Witchcraft is as unpredictable as the real Witches who rejoice in its magical delights. And when a Witch mixes into a spell something as powerful and binding as blood, things can get really complicated… and scary.
I was reading Outside the Bones by Lyn Di Iorio, and got to a part where Fina, the protagonist, starts to dip her witchy fingers in blood magic. “Ooo, bad juju,” I said to myself. Then the woman goes into consulting with a death spirit… yes, trouble in the brewing.
Blood magic is not a bad thing; I would argue with anyone who tries to corrupt its use by making it sound evil. The trick is for the Witch NOT to forget how powerful this biological bit of soul makes a spell. If you have any doubts about how complex and unmanageable real blood spells can get, read “Breaking the Blood Bond” by Lyn Thurman, which presents the case of a woman who mixed blood magic with love and is now in a bit of bind.
Interested in witnessing how a fictional quirky witch deals with her own magical issues? Read “The Dead Can See You Too”, my take on the first part of Lyn Di Iorio’s Outside the Bones.
I know you can’t wait to get your witchy hands on a copy of this novel. Guess what? One of you won’t have to wait long. Yep, you can win a free copy of the novel.
The giveaway:
A paperback copy of Outside the Bones by Lyn Di Iorio
Who can enter the competition?
Open to everyone.
How to enter:
Leave a comment on this post, sharing your thoughts about the use of blood by real Witches and their fictional counterparts.
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Competition ends:
16th October at 5:13 PM, US time
* Magaly Guerrero is a Witch who embraces the darker side of fiction. She is the author of Pagan Culture, a blog about everyday life through the eyes of a dark fiction writer. You can find her and friend her at her blog, Facebook, Twitter, The Witches’ Voice… yes, this Witch seems to be everywhere.
The concept of Blood Magic is rather new to me, but I do remember watching The Craft and I might say that it does have a darker look. I am not someone who likes pain, so cutting or even pricking myself is not a go–so I will pass on those opportunities seeking some of my vein juice. Cool Post though.
Cutting has no appeal to me, like you, I rather avoid pain.
in the case of blood magic, just a drop will do you….so best make sure your intent is fully understood! blood magic isn't inherently dark so much as it's unnerving, on a fundamental level, due to the commitment of the witch using it.
I mainly work with dark magic (sex and dark moon energies). These kind of magic speaks to me. Nothing seals a mutual bond better than blood (reason why is so difficult to get away from those relatives you don't really like
). I've done my share of finger pricking, but the fact that I work sex magic mainly makes my own monthly moon a good source for the ingredient.
And yes, with blood spells, like with tattoos, you need to really know what you want and why, for they are very difficult to do away with.
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Greetings all
While growing up I attended lots and lost of Voudo ceremonies back home, and blood was always involve. Most of the red stuff came from animals like goats and chickens, and as far as I know the blood was a gift or offering to the Lwas or Los Santos like my grandma calls them. I have used my own blood to work magic spells with wonderful results and I have not regret it one bit. I think that as long as we know what we are doing, our intention is clear and we direct that energy correctly there is nothing to worry about. BB
Hello my name is jeremy,
I'm verry new but not that new. I know things for no reason other than I know them . I know the basics of wicca but I know more than I should. I can do much but do nothing i'm looking for something that could teach why and how and why……………………. I know much but don't now why that is what I'm looking for. I don't need a history lesson ….. I need a why lesson…
I've never used blood magic. I suppose the main reason is that I know how often I can change my mood and my mind!
I like to remain freely "unbound" and ready to do a 180 in a second if the idea strikes me.
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I find blood magick interesting, although I've never used it myself. If something were extremely important to me, I could see myself using a drop or two of my own blood (or that of a willing participant) in a spell, but I can't see myself partaking in anything more extreme, ie. animal sacrifices.
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I am too new to my pagan path to have an opinion of blood magic, but after watching season one of "Game of Thrones" I would say that it is most likely something I wouldn't try.
I'd love to read the book however!
Thanks for the chance 
Susan