A Question

Is a drop of blood needed to cast a spell? Is that the final ingredient for a spell? I know nothing of the magic world. I would like to know more. I don't know if I can even do magic.

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No, blood is not a requirement for a spell to function, although some people do use blood in their practice it is an addition and not a requirement.

If you are new, spells aren't the best place to start either, learning is. On this site there are many great forum posts that can get you started, including:

• Starting Out: http://www.spellsofmagic.com/read_post.html?post=71692
• The Basics Expanded: http://www.spellsofmagic.com/read_post.html?post=483942

• Visualization: http://www.spellsofmagic.com/read_post.html?post=526472

• Centering + Grounding: http://www.spellsofmagic.com/read_posts.html?post=829288

• How to write a spell: http://www.spellsofmagic.com/read_post.html?post=829629

• Troubleshooting Spells: http://www.spellsofmagic.com/read_post.html?post=846276

Focus on your basics first and the concept of magic. Don't worry, you'll get it.

I believe you're referring to blood magic. It is a form of practice that some people use, but some don't as blood is never required. In fact, you can practice magic without anything, though herbs, crystals, and some tools are helpful and really give you a boost.

Focus on your basics first, before diving into anything for sure. You might find you still are interested in blood magic, but regardless, you need the basics for anything to work.

Good luck!!!

Nope, a lot of people don't even use blood in their magick at all. Those who do, do so for a very specific reason. It can be used to empower spells or as an offering to a deity or spirit. But think of why you are using certain tools and materials. If you don't have a reason or need for it, don't do it.

Just like using herbs, stones, or moon phases, if you do not know what they are used for or what they represent symbolically, why would you be trying to use it? Hearth/Rikki gave you some fantastic and informitive links worth reading, they will help you get a basic grasp of spellwork. But don't stop there! No matter how long you've been doing spells, rituals, and whatnot, there is always more to learn.

Blood is just an addition.. In most cases it used like an offering to grip the relation with the spirits