Using blood

Menstrual blood is use in hoodoo magic to bind a man to the woman if he drinks it. Normal blood is used in magic as blood represents life so it's like you sacrifice a part of life to "seal the deal" like the term sealed in blood. It is hard to reverse a blood spell though

Kurost is very correct. There is no cutting involved. It is a mere pinprick on a fingertip necessary. Being sure everything is sterilized of course. If you wish to write with it, it's best to add a drop to red ink or paint.

Not to mention, we were discussing the symbolic significance of menstrual blood that is completely free flowing every month for a woman.

"Cutting" is a mental condition and isn't developed from using a few drops of blood on a rune. When I was a kid you couldn't get me to inflict pain on myself in any way. Normal people have a hard time even poking themselves with a needle. It is not within our nature to harm ourselves. It is a mental condition that is connected to depression and it isn't the blood but the pain in itself, a form of masochism, that is the center focus along with the physical effects of blood loss. It really has nothing to do with the blood at all and therefore has no connection to blood magic.

I believe that we should not have to guard our words to cater to those with mental health issues. In that regard, we shouldn't speak of offering tobacco or alcohol because it encourages mind altering substances inappropriate for children. And the love spells here encourage those that cannot let go and obsess over their ex's. Of course, that is just silly. We will still discuss such things for the sake of those that are healthy and mature.

Whiterav3n, you did point out some things i was thinking. I for one am grateful for having learned about this here. I do find it admireable brysling cares about the kiddos.

I used blood to make a connection with an outsider during an invocation and it was effective to create a bond.

Happy Casting!

~Thor

I have all the love and respect in the world for Brysing. He knows that. And yes, he is a worry wort and he is very sweet. :)

I do not condone any type of blood letting. I do, how ever know that the use of menstrual blood has been used in love spells for many, many years. It is natural and doesn't involve harming innocent animals, or people. The simplest, using a few drops in cupcakes or muffins, and concentrating on your intent while cooking. Feed to your intended "love". Continue concentrating. You can also write your own mantra, one that suits you. Anyone can write their own. It is more powerful if written by the person performing a rite or spell.

Thanks, WhiteRaven! I just didn't like the idea that youngsters might hurt themselves. And yes, I do worry a bit about the young getting wrong ideas.

having a man drink menstrual blood against his knowledge is criminal, it can lead to diseases. HPV, hepatitis, HIV, etc.
Be careful, people!