Veins of Power: Ancient and Modern Rites of Blood Magic in Shadow Witchcraft.

Blood magic, both ancient and modern, has been practiced across cultures for millennia, spanning rituals meant for power, protection, divination, healing, and spiritual growth. Whether it was used to invoke deities, forge pacts, or imbue a practitioner with supernatural abilities, blood as a symbol of life and death has always been a potent force. Below, we explore several ancient and modern rites that have used blood magic, each with its own unique context and significance.

Blood Magic for Summoning Spirits and Deities: An Ancient Babylonian Ritual.

Blood magic, as an ancient and potent tool, has long been used to bridge the realms between the living and the dead, the mortal and the divine. In Babylonian tradition, blood was seen not only as the life force but as a sacred medium through which one could invoke spirits, summon deities, and channel powerful energies. This practice, both revered and feared, has its roots in the belief that blood connects the practitioner to the divine, allowing them to communicate with gods, spirits, and forces beyond human comprehension. The Babylonians, known for their elaborate rituals and deep connection to the supernatural, employed blood magic for various purposes, including summoning deities like Marduk, Nergal, Ereshkigal, and others, as well as to commune with ancestral spirits.