"In ancient days there was one great culture, from India to Ireland: the Wise were their healers, counselors and priest/esses. Men and Women devoted their lives to learning and working the accumulated lore of their peoples. They spent years in study, ritual and meditation. They spoke to and with God/desses and Spirits: they made magic and taught wisdom. As well, they were the memory and justice of the folk. These Wise Ones were known by many names in the many tongues of the ancient world. Brahman among the Aryans, Flamen and Flamenca among the Latins, Gothi among the Germans and among the Celts there are called Druidh {singular Drui. Gaelic Draoi, Druidheachd = Druidry.} In our time there are those who are called by these images, these cultural memories. They wish to light the Sacred Fire in the place of the Spirits; they seek the hidden Holy Spring in the forest's heart. They feel called to worship the Old God/desses and to restore Their honor in modern life. Some of us who seek these ways call ourselves Druids in honor of the mighty Wise Ones of old. We seek to walk the Elder Way, though we may not have the skills fo the ancients. The work of Druidry is the work of re-making the connections between our common lives and the wonder and Magic of the Inner Worlds. It is the opening of the Gates of the Soul where before they were closed. Is is the use of every Power of the Self - intellect, feeling, intuition, instinct, and flesh - to seek the good of all folk - health, wealth, and wisdom -and then the secrets of initiation - wisdom, love, and power. We are beginning to relciam the Pagan heritage from the rubble of history. We may never know the forms that the ancient Druidry took. We strive to make a spiritual system - a religion and a Magic - that the Elder Wise might approve and understand. Equally, we seek to make Pagan religion that will serve the needs of today's folk., and the land in which we live."

- Ian Corrigan 'Druidheachd - Symbols and Rites of Druidry'