From the Great Book of the Art and Craft of the Gwyddonic Druid Tradition
The Laws of the Craft
1. If at all possible find a place where the High Days of the Sun and Moon can be celebrated. Best of all is an oak grove. And this place shall be called "The Drynematon" which means in the ancient tongue, "the sacred oak grove," or more recently, "the temple" or "sacred place." If you cannot obtain this, then set aside a place wherever you can for work and worship.
2. You shall gather yourselves into a college of not more than fifty persons.
3..You shall be governed, and taught in all matters pertaining to the Craft by a High Priestess and High Priest.
4. The High Priest shall be of the Craft Masters. He is the Arm of the Law of the Goddess.
5. The High Priestess should be of the Craft Masters, but if there be no woman of this degree, then she shall be chosen by the Goddess by the casting of random lots.. She is the Oracle of the Goddess. When the Goddess has come upon her, none shall lay hands upon her, for she is holy.
6. You will gather together on the Days of Power.
7. If anyone should have a problem let them present it to the High Priest, and if need be it shall be worked upon on one of the Days of Power.
8. No member of the College shall be left in need.
9. If strife shall arise among any members of the college, it shall be presented to the High Priest, and you shall abide by his judgement, for he is the Arm of the Law of the Goddess.
10. If a problem concerning love shall arise, you shall take it to the High Priestess. You shall abide by her judgement, for she is the Oracle of the Goddesss.
11. The High Priestess and High Priest shall govern for nine years. If either office is vacated before the end of term, then new officers shall be chosen by the Goddess by the casting of lots. An officer shall have as many terms as they are elected to, as long as their senses shall remain clear and stable.
12. Each member shall give of their abundance.
13. The High Priest shall appoint certain members to assist him if the need arises, and likewise, also the High Priestess.
14. If amy member shall work against the college in such a manner as to bring harm or dishonor upon it, she shall be warned three tiimes, and if he heed not, he shall be cast out of the college and given over to the Dark One. This shall be done by the casting of lots.
15. A "Seeker" shall become a "Student" when she has completed the tools of the Art and Craft, and they have been approved of by the High Priestess and High Priest. And she shall say these words, "Here are my tools of the Art and Craft. I love the Goddess, and I desire Her path. I pray that you accept me, and find me not lacking."
16. A "student" shall become a "lesser priest(ess)" when she/he has learned the "Little Works" and proved she/he can indeed work them. And she/he shall say these word, "By my work and devotion to the Goddess, approve me!" And if the High Priestess and High Priest find her/him not wanting, they shall say, "In Her Name, we do!"
17. A "Lesser Priest(ess)" shall become a "Master of the Craft: when she/he can prove to the satisfaction of the High Priestess and High Priest that she/he can do all the "Little Works": and merge without any aid.
18. You shall not profess to be able to do what you cannot, lest you bring disrepute upon the Craft and College.
19. Obey the Instruction, Guidelines, and Laws of the Craft and College and you shall live well upon the Earth, for She loves Her children.
20. These Laws were given of old for our well-being, and not to be a burden to us. Therefore, keep the Laws in keeping with the Nature of the times, and change those that no longer apply, and write new ones when and if they are needed.
Ayea! Ayea! Kerrwidwen!!!!
