How Do You Go Through A Blood Brother Ritual Southwest United States Style?
• Do it voluntarily. When you share blood, you share diseases, as well. This is the equivalent of sharing a needle, and after doing this you should never donate blood. There are risks involved, and the participants must volunteer, in no manner is this ever to be a forced ceremony. Many of the diseases that can be transmitted through blood contact (HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, etc.) can be fatal, and most of the people carrying them do not even know that they have them. If you feel uncomfortable, decline the ceremony; if they are true friends, they won’t hold it against you. • Under the full moon in a natural setting, make sure you have a good sharp knife. A bonfire is good also. • While the group of friends is in a circle, hold out your arms, palms up, and allow another person in the party to make the cut. • Note:Stay away from veins. The intent is to draw blood, not to maim or injure the individual. Once the parties are cut and bleeding, press the two sites together and look into the eyes of
