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Dancing with dragons is a good book indeed, even if it is a hot-swap of replacing the usual gods of the corners with dragons. It is an excellent starting point, especially for people who already have a little magic under their belt and want to work with Dragons in a magical/ritual setting. They can be a source of a lot of strength and wisdom.
Just keep in mind that when calling on dragons this way, it is more accurate to say you are calling on a primal elemental force through a draconic archetype. You aren't calling on individual dragons so much as their idea, image, and strength.
After all Fafnir was a dwarf who was cursed to be a dragon for his greed in the Norse tales. Yet using the name as the representation of the primal element of draconic fire does not become diminished or demeaned. This is because you are not drawing on the memory of that legend. It has become synonymous with dragons and fire and so that name invokes those archetypes, and that archetype is what you are calling. Of course like the other evoking names, it can and does catch the attention of individual draconic beings along with the energy, who might come poking around to see what the hubub is about.
Speaking of Dragons as beings; By nature, dragons tend to operate individually, so I have found that if you are interested in connecting with them, gaining the respect and friendship of a single dragon who has introduced itself to you tends to be more valuable than calling on multiple archetypes.
It isn't that Dragons are territorial with each other or unable to work together or anything, they just send to prefer working on a one-on-one basis. So don't be too surprised if after you start using Draconic magic and/or working with Draconic energy, one in particular starts making itself more and more known to you and may introduce itself.
As beings of energy and magic, usually one or two will gravitate towards you who have a natural draw or synchronicity. Ones who have compatible attitudes and methods, or particular lessons they can teach to you tend to be the ones to hang around and can become guides or guardians.
When this happens, it is good to spend some time learning who the dragon is. Their personality, what elements and colors they associate themselves with, even how and when they draw on their energies. Those things can be reflective of your own nature as well. If a dragon introduces itself into your life, it is as much a totem animal and guide as it is a potent assistant with your magic.
For the "Too long, Didn't read" crowd;
Dragon energy is old, primal, powerful, and intrinsically tied with the elemental forces. It is good to use, but don't be surprised if you make some new friends as you explore the practice.
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