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For centuries the dragon has captured the imagination of humanity. In contrast to western imagery, where he is a gruesome monster to be feared and hunted, in China the dragon is a celestial creature, embodying the spirit of the earth and sky manifesting in many different forms and representing all things powerful, strong, and auspicious. Hidden among the ridges of mountains or coiled within the depths of winding waterways, his spirit bursts forth each time he is aroused. Ancient Chinese books are scattered with lyrical descriptions of his awakening. An eclipse occurs each time he decides to eat the sun or the moon, and typhoons take place when dragons battle. Dragons are believed to unfold in storm clouds, wash their scales in the waves, breathe fire as they streak through the skies like lightning, and bring the life-giving rains that mark the beginning of spring.

The dragon also plays a prominent role in Chinese history, for the Chinese dragon of antiquity descended onto earth and became the son of heaven, living as a mortal in the person of the Emperor. Whereas before he had been the ruler of the mountains and rivers, the sovereign of the seas and lord of the lakes, the dragon became a ruler of men. And so deep in the imperial halls and throne rooms of the Forbidden City in China dragons are painted, carved, engraved, and sculpted into every corner, telling eloquently of a time when dragons were revered as the highest celestial symbol of the land.

The Chinese dragon is said to possess supernatural powers. He can change color, from blue-green to golden yellow, and shape, from a mile long to a tiny earthworm, even to invisibility. He is always shown gazing longingly or appearing to reach and touch a round elusive object, said to be the great wish-fulfilling pearl. Some view this pearl as the sun, dazzling in its brilliance, some as the moon, piercingly white in its calm and iridescent glow. Thus the dragon is said to embody cosmic chi, so that with every intangible breath of his presence he holds out the promise of a better lifestyle, the promise of unbelievable prosperity, unimaginable happiness, and the genuine awakening of the human spirit at every level — mind, body, and spirit. How much of his dragon magic materializes in your life depends as much on the quality of your practice as on your own heaven luck, or tien chi.

All around the world, in every country where dragons can be found, prosperity rises. Over time people living in dragon countries grow prosperous and powerful. Wealth accumulates, moving from one part of the country to another and from individual to individual. The countries that possess dragons are those with mountains. It is within the undulating ridges of a mountain range that hidden dragons build their lairs, and which, when activated, come alive bringing great prosperity and power.

Placing the dragon image inside the home represents a big part of Taoist Feng Shui magic, since it is used to activate the cosmic chi he represents. However, he has to “sit’” in the correct places in the home, his eyes need to be awakened, and there are taboos associated with his size and color. He works best when placed in tandem with beautiful flowing water, and he brings great protective power to those who know how to wear his image in gold.

The American dragon spans the country with his head in California, his body writhing through Middle America, his tail in the northeastern states, and his claws spread the length of the country.