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Those of us who have been blessed by Draconis's children know the beautiful gift we have.  We are protected by a faithful and fierce guardian that never leaves, not even in our darkest night of the soul.  This page is a tribute to Dragon Totems and Dragon Spirit Guides.
Dragons
Meet Bahamut, my
adopted Dragon!
INTRODUCTION
The presence of Dragons in magick can be traced back well into the time of the ancients.  The Chinese and Druids both avidly referred to Dragon energies as the energy of the Earth.  Dragons were the archenemy of the Dark Ages and medeival times when Christianty began to reign.  Knights bravely slew dragons.  They were associated with the "devil" and "evil" like many other beings that the Ancestors rejoiced with.  Today Dragons are making a major comeback in the magickal and
fantasy worlds.  They  have held their fire long enough...

DRAGON TOTEMS
People who are gifted with Dragon totems seem to possess knowledge that
always seems to exceed what they have learned.  As if they can gleem into
infinate knowledge, that of dragons--the lorekeepers of earth.  Given a righteous
temper and a fierce loyalty to protect friends and family, the dragon is a mighty
totem.  Dragon people tend to keep things that are no longer useful, they usually
horde odds and ends thinking that someday they will need them.  Often times, people blessed with a Dragon as their totem seem to be able to shake off fear and sorrow and to become invulnerable, leading others out of the gray areas of their lives. 

DRAGON SPIRIT GUIDES
Dragons tend to exist on the Astral Plane or Umbra, rarely entering the physical world.  Often times you can literally feel you dragon guide, its breathing, the quiet roar, or the swish of a huge tail.  Dragons comes in all shapes and sizes, kinds, and possess a wide variety of purposes.   Below are listed a few typical types of Dragons, this list seems to dominate the usual dragons you will see or encounter.  Should you not possess a dragon spirit guide and encounter one, use caution.  While most Dragons are
civil and even kind, some possess a great rage for humans.  Most I have encountered enjoy a good conversation, gifts, and a visit or two.  Remember when bringing a gift for a Dragon,
NEVER EVER A BLOOD OFFERING.  This is seen as a binding agreement.  Some Dragons are not very nice,  and I can guarantee you that the knowledge of ages outranks even the slyest of humans.  It is also a great insult, which is not a good idea.  Dragons appreciate flowers, food (peanut butter, rice, and fruit seem popular), Dragon's Blood incense or resin, iron filings, coins, and shining objects.  A Dragon befriended is often a friend for life.     

The beautiful dragons on this page were created by Illiana and by the Adopt a Dragon Foundation.  My thanks to both of them.  Please visit their sites at:
Illiana, the Golden Dragon
http://www.igolddragon.com
and
Adopt a Dragon
http://camalott.com/~malathar/adfmain.html
Types of Dragons
Black Dragons-often misconceived as evil, these dragon believe in justice and vengence.  They value truth and freedom.  These Dragon will most often times appear when you are in need of a protector.  Black Dragons will tend to spend many years with you, even a lifetime.  They tend to hail from caves and caverns.  Offer them incense or a nice athame  to imbue. 
Crystal (clear) Dragons-an odd species.  Crystal dragons tend to come from the dream world.  They thrive on imaginations and wishes.  They are often muses for creation.  Offer them a story or art. 
Gold Dragons-a larger species of Dragon, golds seem to be jaded a bit.  Often they can aid you in areas of knowledge and money.  Gold Dragons tend to show up when you need to be more careful or more protective over something.  Or at times when you are seeking hidden knowledge.  They tend to require gifts of money or shining objects.  They originate from mines or forgotten places.

Green Dragons-these tend to be earth elemental based dragons.  Often dwelling in forests they can aid you when you feel the need to grow or to return to your primal self.  These dragons are often pleased with gifts of flowers, plants, or pure soil from a forest.  These Dragons usually spend 10-15 years with you. 
Red Dragons-the lords of the Mountains and element of Fire.  Reds are swift on the wind and often seen for glimpses flying over mountains.  Red dragons excel at healing, both physically and emotionally.  Offer them a bit or rock or resin.
Skeletal Dragons-often misconceived as signs of death or evil, these dragons are completion in all of its forms.  They are predominantly deep space dragons.  They are the largest of the Dragons commonly known.  They will aid you on any closures and ending you must do.  The appearance of one often means that you need to end something that is not in your best interest.  Offer them a preserved flower, or image of a star or other space object.
Water Dragons-the beings of the deep waters.  Water dragons are often associated with emotions.  The apperance of one usually means it is time to look deep within yourself.  Offer them water or seaweed.
White Dragons-often seen as gifts from a divine being, white dragons make excellent friends in troubled times.  Some possess two or three heads.  The appearance of one means a gift from the divine and a shoulder to cry on.  Offer them praise or shining objects.
 
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