The Year of the Wood Dragon and its Empowering Energy
In the rising, expanding mists of the Wood Dragon year, there's a palpable quickening—a stirring of energies both within and without. As we hurtle towards our highest destinies, it's time to embrace the artistic leanings and innovative spirit of the Wood Dragon. This mystical, mythical creature (wood element energy, as symbolized in the Chinese zodiac) inspires us, and beckons us to ride these waves of creativity, passion, and motivation. They lead us right where we need to be, even if that’s just more HERE, and more NOW.
The creative urge, that of Springtime, is rising. The Wood Dragon suggests that perhaps you might allow that growing, expanding, and beautiful energy to have its fullness in a beneficial way, or you may find your own inner Wood Dragon breathing the fire of frustration. It’s your choice.
Wood Dragon energy is a potent force, drawing us into realms of beauty and its expression with a Jupiterian jollity. Those born under this sign often possess a strong artistic flair, a penchant for entertaining, and a meaningful devotion to their relationships. Stubborn, perhaps, but courageous, they navigate life with honesty and passionate engagement, leaving a trail of inspiration in their wake.
In the Year of the Wood Dragon, we can tap into a little of that energy for ourselves. The elemental wood energy can amplify these creative talents in us all, urging us to explore and enjoy our true potential.
No matter our spiritual path, dragons stand ready to empower our rituals and journeys. With self-honesty as our guide, we navigate the twists and turns of existence, striving always to be kind or just, and embracing life's mysteries with grace and humor. In this cyclic dance of life, the symbols of the dragon—be it flame, dragon’s eye, serpent, or cave—can be used in personal ritual to guide or symbolize our steps along the spiral path of evolving wisdom and authentic transformation.
In the sanctuary of our sacred space, (or cave, if you will,) we can engage in the Dragon Breath Meditation. In the smoke of dragon’s blood incense and flickering candlelight, we enter the imaginal realm. Letting our own breath deepen, we call upon the healing and empowering breath of the dragon to enter, cleanse and uplift us, making us stronger and wiser during this intense year. Inhaling its potent energy, we renew heartfelt magickal intentions. The breath seems to move wherever it is needed in the body, to move energy. We allow our bodies to do what they know how to do, we trust in the innate wisdom. Exhaling, with visualization, (maybe we need fire, maybe we don’t) we release into the breath (of flame , smoke, mist...) all that no longer serves us, letting the Dragon’s ancient wisdom transform that energy into renewal and empowerment with each breath. When emerging from the cave, feel into gratitude. Feel the energy re-vivified by the mysterious Dragon alchemy.
As we seek protection and stability in uncertain times, we can turn to the Wood Dragon for guidance. With a simple ritual, we invoke the earthy, airy, and initiating energies of this dragon, surrounding ourselves with a shield of strength and security. Seeing... and feeling... Strength and Security... Letting our intuition guide, we can channel the energy through a crystal or talisman, perhaps even seeing your dragon made out of the crystal or stone that best symbolizes a current magickal goal (Wood Dragons are not generally seen as made of wood, in fact, one of their symbolic colors is azure.) The Wood Dragon wants to empower and protect meaningful goals. The more personal this ritual is, the better. Channeling our creative imagination, as we attune to our own wood dragon spirit, allows us to forge a true bond with the dragon, trusting in its guardianship and our own inner Wise One.
Yet, amidst the mystical currents of the Wood Dragon year, we must also confront the other symbolic dragons within ourselves. With courage and determination, we face our inner demons, slaying the falsehoods that threaten to hold us back. In this sacred quest for self-mastery, the Dragon Spirit Guardian stands as our steadfast champion, a steadfast companion in our inner magickal realms, and our steadfast guide as we courageously move towards our highest good.
We keep moving, with unwavering grace and radical self compassion, helping us have authentic compassion toward others. The Dragon Spirit Guardian can lead us through the labyrinth of accepting the things we cannot change. We are more accepting of our darkness, our journeys, and our challenges when we realize that acceptance means dealing with “what is” from an empowered place.
So, as we journey through the Year of the Wood Dragon, let us embrace the magic that surrounds us. Just look around with gratitude and appreciation today. Let us be inspired to explore and unleash our creativity, find and honor our innate strengths, and heed the wisdom of the dragon within. The energy of this year is perfectly suited to explore personal methods for doing ritual or magickal work, and in forging our very own special connection with the mystical energies of the Wood Dragon.