Cast the circle thrice about, to keep unwelcome spirits out.
Soft of ey and light of touch, Speak ye little and listen much.
Deosil go by the waxing moon, Chanting out the wiccan rune.
Widdershins go by the waning moon, Chanting out the baneful tune.
When the lady's moon is new, Kiss the hand to her times two.
When the moon rides at her peak then thy hearts desire speaks.
Heed the North winds mighty gail, 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 will safely rest.
When the wind blows from the East, Expect the new and set the feast.
Nine woods in the cauldren go, Burn them fast burn them slow.
Elder be the lady's tree, Burn it not or cursed you'll be.
When the wheel begins to turn, Let the Beltane fires burn.
When the wheel has turned a yule, Light the log, the Horned one rule.
Heed ye flower, bush and tree, By the Lady, Blessed be.
Where the rippling waters go Cast a stone and truth be known
Whenever ye have a need, Hark not to others greed.
With a fool no season spend, Nor be counted as his friend.
Merry meet, and Merry part, Bright the cheek and warm the heart.
Mind the three-fold law ye will, Three times good, and three times ill.
When misfortune is enow, Wear the star upon the brow.
True in love ye must ever be, Less thy love be false to thee.
These eight words the reed fulfill;
"AN YE HARM NONE, DO WHAT YE WILL"
