So many folks won’t do the ground work for magical practice – no grounding, no shielding, no shadow work – and want to dive into higher forms of practice. Without going through the lower chakras, we cannot properly access the upper ones, right? The Earth Dragon guards us against misusing our own treasures in this way. Take heed and cover the basics, and don’t forget that sometimes we must revisit the basics.
Blessings,
Thistle
Earth Dragon – Power, Potential, Riches
Meaning: The Earth Dragon (Draig-talamh) brings us face to face with our potential. Within us we have a treasure house of riches – of powers and capacities – that we can learn how to use. In the past, we may have been denied access by the guardian of this treasure. But now we are coming to understand that this sometimes fierce guardian is in reality an aspect of ourselves. By coming to know and love Draig-talamh, we will be able to unlock the secrets of our heart, and at the same time we will find ourselves discovering the beauty and the power that lie within the hearts of those around us and in the very earth itself.
This card might also indicate that somehow you are relating in an inappropriate way to your inner reserves and potential. Earth Dragon guards the treasures of your soul fiercely, but he is your ally, not your enemy – do not try to kill him and do not try to wrest the treasure away from him. You may need to spend time befriending this creature who has slumbered in your soul for so long. A precipitous attempt to capitalize on your talents or express your potential may be unwise.
Druid Animal Oracle by authors Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm and artist Will Worthington
Parting the Mists 
This really speaks to me today, given the thoughts I worked through in my meditation practice. Grateful for your reading!
Glad to be of help. 🙂 I do love this deck and how it reads on some days.