Dealing with Dragons by Lady Morrighan

[Dept of PMM Artists & things]

 

 

 

Forget my source on this I did get it online tho but DJ Conway also covers this as well

 

Dragons can be very difficult to deal with at times. They can be very arrogant, stubborn, and all mighty, yet at other times very nice, co-operative, and respectful. It can become frustrating, but we must keep in mind that they are going to have moods and mood-swings much like we will. We are working with another entity; they are not going to do exactly what we want all of the time. Much of their attitude will depend on how you approach a Dragon as to how they will react to you.

Another important factor is what type of relationship you have built with them, how long you have been working with them, and if you are respectful or not. Since they have come to be very cautious of humans, earning their trust and respect are the first things you need to do. By doing so, you will end up with a very close relationship with them as well as an improved understanding of their moods. Here are some things to keep in mind when dealing with them.

One thing I have learned in working with these entities is that they are often capricious and act in a seeming random manner. They seem to have a great capacity for humor, something that usually amuses me but can be rather frustrating when you are trying to do something that is serious to you or has emotional weight. In order to cope with this I’ve had to start taking a mental step back and ‘count to ten’, otherwise I’d be pulling my own hair out.

Even though I have been doing this for a while, I still feel very new to the path. I am always humbled and awed when I call upon the Dragons and they answer. Honestly, this path isn't for everyone because you really do have to put a lot of time and effort into it, not just learning and practicing but also in finding out how to work with these great beasts. Working with Dragons is very different from calling upon spirits or elementals. Take your time, feel out your path and it will be very rewarding.

Listed below are the pointers that my Magister handed out. I think that most of them are fairly common sense items, but it never hurts to go over them again.

• Don’t ever call a Dragon into your sacred space and start ordering them around. Treat them like you like to be treated. Give them the respect as equals and not servants, and they will work with you.
• Don’t show them that you fear them. They have very heightened sense and can actually smell fear. If they detect any fear whatsoever they won’t respect you as an equal and consider anything you do a waist of time and energy on their part.
• Don’t ever attack a Dragon you have called. You called them; they didn’t call you.
• Dragons are very intelligent. Don’t try and pull a fast one over on them.
• Dragons tend to speak in riddles and symbolism. At least until you have worked with them for a while.
• The only tool a Dragon respects (not fears) is the Athame/Sword, but only when wielded by a confident practitioner who is prepared to stand his ground.
• If you feel uncomfortable with a certain Dragons presence, carefully and politely explain your wishes and desires concerning them. They will understand you and either work along with you or leave you be.
• Before rejecting a Dragons help or presence, firstly find out what they have to show or teach you. They won't hang around where they are not wanted.
• Always give them an offering. They won't do something for nothing.
• Most Dragons tend to be subtle in their first few contacts with you. Be sensitive and extra aware of what is occurring around you for if there is anything that would endanger them they won’t make their presence known.
•  Watch what you ask for, they take things literally and without mercy. Don’t leave any loopholes in any petition you present to them.