Draconian opening

[Shalux]

Hi,
Does any of you have some experience with the Draocnian opening ritual described in the Draconian Ritual Book by Asenath Mason?
I have some interest in practicing it and I wonder if others have experience to share. Thanks!

 

[Sabbatius]

It is a fairly simple and malleable directional calling to work with.

I enjoyed the Dragon Invocation from the Draconian Ritual Book. My major issue with Asenath Mason's work though is that her sigils and art are, IMHO, horrible. I have always utilized other sigils when doing any work by Mason or the Temple of Ascending Flame. The only exception is the Sigil for the Ascending Flame itself.

 

[Shalux]

Happy to hear it's quite malleable and accessible, that sounds like a perfect fit.
I haven't given a serious look at her sigils yet, so I'll sure keep your comment in mind when I do!
Thanks!!

 

[RoccoR]

RE: Draocnian Opening
SUBTOPIC: Sigil Art
⁜→ Sabbatius

My artwork is atrocious.

It is a fairly simple and malleable directional calling to work with.

I enjoyed the Dragon Invocation from the Draconian Ritual Book. My major issue with Asenath Mason's work though is that her sigils and art are, IMHO, horrible. I have always utilized other sigils when doing any work by Mason or the Temple of Ascending Flame. The only exception is the Sigil for the Ascending Flame itself.

(COMMENT)

I don't think that the Art depicted in Asenath Mason's work is particularly bad, I do not think they project or deflect any calling or magic. And they do not seem to reach out to any particular entity. What I think I see is a set of established demonic-like components assembled without any deliberate communication.

I did not find the Draconian Ritual Book insightful.

Just one man's opinion.
Most Respectfully,
R

 

[Sabbatius]

I don't think that the Art depicted in Asenath Mason's work is particularly bad, I do not think they project or deflect any calling or magic. And they do not seem to reach out to any particular entity. What I think I see is a set of established demonic-like components assembled without any deliberate communication.

I know a lot of people who love it. I know others who prefer Mark Alan Smith's work. I find both to be flashbacks to 80's Death Metal album covers, which I was not impressed by. In any case, it was just my opinion. If people like it, good. In most cases, I almost always make my own sigils to personalize.

I did not find the Draconian Ritual Book insightful.

Just one man's opinion.

Honestly when it comes to the Draconian Current, I prefer Michael Kelly's work though have taken some concepts from Mason for basic outlines for structure.

 

[lumineth Realm Lord]

Hi,
Does any of you have some experience with the Draocnian opening ritual described in the Draconian Ritual Book by Asenath Mason?
I have some interest in practicing it and I wonder if others have experience to share. Thanks!

My problem is the blood offering thing. I'm never sure where or how to get the blood, or how often I should use the ritual.

I'd be happy to get some advice.

 

[Shalux]

My problem is the blood offering thing. I'm never sure where or how to get the blood, or how often I should use the ritual.

I'd be happy to get some advice.

For me it is simple: as of now it simply feels completely out of tune, so I simply don't use blood. And I guess I won't unless this changes profundly.
But note that not all rituals in this book call for blood offering (the Draconian opening does not, and as @Sabbatius pointed out it is malleable, as said in the description). I'd say just adapt to your own tuning, the best you can (it seems there's a delicate equilibrium to find).

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Thanks @RoccoR and @Sabbatius for your comments. As far as I can tell, there is probably a couple of rituals I'll experiment with from the Draconian Rituals book (opening and some energy workings, so mostly the "basic" ones in some sense). I'll look into Michael Kelly's work.

 

[lumineth Realm Lord]

For me it is simple: as of now it simply feels completely out of tune, so I simply don't use blood. And I guess I won't unless this changes profundly.
But note that not all rituals in this book call for blood offering (the Draconian opening does not, and as @Sabbatius pointed out it is malleable, as said in the description). I'd say just adapt to your own tuning, the best you can (it seems there's a delicate equilibrium to find).

Post automatically merged: Jun 9, 2025

Thanks @RoccoR and @Sabbatius for your comments. As far as I can tell, there is probably a couple of rituals I'll experiment with from the Draconian Rituals book (opening and some energy workings, so mostly the "basic" ones in some sense). I'll look into Michael Kelly's work.

Would I be able to get the best out of the ritual if I pretend to draw blood?

 

[Shalux]

Would I be able to get the best out of the ritual if I pretend to draw blood?

I'm not sure, and there are more experienced fellows around here than I am. My view is: maybe, experiment and do what feels right to your gut. You can pretend, you could also, for example, use some other liquid, natural (maybe an oil?).
(Let me add that, in the end, I turned into other trends for similar workings, so I haven't worked much with Mason, Kelly: it's probably not my path for now and I gave the books back after borrowing them. I am more on Wachter, Fries kind of paths.)

 

[SpearOfTheWoodAmphithere]

My problem is the blood offering thing. I'm never sure where or how to get the blood, or how often I should use the ritual.

I'd be happy to get some advice.

Lancing devices used by diabetics to check blood sugar levels are common for small drops. Anything more gets into the weeds of medical territory from safety of extraction, cleanliness, supplies, and the like, which I'd suggest getting assistance from a proper medical professional, as is customary to say on such a topic. I do not suggest cutting one's self, regardless of the circumstance.

Being that I'm exploring the power of blood myself atm, I'd caution not taking the bonding force seriously, as it is essentially one of the rawest forms of yourself you can give and inherently and deeply connected to your you-ness. It can also create some more feral or rushed responses or attract maybe not the most welcome beings, again due to that rawness of it's energy.