Dragons – a symbol of protection

April 28, 2022 0 Comments

The dragon is a powerful mythical creature of legend and lore that you can find in almost every culture. While the strength of a dragon is a constant in different societies, the appearance and meaning are not. Today, many of us adorn our homes and bodies with dragons for their qualities of good luck, well-being, and protection.

In the West, dragons were thought to bring hardship and destruction and were often the guardians of treasure and representations of greed. Societies such as the Norse used the dragon symbol as a figurehead, carving dragons on the heads of their ships and placing them on crests and shields. When Christianity was introduced, the reputation of dragons worsened further and they became known as satanic beasts.

However, in the East and even some Western societies, including Celtic, Gnostic, Alchemist, and Draconic Wicca, dragons symbolize a supreme being. This divine creature is believed to represent the spirit of nature and the ability to transform. It offers hope, courage and good fortune. Legend often portrays dragons as the guardians of the “flaming pearl,” a gem that symbolizes spiritual perfection. You will often see this pearl on dragon figurines and collectibles. Sometimes you will see Celtic dragons in a circular position, from tail to mouth. As in paganism, the circle is perfection, the circle of life, transformation and eternity.

In our modern literature and movies, dragons are portrayed as terrifying, fire-breathing creatures that create obstacles to our personal journeys and threaten to eat our women and children. Dragons used with most Western beliefs symbolize power, freedom, and independence, but are not usually evil intent. Most of the time, when we see a dragon, it is not a symbol of fear, but of protection.

Dragon images are one of the most requested tattoo designs. The inked image represents kindness and honor, power and wisdom. It can also symbolize magic and a spiritual or personal quest. The actual form and meaning of the image depends on the culture it comes from, be it Chinese, Japanese, Celtic, Western, tribal, etc. Once the dragon becomes a permanent part of a person’s body, the dragon’s power becomes a part of that person’s existence. The tattoo also comes to represent that person or a part of that person’s life.

Dragon images are powerful amulets. Worn close to our body, the talisman radiates protection, drives away negative forces and attracts good fortune. You can wear your amulet all the time, or you can wear it whenever you feel like you need it. You can also carry your amulet or sleep with it under your pillow, depending on what you’re looking for.

Dragon decoration is a popular and elegant way to surround yourself with the power of dragons. From collectible figurines, statues, incense holders, chess sets, plaques, goblets, and even a ceiling, there’s a dragon for every part of your home.

Feng Shui has become popular in our western culture and the heart of this practice is the dragon. There are specific guidelines in this ideology when placing dragons around your space, including how many dragons you should have in the room, so if you’re practicing Feng Shui, be careful about dragon decoration.

In short, dragons are believed to be the protectors of treasures, spiritual or material, and are also powerful protectors and bringers of fortune in the human realm. There are many ways that we can incorporate dragons into our daily lives and a host of benefits that we can reap from doing so.

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