The year of the Dragon started yesterday and I can feel it in my bones.
The dragon holds a special significance in Chinese culture and mythology, symbolizing power, strength, and good luck. People born in the Year of the Dragon are believed to inherit some of these traits, making them charismatic, ambitious, and natural leaders. Dragons are also associated with intelligence, creativity, and success, making the Year of the Dragon an auspicious time for new beginnings, ventures, and endeavors.
My boss sold the company I work for and we got new owners. This sparked a new beginning feeling. I am staying for now at least but I am so ready to move forward into something that really awakens my skills and my natural power.
I once met a man in Portugal who tried to teach me about the energies that dragons holds. I think I got an update during the last two days. So much informations poured in over me in my meditations. I can´t share exactly what I learnt because in my life I am more eager to share then to know the knowledge. So I am going to sit on this new layer of my self and write it down in my journal. Until I can be the knowledge that I got.
Dragons hold a prominent place in mythology and folklore across cultures around the world, but perhaps nowhere are they as revered and deeply ingrained in tradition as in Chinese mythology. In Chinese culture, dragons are revered creatures symbolizing power, strength, wisdom, and good fortune. Here are some key aspects of dragon mythology in Chinese tradition:
Divine Beings: In Chinese mythology, dragons are considered divine beings associated with water, rainfall, and celestial forces. They are believed to have control over the weather and are often associated with rain, thunderstorms, and water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Symbol of Imperial Power: Historically, the dragon has been a symbol of imperial power and the emperor's authority in China. It was believed that the emperor was descended from dragons and possessed dragon-like qualities such as wisdom, strength, and nobility. Dragon motifs were often used in imperial regalia, palaces, and ceremonial robes to signify the emperor's divine right to rule.
Cosmic Guardians: Dragons are seen as cosmic guardians and protectors of the natural world. They are believed to dwell in the heavens, guarding the celestial realm and maintaining the balance of cosmic forces. Dragons are also associated with the four cardinal directions—north, south, east, and west—and are believed to protect the land, sea, sky, and underworld.
Symbol of Good Fortune: Dragons are widely regarded as symbols of good fortune, prosperity, and abundance in Chinese culture. It is believed that encountering a dragon or possessing dragon imagery brings blessings, wealth, and success. Dragon motifs are commonly found in Chinese art, architecture, and decorative objects to attract positive energy and ward off evil spirits.
Shape-shifting Abilities: Dragons are often depicted as shape-shifters capable of assuming various forms, including those of humans, animals, and other mythical creatures. They possess the ability to transform themselves at will, enabling them to interact with humans and intervene in mortal affairs.
Guardians of Treasure: Dragons are often associated with hidden treasure and precious gems. It is believed that dragons hoard vast amounts of wealth in their underwater palaces or deep within mountain caves. In legends and folklore, brave heroes embark on quests to seek out dragon-guarded treasures, facing challenges and trials along the way.
Spiritual Significance: Beyond their earthly manifestations, dragons hold profound spiritual significance in Chinese philosophy and metaphysics. They symbolize the union of yin and yang, the balance of opposing forces in the universe. Dragons embody the cosmic principle of harmony and transformation, representing the cyclical nature of existence and the eternal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
Overall, dragons occupy a central place in Chinese mythology, embodying a rich tapestry of symbolism, cultural significance, and spiritual meaning that continues to resonate deeply within Chinese society and beyond.
In the heart of flames, I find my spark,
A dance of fire, bright and stark.
With every flicker, every flare,
I feel the heat, I feel it flare.
In fire's embrace, I feel alive,
A primal force, I can't contrive.
Its warmth ignites my deepest soul,
As fiery passions take control.
With crackling embers, wild and free,
I find the strength to truly be.
For in the fire's radiant glow,
I learn to let my spirit flow.
In every flame, a story lies,
Of ancient truths that mesmerize.
From fiery trials, we emerge anew,
Transformed by flames, both old and true.
So let us honor fire's might, Embrace its warmth,
its guiding light. For in its blaze, we find our way,
To brighter dawns and each new day.
Beautiful and Ferocious Be magic and alive
Be unique and strong
Live in the realms of hope and mist
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