The Rainbow Serpent

The Dreamtime Book of Shadows: an encyclopedia for that which never was

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Appreciating tiny dragons...

Dragons come in all types and sizes. It is said there are 10 types of dragons that exist in the world today. These dragons can be mythical, legendary, fantastical, or even quite authentic, as seen in the creatures that exist today with the name "dragon," although not as exalted as the dragons of yore, they, and others like them such as the Komodo dragon demand respect. There are dragon stories and dragon tales in some form or another in nearly every culture throughout history. There are Eastern dragons and Western dragons, fire-breathing dragons, dragons that capture princesses and terrorize villages, wise dragons who hold the knowledge of the ages. Some dragons horde gold, some fly, others become a friend and assist in the learning of magic. Today's post focus on TINY DRAGONS that inhabit our world without you even knowing they are there. These tiny dragons are the most likely to become a trusted friend to guide you and assist you with all things existing within the magical realm. They translate, and have a thousand lifetimes of knowledge just waiting to be tapped into. These dragons arw not always have friendly but if you look hard enough and are patient, you will meet your dragon soul mate, for all those who are willing to believe and eager to learn.

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I would definitely like a Tarot reading. Can you tell me what is in store for me within the next five years? If I were to continue using and if I were quit altogether? Please tell me what may happen. Thanks!

I would be more than happy to give you a Tarot reading! We will do three cards and since your message was sent incomplete, I am going to go out on a limb and say you were going to ask 'what is in your future...' Please correct me if I am wrong and we will do this again. I am going to be using Tarot of the Cat People and the Mind, Body, Spirit Spread.

This card choice indicates you have been through a series of difficult events, mentally, spiritually, and physically. Things have either come in the form of majestically high highpoints and devastatingly low lows. Now you are finally understanding that life is about balance and achieving balance within every aspect of life is how you will find happiness. And when finding it, you don't have to look far...

☀ Mind:

Two of Pentacles [inverted] ✴ intellectual attitude affecting your current status ✴ You have a firm understanding that physical actions have spiritual value and you cannot choose to ignore it. Physical things and actions are tools in your spiritual growth and understanding that life has its ups and downs but the balance you find between them is where spiritual harmony lies. You also must take it easy and not take on too many projects at once because you are easily overwhelmed. You are well aware of this and the physical impact that stress has on your body. Be mindful. Important to learn to live within your means. Overspending lately is becoming a major issue that will disrupt every aspect of your life.

🌙 Body:

The Fool ✴ How physical actions affecting forward progress and intellectual growth ✴ This card represents unbounded energy although not currently directed toward anything positive, seemingly endless wandering with no clear goal in sight. Although this may not be a real issue for some people, when you are just coming to terms with the fact that your life has been a series of ups and downs and physical actions have had a deeper impact on your life than you would have ever expected. The best way to learn and grow from this is not through random and unhindered exploration but to put what energy and inspiration you have toward an achievable goal that will challenge your mind, be healthy for your body, and put you at peace spiritually.

🌟 Spirit:

Ten of Pentacles ✴ the lesson to be learned from your current situation.✴ In spite of it all you have managed to make it through in one piece, mostly intact. You have a keen understanding of what makes you tick and the true motivation behind your actions. That is knowing one's self beyond a shadow of a doubt and knowing who will be there to guide you and to help you through difficult times. This card is representative of loyality, stability, and family. Primarily financial services security. You are more than capable of pulling it together and making a good life for those you care about. As long as you knockoff the wasteful and frivolous spending on things that will never make you as happy. Happiness that you know exactly where to find, and it will never be in new and interesting people but a love that seems as old as time. You got this one. Just get your shit together!

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Gryphons, Griffons, and Griffins.

A creature of legend known to have the body, tail, and back legs of a lion with the front feet and head of an eagle. They are typically known thosis way because both the lion and the eagle are reknown as "kings" of beast and bird, respectively. However, the gryphon can be found in a great variety of feline-bird combinations, each with its own unique powers, and each are guardians of specific region in which sacred knowledge can be found. All gryphons are courageous and bold, strong and intelligent. Gryphon claws have medicinal properities, these are highly varied depending on the type of gryphon the talon orginated from. Gryphon feathers, especially those from a raptor cross breed, have been known to restore sight. Gryphons were first noted in ancient Greece and Egypt, and can be found in mythologies the world over, from Central Asia, Sumatra, and can even be found within the world's major religions: Hindu, Judiasm, and Christianity. The spread of humanity to the world"s unihabited places has seen gryphon numbers on a sharp decline and within the past century almost no sightings have been reported. Unless we continue to believe, all magical creatures, including these magnificent beasts may soon been gone from our world.

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When alchemy was considered science and searching for the philosopher's stone was an actual endeavor.

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From the Practical Guide to Palm Reading- if such a thing were to exist...

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Some vivid serpent images inspired by Australian Aboriginal artists. Since this will not work as my header image please enjoy it as its own post!

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A Brief Introduction to the Rainbow Serpent

• • •FOLKLORE AROUND THE WORLD• • •

Rainbow Serpents are enormous reptiles known in many parts of the world for their creation and rain making activities, especially in West Africa, North America and Australia.

→ WEST AFRICA ←

in Africa, the Rainbow Serpent was the first creation of MAWU the supreme being. The serpent then helped create the rest of the world and when they had finished she wound herself into a great circle under the ocean to support the weight of the Earth. The rippling of her coils can be seen in the movement of the waters from which she sometimes arises to arch herself across the sky.

→ NORTH AMERICA ←

North American tribesmen often see the Rainbow Serpent. in North America the Rainbow Serpent played a large part in the creation of man and other animals, and then assumed the important role of providing rain. Occasionally she sleeps too long between seasons, so the ground begins to crack with prolonged route. The serpent's failure to appear in the sky indicates she is still asleep and she must be awoken with especially noisy music, vibrant dance, and eleborate ceremonies.

→ AUSTRALIA ←

Rainbow Serpents are prevalent in every part of the Australian continent where they have many names. Their tasks in the creation days was to carve out creeks, rivers, lakes, and water holes. The rivers have many curves because they follow the wriggling tracks of the serpent, and the water holes are round because that is the shape of a snake coiled up to rest. Nowadays, the Rainbow Serpent live in the depths of the water holes during the dry season. One must be very careful not to disturb them, or they will rear up with fury and create all manner of disasters by lashing their great bodies through the Earth and sky. In the wet season, the Rainbow Serpent emerge from the water holes to fulfill their appointed tasks by bringing life getting water to the land. The brilliant arches of their rainbowed bodies show that the serpent's are traveling from one water hole to another to make sure that they are well topped off for the upcoming dry season.

★ IS JUST A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE IMPORTANCE THE RAINBOW SERPENT HAS IN MANY CULTURES WORLDWIDE. I WILL FOCUS ON THE UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES OF INDIVIDUAL CULTURAL BELIEFS AND THEIR OWN HISTORICAL MYTHOLOGY IN UPCOMING BLOGS ★

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Burning a simple candle can have a much more deep and profound meaning than one may think.

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A lonely traveler through infinite space and time.