moonblood

moonblood

English

Etymology

moon +‎ blood; the lunar cycle is traditionally linked to menstruation.

Noun

moonblood (uncountable)

1. (feminist paganism) Menstrual blood.
   • 1990, Diane Stein, Casting the circle: a women's book of ritual (page 72)

     When the menopausal woman was seen as holding her moonblood within her for greater power, menopause was not the trauma that modern society makes it today.

   • 1991, Shekhinah Mountainwater, Ariadne's thread: a workbook of goddess magic (page 133)

     Bring some of your saved moonblood and make blood drawings […]

   • 1998, Dorothy Morrison, Everyday magic: spells and rituals for modern living (page 214)

     Your smile soothed each cramp when my moonblood was nigh.
     You promised relief when enough years passed by.
     I bury this symbol in honor of You.
     With my thanks for Your gift as I start life anew.

Related terms

• moontime

Anagrams

• blood moon