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German Harvest Spirits - Dragons

Updated: Jan 7

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The mystic Dragon is among the plentiful Harvest Spirits in Germany. Appearing in various shapes and sizes, harvest spirits can be wild, domestic or mythical animals; people, hybrids and shape-shifters; weather elements such as fire and whirlwinds; and demons.


Dragons are found throughout the world. In Asia the dragon is the most auspicious of creatures. The Lindwyrm of German forest folklore is a snake-like type of dragon who may be helpful, or hungry. The dragon Fafnir guards a treasure in the Middle Ages epic Nibelungenlied, and is slain by Siegfried.


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Associated with wisdom and prosperity, the Dragon can be a boon or a curse. Unexplained fires in the fields, sheaves, barn or other outbuildings may indicate the presence of a Dragon.


These mystic spirits can be small and feisty, big and brash, or appear as rolling waves in the wheat or a cloud of morning fog. They might be heard as a rumble in the ground, or felt as earth tremors.


Despite the danger, Dragons are welcome as they portend wealth and abundance. In passing through the fields, deep under ground and high in the sky, Dragons can enrich crops with their auras of magic.


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The Air Dragon appears in the clouds or fog. It's colored in pale hues or white, and is an auspicious sign almost anywhere in the world. Water dragons inhabit lakes, creeks or rivers, and might cause floods or water damage if displeased. An offering of silver on a full moon night can get this recalcitrant creature on your side.


The Fire Dragon is formidable even in smaller sizes, as one flame can create mass destruction. A more extroverted type of Dragon, it can also show up in rays of the sun and cause sunburn.


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Earth Dragons bring the elements together but are rarely seen, as they prefer to move through caverns and underground tunnels. These Dragons can sleep for a long time. A positive turn of fortunes or increased wealth can signify the presence of an Earth Dragon, but it's also wise to look out for sudden pitfalls.


Dragon ornaments, artwork, jewelry, tattoos can bring the power of the Dragon into daily life. Dragon qualities include charisma, confidence, attraction of wealth and mystic wisdom. Precise characteristics depend on the type of Dragon.


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While Elemental Dragons aren't true harvest spirits, they can affect the yield and the fortunes of the home owners. Maybe they're just passing by or looking for a quiet place to nap. It's best to treat them all with respect and let sleeping dragons lie.


Sometimes the Dragon is really a sorcerer or enchantress on the hunt for riches. They're also not true harvest spirits and if one of these shows up in the fields, it's probably lost. Hide your gold. Dragon is one of the favorite forms for shape-shifters mortal or mystic.


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