The Druidic College

"Druid" is an ancient term of uncertain origins. Most believe that it means "knower of the oak", the oak tree being associated with wisdom, knowledge and strength. Some say druids were originally from Greece, some say Atlantis but the more widely accepted version is that they existed in the British Isles and spread eastward when they were accepted into Celtic society.

Certainly, druids predate Christianity, the Romans (who saw them as a threat to their hegemony) and the Celtic societies of northwestern Europe. They did not however, build Stonehenge, but they almost certainly worshipped there.

The role of Druids in Celtic society was a broad one.They provided an intelligencia, functioning as advisors, judges, priests, astrologers, and historians. Druids were teachers, healers and poet-musicians.

Modern druids unfortunately don’t fill these roles in such a prestigious manner, but to a greater or lesser extent they still practice them all. The druids of today seek to revive the mysteries of ancient times and to rediscover the many lost secrets of the art of magick. Neo-druids are committed to a stewardship of our planet and a guardianship of our endangered environment. They strive to provide an acceptable alternative for those seeking a spiritual path while setting a good example for the wider pagan community.