Dragon Rouge means "red dragon" in French. The French name Dragon Rouge corresponds to an old alchemistic brotherhood that carried this name. Dragon Rouge is also one of the most interesting and famous books of the black arts, the great grimoire, Le Grand Grimoire, which is called Le Dragon Rouge. Dragon Rouge is using magical systems from all over the world but are mainly focused on the European Tradition.

What does the Red Dragon represent?

The Red Dragon is a mythological entity which exists in all times and cultures. The Dragon can be viewed as a winged serpent. From the perspective of the history of religions the serpent is a symbol of the earth and the underworld. The eagle (and birds in general) are symbols of the heavens. The dragon is a unity of these two fundamental principles. The Dragon is a picture of the Hermetic principle "That which is below is like that which is above and that which is above is like that which is below". In China the dragon is a symbol of Tao, that which is beyond all terms and all polarities (Yin and Yang) but also is the force behind all. The Dragon represents the unknown and the hidden energy in man and in nature. The word dragon comes from the Greek verb derkein which means "to see". The Dragon is the principle of clear seeing: the ability to see things in a new light as they really are, beyond all illusions. For this reason the dragon has great wisdom and power in the myths. The wisdom of the dragon is symbolized by the treasure it guards or the pearl that the dragon carries in his mouth. To find this wisdom and knowledge man must search in his/her inner aspects and in the unknown. In Yoga the dragon is called the Kundalini, the force that is hidden inside man. The Draconian path strives to make this unconscious force and knowledge conscious. "A picture says more than a thousand words" and the symbol of the dragon and the myths about it carries information about how the unconscious can become conscious and how man can evolve.

The colour red has always been connected to magic and force. The red colour belongs to blood, heat and the pulse. In Nordic magic objects were magically loaded with energy by colouring it red, often with blood. Words like the German Zauber or the English sorcery come from the old Norse word teufer which means "to colour red".

The red dragon is a symbol of primal forces that the magician can awake and use in his/her magical work. In the Bible the red dragon is connected to Satan and the fallen angels. These are mythologically giving man the knowledge and the force to reach divinity.

What is magic?

Magic is a term surrounded with ignorance, prejudices and naive interpretations. From the perspective of the history of ideas, magic is one of two possible ways to approach the divine. One of these two ways is the religious, in which one experiences oneself as dependent on the force that determines fate. The other attitude is the magical where one experiences that one has the ability to influence this force in accordance with one's own will. The definition of magic most generally accepted by modern magicians comes from Aleister Crowley (1875-1947): "Magic is the art and science to cause change in conformity with will". The word magic can be traced to the Greek word megas which means "great" and refers to the "great" science the "great" work; the art and science to work with the transcendental. The word magic can also be traced to the ancient Persian Zoroastrians. The word magus which can be interpreted as magician was the name of their priests. The word magic is connected to different words for "force" (and "great" and "great force"), like magnetism. Magic is a practical philosophy of the will which emphasizes the power of will and its possibility to influence one's own existence.

The Draconian magic is the art and science to by outer and inner forces act in a manner that transforms vision to reality in accordance with the will.

How is the outer work structured?

We have regular meetings where we study magic and occultism in theory and practice. We are conducting ceremonies, magical workings, study nights and are arranging guest lecturers. We are also arranging journeys together to ancient cult sites and power places. We are arranging seminars where we are practicing martial arts, yoga and meditation. We also have festivals where we are conducting "firewalkings", walking on glowing coal.

What type of yoga and meditation are you practising?

We are practising yoga and meditation from the Indian Vamachara Tantra. It belongs to the left hand path. We are practising physical yoga techniques through asanas where we in different movements and positions learn how to control latent inner forces. We are also using a certain form of Rune yoga where the forces of the runes are used.

The goal with our yoga and meditation is to awake the latent inner force that is called Kundalini in the Tantra. Unlike ordinary yoga and meditation we are not striving to reach the illumination called Samadhi where the adept becomes "one with God" when the Kundalini melts together with the energy zone Sahasrara above the head. We are using a rare and dark system in which the kundalini reaches beyond Sahasrara. This does not lead to samadhi but to Kaivalya where the adept becomes like a god. We are working with a number of hidden chakras besides the energy zones that are more commonly used in Yoga and meditation.

What is a ritual?

There are many misunderstandings regarding what a ritual is. A ritual is an act that follows a specific pattern, for example the coffee and the newspaper every morning. Our lifes are filled with unconscious rituals. By conducting conscious rituals we will become more conscious about which principles and forces that rules our lifes. The ritual or ceremony can be conducted to dramatize a mythological text or a mythological event. Rituals can also be conducted by acting out a situation and a number of events that the magician wants to accomplish. The different attributes, the candles, the incense and the capes are used to increase the atmosphere and to release psychic energy. The ritual is connected to the psychodrama used in psychology but is connected to religio-mythological and archetypal levels.

Does Dragon Rouge have anything to do with Satanism or Devil Worship?

No, magic is not a religion. We are not worshiping anything. But Satanism can be a way to re-evaluate old values. For this reason "The Satanic Bible" by Anton LaVey can fill a certain function, even if we would rather recommend writings by Nietzsche, like "The Antichrist" for this purpose. Even if we are not Satanists we are critical towards the three greatest monotheistic religions Judaism, Christianity and Islam. We believe that these three religions have a structure which has as a main purpose to subdue and repress people.

Is there any political direction in Dragon Rouge?

Although Dragon Rouge is an unpolitical organization it could be useful to include some reflections and recommendations. Most political parties in the western world agree in too many questions. This has led to an increased one-sidedness. All deeper ideas have vanished from the political agenda and all parties are positivistic, anthropocentric and hostile towards all deeper historical and traditionalistic anchorage. Together they are destroying both the environment and culture-historical environments. Often magicians choose to turn their backs completely on politics, since politics are constructed on simplifications and different levels of corruption. At the same time it can be suitable to use one's vote. We would recommend that one should vote, but on some political party outside the general frame.

What type of people are members of Dragon Rouge?

We have members in most ages. Among our members there are people in most work categories. Our members include both academics and workers. Many have creative interests and we also have many musicians and artists as members. The balance between the sexes is equal.

What does it mean to become a member of Dragon Rouge?

A basic membership costs 40 euro in Europe and 45 euro outside Europe. As a member you are welcome to our introductional lectures, magical meetings and festivities. You will receive the members' publication DRACONTIAS four times a year. The order consists of three parts: one outer part that is open to all members, one inner part that includes our initiation system and one inner circle.

As a member you have the possibility to order our initiation course. There are many different reasons why people join Dragon Rouge. Some become members because they share our cultural taste and our philosophical interests. Some become members because they want to support us or to be part of the brother/sisterhood of the order. Many become members because they want to find an organization in which they can practice advanced magic.

Can I receive the addresses of other members?

No. People become members for various reasons. While some choose to work with Dragon Rouge material by themselves, others prefer to contact and work together with other members. We never reveal the address or identity of our members. To get in contact with our members you can participate in some of our outer activities in Stockholm or as arranged by a lodge (programmes are sent out on a regular basis). You can also use the message board in the members' section at the website to reach others.

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