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.

If you haven’t read it yet, skim the Disclaimer first. For the full protocols (including medical contraindications and Tier 3 safety), see Checklists and Materials.

Quick Start (60 Seconds)

If your system is lit—panic, dissociation, compulsive urgency—do this before reading anything else:

Exhale: Two long exhales (count of 6), jaw soft.
Orient: Let your eyes move. Name 3 neutral objects. Feel the room.
Contact: Feet or seat. One hand on ribs or belly. Find one neutral sensation.
Choose one stabilizer: Water, a slow walk, a text to a trusted person, or stepping outside for air.

If you cannot return to a basic sense of safety within a few minutes, stop and seek support. Embodiment first, then choice.

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.

FIELD (Sense it)
- What is happening? Pause and scan.
- Tools to use here: Somatic Triad, Five Energetic Bodies.
RESONANCE (Feel it)
- How does it land? Check your capacity. Is this a “Yes,” a “No,” or a “Not Now”?
- Tools to use here: Three-Tier Readiness Net, Serene Center.
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.

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.

Exhale: Lengthen the out-breath (count of 6).
Orient: Look around. Name 3 blue objects. Feel your feet.
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: Three-Tier Readiness Net

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 (High Intensity): High intensity. Void Meditation work, catharsis, altered states. Requires aftercare plan and support.

Stop signs (step down now): You can’t re-ground quickly, you lose time, you feel numb/fragmented, you feel compelled to “push through,” or your body says “too much.” Return to Tier 1 and use the full Tier 3 Safety Checklist.

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).

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

The Map: Five Energetic Bodies

The layers of you.

Form: Physical body, sensation.
Eros: Life force, emotion, desire.
Soul: Meaning, values, story.
Archetypal: Roles, myths, collective patterns.
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.

Where to Go Next

Start broad: Table of Contents
Go deeper (structured): Practices, Meditations, and Related Techniques
Go safer (high-risk protocols): Checklists and Materials