Blood Mysteries

I don't think we've explored this topic, and it's one of wonderment I must say so myself!

I had the pleasure of meeting a Dianic Blood Mysteries Priestess a few years ago, and she had a lot of great ideologies, but it scared off most of the Pagan women.

I found that to be quite odd, to be honest.

She wanted to lead workshops that entailed women bleeding into the ground during their cycle, and finger painting with menses blood.

I didn't realize Pagan women were so squimish! It also led to a battery of mini-dramas, gossip and the eventual demise of the group. Most of the women, thought this woman was a lunatic. I thought she was really on to something, with how woman view their bodies, natural cycles and how that ties into women's mysteries. I think it tied into the Vagina Monologues quite well. I'm a Vagina Warrior, and I have the t-shirt to prove it! I love wearing it, it's black with neon-pink writing that says 'VAGINA warrior', though most people focus on the word Vagina that is written across my breasts...lol

I did participate in a workshop, not related to the group, that focused on a woman's body, and things like menstruation, menopause, and the changes it goes through in the Golden Years. Men were invited, and it was a lovely group of concerned, and open-minded men. They voiced genuine concerns about ovarian and breast cancer, and lot's of giggles about going to the drug store to buy feminine products.

I wonder, are there any Blood Priestesses among us?

Tags: blood, mysteries, womanhood

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Permalink Reply by Pavlor on October 15, 2008 at 1:39pm: I'm a Vagina Warrior

O_O I suppose that's something to put under "miscellaneous" on your resume *lol* ;)

I like it, SIN! =) Would it be wrong of me to steal your t-shirt concept and wear it, do you think?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by SIN on October 15, 2008 at 1:40pm: If you are a fan of Vagina's, I think it would be quite appropriate :-) *lol*

(or conquered a few); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Pavlor on October 15, 2008 at 1:44pm: How can I not be? =) Do you have a pic of your t-shirt so I can blatantly steal the idea?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by SIN on October 15, 2008 at 2:11pm: You can buy one HERE, Vday.org; ▶ Reply to This

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Permalink Reply by Siiri on October 15, 2008 at 3:02pm: O_O; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by SIN on October 15, 2008 at 2:12pm: This one is a wee bit different than mine. Mine has VAGINA in huge font, then warrior under it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Vindviska on April 21, 2009 at 1:58pm: OHHH ME LIKEY!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Monica on October 15, 2008 at 1:41pm: I think that was a good idea, the workshop. I've never heard of one. I would love to learn more about them. Our menstruation is apart of who we are and i believe there's an untapped power behind our menstruations that can be used during ritual or magick in general.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by SIN on October 15, 2008 at 2:16pm: Seek out a Blood Priestess. I know 4 exactly, and all are really great empowered women.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nautonnier on February 3, 2009 at 7:38am: you know some really cool people Sin!

Thank you for sharing!

very interesting!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Balor The Huntress~Warrior on October 15, 2008 at 1:42pm: I personally haven't done it but I do have a friend that does. She loves it! She was telling me about a ritual were you taste & share your own menses blood.

I found it odd too, but it has been really interesting to hear her talk about it.; ▶ Reply to This