1 We attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces marked by the phases of the moon and seasonal quarters and cross quarters.
2 We recognize that our intelligence gives us a unique responsibility toward our environment. We seek to live in harmony with Nature, in ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness within an evolutionary concept.
3 We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that apparent to the average person. Because it is far greater than ordinary it is sometimes called " supernatural " but we see it as lying with in that which is naturally potential to all.
4 We conceive of the Creative Power in the Universe as manifesting through polarity as masculine and feminine and that this same Creative Power lies in all people and functions through the interaction of the masculine and feminine. We value neither above the other, knowing each to be supportive to the other. We value sex as pleasure, as the symbol and embodiment of life, and as one of the sources of energies used in magickal practices and religious worship.
5 We recognize both outer worlds, and inner, or psychological worlds, sometimes known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes etc... And we see in the inter-action of these two dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magickal exercises. We neglect neither dimension for the other seeing both as necessarily for our fulfillment.
6 We do not recognize any authoritarian hierarchy, but do honor those who teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and acknowledge those who have courageously given of themselves in leadership.
7 We see religion magick and wisdom in living as being united in way one views the world and lives within it. A world view and philosophy of life which we identify as Witchcraft the Wiccan Way.
8 Calling oneself " Witch "does not make a Witch. But neither does heredity itself, nor the collecting of titles, degrees and initiations. A Witch seeks to control the forces within her/himself that make life possible in order to live wisely and well without harm to others and in Harmony with Nature.
9 We believe in affirmation and fulfillment of life in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness giving meaning to the Universe we know and our personal role within it.
10 Our only animosity towards Christianity, or towards any other religion or philosophy of life, is to the extent that its institutions have claimed to be " The Only Way " and have sought to deny freedom to others and to suppress other ways of religious practices and beliefs.
11 As Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft, the origins of various terms, the legitimacy of various aspects of different traditions. We are concerned with our present and our future.
12 We do not accept the concept of absolute evil, nor do we worship any entity known as " Satan " or " The Devil " as defined by the Christian tradition. We do not seek Power through the suffering of others, nor accept that personal benefit can be derived only by denial to another.
13 We believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory to our health and well being.
These are verisons of the wiccan rede's basic tenant 'do what thou will and harm none.'
WICCAN REDE from alt.pagan usenet newsgroup
Bide ye wiccan laws you must,
in perfect love and perfect trust
Live ye must and let to live,
fairly take and fairly give
For the circle thrice about
to keep unwelcome spirits out
To bind ye spell well every time,
let the spell be spake in rhyme
Soft of eye and light of touch,
speak ye little, listen much
Deosil go by the waxing moon,
Chanting out ye baleful tune
When ye Lady's moon is new,
kiss ye hand to her times two
When ye moon rides at her peak,
Then ye heart's desire seek
Heed the north winds mighty gale,
lock the door and trim the sail
When the wind comes from the south,
love will kiss thee on the mouth
When the wind blows from the east,
expect the new and set the feast.
Nine woods in the cauldron go,
burn them fast and burn them slow
Elder be ye Lady's tree,
burn it not or cursed ye'll be
When the wheel begins to turn,
soon ye beltane fires will burn
When the whell hath turned a Yule
light the log the Horned One rules
Heed ye flower, bush and tree,
by the Lady blessed be
Where the rippling waters go,
cast a stone, the thruth ye'll know
When ye have and hold a need,
harken not to others greed
With a fool no season spend,
or be counted as his friend
Merry meet and merry part,
bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
Mind ye threefold law ye should,
three times bad and three times good
When misfortune is enow,
wear the star upon they brow
True in love must ye ever be,
lest thy love be false to thee
These eight words the wiccan rede fulfill;
An harm ye none, do what ye will.
Another version of the Rede
Bide the Wiccan Law ye must,
In perfect love, in perfect trust.
Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill:
An harm ye none, do as ye will.
And ever mind the Rule of Three:
What ye send out comes back to thee.
Follow this with mind and heart,
And merry ye meet, and merry yet part.
Yet another version with litle other tidbits tossed in.
Bide ye wiccan laws ye must,
in perfect love and perfect trust.
Live ye must and let to live,
fairly take and fairly give.
For the circle thrice about,
to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind ye spell well every time,
let the spell be spake in rhyme.
Soft of eye and light of touch,
speak ye little, listen much.
Deosil go by the waxing moon,
chanting out ye baleful tune.
When ye Lady's moon is new,
kiss ye hand to her times two.
When ye moon rides at her peak,
then ye heart's desire seek.
Heed the north wind's mighty gale,
lock the door and trim the sail.
When the wind comes from the south,
love will kiss thee on the mouth.
When the wind blows from the east,
expect the new and set the feast.
Nine woods in the cauldron go,
burn them fast and burn them slow.
Elder be ye Lady's tree,
burn it not or cursed ye'll be.
When the wheel begins to turn,
soon ye beltane fires will burn.
When the wheel has turned to Yule,
light the log the horned one rules.
Heed ye flower, bush and tree,
by the Lady blessed be.
Where the rippling waters go,
cast a stone, the truth ye'll know.
When ye have and hold a need,
harken not to others' greed.
With a fool no season spend,
or be counted as his friend.
Merry meet and merry part,
bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
Mind ye threefold law ye should,
three times bad and three times good.
When misfortune is enow,
wear the star upon thy brow.
True in love must ye ever be,
lest thy love be false to thee.
These eight words the wiccan rede fulfill:
An harm ye none, do what ye will
Whenever ye have need of me, once in the month and better it be when the moon is full, then shall ye assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of me, who am queen of all Witches. There shall ye assemble, ye who are fain to learn all sorcery, yet have not won its deepest secrets; to these I will teach things that are yet unknown. And ye shall be free from slavery; and as a sign that ye are truly free ye shall be naked in your rites; and ye shall dance, sing, feast, make music and love all in my presence. For mine is the ecstacy of the spirit, and mine is also joy on Earth.
Keep pure your highest ideal, strive ever towards it; let naught stop you or turn you aside; for I am the gracious Goddess, who gives the gift of joy unto the heart of man. Upon Earth I give the knowledge of the spirit eternal; and beyond death I give peace unutterable. nor do I demand aught in sacrifice, for behold, I am the mother of all living, and my love is poured out upon the Earth. From me all things proceed, and to me all things must return.
Let my worship be in the heart that rejoiceth; for behold, all acts of love and pleasure are my rituals. Let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honour and humility, mirth and reverence within you. And thou who thinkest to seek for me, know thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not unless thou knowest this mystery; that if that which thou seekest thou findest not within thee, then thou wilt never find it without thee. For behold, I have been with thee from the beginning; and I am that which is attained at the end of desire.
"I am the fire within your heart... the yearning of your Soul. I am the Hunter of Knowledge and the Seeker of the Holy Quest; I who stand in the darkness of light; I am He whom you have called Death. I the Consort and Mate of Her we adore, call forth to thee."
"Heed My call beloved ones, come unto Me and learn the secrets of death and peace. I am the corn at harvest and the fruit on the trees. I am He who leads you home. Scourge and Flame, Blade and Blood these are Mine and gifts to thee."
"Call unto Me in the forest wild and on hilltop bare and seek Me in the Darkness Bright. I who have been called; Pan, Herne, Cernunnos, and Hades, speak to thee in thy search. Come dance and sing; come live and smile, for behold: this is My worship."
"You are My children and I am thy Father. On swift night wings it is I who lay you at the Mother's feet to be reborn and to return again. Thou who thinks to seek Me, know that I am the untamed wind, the fury of storm and passion in your Soul. Seek Me with pride and humility, but seek Me best with love and strength. For this is My path, and I love not the weak and fearful. Hear my call on long Winter nights and we shall stand together guarding Her Earth as She sleeps."
Different Versions of the Wiccan Rede
Charge Of The Goddess
Listen to the words of the Great Mother, she who of old was also called among men Artemis, Astarte, Athene, Dione, Melusine, Aphrodite, Cerridwen, Danu, Arianrhod, Isis, Bride and by many other names.
Charge of the Horned God
Listen to the words of the Horned God, the Guardian of all things wild and free, and Keeper of the Gates of Death, whose Call all must answer:
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