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Explores the importance of dragon and serpent energies and symbols from prehistory to the present around the world.
Revealing how dragons and serpents are deeply embedded in the story of humankind and the Earth itself, from prehistory to the present, Stefan Broennle takes us on a journey through the myths, legends, symbols, and geomantic powers of dragons in different cultures around the world. He shows how the ancient image of the dragon and the serpent are closely connected with each other. He explains how dragons are archetypes of the elemental force of the Earth, while the serpent, which can change its skin and regenerate, carries the elemental force of rebirth and is also connected to the Earth through its relationship with the feminine. Looking at lore from Europe and Asia, he shows how in Christian cultures, dragons and serpents were often connected to dark and evil forces whereas in Asia the dragon is considered the bearer of culture, the founder of countries, or even the primal father of the people.
The author examines ancient pictorial representations of dragons on buildings and in paintings, interpreting their different forms and unveiling their hidden meanings. Illuminating the meanings of dragons in geomantic symbolism, he explains the differences between dragon paths, soul paths, and ley lines, which form an energetic network all over the globe. He shows how our ancestors recognized the dragon-earth energies of these energetic lines and identified them with dragon place names or sculptures at precise geographical points. He explains how dragon portals can be opened through geomantic work and includes a powerful exercise to awaken the dragon energies within you and connect more deeply to the Earth.
Presenting a gateway into the ancient power of dragons, this book reveals how reconnecting with the archetypal Earth energies of dragons and serpents is crucial not only for our individual growth and transformation but also for the fate of humanity and the Earth during our present times of great change.
Contents
Introduction: The Path to the Dragon's Cave
The Symbolism of the Serpent
Nagas: The Serpent and the Consciousness of the Earth
The Woman and the Serpent
The Bird and the Serpent
The Tale of the White Snake
The Meaning of the Dragon
The Dragon as a Bringer of Culture
The Chinese Dragon
The Legacy of the Dragon
The Laughing Buddha and the Dragon
The Dragon's Hoard
The Dragon and the Stars
When Christians Heal Dragons
Gaia and the Dragon
Famous Dragons
Fáfnir
The Hydra
The Red Dragon of Wales
Nidhogg
Apopis
Nessie
The Dragon in Geomantic Symbolism
Dragon Paths
Ley Lines
Dragon Lines
Soul Paths
Soul Water
A Time of Change and a Time of Dragons: When the Dragons Rise
The Shadow of the Dragon
Free Dragons
A Time of Change: A Time of Chaos
When Gaia Awakens
The Power of the Serpent as a Path to Healing
A Time of Change: Opening Dragon Portals
A Time of Change: Dreaming of Serpents
A Time of Change: Stormy Nights
Awaken the Dragon Within!
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