In the teachings of Feng Shui, the dragon is a fundamental creature for reverence - strong and wise, endowed with a bunch of qualities that are attributed mainly to emperors. And to be born in the year of the Dragon is a blessing from heaven. For any Chinese person, you directly become matchmaker, friend and brother, if he knows that you were born in the year of the Dragon. Why is that?
Dragon in feng shui
There are many versions about what role dragons played in the life of mankind. For some, they are some kind of ancient civilizations that lived on our planet and were just animals - dinosaurs. For some people dragons are the same interesting mythological ancient animals that accompanied various ancient cultures, such as the culture of ancient China.
It is known that this ancient race of dragons was the protectors of people and the Earth, their main task was to preserve the balance, the preservation of secret knowledge about the world order. Everyone has seen movies in which dragons in caves guarding some immeasurable wealth, and what tests have to go through who came for the gold.
The dragon in the cave
Only in the movies we see a more down-to-earth picture that these riches are the precious stones and precious metals, but in fact the dragons kept it knowledge, information about the structure of the universe, which is more expensive than any gold. From this comes the belief that to defeat or tame the dragon is to go through fire, water and brass pipes, and become in the end on the path of spiritual development.
Remember in Russian fairy tales, what had to do a good man with a serpent Gorynych? That's right, be sure to win! That's it.
Gorynych Serpent, Kudykina Mountain, Lipetsk region.
Dragons have a unique property - they can control ether (in feng shui Energy Qi) at a level that we have never dreamed of. They are literally woven from ether and everything that exists around them is magic. Dragons themselves are a clot of that very magic, so when they are described in some chronicles and fairy tales as fire-breathing - it is not quite a correct phrase.
The fact is that they so control the ether that they melt it with thought-form. And you know that if you melt a gas, and the ether has a property for this, plasma is formed. This creates the plasma-fire that we see in images or movies about dragons. Of course, here the force is not mostly fiery, it is more like a radioactive or nuclear explosion, that is, the power is absolutely overwhelming.
The Chinese dragon is Lun Wang.
But that's not the only ability of dragons. They are also able to change shape, take one or another form, moreover, they are able to speak telepathically, and this is the highest measure of magical development. Knowing this, people in Asian countries have always worshiped dragons and intensively used and continue to use the image and shape of dragons in all spheres of life, from architecture to jewelry, talismans, coins.
What does a Chinese dragon look like?
I think everyone knows very well what a dragon looks like - it is a powerful flying reptile that spews fire. But you have to understand that dragons are different.
There are many classifications, but the simplest, related to the 9 varieties of dragons:
- Celestial
- Spiritual
- Winged
- Serpentine
- Horned
- Nosy
- Yellow
- Water
- Dragon - keeper.
This whole classification of dragon species differs by habitat (water, air, dungeon, etc.) or by body features (with wings, without wings, with a big nose, etc.).
The water dragon
So, according to feng shui, the Chinese worship the king of all dragons, the largest of all representatives - Lun-Wan, the lord of water and sky, who has the body of a snake, camel head, deer horns, carp scales, legs and claws of an eagle, tiger paws, demon eyes, and cow ears. He has a bump on his head that allows him to soar into the sky without wings. And unlike European dragons, the Chinese dragon is a symbol of goodness, wisdom and protection. He is not aggressive to humans, but on the contrary patronizes him. Moon lives in the sky in the summer, in the sea in the fall, and sleeps underground in the winter.
It is true that his descriptions may differ in different treatises. For example, if it concerned the dragon as a symbol of the horoscope, it was believed that he absorbed the attributes of 11 other signs: the moustache of a rat, claws and teeth of a tiger, horns of a bull, body of a snake, beard of a goat, legs of a horse, crest of a cock, ears of a dog, snout of a boar, and the ingenuity of a monkey. That is such a collective image, chief over all.
The Western dragon.
What's more remarkable, the Chinese dragon (龍, lun) has its own numerical codes associated with the universe. It has 117 scales on its body, which is the number of 1/3 days in a year. Of these, 81 have masculine energy (Yang), and 36 have feminine energy (Yin). These numbers are multiples of 9, and nine, as we know, is a fundamental number in many cultures, not only in Chinese. Thus, there are 9 male nodes (9x9=81) and 4 female nodes (4x9=36). All together this gives the beginning of a new life and energy.
Naker (Draco troglodytes).
Another "serpentoid" dragon. The main differences from the giraffe and lindworm are the presence of two pairs of short legs (but they have powerful claws!) and very small (apparently rudimentary) wings, which do not allow them to fly.
The naker is up to 9 m long and has brownish-red, brownish-brown or greenish-blue coloration. It prefers to settle in old wells, large burrows, rarely - in ponds. It is desirable that nearby were a lot of hares, rabbits or other small animals, which this dragon usually and eats. But sometimes, in case of special need, he can attack livestock and humans (especially children).
Another special feature of the Naker is its poisonous fangs, which kill small creatures immediately to death, and paralyze large ones for up to 4-5 days. The presence of intelligence is also questionable.
Dragon and China
The dragon for the Chinese is a personification of strength, flexibility, intelligence, elusiveness, power, authority - in a word, those qualities that should be inherent to the emperor. All the symbolism associated with the dragon in the first place was at one time only available to emperors and had a pronounced Yang energy, and the counterbalance to it Yin energy was the image of the mythical bird - the Red Phoenix. Therefore the empress (wife of the emperor) had the right to use images of the Phoenix in her clothes and jewelry.
Dragon and Phoenix
Often on souvenir products you can see a combination of images of the Dragon and the Phoenix - a reference to the tandem of love, harmony, family, relationships.
From the point of view of astronomers and astrologers of antiquity the Dragon was associated with such compass direction as the East. This group of stars symbolizes the Palace of Spring, and the voice (or voice) of the Dragon is the roar of thunder.
In ancient times, the image of the Dragon was on the national flag of China, but with the arrival of the European "masters" the authorities had to remove the dragon, as he acted quite frightening to foreigners, causing thoughts of lurking aggression and defiance.
Dragons on the roof
However, ordinary people were against it, still continued to worship the dragon and used his image everywhere. So it remains to this day - there is no dragon on the flag, but in the culture of the country and in the souls of people he is. Every year in China there are festivals of worship with mass processions of dragon figures.
During the Dragon years in China there are observed birth rate booms (the nearest year of the Dragon will be in 2024), because it is believed that in such a year is born a gifted, intelligent person, who may even become the ruler. Or if he will not become a ruler, he can easily achieve heights in life. This is a great honor for the family. If such a child is born in a poor family, he has high expectations.
The meaning of dragons in feng shui
Consider the meaning of the dragon in feng shui, how it can be used with images or figurines, in terms of the symbolism that we can place in the house or apartment.
The 1st and most basic is that the dragon brings good luck in the career, plays a role in increasing wealth and in general in business.
The 2nd is the attraction of auspicious energy Qi. Dragon as a Yang symbol is able to attract powerful energy flows, especially if you have formed some kind of stagnation in areas of the house.
Dragon - protective talisman
3rd - function of protection against the evil eye, acts as a protective talisman.
4th dragon is a symbol and patron of men in the house, so if there are any difficulties of men and we want to support him, then an excellent solution would be to use an image or symbol of dragon in the house according to feng shui.
5th dragon as a talisman suitable more couples who seek to create harmony in relationships, as well as those who are still searching, that is, helps to establish personal life.
The 6th is a symbol of wisdom, tranquility and harmony.
Subraces of the Dragonborn.
A staple of Dungeons & amp; Dragons 5e is a race of dragonborn. These dragonborn humanoids are by far the most imposing, yet surprising race. However, despite their appearance and knowledge, the Dragonborn prove to be rather dim. This mistake Fizban's Dragonborn Treasury seeks to address by redesigning and incorporating new subraces.
Chromatic Dragonborn.
- Increased ability score: +2 to an ability score of +2 and +1 to another; OR +1 to three different ability scores.
- Racial traits: Chromatic origins, breathing weapons, dragon resistance, chromatic defense.
Chromatic Dragonborn are descended from the legendary but vicious Chromatic Dragons; thus, it is fitting that they possess unbridled elemental power. Fizban's treasure of dragons achieves this with the addition of Chromatic Defense, a racial trait that negates damage from the elements .. Regardless of a Chromatic Dragonborn's origin, they are temporarily immune to the appropriate type of damage. For example, Red Dragonborns can use their Chromatic Warding to fully resist fire damage. With the new sub-race, Dragonborns have become a more appropriate choice for almost any class.
Gem Dragonborn
- Increased ability score: +2 to an ability score of +2 and +1 to another; OR +1 to three different ability scores.
- Racial traits: Jewel-born, breath weapons, dragon resistance, psionic intelligence, flight gems.
Precious dragonborns trace their origins to the illustrious and brilliant precious dragons. Their ancestors endowed them with unusual magic, telepathy, and even the gift of flight. They make pretty strong and unpredictable adventurers, especially given their unique types of damage. Precious Dragonborn. Can use the powers of Force, Shining, Mental, Thunder, and Necrotic damage.
Metal Dragonborn.
- Increase ability score: +2 to a +2 ability score and +1 to another; OR +1 to three different ability scores
- Racial Traits: metallic origin, breath weapon, dragon resistance, metallic breath weapon.
Metallic Dragonborn Ancestors are revered and righteous Metallic Dragons. Despite their similarities to the Chromatic Dragonborn, their power comes from a more disciplined source. The Fizban Dragon Treasury marks this distinction by adding a metallic breath weapon, which comes in two different forms: Energy Breath and Repulsive Breath. .Each can contain or even destroy enemies, giving the Metallic Dragonborn a significant advantage.
Dragon Color Meaning.
Green and Gold Dragon.
1) The green dragon feng shui is a symbol of the military, a symbol of spring and happiness, as well as a symbol of change.
2) The Gold Dragon (considered the emperor's color) is used mainly to attract wealth.
3) Blue or black is the color of the element of water and helps in harmonizing the space.
4) Red is the symbol of the sky, which represents the powerful Yang energy. Therefore, if the energy is not enough, it is necessary to use just a red dragon.
Black and Red Dragon
Obtaining official status
In 1953, this symbol became officially considered the Royal insignia that adorned Wales, honorably added to the coat of arms to the shield divided into two halves. The animal from the mythos was placed right in the middle of the picture. The garter that frames the composition states that this symbol is an inspiration for courageous and decisive action. There is also the crown of Edward St. In 1956 shield-holders wore collars bearing the Welsh mark of royalty as part of Cardiff's coat of arms. A bill to adopt the red dragon as the symbol of the country came out in 1959.
Norman Sillman created sketches based on the drawing, the authorship of which belongs to the Chamber of Heraldry. The Welsh dragon was placed on one-foot coins in 1995 and 2000.
How to choose a dragon according to feng shui when buying
This is a good way to buy a dragon or figurine of medium size or a small one. Too big is not necessary because the symbol itself is already powerful enough in energy, and when it becomes too much, it can lead to conflicts in the family or some unpredictable not pleasant events.
Dragon statuette with a pearl
Do not take a huge wall panel with dragon or some enormous size statue in the garden, we still do not have China and not knowing all the laws of a huge dragon symbol can easily do harm. And ignorance, as they say, does not exempt from responsibility.
Color also matters, but it is not so critical as, for example, in the situation with size, if you just buy a dragon to attract good luck, wealth or harmony in the family, but not bad to take into account the color of dragon feng shui.
Dragon on buildings.
Quantity. Try not to keep more than one dragon in the house, because if there are many of them in your house, then the dragon will start to dominate over you and dictate your terms. The dragon is a symbol of man, which means that it can lead to the fact that the man in the family will begin to suppress the woman.
The presence of a pearl in a water dragon.
Royal symbol.
According to the History of the Britons, in 655-682 the Kingdom of Gwynedd was ruled by Cadwaladr Cadwallon, who had his own dragon. The ruler had to engage in the battle of Bosworth. It went down in history as a major battle between Lancaster (ruled by Henry Tudor) and York. Henry VII was then a claimant to rule England.
His Welsh ancestry, with its distant roots, made it possible. The symbol with the fire-breathing creature was on his banner, and then moved into the coat of arms of the family. Henry VII issued his coins using this image. Neither this king's predecessors nor his followers did similar things within the mint, which makes the precedent unique.
In addition, in other symbols, the dragon was overthrown by the victorious George. Henry, however, he was not used as a bad sign, but rather a symbol of personal strength and emblem, on which the creature had beautifully and powerfully open wings, striking his strength and power. It was perched on a mountain covered with greenery. Such a beautiful image was enshrined as a state emblem.
Dragon Pearl
Feng shui dragon with a pearl
Water dragons are believed to have this as a favorite toy and symbol of power, through which they interact from heaven to earth, casting from the sky, giving either peals of thunder and floods or blessed rain. It is part of the ether (Qi energy) that gives additional energy to the dragon. Sometimes it is depicted as if with tongues of flame on top, however, it is not a flame, but plasma.
The pearl in the mouth is a symbol of wish fulfillment, the pearl in the paw is a symbol of greatness, power, wisdom and dignity.
Dragon with a Pearl, Thailand
If there is no pearl, he can get very angry and such a talisman in the house will not bring results, or will start to obstruct your affairs.
Sources
- A retelling of the Comic-Con 2007 speech, item E
- Martin answers fan questions
- ↑ 3,03,1 Dance with Dragons, Dragon Tamer
- ↑ 4,04,14,24,3 Game of Thrones, Tyrion II
- Game of Thrones, Daenerys II.
- ↑ 6,06,16,2 Game of Thrones, Daenerys I
- Dance with Dragons, Tyrion III.
- ↑ 8,08,1 Battle of Kings, Daenerys I
- The Vicious Prince
- ↑ 10,010,110,210,310,410,5 Princess and Queen
- Feast of Vultures, Samwell IV
- The World of Ice and Fire, Winterfell
- Flame and Blood, Rhaenyra the Triumphant
- The Mysterious Knight
- Flame and Blood, Births, Deaths, and Treason under King Jaehaerys I
- ↑ 16,016.1 Flame and Blood, Sons of the Dragon
- Dance with Dragons, Epilogue
- World of Ice and Flame, Conquest
- World of Ice and Flame, Meigor I
- Dance with Dragons, Daenerys X
- Dance with Dragons, Dragon Tamer
- That's what martin said.
- ↑ 23,023,123,2 World of Ice and Fire, Rise of Valyria
- Thus said Martin.
- World of Ice and Fire, Ten Thousand Ships
- World of Ice and Flame, the Rock of Valyria.
- A World of Ice and Fire, Meigor I.
- Game of Thrones, Tyrion II
- Storm of Swords, Daenerys I
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Where to place the Dragon - Sides and Rooms
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
The best place for a dragon according to Feng Shui is in the east of the house or apartment, and it is better if it is the east of the living or dining area.
Significance in the east:
- family patron - protection of the whole family from trouble
- family welfare - good luck, including financial success
- health of the whole family
- support of men or even attraction of men
- to strengthen a man's affairs or position in the family
If it so happens that there is no possibility to put a dragon in the east of the living room or dining room, then you can put it wherever you want, but it must look east. This can be done by single women, you buy a dragon figurine, place it on the east or looking east.
To the southeast and to the north:
For career advancement, but even if you are in the southeast or not north, the muzzle of the dragon should look east, your home sector.
The same information applies to your workplace. You can have a feng shui dragon placed on your desk or within your office, if you have the opportunity. You can place it in the southeast, in the north for your career or in the northwest (it is a sector that helps to attract help and support, including from higher people), if you feel that you need such support, then feel free to place a figurine or a picture of a dragon there.
If you want to use the dragon for protection, it should be installed in the hallway, near the entrance area. To the left of the entrance, not below 60 cm from the floor, but also should not be higher than your height or almost at head level. Otherwise the dragon begins to dominate you, and that is not good. Furthermore placing the dragon to the left of the entrance, we often strengthen the position of the man in the family, if he has any difficulties with his physical or psycho-emotional health, or if he is lazy and does nothing.
You can put a dragon on the window if the view from the window faces an active part of the road. Only this is not the road where a couple of cars pass per hour, but exactly an active highway or vital active intersections.
A dragon with a pearl in its mouth
If the view from the window overlooks water features, even if you can't see them, but you know there is a river, lake, sea or ocean in that direction, it is very good to have a dragon looking at the water. By the way, it can even be a water tower or something similar. The water must be clean and flowing, it should not be stagnant water bodies like ponds that have no underground sources and water does not circulate in them, some dirty rivers or polluted water bodies. The dragon absorbs this energy and accumulates it, thus attracting mentally energy to your home, so such an activator then it is better not to use.
Dragons like cleanliness and fresh air. Because they are mythical animals that either live in water, or move through the air, so this freedom and purity of natural thoughts is very important, try as often as possible to wipe the dust off it and ventilate the room where it is.
If the dragon is under an air conditioner or fan, that's not a bad thing either.
Feats
Each feat in D& amp; D has unique enhancements and effects. However, none of them gives a dragon ability other than the dragonborn's racial skills. So, Fizban's Dragon Treasury has been working to include three skills to achieve just that.
The gift of the chromatic dragon.
Chromatic dragons are some of the most disaster-prone of their kin. Thus, the Gift of the Chromatic Dragon gives phenomenal control over the elements. Characters with this skill can use both the offensive and defensive abilities of Chromatic Dragons. Consequently, they can Fill weapons with elemental energy or resist it with of a certain type.
Precious Dragon Gift
Precious Dragons have a sharper mind than their dragon siblings. Thus, the Gift of the Precious Dragon endows one with otherworldly psionic abilities. Using their new psionic powers, characters with this skill can telekinetically manipulate others, Effectively inflicting force damage and repelling them.
The Gift of the Metal Dragon
Metal dragons are responsible for protecting the world from great evil, and their Gift gives tremendous powers. Characters with this skill can summon the dragon's righteous power to heal or protect others, Rejuvenate a defeated ally and protect him or her from harm with the help of a dragon's ghostly wings.
Where Not to Put a Dragon
Where you shouldn't put your dragon.
Dragons and their figurines may not be used in bathrooms, toilets, rooms that are not in active use or for hygiene purposes. It is believed that being in water objects (bathroom, bathtub, etc.) good luck we attribute to the dragon drains, but if we lock him in dark closets, he is not comfortable there. He feels abandoned and not needed, because of this can start various breakdowns in the house and troubles in the family.
Do not install or hang a dragon in the bedroom, as the dragon has an active Yang energy - the energy of growth, development, noise, and the bedroom is the Yin position, where there is silence, calmness, harmony. It will not contribute to quality sleep and it probably will not bring you good luck either. Even if your bedroom is in the East zone and it is the only Eastern sector of the house, then you should use other suitable locations, but certainly not a bathroom or a toilet.
It is not recommended to place the dragon in the south, because the south is a fire zone.
The dragon does not like to be neglected, because it is a majestic animal, so it should not be placed in a corner. He will think that you cornered him, or punished him for something, or neglected him, respectively, he may get upset and act differently than you wanted, become aggressive to you and the whole family.
Lindworm (Draco serpentalis)
The Lindworm looks very similar to the giraffe (it is also snake-like), but there are several serious differences: the head of the Lindworm is smaller and somewhat bird-like (it has a horn-like formation like a slightly bent down "beak"); in addition, this reptile has two small front paws, on which it can nevertheless move at the speed of a running pony.
The Lindworm lives in small hollows in the ground in the steppes and deserts of Central Asia. Its length reaches 9-11 meters, the color of its scales - beige, sandy, sometimes greenish or brown.
Lindworm is unintelligent and eats only meat (it usually strangles its victims), but attacks humans rather rarely.
Hour dragon by feng shui and its activation
Bulging dragon eyes - activation
Take black ink or gouache and an ordinary brush. Dip and put where the dragon's eyes are just black dots on the eyes, thus drawing his pupils. If you look at the statuettes, their eyes are the same color as the color of the whole body. It should be done from 07:00 to 09:00 a.m. in the hour of the dragon. There is no need to translate time, to complicate everything, just at this time in that time zone in which you live.
That is, we awaken the dragon and sort of tell him, "Look, now you're going to live here. We set it up according to the rules that are described above. And that's all. Thus, you will have a talisman in a working state.
Dragon with other animals
Dragon turtle .
1. Dragon with phoenix feng shui. The dragon is the symbol of the emperor, the phoenix is the symbol of the empress, in a joint depiction is used to improve family relationships, personal life of the spouses.
2. Dragon Turtle. A symbol of harmony and among other things is a protective symbol against trouble and adversity. Most often such a statuette is installed in the active Yang parts of the apartment, such as the dining area, living area, or in the hallway, so that the dragon turtle looks at the entrance and controls all incoming people in your house or apartment.
3. Dragon and tiger feng shui. The tandem is not bad. The dragon is a male symbol and the tiger is a female symbol. The Dragon is said to be placed to the left of the entrance and the Tiger to the right of the entrance. They should be placed opposite each other, but in such a way that the dragon is higher than the tiger.
The tiger is psychologically less stable than the dragon, accordingly the dragon knows how to control him. If we move to the prototype of a man and a woman, it is clear that a woman is much more emotionally and psychologically unstable (meaning the same hormonal changes in a month, mood swings, emotional, worries, fears, etc.) than a man, so she must always be controlled.
Or rather to control - it sounds kind of rude, it is better to say soothe her, give her protection. If you want to harmonize the theme of masculine and feminine beginnings in the apartment, you are in the apartment, look at the front door and then left Dragon, right Tiger.
Subclasses
Despite the influence dragons have on the D&D Universe, they have little effect on classes. Only Dragonborn sorcerers have any real ties to these godlike creatures. There is no other class that uses or reflects the immense power of dragons. Fizban Treasure Dragons changes that with two new subclasses of dragons.
Monk: The Way of the Rising Dragon
Legend tells of a young monk who founded a monastery by imitating dragons. According to this myth, this young monk was the disguised Metal Dragon God Bahamut. Regardless of what is true, such an order of monks exists, and they follow the Way of the Rising Dragon.
This tradition allows them to change their spirit and make it more dragon-like. Thus, they can breathe like dragons, fly like dragons, and even exorcise dragon spirits. This subclass represents the perfect balance of flavor and efficiency that surpasses the others.
Ranger: Drakewarden.
Many D & amp; Dr players have dreamed of a dragon mate, but have been disappointed. Fortunately, Fizban's Dragon Treasure aims to make that wish come true with Drakewarden. Because of their unique connection to nature, rangers in this subclass can manifest dragon spirit in physical form, providing a dragon companion to aid them in battle as a dragon would.
