Wiccan Rede

Good day everybody, Well today I will be discussing The Wiccan Rede. I usually go by the old version which is Aint Harm None Do What You will. Which basicly means dont harm anybody or anything through word, deed, thought. I remember hearing somebody say on youtube that it is easier to follow the 10 commandments then follow this but I beg to differ. At times I confess I do break the rede but then Karma comes in and teaches me a lesson, I am human. The longer version which will be below means this in my view: Perfect Love and Perfect Trust: Always treat others with the love that you want to have and keep your word and dont lie. In the paragraph: With no fool... Basicly treat the other person with respect and if he/she doesnt treat you with respect then he/she is not a good friend. Ever mind the rule of three... means that if you do something good it will be back to you goodwise by three, if negative then it will be back to you negative three During the waxing moon is a time for celebration When its a new moon honour the Goddess Paragraph:Greet the Days and Greet the Nights means that you always thank the God and Goddess for everyday and night that is given to you. I am sorry but the next paragraph I dont understand. With the trees, it states the trees used and the purposes It explains after that what the Sabbaths are used for and states each one of them Then it states that by casting a circle you will keep unwanted spirits out when doing a ritual The Complete Wiccan Rede (The Counsel Of The Wise Ones) Bide the Wiccan Law ye must, In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust; Live ye must and let to live, Fairly take and fairly give. True in love, ever be, Lest thy love be false to thee. With a fool no season spend, Nor be counted as his friend. Soft of eye and light of touch, Speak ye little, listen much. Ever mind the rule of three, What ye send out comes back to thee. This lesson well, thou must learn Ye only get what ye do earn. Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill - An it harm none, do as ye will. Deosil go by waxing Moon, Sing and dance the invoking Rune; Widdershins go by waning Moon, Chant ye then a freeing tune; When the Lady's Moon is new, Kiss thy hand to Her times two; When the Bow rides in the eve Turn to what you would achieve; When the Moon rides at her peak, Then thy heart's desire seek; When the Sickle shows Her face Release the old with proper grace. Greet the Days and greet the Nights With joy and thanks for all delights. Sing the seasons all around Til wondrous awe and love abound Heed the North wind's mighty gale, Lock the door & trim the sail; When the wind comes from the South, Love will kiss thee on the mouth; When the wind blows from the West, Hearts will find their peace and rest; When the wind blows from the East, Expect the new and set the feast. Nine woods in the Cauldron go, Burn them quick and burn them slow; Birch and fir and apple tree, Hawthorn is sacred to Thee, Willow, hazel, rowan, grape, And oak will shape the weave of fate; Elder be the Lady's tree - Burn it not or cursed ye'll be. Birchwood in the fire goes To tell us true what Goddess knows. Oak trees tower great with might, Burn the Oak for God's insight. Rowan is a tree of power Causing life and magick to flower. Willows at the waters stand To help us to the Summerland. Hawthorn burn to purify And draw the faerie to your eye. Hazel tree, the wisdom sage, Lends strength that comes with honoured age. White the flowers of Apple tree, The holy gift of fecundity. Grape grows upon the fruitful vine, Sacred gifts of joy and wine. Fir's ever greenness declares life Succeeds beyond any strife. Heed ye flower, bush, and tree, And by the Lady Blessed be. Where the rippling waters flow Cast a stone and truth ye'll know; Four times the Major Sabbats mark In the light and in the dark: As the old year starts to wane The new begins with dark Samhain. When flowers blossom through the snow Fair Brighid casts her seed to sow. When winter yields to warmth's return Let the Beltane fires burn. As summer turns to Lammas night First fruits and Grain Gods reach their height. Four times the Minor Sabbats fall Use the Sun to mark them all: At Yuletide, with feast and mirth We celebrate the God Child's birth. Spring Equinox, Eostara's fest, All newborn creatures will be blessed. When the Sun has reached its height Celebrate the greatest Light. Offer thanks at second reaping; Mabon poised for winter's sleeping. Cast the circle thrice about, To keep unwelcome spirits out. To bind the spell well every time, Let the spell be spake in rhyme. Follow this with mind & art, Bright the cheeks and warm the heart, And merry meet & merry part And merry meet again!