Dragons and their magick

The Draconic Tradition has a Code of Honor that is followed by all of its practitioners. The Code is followed in magickal workings and in everyday life. There are times when we can’t follow the Codes to the exact word, but to completely ignore them would be foolish. Dragons will not work with a practitioner that ignores them. But one who follows the Codes to the best of their ability earns the respect of the Dragons and will have no problem working with them.

• In all that you do consider its benefit or harm to yourself, your family, and your Clan.


• Your duty is always to yourself, your family, and your Clan.


• Be honest with yourself and others and let them know you will not accept anything but honesty in return. You should always strive to be above reproach or criticism in the eyes of the world.


• You should always strive to be kind to others; or, should kindness prove impossible, strive always to be just.


• Give your bond only after great consideration as to how it may affect your duties to yourself, your family, and your Clan. And when you do give your bond it should carry the weight of a signed blood oath.


• Pledge friendship and your assistance only to those who are worthy and honorable. Work to strengthen those of your family, friends, and your Clan, and they will strengthen you.


• Do not pass on anything you have not personally witnessed or verified. Never give unproven hearsay the weight of truth.


• What you have, hold. Let no one take from you, your family, or your Clan that which is rightfully and legally yours.


• The laws of the land should be obeyed whenever possible and within reason for the protection of yourself, your family, and your Clan, for in the main they have been chosen with wisdom.


• Never reveal the secrets entrusted to you by your family, your Clan, or your friends without permission. Possession of a wagging tongue marks you as a fool. Exceptions to this are when keeping the secret would endanger an innocent, bring unjustified dishonor to another, bring shame or dishonor to your family, your Clan, or friends, allow a criminal to go unpunished, or seriously violate the laws of the land. In this matter let common sense prevail.


• Never neglect your family, your Clan, or your friends. Have the fierceness of a Dragon in their defense and always be certain they are provided for before starting any endeavor.


• Offer forgiveness only to those who are truly repentant of wrongs committed against you, your family, your Clan or your friends. And when you offer forgiveness, do so with honesty, for to do so grudgingly is not forgiveness but deceit.


• Always remember that the fury and excitement of the moment can play havoc with the truth. To keep one’s head in any situation is a virtue.


• Have respect and honor for all Dragons and the Dragons of the Land. For they will assist you in your endeavors if you do.


• Dignity, a gracious manner and a good humor are to be admired and cultivated. They will aid you to bring honor to your family, and your Clan.


• Try always to be prepared for whatever the future may bring. Life with all of its joys, sorrows, and secrets is to be embraced and experienced to the fullest, for this is how one gains wisdom.


• Respect yourself as a child of the Dragons. Have pride, but not arrogance, in yourself, your appearance, and your position in the Clan. Do your best in all things. Be gracious with self-praise, without bragging, and self-forgiveness when warranted.


• When you gain authority, use it carefully and with wisdom. Remember that authority will grow with experience, and as a Priest/Priestess of a Clan you should exercise it with care and dignity.


• Power does not come with authority, but can be given. Be wary of how you use any power given to you, for power over something does not always give you the authority to control it.


• When your time in this life is done, return to the Dragons, and stand before them with pride, not arrogance. For a life lived with dignity, respect, and honor is one to be prideful of.

Dragon trivia

The study of dragons is an immense subject, and could easily fill an encyclopedia. However, in the course of my research, I collected several bits of trivia which may interest dragon enthusiasts:
For example, dragons provide significant words to our language, and tales to our folklore.
Dragon terminology
A female dragon is a dragoness, a word used since the early 17th century.
A small or young dragon is a dragonet.
Anything pertaining to a dragon is dracontine.
Garguiyle was originally the name of an 8th century dragon in Rouen, France who was killed by St. Romanus. The word gargoyle comes from the name of this dragon.At least one dragon was killed by a woman, Tarasque, the dragon of Isle. St. Marguerite. This dragon was conquered by St. Martha.
A dragon’s environment
There are few natural enemies of dragons. Some are the stork, stag, and ichneumon. The latter is a relative of the mongoose, which is known to destroy crocodile eggs in Egypt. According to legend, dragons are terrified of the ichneumon and will cover themselves in mud and try to close their nostrils to avoid attack by the weasel-like animal.
Flora and fauna
In zoology, draco describes an animal’s characteristic of wing-like membranes on its flanks.
Other sciences
In alchemy, caput dragonis, or the “dragon’s head” is the term for the poisonous breath of the winged dragon.
As late as the 16th century, draconite stone was believed to come from the head of a dragon.
Draco, which is the Latin word for dragon, is also the name of a famous constellation, best seen in July. About 4000 years ago, Thuban, the fourth star from the end of the tail, used to be our North Star.
More dragon lore
There are many astronomy terms which relate the moon to dragons. Likewise, in Western and Oriental lore, dragons are supposed to participate in eclipses.
In mythology, Cadmus planted dragon’s teeth and from the ground, armed warriors sprouted.