The Wiccan Rede (Full Poetic Version)

🌿 The Wiccan Rede – Modern Translation & Meaning

1. “Bide the Wiccan Laws ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust.”
→ Live by Wiccan ethics, guided by love and trust in all that you do.

2. “Live and let live, fairly take and fairly give.”
→ Respect others’ paths. Give and receive with fairness and kindness.

3. “Cast the circle thrice about, to keep all evil spirits out.”
→ When performing ritual, cast your protective circle well for safety and sacred focus.

4. “To bind the spell every time, let the spell be spake in rhyme.”
→ Rhyming spells strengthen energy and focus intent – words hold power.

5. “Soft of eye and light of touch, speak little, listen much.”
→ Be gentle, observant, and humble. Wisdom comes through listening, not dominance.

6. “Deosil go by the waxing moon, sing and dance the Wiccan rune.”
→ Work magic and celebrate growth when the moon is waxing (growing); move clockwise (deosil) for positive workings.

7. “Widdershins go when the moon doth wane, and the werewolf howls by the dread wolf’s bane.”
→ Move counterclockwise (widdershins) to banish or release during the waning moon. Use protective herbs like wolfsbane when cleansing.

8. “When the Lady’s moon is new, kiss thy hand to her times two.”
→ Honor the Goddess when the new moon rises – show reverence and connection.

9. “When the moon rides at her peak, then your heart’s desire seek.”
→ The full moon is the best time for manifestation and magic – channel your will and desire.

10. “Heed the North wind’s mighty gale, lock the door and drop the sail.”
→ North winds bring challenges – stay grounded, protect yourself.

11. “When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss thee on the mouth.”
→ The South wind brings warmth, passion, and love energy.

12. “When the wind blows from the West, departed souls will have no rest.”
→ The West wind connects to the realm of spirits – honor the ancestors.

13. “When the wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.”
→ East winds bring beginnings, inspiration, and fresh energy – celebrate new cycles.

14. “Nine woods in the cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.”
→ Use nine sacred woods in ritual fires for balance and harmony – each with its own magical property.

15. “Elder be the Lady’s tree, burn it not or cursed ye’ll be.”
→ Never burn elder wood – it’s sacred to the Goddess. Treat it with respect.

16. “When the wheel begins to turn, let the Beltane fires burn.”
→ Celebrate Beltane (May 1st) with fire – a time of love, fertility, and life’s renewal.

17. “When the wheel has turned to Yule, light the log and let Pan rule.”
→ At Yule (Winter Solstice), light the Yule log to honor the rebirth of the Sun and the Horned God.

18. “Heed ye flower, bush, and tree, by the Lady, blessed be.”
→ Respect nature – all plants and beings are sacred and alive with divine spirit.

19. “Where the rippling waters go, cast a stone and truth ye’ll know.”
→ Water reveals wisdom – use it for divination or reflection.

20. “When ye have and hold a need, harken not to others’ greed.”
→ Take only what you truly need; avoid envy and excess.

21. “With a fool no season spend, nor be counted as his friend.”
→ Avoid those who act without wisdom or respect – protect your energy.

22. “Merry meet and merry part, bright the cheeks and warm the heart.”
→ Greet and part from others with joy and kindness; cherish your community.

23. “Mind the Threefold Law ye should, three times bad and three times good.”
→ Whatever energy you send returns threefold — good or bad. Be mindful of your actions.

24. “When misfortune is enow, wear the blue star on thy brow.”
→ When in trouble, wear symbols of protection – like a pentacle or blue talisman.

25. “True in love ever be, lest thy lover’s false to thee.”
→ Be faithful and honest in love, so your relationships stay balanced and true.

26. “Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill: An it harm none, do what ye will.”
→ The heart of Wiccan ethics – act freely, so long as your actions harm no one.