Between the new chalices and shot glasses, and the Anne Stokes Mythical Companions that we’ve put on sale, you can tell we’re both dragon fans. In that spirit, this week we’ll be working with Dragon’s Blood, which adds power to any spell work done using it. As you may have guessed, however, Dragon’s Blood does not come from Dragons. It comes from the sap of the Draconis, or Dragon, Palm.
The sap makes a resin that crystallizes and can then be cut or pounded in to powder for magical uses. Dragon’s blood has many uses in ritual work. Spells for protection, courage, luck, money, or power can use Dragon’s blood resin or powder for burning, oil for anointing candles, and even ink for writing spells. Its blood red color makes it perfect for inks and dyes.
While common uses for Dragon’s blood also include increased sexuality and love, today’s spell is for protection. While not a substitute for the use of police in situations of imminent physical danger, you can use a protection spell to turn someone’s ill will away from you, and to clear negative energies and free yourself from negative influences.
You have several options when working with Dragon’s blood because it comes in many forms. You can get it in resin, powder, ink, incense, and oil. For this spell, I use the oil and the ink but you can also use a simple incense to give power to your spell since Dragon’s Blood is exceptionally potent. Dragon’s Blood ink also helps you set powerful intentions when used in writing your spells, which is how I use the ink.
You will need:
Your white candles are your representation of deity, so for my purposes, I use one white candle for the Goddess and one for the God. The black candle, on the other hand, represents protection and release of negative energy. Mullein and Hyssop carry different types of protection properties that complement each other to make it a good mix for your offering.
For something like this, I decorate my altar with items from the forest since that’s what makes me feel safest. Set up your altar using whatever represents protection and safety to you.
Magic is energy, so you always want as much energy as you can before you cast your spell. Walking your circle will help you raise that energy. Anoint your candles with the dragon’s blood oil, and grind your mullein and hyssop in your ritual bowl.
Light your candles and invoke the deity and the elements. When you finish, visualize yourself surrounded in a ball of light, and say the following:
Blood of dragon
Dark of night
Protect me from
This mortal plight
This burning candle
The shining light
A harbor of safety
In the darkest night
Light the herbal mix in the spell bowl
God and Goddess
To you I pray
Protect me now
And in future days.
Elements four
Come near to me
I embrace your power
So mote it be.
Hold the vision of the white light for a few moments until you feel ready to close the spell. Thank the deity and elements, bid them farewell, gently release the energy, and break the circle.
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