Grossed out yet! well, that’s the common reaction. However is that not ironic cause’ that’s the blood that gives life. Many women are ashamed or even fearful about all that blood, and others don’t give it a second thought and never consider the power or opportunities they, as women, have. Women re not allowed to conduct major religious ceremonies during their cycle however not in Wicca. In Wicca we believe that the great mother whom we call Innana gave a gift to woman that is not known among men, and this is the secret of blood.
The actual word “menstruation” comes from the Greek root word “men,” which means month, and “menus,” which means both moon and power. In ancient times, women were very connected with moon cycles and in tune with lunar energy. They ovulated with the full moon, when feminine energy is at its fullest, and menstruated at the new moon, when feminine energy is at its lowest. Many ancient cultures used menstrual blood during rituals. For instance, the pharaohs of ancient Egypt required that priest and priestess ingest menstrual blood to enhance their connection to the spirits. In the African-American-based folk spiritually of Hoodoo, a woman gathers samples of her monthly menses blood and adds it to the food of the man she wants to marry, without his knowledge. It is thought that the man will be under a spell after consumption and be forever in love with her. Similar spells and rituals exist in Wiccan and Sicilian folk magik.
Women will always be a source of life and a representation of ‘mother’ earth. Whether it is adding nutrients to plants or helping save lives through stem cell research, we feel a need to connect and not let our sacred blood go to waste. So the next time “Aunt Flow” pays you a visit, smile in the knowledge that you are a life-giving force. And the most powerful being in the entire universer at that time. I suggest it your cycle falls on a full moon take a bath and raise your hands towards the mood goddess and ask her to bless you and your family. Enjoy being a women its a blessings and the sooner the men realize. The better it will be.
Blessings )O(
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