Actually Brann, I've heard it's considered an insult by some rune workers, as feminine blood is dead, not living and does not require any sort of sacrifice on the person's part. It's considered more or less smearing bodily waste product on them, which is considered an insult to the runes themselves as some treat them as living entities. Those who treat them as entities feel it necessary to make a proper sacrifice to them, or to make a sacrifice as it happens, either by pricking themselves or by accidental small injury.
In my own experience, I've never used feminine blood on my runes. I've used it for other, fertility based non-Kemetic things, but never on my runes. For me, it would be the same as smearing that blood on any of the Kemetic deity representations I have. However my experiences have shaped me. :)
Interesting, Sataset. The information I had was what I had gleaned from
research. I am not a woman, obviously, and did not know it might be an
insult. Thank you for this insight :)
Yes, science describes this quite clearly in the lovely revolving double helix diagram. Blood is literally you. From your blood scientist could clone you. Doesn't that say enough? Did you know that Japanese scientists cloned a mouse from a single drop of blood! How powerful is that?!
Blood Magick is a potent and deeply personal form of ritual practice that incorporates the practitioner's or a donor's blood as a source of energy, intent, and sacrifice. What differentiates Blood Magick from other forms of magick is its **intensity, direct connection to life force, and the inherent binding properties of blood itself**.
### **Key Aspects of Blood Magick:**
1. **Life Essence & Sacrifice** – Blood is one of the most powerful substances in magickal work because it carries the essence of life. When used in rituals, it acts as a direct conduit for personal power, making spells more intimate and binding.
2. **Amplification of Intent** – Blood carries **DNA, energy, and personal will**, making spells infused with it significantly stronger. It adds a layer of commitment that most other spell components do not.
3. **Binding & Ancestral Connection** – Blood can be used in **binding spells**, **pacts**, and **ancestral work**, linking the practitioner to spirits, deities, or the energy of the target in a profound way.
4. **Differences from Other Magick** – While many magickal practices use external components (such as herbs, crystals, or candle work), Blood Magick is **intrinsically personal**, as it uses the practitioner's own essence. It is not merely symbolic; it is **a physical investment into the spell**.
### **Ethical & Safety Considerations:**
- **Consent is crucial** – Using someone else’s blood (without their knowledge or permission) is unethical and can have unforeseen consequences.
- **Sterility & Health Risks** – If using blood in practice, always prioritize **safety, hygiene, and responsible handling** to avoid infections or contamination.
- **Karmic & Spiritual Consequences** – Blood Magick has long-lasting energetic ties. Once blood is offered, it cannot be undone, so intention and responsibility should be clear before engaging in it.
### **Common Uses in Blood Magick:**
- **Sigils & Seals** – Empowering sigils by anointing them with a drop of blood.
- **Oaths & Pacts** – Sealing agreements with spirits, deities, or personal commitments.
- **Protection & Warding** – Using blood to enhance protective charms or spells.
- **Healing & Ancestral Work** – Connecting with lineage or self-healing through blood-based ritual work.
