Late summer is a good time to do a protection spell or to renew previous protection spells. This simple spell can be layered over existing wards to reinforce them.

Gather these supplies:
* A black candle in a holder
* A small statue or picture of a dragon

Sit where you won’t be disturbed for thirty minutes. Light the candle, saying:

I ignite the dragon’s protection
for my home, inside and out.

Hold the statue or picture of the dragon. Close your eyes. Imagine protective energy originating in your ritual space and expanding outward, filling a sphere encompassing your home and grounds, above and below. Now imagine your dragon perched on top of the sphere, protecting it. Focus and hold the image as long as possible, then let it go.

Place the statue or picture in a prominent place in your home. This is where the protective energy is stored. You can tap into additional protective energy when necessary by looking or touching the dragon, or (if away from home) closing your eyes and visualizing the dragon extending protective energy to you wherever you are.