"With a fool no seasons spend, lest ye be counted as his friend."
In this instance I don't think "fool" means someone who is silly, but someone who lacks sense and gets into trouble easily. Another way of saying it would probably be "If you don't want people to think you're a thief, don't spend a lot of time with one."
"Merry Meet and Merry Part, bright the cheeks and warm the heart."
I've always felt this one was saying to be joyful and kind whenever you meet someone and to part on good terms. This will spread good cheer and kindness, and is a good standard to live by (I think).
"Mind the Threefold law ye should, three times bad and three times good."
This line seems to be a warning that there are consequences and rewards for all you do. So to think carefully before you act unkindly.
"When misfortune is enow, wear the blue star on thy brow."
The star is the pentacle. The blue may come from an old Welsh tradition where a blue crescent was worn on the brow. This line may well refer to psychic protection and recommend that the pentacle be used for this purpose.
"True in love ye must ever be, lest thy love be false to thee."
This is another simple one. If you are false to your partner (lying, cheating, etc.) and caught in it, the favor might be returned to you in a way it really stings. This goes back to the threefold idea.
"Eight words the rede fulfill: An it harm none, Do what ye will."
Your will is basically what you intend to do, if you intend to help (not harm) then feel free to do so. However if your intention is harm then it's not the best idea. This line has been picked at so much that I've heard insane interpretations so lets go back to the first line.
"Bide the wiccan law ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust." If your deeds are trustworthy and done in love, then you are more than likely doing the right thing. Remember, trust and love not hate and anger.
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