Mysterious water and fire, the earth and the wideranging air, by hidden quintessence we know them, and will and keep silent and dare. The rede of the wicca adriana porter being known as the counsel of the wise ones. Fireheart interview doreen valiente part two wiccan rede. May 25, 2000 this is the full poetic version of the rede. Hear now the words of the witches, the secrets we hid in the night, when dark was our destinys pathway, that now we bring forth into light.
To bind the spell every time, let the spell be spake in rhyme. Bide the wiccan laws ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust. Ro longstreet when wiccans think of the wiccan rede, we tend to remember the eightword phrase that expresses the moral core of our faith, an it harm none, do as ye will. Raise the horns traces the history of the rede, versions long and. Part three of an essay on the history and evolution of the wiccan rede. Eight words the wiccan rede fulfill an it harm none, do what ye will. A shorter version bide the wiccan laws ye must in perfect love, in perfect trust eight words the wiccan rede fulfill. The first possibility is that doreen valiente may have been quoting something written by another wiccan at an. The longer version first made its appearance in 1974, when it was published. While i wont go into the historical detail here, you should know that it is most likely that the rede is less than 50 years old.
Coughlin below is a quick timeline for various sources, inspirations, or appearances of the rede or related events. The full version of the rede is significantly longer, but those eight words are. A second and much expanded edition is to be released in 20. The official doreen valiente website doreen valiente doreen. As you can see we have finally updated the wiccan rede to the full version because of all the requests weve gotten about it. A common form of the rede is an ye harm none, do what ye will which was taken from a longer poem also titled the wiccan rede. The credit of writing the rede has been the topic of much debate in the wiccan community in the past. The wiccan rede full version, book of shadows, witch 101. You will receive a full reading to your email account. This was first introduced in a speech given in 1964 by british author and wiccan doreen valiente.
An early version of the rede was made famous by doreen valiente in the early 1960s. Morgana is anglodutch and lives in the netherlands. Full version by doreen valiente bide the wiccan redes ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust. The celtic connection serving the wiccan and pagan community since 1997.
The wiccan rede short version bide ye the wiccan rede ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust. While we get to do exactly as we wantand not obey someone elses agendawe must take responsibility for our actions. To bind the spell every time let the spell be spake in rhyme. The wiccan rede is a poem, usually summed up in a couplet eight words the wiccan rede fulfill, an it harm none do what ye will first publicly spoken by doreen valiente in 1964. The rhyming wiccan rede as a couplet is quoted in many discussions on wiccan ethics. Doreen valiente first used the short rede in 1964 but the text of the long rede wasnt published until the 1970s. There is a long version of the rede, and a short version. In other translations of the rede such as the expanded version, this line is reworded to say. The wiccan rede was most likely introduced into wicca by gerald gardner and formalised publicly by doreen valiente, one of his high priestesses. In very simple words, the rede means do what you will as long as it does not harm any others. The really condensed version is that gardner came up with a set of 30 rules, written in archaic language, that set forth rules for a wiccan. For many people the wiccan rede consists of eight words. Those words were first publicly uttered by doreen valiente back in. She speaks about how witchcraft was reborn, what the differences are in how the craft is practiced in britain and america, et cetera.
She is coeditor of the international and bilingual wiccan rede magazine, which was launched in 1980 and is coordinator of silver circle, a. For tread the circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out. The wiccan rede full version bide within the law you must, in perfect love and perfect trust. The wiccan rede pronounced reed is the central moral principle of most wiccans. Those words were first publicly uttered by doreen valiente back in october of 1964 at a dinner. The detailed version deals with various aspects of the craft, beyond its basic ethic revised. This poem by an unknown author introduces various aspects of neopaganism and was popularized by wiccan priestess doreen valiente. That crowleyanized version of the wiccan rede was invented and publicized by raymond buckland. They teach us about the origins, core principles and ethics of wicca.
This is the rede in its most popular form and was first recorded in public in a speech made by doreen valiente. How you choose to interpret the wicca rede is up to you. Dec 16, 2018 i am the beauty of the green earth, and the white moon among the stars, and the mystery of the waters, and the desire of the heart of man. Email neoconda oshun if you have a question about anything. Cast the circle thrice about to keep all evil spirits out. Another version of thompsons rede is also widely available that incorporates lines that deal with the lesser sabbats as well as the nine woods. I must admit i had hoped to find a simple and clean historical path for the rede when i first began my research. This is talking about the full moon, which is the ideal time to do spells to attract things into your life love, prosperity, etc.
There are two generally accepted versions of the rede. In the 1970s, lady gwen thompson published her version. The wiccan rede is the standard by which most wiccans conduct their faith and their lives. The wiccan rede full version lunas grimoire spell book. Jun 11, 2018 the wiccan rede rede is a medieval english word meaning advice. The longer version first made its appearance in 1974, when it was published in a magazine. In its best known form as the eight words couplet, the rede was first publicly recorded in a 1964 speech by doreen valiente. Moreover,i find there is something fascinating in reading them out loud in a sacred circle. To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme. On friday 21 june, 20, a blue plaque was unveiled to commemorate doreen valiente. Rede is derived from an old english word roedan which means to guide or direct. On the surface, the short version looks like a very simple little rule. There are many different versions of the wiccan rede. The wicca rede full version doreen valiente ookbee.
It was not as i had believed and imagine many others would have believed written by doreen valiente. Eight words the wiccan rede fulfill, an it harm none do what ye will. Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much. Coughlin the first recorded mention of the wiccan rede in the eightword form popular today, at least that i have been able to discover thus far, was in a speech by doreen valiente on october 3, 1964 at what may have been the first witches dinner organized in modern history. Doreen valiente is considered by many to be the mother of the contemporary pagan movement.
Apr 17, 2014 life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. There is a long poem or teaching that is sometimes called the wiccan rede, but to avoid confusion is more specifically known as the rede of the wiccae this rede of the wiccae is much more detailed than the wiccan rede, and deals with various aspects of the craft, beyond the basic harm none. The poem has had a significant influence on wiccan culture. Later published versions include ye instead of it as the second word. Below are 2 resources a full version of wiccan rede poem, and a. Over the years, she has facilitated a variety of wiccan groups.
The rede of the wiccae a long version of the wiccan rede bide the wiccan laws ye must in perfect love and perfect trust. A recent communication i received from a visitor to this site moondancer, 02042000 has brought to my attention and enlightened me as to the original source of the above wiccan rede. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. The wiccan rede rede is a medieval english word meaning advice. Doreen valiente created poetry that gave the rituals of wicca a life and colour that. This years summer solstice was a momentous day in the history of wicca. The wiccan rede is an ethical guideline that encourages practitioners not to.
There are even some traditions who write their own rede which, in case youre wondering, comes from middle english, and means advice. Thompson credited her grandmother, adriana porter, with the original work. It makes up the basic ethical code of the various branches of wicca that adhere to it, though it. Within wiccan belief there are a number of guidelines such as the wiccan rede and the threefold law of return which are designed to help the newcomer understand the essence of that belief. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The wiccan rede bide the wiccan laws we must in perfect love and perfect trust. Although this book is now out of print and lost popularity as wicca became more publicly known, this was the first book to give insight into the various types of modern witches at a time when this information. Eight words the wiccan rede fulfill, an it harm none, do what ye will. Its a bit of a misnomer, but it long version lays out much of the practice and theory that you need to know as a witch. Rede of the wiccae or the wiccan credo by lady gwen thompson adriana porter despite the insistence of some that the rede is taken from this piece, the rede of the wiccae was not published until the 1970s by one lady gwen thompson, although some attest to its existence at least a few years earlier within thompsons own tradition.
To bind the spell everytime let the spell be spake in rhyme. Wiccan rede full version when wiccans think of the wiccan rede, we tend to remember the eightword phrase that expresses the moral core of our faith, an it harm none, do as ye will. One version of the wiccan rede was made famous by doreen valiente in the early 1960s, and in 1974 a lengthier version, by lady gwen thompson, was published in the green egg, a pagan magazine. The threefold law was an interpretation of wiccan ideas and ritual, made by monique wilson and further popularised by. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. An ye harm none, do as ye will an ever mind the rule of three what ye sends out comes back to thee follow this with mind and heart. Je tiens a preciser quil ne sagit pas dune traduction litterale. Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give. Its this thats often referred to as the wiccan law. A similar rule is found in the work of aleister crowley around the turn of the century, in which he advised his readers, do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. If, though your actions or inactions, you bring no harm to anyone, including yourself, then you can do as you see fit. Cast the circle thrice about to keep the evil spirits out. The wiccan rede short version more poems by doreen valiente.
An and wilt are old english words for if and want to. Even though wicca is a nondogmatic religion, i think sacred texts are great spiritual tools. I am the beauty of the green earth, and the white moon among the stars, and the mystery of the waters, and the desire of the heart of man. Feb 28, 2015 eight words the wiccan rede fulfill, an it harm none do what ye will. May, 2019 here are two versions of the wiccan rede by doreen valiente and lady gwen thompson. Hear now the words of the witches, the secrets we hid in the night. The wiccan rede is sometimes altered by replacing the phrase ye will with thou wilt, in imitation of aleister crowleys saying do what thou wilt. The wiccan rede has an expanded version as well as the simple statement of this ethic. Eight words the wiccan rede fulfil, an it harm none, do what ye will. Live ye must and let ye live, fairly take and fairly give. When wiccans think of the wiccan rede, we tend to remember the eightword phrase that expresses the moral core of our faith, an it harm none, do as ye will. Doreen valiente mentioned the rede during a speech she gave in 1964. Bide within the law ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust. The wiccan rede full version bide within the law ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust.
Eight words the wiccan rede fulfill an it harm done, do as ye will lest in self defense it be, ever mind the rule of three follow ye this with mind and heart, merry ye meet, and merry ye part. The wiccan rede is a beautiful piece of poetry whose author is believed to have been the late doreen valiente. Oct 03, 20 for many people the wiccan rede consists of eight words. You can find the full version of the wiccan rede published on the excellent. Mentioned doreen valientes 1964 speech and quotes the rede. It makes up the basic ethical code of the various branches of wicca that adhere to it, though it is considered advice, not commandment. The rhyming wiccan rede as a couplet is also known as the wiccan rede eight words couplet. The rede is most often written with archaic english words, as an it harm none, do what ye will, which is the form in which the rede was first publicized. The very short version an ye harm none, do as ye will. Dec 23, 2018 the wiccan rede is merely a guideline. However, there is a longer poem that quotes this as its final line.