Dancing with Dragons, by DJ Conway

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Enter the Mouth of the Dragon

For hundreds of years, the imagination of humankind has been captured by the vision of the mythical dragon—an archetype which resonates deeply within the human psyche as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom beyond the reach of mortal humans.

However, dragons are far more than imaginary creatures in fairy tales. Dragons are as real as we are—but they live on the astral plane, which coexists with and intersects our physical plane. Dragons have control of deeper currents of elemental energies than are usually felt by humans—and once befriended, dragons make excellent protectors and powerful fellow magicians. Dancing with Dragons will tell you not only how you can make contact with these ancient astral powers, but how you can work with them to protect your home . . . tap into a vast reserve of energy . . . gaze into the future … and aid all of your magickal workings.

Until now there has been little of practical value written on dragons, especially dragon magick. This is the first book ever to provide complete dragon rituals—for initiation, blessing your tools, calling your chosen dragon and more—as well as information on appropriate music, dance, and tools to use with your rituals.

Because you need to learn as much as possible about the many types of dragons and their habits in order to make contact with them, this book has chapter after chapter packed with dragon lore to help you contact the appropriate power, depending on your need.

Early mapmakers drew dragons at the edges of their maps to denote unknown territory. Some explorers ventured no further than what was known—but others looked upon this venture into dragon territory as an opportunity for amazing discoveries.

This book is your invitation to open the door between realms— and dance with the dragons to lift all areas of your life into a powerful new plane.

About the Author

D.J. Conway was born in Hood River, Oregon, to a family of Irish-North GermanicNative North American descent. She began her quest for knowledge of the occult more than 25 years ago, and has been involved in many aspects of New Age religion from the teachings of Yogananda to study of the Qabala, healing, herbs, and Wicca. Although an ordained minister in two New Age churches and holder of a Doctor of Divinity degree, Conway claims that her heart lies within the Pagan cultures. No longer actively lecturing and teaching as she did for years, Conway has centered her energies on writing. Several of her stories have been published in magazines, such as Encounters, which pertain to the field of science fantasy.

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D AN CIN G

DR AGON S WITH

INVOKE THEIR AGELESS WISDOM AND POWER

Dancing with Dragons. Copyright © 1994 by D.J. Conway. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including Internet usage, without written permission from Llewellyn Publications except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

first edition

Twenty-ninth Printing, 2021

Cover design by Kevin R. Brown

Cover illustration by John Blumen

Illustrations on pages 54, 59, 67, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 81, 94, 142, 145, 147, 149, 151, and 195 by Jim Garrison from sketches by D.J. Conway

Illustrations on pages 9, 12, 15, 17, 21, 27, 29, 32, 35, 37, 41, 45, 51, 101, 103, 107, 123, 157, 161, 165, 169, 171, 175, 177, 180, 181, 191, 201, 220, and 230 from Treasury of Fantastic and Mythological Creatures by Richard Huber (New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1981. Used by permission.

Drawing on page 23 by Linda Norton

Chapter motif from Pugin’s Gothic Ornament by Augustus Charles Pugin (New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1987), originally published as Gothic Ornaments Selected from Various Buildings in England and France (London: 1828–31)

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

Conway, D.J. (Deanna J.)

Dancing with dragons : invoke their ageless wisdom & power / D.J. Conway. p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 13: 978-1-56718-165-4

ISBN 10: 1-56718-165-1

1. Dragons. I. Title.

GR830.D7C66 1994

299'.93—dc20 94–28370 CIP

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To my close friends who are confirmed dragon believers, and to all other lovers of dragons.

Other Books by D.J. Conway

Celtic Magic

Norse Magic

Maiden, Mother, Crone

By Oak, Ash & Thorn

Animal Magick

Flying Without a Broom

Moon Magick

Falcon Feather & Valkyrie Sword

The Dream Warrior (fiction)

Magical, Mystical, Creatures

Lord of Light and Shadow

Magick of the Gods & Goddesses

Soothslayer (fiction)

Shapeshifter Tarot (with Sirona Knight)

Perfect Love

The Mysterious, Magickal Cat

Warrior of Shadows (fiction)

Celtic Dragon Tarot (with Lisa Hunt)

Mystical Dragon Magick

Dancing Dragons

The Sun is out. The day is bright. The dragons dance upon the grass And trees and flowers brilliant. On the winds they pass. In and out among the clouds They frolic in the light, Sliding down the sunbeams, Dragons crystal bright. When the Sun has passed beyond Mountains turned purple-blue, The dragons dance on through the night On strands of Moon-lit dew. They dance to strains of music Unheard by human ears, As they have danced through eons, Untouched by human years. Teach me, lovely dragons, To dance with joy life’s plan, To lift myself to higher planes Above the limits of common man.

Dragons of the Zodiac

1. Herbs

2. Oils

3. Stones

4. Candle Colors

5. Dragon Script

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