A Warning: Blood Magick

I've come here today to talk about a widely stigmatized practice in the occult: blood magick. Blood magick is renowned for being 'dark'-and with good reason. In my experience (though it may be pitiful compared to some others) blood magick turns sour. Let me tell you about it.
Two or so months ago, I used a bit of my blood in a ritual. I was way underprepared. I had no idea how finicky blood could be. I only used a little swab of it to mark something. It was a spell to protect a good friend at the time. She had been suffering from depression and an Ed at the time and I felt helpless. I turned to the only thing I could think of-magical means. But I made a crucial mistake. Instead of using both of our blood to balance it out, I used just my blood. Using both people's blood in a blood-related protection spell balances out the protection. Using just ones makes it so that one person bears the brunt of the other person's bad luck, or it just makes your life as bad as theirs pre-protection. I also misphrased the spell. That could have been avoided if I had used different wording, but as I said, I underestimated the power of blood magick. Now, things have been going badly. For a little over a month everyone was doing well, but then things started going badly. This person started getting happier and happier and I slowly got worse and worse. Not only that but because the blood bond was so strong, we couldn't keep a emotionally healthy relationship. I depended on her heavily, but she didn't really care and started ignoring me and focusing all her attention on someone else. But I can't drift away from her because the bond is so strong. The reasons she didn't depend on me was because I had only used my blood, so I was the dependendant. I might bun the object that carried the blood in a ritual to sever the bond, but that doesn't change that the last month has been hell.
In conclusion, if you absolutely have to to use blood magick, do your research well and employ strong protection against psychic vampirism. Always mention in your spell how to reverse it.

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Excellent post
Also most blood magick spells are not reversible
But can power out over time, this is why i always warn everyone to be careful with Blood magick, also i usually do not suggest them being used in love spella because of the nature of those spells
I most use Blood in revenge spells because those spells i want to hit hard and fast and stick around as long as possible
Blood is life, it's also thought as the ticket to temporarily feed those looking to connect from other dimensions.

this is a good thing to point out, but i don't feel this is all the fault of blood magick. blood magick makes thing more personalized to an individual [which is why you should of used her blood as you said] but blood magick like all magick isn't inherently good or evil, it's how you use the magick.

this whole story [i am sorry this happened to you by the way] doesn't sound like 'blood magick is evil' as much as 'be careful what you wish for' you meant well, and i applaud you for trying to help a friend in need. that said, did you ask her if she wanted a spell cast over her? many see casting against anothers will as a form of 'black magick' as you impose your will over their own. second, you mention you didn't do enough research, yes, you should do a great deal of research as well as reflection and soul searching before casting a spell, especially one with this potential outcome. all spells can backfire, this one [as i am unaware the exact spell you used] sounds like you decided to take your friends pain so they could get better. noble effort, but you don't want to suffer too. perhaps next time look into making a poppet, or give her a crystal or charm to absorb these negative emotions. [be sure to cleanse and protect yourself before you get bogged down further]

another thing you mentioned was the wording, that is a big one. you need to be clear, while saying 'burn away the competition' might sound cool, don't be shocked if there's a sudden fire at the home of person you're competing against. [just as an example] also, if you don't understand the words, be it in another language, or it uses big words you don't know, be clear what it is you're saying before casting. perhaps reword the spell to better suit you.

also, psychic vampires don't feed off blood, they fed off energy and anyone could become a 'victim' of a psi vampire. if you are worried, you should look into protection spells against them. negative energy is also all around us, regular cleansing and protection/shielding can help if you feel bogged down.

Nekoshima: When I say psychic vampirism I know what it is. Protecting yourself against it can help against the negative effects of the badly done blood magick. Especially since at this point I was kind feeling drained from the emotional requirements this person needed. I was codependent in the worst way. I didn't carve physical touch, but for her to be there all the time, with me, ignoring others. I was kind of a psychic vampire myself. Warding myself against it also helped me stop "sucking the emotional energy out" of the person I was codependent on. Also, she did say she was cool with me casting a spell. So there are no concerns there.

Winchester1: (nice name, i love spn) I only used my blood, so I still have hope. I'm reading up on it.

@nekoshema- Also, I think you may have misunderstood me. I'm not trying to hurt this other person (she's my friend as well) just reversing the magick. Sorry if you got that impression. :P

oh no, i knew what you meant, i know you were trying to help your friend. i was merely pointing out [since you didn't specify if you got permission] some people [not all, it isn't a rule] might view casting over someone without their knowledge was negative because you are taking away their right to choose if they want help or not. i was just pointing out some may see it as harmful.

Blood as an ingredient is binding and powerful. It is life-force in a physical form, your life?s essence, the ultimate personal effect. Adding your blood to certain spells will bind you directly to the spell itself.

This can be a bad decision if a spell is done incorrectly, misfires, or simple gives you the wrong results. You're bound to the spell until it ends you, or you break the spell.

For Eve the cost was blood.
For Cain the cost was blood.
Sarah gave her pagan idols blood.
Delilah gave Dagon blood.

And to this day, the witch knows the prices is blood. The original meaning of sacrifice is blood.

actually,magic might be strong but not stronger your mind power,because it is made by your mind,so just try to be happy and do things you like even if you were too depressed...say no to your sadness and believe me ,there is nothing called luck,its all in your head...so you are a happy and healthy and lucky person :D

Quality post, and some good warnings. Hope things clear up for you.