| There are many ways in which dragons emerge from | | | | So while not actually defined as a tradition of Wicca, |
| the realm of the occult. We see dragon symbolism | | | | Draconian Wicca shares many of its defining |
| both literally in paintings and figurines and figuratively | | | | elements. It has a code of honor and its own |
| in legend and lore. Dragons have been making history | | | | holidays and festivals. Like traditional Wicca, different |
| since the beginning of time, no matter which religion | | | | dragons represent the different elements (earth, air, |
| or theory you subscribe to. | | | | water, fire), all of which may be worked with in |
| Paganism has also been around since the beginning of | | | | different ways for different purposes. There are also |
| time and Pagan belief is filled with the mystical | | | | clergy and like most religions, it is thought that the |
| creatures. Pagans have always worshipped the gods | | | | best way of passing down the tradition is from |
| and goddesses of their culture, as well as nature, | | | | teacher to student. |
| which they believe to be the manifestation of their | | | | Draconian Wicca has its own spiritual guides as well. |
| deities. One of the best known modern Pagan | | | | People who believe can chat with and even befriend |
| practices is Wicca. | | | | dragons. As the creatures live on astral planes, the |
| I am quite familiar with Wicca, but recently in my | | | | communication is magical. |
| studies, I've come across an unfamiliar branch (at | | | | For more information on dragons, check out your |
| least to me) called Draconian Wicca. While Wiccans | | | | local occult bookstore for Llewellyn's Dancing with |
| focus on gods and goddesses, Draconian Wiccans | | | | Dragons: Invoke the Ageless Wisdom and Power and |
| focus on, as you may have figured out, dragons, | | | | Mystical Dragon Magick: Teachings of the Five Inner |
| with the dragon representing both god and goddess, | | | | Rings by D.J. Conway and Three Moon's Media's Sea, |
| light and dark, and most of all, balance. Where in all | | | | Land, Sky: A Dragon Magick Grimoire by Parker J. |
| traditions, dragons represent wisdom and power, | | | | Torrence. |
| those who follow The Dragon Path take it one step | | | | Whatever path you choose to follow, I hope it leads |
| further, appointing the dragon as All-That-Is and | | | | to you where you need to be. Blessed be. |
| incorporating ceremonial magick. | | | | |