The Dragon’s Compass: A Quick Reference

If you feel overwhelmed, lost in jargon, or unmoored by intensity, start here.

This page distills the book’s cosmology into its operational core: The Rhythm (FRA) and The Safety Net.

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1. The Master Rhythm: Field–Resonance–Action (FRA)

You do not need to memorize every concept. You only need to practice this loop. Every other tool fits inside this cycle.

1. FIELD (Sense it)
   • What is happening? Pause and scan.
   • Tools to use here: Somatic Triad, Five Energetic Bodies.
2. RESONANCE (Feel it)
   • How does it land? Check your capacity. Is this a “Yes,” a “No,” or a “Not Now”?
   • Tools to use here: Readiness Net, Serene Center.
3. ACTION (Move it)
   • What is the coherent step? Make a Conscious Fold—one deliberate choice that breaks an old pattern.
   • Tools to use here: Living-Consent.

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2. The Safety Net (5 Core Tools)

If you are in distress, use these tools immediately.

The Panic Button: Somatic Triad

Use when: You feel overwhelmed, dissociated, or spun out.

1. Exhale: Lengthen the out-breath (count of 6).
2. Orient: Look around. Name 3 blue objects. Feel your feet.
3. Sensation: Locate one neutral physical sensation (e.g., “my hands are warm”).

The Anchor: Serene Center

Use when: You are about to make a decision or enter a conflict.

• The Posture: Vertical spine, soft front, heavy base.
• The Agreement:
  1. Pause to regulate.
  2. Honor Living-Consent.
  3. Pair truth with repair.

The Gauge: Readiness Tiers

Use when: Deciding whether to do a practice.

• Tier 1 (Grounding): Safe for now. Breath, feet, nature.
• Tier 2 (Deepening): Moderate intensity. Journaling, shadow dialogue. Requires stability.
• Tier 3 (The Plunge): High intensity. Void work, catharsis, altered states. Requires aftercare plan and support.

The Ethics: Living-Consent

Use when: Interacting with others.

• Consent is Revocable. You can stop at any time.
• Consent is Specific. “Yes” to A is not “Yes” to B.
• Impact > Intent. If you hurt someone, pause and repair, even if you didn’t mean to.

The Filter: ECC Lens

Use when: In groups or high-intensity experiences.

• Ecstasy: Is the energy too high? Ground it.
• Community: Are the boundaries clear?
• Catharsis: Is the release voluntary? (Never force a scream or cry).

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3. The Lexicon (Simplified)

The Territory

• Entangled Firmament: The web of reality. Everything is connected; your actions ripple.
• Void: The silence behind the noise. The place of potential and rest.
• Dragon: You, integrated. The union of your shadow, your light, and your body.

The Architecture

• Five Energetic Bodies: The layers of you.
  1. Form: Physical body, sensation.
  2. Eros: Life force, emotion, desire.
  3. Soul: Meaning, values, story.
  4. Archetypal: Roles, myths, collective patterns.
  5. Void: Pure awareness, stillness.

The Mechanics

• Fractal Resonance: Small changes here create big changes there. Align your breath, and your life follows.
• Conscious Fold: The act of choosing differently. Breaking a loop.