the weather.
Connection: Smoke and incense, feathers, blue or sky-like dragon statues, stones of clear or sky colors (topaz, hiddenite, aventurine, quartz) herbs that burn well (sage, lavender, cedar).


Element of Water
Water Dragons, Sea Serpents, Water Drakes

Characteristics: Soothing and calm, but can be powerful when angered. Long serpent body forms often covered with fins, scales, and whiskers.
Service: Teaches us the importance of water, how to heal both body and land, diving deeply into our dreams and emotions. Can show us past and present lives and how to tap into that knowledge.
Connection: Water in all forms, stones of calming effects (amethyst, apatite, fluorite) herbs (jasmine, water lily, kelp) water fountains, bowls of water, and statues of water serpents.


Element of Earth
Earth Dragons, Mountain Drakes, Desert Worms

Characteristics: Deep knowledge and stillness in their thought and answers. Body type reflects the location where they live (Forest - large, green, scaley, and winged; Desert - wyrm-like, rough scales, and spiky; Mountain - large, powerful wings, etc)
Service: Earth wisdom and hidden treasures, can show us how to "read" ley lines and find sacred energy centers. Protectors of natural areas, can be helpful to connect with when protecting your home.
Connection: All items of Earth stones, plants, animals, etc (when finding a sacred Dragon place ask to take a small stone or vial of dirt for your connection) stones (basalt, emerald, pearl, quartz) herb (moss, sandalwood, dragons blood resin) any picture or statue connecting Dragon to Earth.


Element of Spirit
Chaos Dragons, Creation Dragons, Cosmic and Universal Dragons, Black Drakes, Ether Spirit Dragons

Characteristics: Temperaments vary on the energy they represent. Chaos Dragons can be black or even skeletal, their moods can be humorous or cryptic. Celestial Dragons can be huge, golden, and intensely powerful. Spirit Dragons may not take a solid form, but instead prefer energy and color.
Service: Spirit Dragons teach us to connect with knowledge and power greater than our own understanding. To help us to transform thought and desire to physical forms and abundance. Their energy can be primal and direct when asked for assistance.
Connection: Symbols and designs that represent spirit (4-way directions/cross, ankh, pentagram) stones connected to certain planets or universe (moonstone, sunstone, celestite, moldavite) herbs that bring clarity or open consciousness (lavender, copal, amber). Each Spirit Dragon will reveal what way they connect with you (Elowelya is a Moon Dragon which I connect best by following the moon cycles).

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Dragons of the World

To connect with the Dragons, and what particular Dragon may help you, let us take a look at the different type of Dragons found around the world. The Dragons and how they interacted with the humans of these lands depended on the people's culture and feelings toward the Dragonic beings. Some Dragons took human, or semi-human, forms to better communicate with the indigenous people. Some Dragons would shape shift, change size, or form. While other Dragons preferred to be left alone, and would anger easily if interrupted. Here is a small collection of Dragons; their characteristics, history, folklore, artwork, and forms found around the world. Rather than copy the hard work of others, please consult the complete listings of Dragons of the World on some of my links below (Dragon Encyclopedia and Mythological Dragon List). (This information was gathered from sources on the internet, books, folklore, and stories. Special notation is used when channeled from certain Dragon Spirits.)



Africa, Mediterrian and Middle East
Tiamat, Murdak, Sobek, Hydra

Characteristics: Of all the dragon forms found around the world the Middle East and Mediterranean lands are filled with a diverse Dragon body types. Often Dragons are several species of animals mixed together, or have multiple heads like the Hydra. Some of these combinations include: lion, eagle, crocodile, snake (cobra), hippopotamus, horse, worm, fish, hyena, cat or dog. Tiamat was a creator Dragon whose body became the world when slain by Murdak (a lion/dragon mix).
Folklore: Most Dragons were guardians of treasure and scared temples. Sobek, the Egyptian Dragon God of the Nile, was a huge crocodile and was built a large temple to insure good water for fields and abundant harvest for the people. Celebrated Sobek crocodiles (usually white/albino) were preserved and placed in the tombs as guardians. Hence the legend of Dragons guarding their treasure.


America
Sisiutl, Dragon Leech, Dragon Whales, Dragonfly

Characteristics: American Dragons, before the influence of the Western European and Asian, has many shape shifting species usually in the form of water type sea serpents and whales. Dueling Shamans often took the form of dragons or sometimes a dragon/leech that would "suck" the life force from the opponent. The Sisiutl was a double headed sea serpent snake with a human face in the middle of his body (see picture left). Even the small Dragonfly was once a shaman dragon who was tricked into the insect form.
Folklore: Often these Dragons were peaceful with the Native Tribes but warred with each other over land or brides (like the West Coast volcanic mountains). Many stories of the Dragons were of battles that would shake the Earth and cause rivers of lava to flow. The Sol Duk hot springs of Washington were said to be caused by two fighting Dragons. After eons of battling they hid in their caves and cried forming the boiling streams of the hot springs.


South America
Quetzalcoatl

Characteristics: South America is the home of Feathered Serpents and Dragon Snakes. Body forms often reflected the diverse animals, birds, and reptiles of the forests. Many tribes gave reverence to the huge snakes that traveled the streams and forest paths. Talking 50 foot pythons and small winged lizards were common stories told around fires.
Folklore: Quetzalcoatl, the rainbow feathered serpent of Aztec and Mayan culture, was a major influence in connecting the heavens and the people. Quetzalcoatl brought a new understanding to the people and stopped the human sacrifices. Many of the other Dragons lived apart from the humans, but some would help teach and heal those few they thought worthy.


Europe
Fire Drakes, Lindworms, Wyverns, Wyrms

Characteristics: Most of our modern ideas of Dragons come from the Western European images of Dragons. Their characteristics changed as the feelings of the people turned from reverence to fear. Body types included: worm or snake- like Wyrms and Lindworms, huge wings and horns of the Wyverns, and long body and clawed feet of the Fire Drakes. We find their shapes and images on flags (Welsh red dragon flag), family crests and coat of arms, and church glasswork (St. George and the Dragon).
Folklore: Before pre-Christian influence, Dragons were seen as the body of the Earth and the connection between humans and the forces of Nature. Celtic tribes tattooed their arms with blue Dragons to show their dedication to the land and their religion. Dragons were the wise teachers and keepers of sacred circles (Stone Henge). This example is seen in the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the round table. Arthur, from disrespect to the Earth religions and the Dragons, caused the demise of the land and his own marriage. The quest for the grail was to re-balance the Goddess (Earth and the cup or cauldron) with the Christian (water of Life, or blood of Jesus). (King Arthur information was channeled)


Austrialia, New Zealand,
India and South Seas
Rainbow Serpent, Taniwha, Water Spout Sea Serpents, and Nagas

Characteristics: Dragons take a different form as we look at the lands surrounding the Indian Ocean. Dragons in Australia were often seen in Dream-Time or the spirit world of the Aborigine. With huge rainbow wyrm-like bodies they helped those seeking knowledge and self discovery. Nagas of India were half snake and half women who controlled the water and weather. Dragons in Indonesia and surrounding islands have large bodies with or without wings and controlled the natural elements. These water Sea Serpents often breathed water instead of flames and hide in caves along the sea shore.
Folklore: Folklore varied from culture to culture in how they worshiped and view these Dragons. Most revered these wise teachers and held annual rituals and parades. Many of the Hindu Gods and Goddess could change forms to Dragons or ride Dragons.


Asia
Lungs, Worms, Imperial Chinese Dragons

Characteristics: Of the modern Dragons, and our misunderstandings of their relationship to humans, the Asian Dragons have helped create a positive picture of their wisdom and power. Asian or Eastern Dragons are easily recognized by their long worm-like body, 3-4-5 toes, large heads, horns, and long whiskers. They are often shown holding pearls of wisdom, and flying through the heavens. Different Dragons were used for everyday artwork, architecture, and tools. These Dragons could be all sizes and be a personal family ancestor, symbol and protector of a village, or the Emperor.
Folklore: Chinese Dragons were Gods and had particular items they loved (music instruments, bells, columns of buildings, drain spouts, doors, etc.). Chinese people also celebrate Dragons in their new year by performing the dragon dance to insure a good year and to chase away evil spirits. In the Chinese astrology the year of the Dragon is the most important and people of this sign are blessed with power, leadership, and wisdom. Of the different species of Dragons the 3-toed Dragons are usually only found in Japan after they left Chinese (the main land) to be by themselves.

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Guardian Dragons


Of all the different types of Dragons discussed on this web page our Guardian Dragons are the most playful, interactive, and among the first to come to us. Guardian Dragons are often, but not always, young dragons learning of the world and humans. They protect the person or place of their choosing and often answer to other bigger Dragons. These Dragons can change size to sit on your shoulder or fill your garage. They help us to protect our homes, valuables, astral bodies, and physical bodies. To call upon the Guardian Dragons simply follow the Dragon meditation above, but state your call for Guardian Dragons to protect you. Often when calling one, many others will follow. They can be playful with their reassurance they are near us. They can whistle, pull hair, move objects, chase your pets, gurgle in your water fountain or toilet, and horde treasures in their favorite corner. Of my many Guardian Dragons, Bob a black Dragon has been with me the longest. He chases solicitors from my yard, eats spiders, and protects my home. He has been a trusted protector and friend for a long time. So meet your Guardian Dragon today and find a new way to ask for help, receive humor, and protect what you love.

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Dragon Links and Resources


Here is a collection of resources about Dragons that I've found useful for history, folklore, and pictures. Enjoy and start your quest to understand your Dragon Allies.

If you would like to connect to your Dragon Guides and hear their wisdom for your journey, schedule a channeled session today.

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Mythological Dragon List- A listing of Dragons of Myth and Legend around the World.

Dragon Encylopedia- Every Dragon of the World A - Z.

Here Be Dragons- Everything you ever wanted to know about Dragons and more.

Chinese Dragons- Chinese dragon information and great pictures.

Nagas: The Serpent- Information on Nagas and other Serpent Dragons around the world.

BC Native Indian Art- Information on Sisiutls and other NW tribal legands.

Quetzalcoatl: The Man, The Myth, The Legend- History, pictures, myths and more about Quetzalcoatl.

World of Anne Mc Caffrey- Novelist who wrote the Dragon Riders of Pern series, highly reccomended to see how humans and Dragons can co-exsist on other worlds.

Dancing Dragon- On-line store with everything dragon.

Dragon Resource Center- Dragon information and great pictures (many of these dragon pictures were found here).

Amy Brown Fantasy Art- Dragon and Fairy Artwork (some of the Dragon and Fairy artwork was borrow from here).

Dracos Dragons- Great collection of Dragon pictures and animated gifs.

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