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Hiro & Little One
An Eclectic Pagan’s Journey By Carla Jo Worth (Jan, 2018)
Merry Meet, Friends and Welcome to the Circle.
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As you may know, the editor gives us a selection of topics for each issue of Star Nations Magazine. When I opened the e-mail for this month’s prep, the topic “Dragons” leaped off the computer screen. Since then, my totem dragons have been whispering in my ear. “Tell them about us.”
First of all, yes, dragons do exist. In ages past, they lived here on our plane of existence. There were fewer people and lots more wild area then. Dragons appear in art, literature, and myth all around the world. In the West, they are portrayed as savage beasts, ravaging villages and demanding the sacrifice of a virgin. As the Church gained dominance, the Dragon became the embodiment of Evil as was often seen as Satan.
Dragons were hunted by “Knights in shining armor” and destroyed where ever they were found. Most dragons wanted was to be left alone to live their lives in peace. When they were nearly hunted out of existence, those that were left went to another plane where Man cannot go.
In the East, Dragons were revered as wise beings who were sought out by Man for enlightenment and help when major decisions were to be made. They were consulted on many different topics by all.
In China, the seal of the royal house included a five-fingered dragon. Only the royal family could have this dragon on its banner. All others have only three fingers.
The Eastern dragon, like my friend Hiro, have long sinuous bodies with either four or six legs. They also sport wings and fly to reach their mountaintop refuges. The dragons of Europe are stockier of body with two or four legs and wings. They are also said to breathe fire, hence the “Fire breathing dragon” of European tales. The Celtic dragon is the smallest of all and resembles a bear in body shape with stubby wings that are mostly for show and intimidation.
Dragons are said to be bloodthirsty and greedy for all treasure. They are carnivores and need copious amounts of fresh meat when they feed. But, the true reason they hoard gold and jewels has little to do with greed for money. Gold is a soft metal that conforms well to their bodies in the nest. The scales of most dragons are very hard and dense on the back while the underside of their body is vulnerable to attack. The jewels tend to get stuck between the scales and offer protection to the underbelly.
As you can imagine, dragons need quite a bit of area to maintain their lifestyle. When Man began spreading into the wild places, they encountered the dragons that were already there. Man, being what he is, feared what he could not understand and began hunting the dragons. At first, the dragons pulled back but, Man didn’t stop. He began killing them for their treasure and sport.
Because of the relentlessness of the killing, Dragons used the magick born to them and began slipping between the worlds. Dragons went to other places and other times—much like the unicorns, Fae Folk, and other creatures of legend and myth.
The Dragons still keep an eye on humans. Some visit in dreams while others cross partially into this realm, so they remain unseen, where they influence humans and show up in stories of fantasy with others from the Unseen Realm.
I mentioned earlier that two of my totems are Dragons. The first, I met nearly 35 years ago. I had drawn a bath, lit some candles, and turned on a CD of ocean waves. The low light, soothing sound, and warmth of the bath had placed me in a meditative state.
Suddenly, I knew I was no longer alone. I could feel a presence in front of me. When I opened my eyes, all I could see were nostrils! I was looking up the nose of something very large!
“If you have something to say to me, could you please become smaller, so I can see you?”
The nostril disappeared, and a beautiful royal amethyst dragon with iridescent emerald colored wings appeared over the tub. It moved to the side and became a bit larger so that we were seeing each other eye-to-eye.
The Dragon just stared at me, into me really, for several minutes. Then, simply disappeared!
Over the next almost 20 years, I would feel the dragon’s presence but, did not see or hear it. Not until I was being attuned to Reiki.
The master had us meditate to connect with the Reiki masters. I saw a large Samurai in full armor and heard “Hiro.” It was a few months later that the Dragon appeared again. She made it known that she is female, and I am to call her “Hiro.”
Hiro is aware of me at all times and is there whenever I do Reiki healing. I also feel her when change is coming in my life and when a spiritual decision/action is needed. Hiro does not tell me what to do; she does help me see more clearly the impact my actions will have on myself and others.
The other Dragon made itself known about nine years ago. I was attending a class with Dana (Denise Iwaniw) in Big Rapids, and we were on a journey meditation. As I came back into the room, a cow buffalo snorted on my left shoulder. Then, I felt weight on my right shoulder. I glanced over, and there sat a small dragon. He met my eye and stuck his tongue in my ear! Buffalo snot on my left and Dragon spit in my ear! What a night!
This new Dragon is too young to have a Name so, he is referred to as “Little One.” As he grows and matures, he will be called many different things until he earns his Name. Little One shows up when I get too serious and need to play. He also shows up when he is curious about what I am doing.
So, that is how I know what I do about Dragons and what Hiro and Little One insisted I tell you.
Dragons exist. They are available to those they choose. As the planet and Humans raise their vibrations and awareness, Dragons and others that have gone “Between the worlds” will make themselves known to those who are ready.
May you be so fortunate as to make their acquaintance. ✦
The Circle is open yet, unbroken. Meet, Part, and Merry Meet Again. Blessed Be
Carla Jo Worth was born in Big Rapids, MI, in 1953. Her family moved to Chippewa Lake in 1956 and back to Big Rapids in 1965. It was about then that she began her investigation into the energies around her and where she fit in. She bought her first deck of Tarot cards with graduation money and currently lives in a home and property with a black cat (surprise, surprise) named Loki. She spends her time reading, crocheting, writing, studying, giving card readings. tellerstidbits@yahoo.com
