Year of the Magickal Dragon: A Seasonal Journey of Magick & Ritual

by Virginia Chandler, John Matthews

Overview

Walk with Dragons through the Wheel of the Year

This powerful and enlightening guide shows you how to connect to dragons and practice magick with them throughout the year. Virginia Chandler introduces you to legendary dragon spirits that are integral to the eight sabbats, from Samhain's ancestor dragons to Beltane's dragons of making. Your practice will soar to new heights as you join them on a journey through the seasons, exploring meditations, sacred sites, rituals, oil and incense recipes, and more.

Year of the Magickal Dragon empowers all areas of your life by showing you how to work with dragon energy. Each chapter guides you in building relationships with these marvelous dragons and learning their specialties. As you walk with them, you'll balance your home and hearth, invigorate your spirit, overcome barriers, and gather your personal harvest. This hands-on book also features journaling prompts, altar work, and extensive dragon lore, making it a must-have resource for your practice.

Includes a foreword by John Matthews, author of The Grail: Quest for Eternal Life

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738764542
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	12/08/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Virginia Chandler (Atlanta, GA) is the author of Year of the Magickal Dragon and Seeking Dragons. She has worked with John Matthews on several books focusing on Arthurian lore and legend, including Arthurian Magic. Virginia is also the author of several fiction books and a former first officer of the national organization Covenant of the Goddess. She is active in her local Druid and Pagan community, and she can be found online at VirginiaChandler.org.

John Matthews (Oxford, UK) is a New York Times bestselling author who has written more than one hundred books on myth, faery, the Arthurian Legends, and Grail Studies. John has appeared on the History Channel and Discovery Channel, and he was an advisor and contributor on Jerry Bruckheimer’s film King Arthur.

 

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Table of Contents

Dragon Oil and Incense Recipes xvii

Foreword John Matthews xix

Introduction: Year of the Magickal Dragon 1

Chapter 1 Working with Dragon Energy 7

Chapter 2 Samhain and the Ancestor Dragons 29

Chapter 3 Winter Solstice and the Ice Dragons 51

Chapter 4 Imbole and the Hearth Dragons 69

Chapter 5 Vernal Equinox and the Waking Dragons 83

Chapter 6 Beltane and the Dragons of Making 101

Chapter 7 Litha and the Golden Dragons of Summer 117

Chapter 8 Lughnasadh and the Dragons of Victory 133

Chapter 9 Autumnal Equinox and the Harvest Dragons 149

Conclusion: The Journey Begins Anew 167

Appendix A Magickal Dragons 173

Bibliography 183

Recommended Reading 185

Editorial Reviews

"Are Dragons real? In the collective unconscious, they are certainly alive and well. In Year of the Magical Dragon, Virginia Chandler presents a fascinating array of dragon-legends from many cultures, including real-world sites associated with their lore, supporting a spiritual journey through the year to awaken their energies within. A treat for all who have desired dragons."—Diana L. Paxson, author of the Wodan's Children trilogy and Sword of Avalon

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