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Welcome to Paganism 101...please take a seat. This is not really "Paganism 101" But just a little bit of basic information. Justice will be doing a "Paganism 101" (and possibly 102) course over the interent for anyone that is interested. If you are please contact justice at cesa0301@stcloudstate.edu. Thanks and read on.
Wiccan Rede (short) Bide the wiccan laws ye must In perfect love and perfect trust Eight words the Wiccan rede fulfill "An ye harm none, do as ye will" Mind the three-fold law ye should Three times bad and three times good. Follow this with mind and heart Merry ye meet, and merry ye part. This mostly applies to those who practice Wicca, I practice paganism but as most people I started with wicca because it's so commercialized and out there for those who are looking. Because of this I've got a connection with the rede, but it's mostly the "An ye harm none, do as ye will" I think that most pagans keep that one close. I also somewhat believe in the three-fold law in the sense that things you do effect Karma. Anyway, read on.
Protection * Place two crossed needles under the doormat or paint a door blue to protect the threshold of your home form unwanted influences. * Ferns, marigolds, or lillies planted/grown near the front entrance will guard your home Sage, salt mullein, or tansy can be buried at the front door of your house to keep the ghosts away. A key placed in your baby's cradle protects the child from being stolen away by faeries. *Wash your windows with vinger or draw an pentacle with holy water to keep out evil
	The Elements Earth- Associated with the north and Midnight. Represents the physical world, stability, practicality,and silence. The mountians, the bones of the body, and the sense of touch. The animals: anything that lives in the earth, bulls, The Stag, worms, moles. The tool: the pentacle. Air~ Associated with the East and the rising sun. Represents thought, innellectual processes, intuitive and pyshic work. The wind. The breath and body, the sense of smell. The animals: anything that flies, birds, insects. The tool: Athame (dagger) Fire~ Associated with the south and the noonday sun. Represents passion and will, purification, sexuality. The sun, the heat of the body, the sense of sight. The animals: Lions, dragons, phoenix. The tool: Wand. Water~ associated with the West and the setting sun. Represents emotion, and intuition, love and sorrow. The ocean, the womb and blood, the sense of taste. The animals: anything that swims, fish, dolphins, whales. The tool: Chalice.
Tools Elemental tools: Pentacle- Earth Athame- Fire Wand-Wind Chalice/Cauldron-Water In some traditions the fire and air elements are reversed.
	MoOn InFo Lunar Eclipses There are two types of Lunar eclipses: Partial Eclipse Penumbral Eclipse of the Moon: You will need a planetary guide to check dates and tiumes during the year when these two occur. CHooose long term goals you wish to work on well ahead of these events. Eclipses represent the perfect union of sun and moon, therefore practically any type of magick is acceptable to perform on these day/nights. Moon Void of Course Ther rule of thumb is to avoid doing anything important while the moon is void of course. If what you have done during this period works, consider yourself lucky. Before ther moon enters a new sign,(leo, virgo, ect) these is a sort of dead space. The best was to explain this is through wiccan terms. The moon is between worlds, in a time that is not a time in a place that is not a place, it's a celestial void where neither postive or negative energies behave as they normally would. To make the circumstances more irritating, it nevber last the same amount of time. For example it could last only 10 minutes , or as long as a day and a half. It isn't a phenomenon you can set your watch by, so you need to check either a planetary datebook or pocket astrologer The effects of the void moon vary. Some people manifest scattered energy, or that "I don't feel like myself today" feeling. Desicions have a habit of bordering on illogical. Individuals under psychological counseling or drug therapy swing toward irrational. Of course, those who need counseling and refuse to get it move towards more violent behaviors. The general rule during this time revolves around things that you shouldn't do. Dont do Magick Dont make Major Desicions Dont begin or complete anyt magickal operations Done make any major repairs The moon void of course is a good time to relax and study. It provides us with an excuse to go and talk a walk in the woods and other things like that.
Animals and the Craft Many people have certain animals that they kind of "put together" with witches...exapmle being black cats. These animals are alway shown as being magickal and in many witch-tales evil. Well part of their stories are right. Witches soemtimes work with their animals during magick. These animals are referred to as the witch's "Familiar." Many people misunderstand this and think that any of the witch's pets are magickal but that is only another myth, not every animals is cut out to work magick with their partner, the two must really "click." (more coming soon) The whole familiar this is of interest to me in the sense that I love animals and would love to involve them in rituals with me. But the "common" or movie version view of Familiars is not widely accepted among the Pagan community.
	Why Cast a Circle? Casting a circle is very important! The circle is basically the best form of protection that you can have. Sometimes not everything goes as planned and this circle serves as a boundry between the worlds to keep out things that should be kept out. It also can contain the power that a witch raises for the ritual or spellwork. Also i'vc notcied that all the spells that i do work quicker and better if performed in a magick circle.
Candle Magick WHY DOES CANDLE MAGICK WORK? As a candle burns it releases not only it's wax but it's color into the atmospere. Whatever has been connected with the candle as in the form embedded energy or written on the candle will transmigrate to a plane where it can do what you have intended and focused on it to do. A candle like everything else used for magickal purpose has to be consecrated. Use the gereal consecration for candles. They are creatures of fire or air. After the consecration a candle must be dressed. This consists of anointing the candle with a special oil you have chosen for the purpose in mind. If you are drawing money to you i would suggest "money draw" If you are healing a friend i would use "health oil" The recipes for these and other oils and incense are in Herman's Staler's "Magical Formulary" or sctott cunningham's. Both are excellent. To dress a candle correctly, dab some oil on your finger, touching the top of the candle say "As above" then touch the bottom of the candle and say: "So below" Starting at the ceter of your candle with more oil move your finger to the top. lift your finger off and place it again at the center of the candle then stroke to the bottom. DO NOT move your finger in and up and down motion this confuses the energies. Do this until the candle is coated. There are many other thing you can do to embed a candle to your purpose. You can etch runes or other symbols into it, or names. The list is endless. Make sure to consult your solar/lunar calendars and make sure the the timing is right before you being your spell. To bring things to you the moon need to be waxing to banish or repel the moon need to be waxing.
	HeRbS Herbs are very important to the celtic people who have been using them for healing potions and many other things for centuries. Here is a list of some important herbs. ARROWROOT is the powdered root of a long-leafed perennial grown in Central and South America. It is used to thicken sauces and gravies.It is similar in use to cornstarch but it works better at cooler temperatures and is clearer and less gritty than cornstarch.Use 2-3 tsp.per cup liquid. Aloe, native to Africa, is also known as "lily of the desert", the "plant of immortality", and the "medicine plant". The name was derived from the Arabic alloeh meaning "bitter" because of the bitter liquid found in the leaves. In 1500 B.C. Egyptians recorded use of the herbal plant in treating burns, infections and parasites. There are over 500 species of aloe growing in climates worldwide. Ancient Greeks, Arabs and Spaniards have used the plant throughout the millennia. African hunters still rub the gel on their bodies to reduce perspiration and their scent. Extensive research since the 1930's has shown that the clear gel has a dramatic ability to heal wounds, ulcers and burns by putting a protective coating on the affected areas and speeding up the healing rate. The plant is about 96% water. The rest of it contains active ingredients including essential oil, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glycoproteins. Modern healers have used it since the 1930's. Many liquid health treatments are made, some combining aloe juice with other plants and herbs. The juice is soothing to digestive tract irritations, such as colitis and peptic ulcers. As a food supplement, aloe is said to facilitate digestion, aid in blood and lymphatic circulation, as well as kidney, liver and gall bladder functions. Aloe contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that are helpful for the stomach, small intestine and colon. It naturally alkalizes digestive juices to prevent overacidity - a common cause of indigestion. It helps cleanse the digestive tract by exerting a soothing, balancing effect. A newly discovered compound in aloe, acemannan, is currently being studied for its ability to strengthen the bodies natural resistance. Studies have shown acemannan to boost T-lymphocyte cells that aid the immune system. Those wise to the ways of aloe healing keep this plant in the kitchen. When the leaf is broken, its gel is placed on burns to relieve pain and prevent blisters. Aloe may reduce inflammation, decrease swelling and redness, and accelerate wound healing. Aloe can aid in keeping the skin supple, and has been used in the control of acne and eczema. It can relieve itching due to insect bites and allergies. Aloe's healing power come from increasing the availability of oxygen to the skin, and by increasing the synthesis and strength of tissue. Part Used: Aloe vera "extract" is made by pulverizing the whole leaves of the plant. Aloe juice is made from the inner leaf. Common Use: Aloe supplements can be used for peptic ulcers and for gastro-intestinal health. Aloe has a moisturizing effect on the skin and is a common remedy for sunburn and skin irritation. Often used direct form the flowerpot in the treatment of minor burns and wounds. To make a salve; remove the thin outer skin and process the leaves in a blender, add 500 units of vitamin C powder to each cup and store in refrigerator. Care: Keep in sandy soil that is well drained. Potted plants need filtered sun or full shade. Garlic is a member of the onion family and is nature's most versatile medicinal plant. Garlic has been used all over the world for thousands of years for a wide range of conditions. It has been prized since the first records of civilization for its uses in treating wounds, infections, tumors, and intestinal parasites. Modern scientists in numerous clinical trials have concluded that Garlic lowers cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, thins the blood (which reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke) and fights bacteria like an antibiotic. Garlic is a potent antioxidant that has been found to inhibit tumor cell formation and is currently being studied by the National Cancer Institute. It may be effective in fighting stomach, skin and colon cancer. Though it is best know as a culinary herb and vampire retardant, the medicinal benefits and claims for garlic have awarded it the name "Wonder Drug among all herbs". Modern day research helps explain the broad applications of this "miracle" herb. Garlic bulbs contain the amino acid allicin. When crushed, allicin is released. This chemical element is the component that gives Garlic its strong odor and is responsible for the powerful pharmacological properties of the plant. One medium clove of Garlic can equal the antibacterial action equivalent to 1% penicillin. Garlic also contains about 0.5% of a volatile oil that is composed of sulfur-containing compounds. Garlic's sulfur compounds, in addition to Selenium and Vitamins A and C containing compounds, make it a potent antioxidant, protecting cell membranes and DNA from damage and disease. Although Garlic directly attacks bacteria and viruses, it also stimulates the body's natural defenses against foreign invaders. Garlic is reported to be more effective than penicillin against typhus disease, and works well against strep, staph bacteria, and the organisms responsible for cholera, dysentery and enteritis. It is generally regarded as a preventative measure for colds, flu and other infectious diseases. Furthermore, scientific studies have shown that garlic stimulates the production of the liver's own detoxifying enzymes which neutralize carcinogens and other environmental toxins. It has also been used to rid the body of intestinal parasites and to treat digestive infections. Researchers have been studying the anti-cancer properties of Garlic since the 1940's. It appears that the herb may prevent cells from turning cancerous by enhancing the body's mechanisms for removing toxic substances. Garlic's phytochemicals are believed to enhance immunity and the National Cancer Institute (January 1992) reported that people who ate the greatest amount of onions and garlic had the lowest incidence of stomach cancer. Other types of cancer have also been reported as lower. Furthermore, garlic increases the activity of white blood cells and T-helper cells (natural killer cells), the cells that are central to the activity of the entire immune system. Garlic supplements can improve many of the processes that can lead to cardiovascular disease. Garlic has been used as a blood thinner and anticoagulant to resolve blood clots and improve circulation. It has been shown to lower cholesterol while increasing the level of beneficial HDLs (high-density lipoproteins), the so-called good cholesterol. Garlic has no side effects like those associated with cholesterol lowering drugs. (Take garlic for at least two or three months, as often in the first month or two cholesterol may actually slightly rise.) In addition, garlic compounds gently lower blood pressure by slowing the production of the body's own blood pressure raising hormones. At least seventeen clinical trials have shown that mild hypertension can be effectively managed with garlic. Garlic has great value as a long-term dietary supplement, helping to maintain healthy circulation, balance blood sugar and pressure, reduce fat levels in the blood, and improve resistance to infection. It can be taken with conventional antibiotics to support their action and ward off side effects. Garlic has also been used in treating upper respiratory infections (especially bronchitis), late-onset diabetes, urinary infections, acne, asthma, sinusitis, arthritis, and ulcers. Part Used: Bulb or as odorless tablets. Common Use: Good for virtually any disease or infection. Improves circulation, maintains healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels. A natural antibiotic and immune system stimulant. Care: A perennial bulb that grows in warm climates worldwide. Prefers rich soil and full sun. St. John's wort is a bushy perennial plant with numerous yellow flowers. It is native to many parts of the world including Europe and the United States. It is a wild growing plant in northern California, southern Oregon and Colorado. The plant has been used as an herbal remedy since the Middle Ages. Many believed it to have magical powers to protect one from evil. Early Christian mystics named the plant after John the Baptist and is traditionally collected on St. John's Day, June 25, soaked in olive oil for days to produce a blood red anointing oil known as the "blood of Christ." It has a 2,400-year history of safe and effective usage in many folk and herbal remedies. Historically used as a nerve tonic, St. John's wort is now widely used as a mild antidepressant. It is a potent antiviral and antibacterial that is being investigated as a treatment for AIDS. One of the best herbs for mood elevation is St. John's wort. Several controlled studies have shown positive results in treating patients with mild to moderate depression. Improvement was shown with symptoms of sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, anxiety, headache and exhaustion with no reported side effects. Its action is based on the ability of the active ingredient, hypericin to inhibit the breakdown of neurotransmitters in the brain. The herb also inhibits monoamine oxidase (MAO) and works as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI); both are actions similar to drugs prescribed for depression. In Germany, nearly half of depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders are treated with hypericin. St. John's wort should not be taken with any other antidepressants, it is not effective for severe depression, and no one should stop taking any prescribed medications for depression without proper medical care. St. John's wort has been administered in the treatment of many illnesses. The most well known action of St. John's wort is in repairing nerve damage and reducing pain and inflammation. The herb has been used to relieve menstrual cramping, sciatica, and arthritis. It has a favorable action on the secretion of bile and thus soothes the digestive system. The blossoms have been used in folk medicine to relieve ulcers, gastritis, diarrhea and nausea. St. John's wort can also be effective in the treatment of incontinence and bed-wetting in children. Externally it is used on cuts as a disinfectant and to relieve inflammation and promote healing. The oil can be applied to sprains, bruises and varicose veins. Folk medicine has also has used it as a treatment for cancer. The active constituents in the herb (there are over 50) include hypericin and pseudohypericin, flavonoids, tannins and procyanidins. The tannins are responsible for the astringent effect for wound healing. Hypericin increases capillary blood flow and is a MAO inhibitor. There are many studies documenting the clinical effects of hypericum as an antidepressant treatment similar to several synthetic antidepressants, but with a minimum of side effects. Hypericin has been demonstrated to increase theta waves in the brain. Theta waves normally occur during sleep and have been associated with deep meditation, serene pleasure and heightened creative activity. St. John's wort effectually may improve perception and clarify thinking processes. There have been incidences of photosensitization as a side effect in animals. Anyone who is hypersensitive to sunlight or is taking other photosensitizing drugs should be cautious. Parts Used: Herb tops and flowers. Used as a tea, extract, oil and in tablet form. Common Use: St. John's wort has been used traditionally as an herbal treatment for anxiety and depression. It is an effective astringent that promotes wound healing and has antiviral properties that can counter herpes simplex, flu viruses and is being investigated as a treatment for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Note: If you are pregnant or lactating or taking anti-depressants like Prozac, check with your physician before taking St. John's wort. St. John's Wort is known to interfere with a number of prescription medications, including anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, antidepressants, anti-seizure medications, drugs to treat HIV or prevent transplant rejection. The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Barley grass is one of the green grasses - the only vegetation on the earth that can supply sole nutritional support from birth to old age. Barley has served as a food staple in most cultures. The use of barley for food and medicinal purposes dates to antiquity. Agronomists place this ancient cereal grass as being cultivated as early as 7000 BC. Roman gladiators ate barley for strength and stamina. In the West, it was first known for the barley grain it produces. Astounding amounts of vitamins and minerals are found in green barley leaves. The leaves have an ability to absorb nutrients from the soil. When barley leaves are 12-14 inches high, they contain many vitamins, minerals, and proteins necessary for the human diet, plus chlorophyll. These are easily assimilated throughout the digestive tract, giving our bodies instant access to vital nutrients. These include potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, beta carotene, B1, B2, B6, C, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. Indeed, green barley juice contains 11 times the calcium in cows' milk, nearly 5 times the iron in spinach, 7 times the vitamin C in oranges, and 80 mg of vitamin B12 per hundred grams. Barley also contains a -glucan, a fiber also found in oat bran and reported to reduce cholesterol levels. The root contains the alkaloid hordenine which stimulates peripheral blood circulation and has been used as a bronchodilator for bronchitis. Barley bran, like wheat bran may be effective in protecting against the risk of cancer. Part Used: Grain, left when barley hull is removed. Common Use: Barley is widely cultivated grain used as a food and in the brewing process. It is an additive for human and animal cereal foods. It also makes a flavorful flour for use in baking breads and muffins. Care: It is a very hardy plant and can be grown under a greater variety of climatic conditions than any other grain, and a polar variety is grown within the Arctic Circle in Europe. The American elder (canadensis) , also known as Elderberry, is small tree that grows to 12 feet and is native to North America. The European elder (nigra) grows to 30 feet, is found throughout Europe, Asia, North Africa, and has been naturalized in the United States. The tree has been called "the medicine chest of the common people. The flowers, leaves, berries, bark and roots have all been used in traditional folk medicine for centuries. The fruits have been used to make elderberry wine, and when cooked, can be used in pies and jams. The berries contain more vitamin C than any other herb except rosehips and black currant. The elder also has a rich background of cultural superstitions. In the Middle Ages legends held that tree was home to witches and that cutting down one would bring on the wrath of those residing in the branches. The Russians and the English believe that elder trees ward off evil spirits and it was considered good luck to plant a tree near your home. Sicilians think that sticks of elder wood can kill serpents and drive away thieves. This herb has a long history dating beyond the stone ages. Egyptians discovered that applying its flowers improved the complexion and healed burns. Many early Indian tribes used elderberry, and its variants, in teas and other beverages. In the 17th century the British often drank home made wine and cordials that was thought to prolong life and cure the common cold. The berries from the elder contain a considerable amount of vitamins A, B and C, as well as flavonoids, sugar, tannins, carotenoids and amino acids. Warm elderberry wine is a remedy for sore throat, influenza and induces perspiration to reverse the effects of a chill. The juice from the berries is an old fashioned cure for colds, and is also said to relieve asthma and bronchitis. Infusions of the fruit are beneficial for nerve disorders, back pain, and have been used to reduce inflammation of the urinary tract and bladder. Raw berries have laxative and diuretic properties, however the seeds are toxic and may induce vomiting and nausea. Elderberries are edible when cooked. Elder leaves contain the flavonoids rutin and quercertin, alkaloids, vitamin C and sambunigrin, a cyanogenic glucoside. Fresh elder leaves also contain hydrocyanic acid, cane sugar, invertin, betulin, free fatty acids, and a considerable quantity of potassium nitrate. Elder flowers and elder flower water have been used in a variety of ways topically and as a tonic mixture. Elder flowers are a mild astringent and are used in skin washes to refine the complexion and help relieve eczema, acne and psoriasis. Flower water makes a soothing gargle and when strained makes an excellent eye wash. The leaves and flowers are a common ingredient in ointments and poultices for burns and scalds, swelling, cuts and scrapes. Infusions and preparations with the blossoms combined with other herbs have also been used to quicken recovery form the common cold and flu. Parts Used: Bark, leaves, flowers, berries. Common Use: Topically for infections, inflammations and swelling. As a wash for skin healing and complexion purification. As a tea and cordial to sooth sore throats, speed recovery from cold and flu and relieve respiratory distress. Cooked and used in jams and conserves. Care: Prefers sandy or loamy soil rich in humus and nitrogen. Full sun or partial shade. Scullcap Scutellaria laterifolia MEDICINAL: Scullcap is a food for the nerves. It supports and strengthens as well as giving immediate relief from all chronic and acute diseases that affect the nerves. It is used to regulate sexual desires, and is very useful in remedies for feminine cramps and menstrual troubles. It reduces fevers and aids in easing insomnia and restlessness. It is also used to lessen the affects of epilepsy. MAGICKAL: Scullcap is used in spells that bring about peace, tranquility, and relaxation. GROWING: Scullcap prefers moist well-drained soils. It is a perennial that reaches to 3 feet in full to partial shade. It is not long-lived, so replant every few years
Color Correspondences RED: Energy, strength, courage, Element of Fire, career goals, fast action, lust, blood of the moon, vibrancy, driving force, love survival. ORANGE: Business, goals, property deals, ambition, career goals, general success, Justice, legal matters, selling, action. COPPER: Passion, money goals, professional growth, fertility in buiness, career maneuvers, GOLD: Wealth, The God, promote winning, saftey and power of the male, happiness, playful humor YELLOW: The Sun, intelligence, accelerated learning, memory, logical imagination,breaking metal blocks, seliing yourself, The element of air PINK: Romantin love, planetary good will. healing of emotions, peace, affections, romance, partnerships of emotional maturitey, caring, nuturing. GREEN: Earth mother, physical healing, momentary success, abundance, fertility, tree and plant magick, growth, element of eart, personal goals. BLUE: Good fortune, opening blocked communications. wisdom, protection, spiritual inspiration, calm, reassurance, gently moving, element of water, creativity. PURPLE: influencing people in high places, third eye, psychic ability, spiritual power, self assurance, hidded, knowledge, SILVER: Telepathy, clarivoyance, psychometry, intution, dreams, astral energies, female power, communication, The goddess BROWN: Influence friendships, special favors BLACK: protection, repelling negativity, binding shapeshifting. WHITE: Spirituality, the goddes, peace, higher self, purity, virginity(as in the woman's mind is owned by no man) substitue for any color. Color magick is VERY effective.
	ThINgS fOr A wItCh'S CaBinEt Here is a list of things that are most often found in a witch's magick cabinet. This is not all the things that one may have nor is it a list of "must haves" although there are a few that are. More will be added every so often. Pentacle Athame Wand Chalice Cauldron Book of Shadows Herbs (see herb section) Candles (assort. colors) Incense Tarot cards Runes Incense Burner Altar Cloths Amulets baskets beads bell bowls robes compase cron crystatls and gems divation tools earth feathers felt glass jars glue herbs holy water and oil india ink lighters magick mirror mortar and pestle music oils parchment pens pendulum pentagram pitcher platter pocket knife pouches pice sea salt seeds statues wooden boxes wooden spoons stencils string/rope talismans Scrying bowl bowls Salt Fresh Spring water Flowers(dries or fresh) Parchment
Baic Ritual outline Preparation: Prepare ritual spae, cleaning the room or altar. Set up the altar, most oftern it's placed in the east, but it's your choic. PLace the needed items on your altar. Clean your body and clear you mind. Put on any robes or jewels that you are using. ATTUNEMENT: HAve the coveners sit quietly together and cener. After a couple of minutes, hold hands and breathe, hum,chant, or sing quietly together. ASPERGIN: Purify the ritual area, with salt and water. Point you athame at each other in turn, visualizing them growing with a pure light and saying: "I exorcise thee, O spirit of salt casting out all the impurities which may lie withing. Likewise do I exorcise thee, O spirit of water casting out all impurities which may lie within." Place three athame tips worth of salt into the water and mix. then sprinkle the water clockwise/sunwise around the area and people. Cast the circle Call the Quaters Invoke the God an Goddess State the Purpose Actual Ritual Cakes and Wine: Blesing the cake: WE thanks the Goddess of grain for the nourishment which comes form the harvest if the earth. Blessed be these cakes. Blessing the wine: We thank the Gods of wine for the nourishment and pleasure that flows from the earth. Blessed be this wine." Walk around the circle sunwise and give some to each covener while saying "may you always have enough for yourself and a friend" farewell to the God and Goddess Dismissing the Quarters - Guardians of the watertowers of the noth, powers of the earth, we thank thee for attending. If go ye must we say : Hail and farewell! Others echo: Hail and farewell! opening the circle Say: Merry meet and merry part until we merry meet again. *Then singing, dancing , and refreshments.

Wiccan Rede (long version...very beautiful) Bide the wiccan laws ye must In perfect love and perfect trust live and let live fairly take and fairly give cast the circle thrice about to keep he evil spirits out to bind the spell everytime let the spell be spoke in rhyme soft of eye and light of touch speak little, listen much Deosil go by the waxing moon chanting on the Witches' rune widdershins go by the waning moon chanting on the baneful rune when the Lady's moon is new Kiss the hand to her times two when the moon rides at her peek the your hearts desire seek Heed the north winds mightly gale lock the door and drop the sail when the wind some from the south love will kiss thee on the mouth when the wind comes from the west departed souls will have no rest when the wind comes from the east Expect the new and set the feats Nine woods in the cauldron go Burn them fast, burn them slow Elder be the Lady's tree burn it no or cursed you'll be When the wheel begins to turn Let the Beltane fires burn When the wheel has turned to Yule Light the Log and Horned one rules Heed ye flower, bush and tree By the Lady blessed be Where the rippling waters go Cast a stone and truth you'll know When ye have true need Hearken not others greed With a fool no season spend Lest ye be counted as his friend Merry meet and merry part Bright the cheeks and warm the heart Mind the threefold law ye should Three times bad and three times good When misfortune is enow Wear the blue star on the brow True in love ever be Lest thy lover's false to thee. eight words the wiccan rede fulfill "An ye harm none, do as ye will" Again keep in mind what I said before this is a Wiccan concept not a Pagan concept.

*Blessed Be*