The world's mythologies are full of tales of dragons. Sometimes they are portrayed as huge serpents, sometimes as the fantasy dragons of the western world, and sometimes in the shape of those known to the Orient. No matter the form, dragons have always played a part in shaping the world and its many diverse cultures. They have also played an important part in cultural perception of spiritual ideas.

Ancient teaching say dragons can have two or four lets, or note at all; a pair of wings or be wingless; breathe fire and smoke; and have scales on their bodies.  Their blood is extremely toxic, but also magical. Blood, or the life force, is a symbol of the intensity of their elemental-type energies. Depending upon the reception they received from humans in the areas in which they lived, dragons could be either beneficial or violent. One thing is for certain: dragons were regarded with awe by all cultures.

The Dragons of the Elements:

Dragon of Earth	Dragon of Air	Dragon of Fire	Dragon of Water
This dragon rules the northern quarter of the circle. Its ruler is Grael (grail), who oversees the dragons of mountains, land, minerals, gems, and moonbeams. Its color is clear, dark green; it is cold and dry.	This dragon governs the eastern quarter of the circle. Its dragon ruler is Sairys (sair'-iss), who oversees the dragons of breezes and winds. Its color is pure yellow; it is considered warm and moist.	This dragon governs the southern quarter of the circle. Its dragon ruler is Fafnir (faf'-near) who oversees the dragons of Fire and sunbeams. Its color is pure red; it is considered warm and dry.	This dragon governs the western quarter of the circle. Its dragon ruler is Naelyan (nail'-yon), who oversees dragons of the seas, springs, lakes, ponds and rivers. Its color is pure blue; it is cold and moist.
Positive Associations: midnight, winter, the wine chalice, ritual salt, dragon bowl, gem bowl, dragon mirror, gemstones, mountains, caves, soil, respect, endurance, responsibility, stability, prosperity, thoroughness, purpose in life.	Positive Associations: sunrise, spring, incense, the wand, the gong or bell, clouds, breezes, breath, optimism, joy, intelligence, mental quickness, renewing, any king of helpful air.	Positive Associations: noon, summer, the dagger and sword, candles, incense burner, any kind of helpful fire, the Sun, blood, enthusiasm, activity, change, passion, courage, daring, will power, leadership.	Positive Associations: sunset, autumn, the water chalice, any form of helpful water, compassion, peacefulness, forgiveness, love, intuition, calmness, peace of mind.
Negative Associations: rigidity, unwillingness to change of see another side of a problem, stubbornness, lack of conscience, vacillation, earthquakes, slides.	Negative Associations: frivolity, gossip, fickleness, inattention, bragging, forgetfulness, windstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, destructive air in any form.	Negative Associations: hate, jealousy, fear, anger, war, ego, conflicts, lightning, volcanoes, harmful fire of any kind.	Negative Associations: floods, rainstorms, whirlpools, any kind of harmful water, laziness, indifference, instability, lack of emotional control, insecurity.

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