Chivalry is a high code of honor which is of most ancient Pagan origin, and must be lived by all who follow the Old Ways.
It must be kenned that thoughts and intent put forth on this midddle Earth will wax strong in otherworlds beyond and return...bringing into creation, on this world, that which had been sent forth. Thus one should exercise descipline for "as ye do plant, so shall ye harvest."
It is only by preparing our minds to be as Gods that we can ultimately attain godhead.
"This above all, to thine own self be true."
A Witch's word must have the validity of a signed and witness oath. Thus, give thy word sparingly, but adhere to it like iron.
Refrain from speaking ill of others, for not all truths of matter may be known.
Pass not unverified words about another for here say is in a large part, a thing of falsehoods.
Be thou honest with others, and have them know that honesty is likewise expected of them.
The fury of the moment plays folly with the truth, to keep one's head is a virtue.
Contemplate always the consequences of thine acts upon others. Strive not to harm.
Diverse covens may well diverse news on love between members. When a coven is visited or joined, one should discren quietly thier practices, and abide thereby.
Dignity, a gracious manner, and a good humor are to be admired.
As a Witch, thou hast power, and thy powers was strongly as wisdom increases. Therefore exercise discretion in the use thereof.
Courage and honor endure forever. Their echoes remain when the mountains have crumbled to dust.
Pledge friendship and fealty to those who so warrant. Strenghten others of Brethren and they shall strenghten thee.
Thou shall not reveal secrets of another Witch or another coven. Others have labored long and hard for them and cherish them as treasures.
Though there may be differences between those of the Old Ways, those who are once born must see nothing, and must hear nothing.
Those who follow the mysteries should be above reproach in the eyes of the world.
The laws of the land should be obeyed whenever possible and within reason, for in the main they have been chosen with wisdom.
Have pride in thyself and seek perfection in the body and in mind. For the Lady has said, "How can thou honor another unless thy honor theyself first?"
Those who seek the mysteries should consider themselves as select of the Gods, for it is they who lead the race of humans to the highest of thrones and beyond the very stars.
Bide ye Wiccan laws ye must in perfect love and perfect trust
Live and let live fairly take and fairly give
Form the circle thrice about to keep all evil spirits out
To bind ye spell every time, let ye spell be spoke in rhyme
Soft of eye, light of touch, speak ye little, listen much
Deosil go by the waxing moon, singing out ye Witches' Rune
Widdershins go by the waning moon, chanting out the Baneful Rune
When the Lady's moon is new, kiss your hand to her times two
When the 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 West, departed souls may have no rest
When the wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast
Nine woods in ye cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow
Elder be ye Lady's tree, burn it not or cursed ye'll be
Whe nthe wheel begins to turn, soon ye Beltane fire will burn
When the wheel hath turned a Yule, light a log the Horned One rules
Heed ye flower, bush, and tree, by the Lady blessed be
Where the rippling waters flow, cast as stone and tryth ye'll know
Wheny e have and hold a need, harken not to ohters greed
With a fool no season spend, nor be counted as a friend
Merry meet and merry part, bright the cheeks and warm the heart
Mind ye threefold ye should, three times bad and three times good
When misfortune is anow, wear the star upon thy brow
True in love ye must ever be, lest thy love be false to thee
in these eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill,
'An it ye harm none, do what ye will
