Just like last time, I'm not going to tell you how to vote. I think it's interesting that most "values-voters" are thought to be "mainstream Christians." I think that everyone, regardless of faith, starts with their own values and goes from there. So, while I won't tell you what candidate I support for what office, or what measures I think are good for Oakland or San Fransisco, or California, I will urge you to think of your own values. Is the Environment important to you? Look into Props 21, 23 and 26 before Nov 2nd. Education and Libraries are an issue in Oakland's measure L.
If you want to educate yourself about California's statewide propositions and races, as well as where to vote, visit http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/. If you live in another state, search for your own Secretary of State's office.
Although you don't see it on the national news, I believe that state and local races are more important to our everyday life. Yes, it matters who the president is, but it's the Governor, the Mayor and the City Council who decide the specifics of zoning, business, education, parking, and housing - how we live every single day.
So here it is, my Midterm Elections Spell to create real change and hopefully, real relief for Oakland, California and everywhere.
-Sacred Well Transformation Candle (or tall yellow candle)
-Sacred Well Air oil (or clary sage oil)
-your sample Ballot (or a list of the measures and candidates you support)
-piece of citrine
put 3 drops of oil on to the top of your candle and light it, while saying aloud, three times:
We are ruled by the people
I am powerful
change is here.
in the light of your candle, fill out your Ballot and hold the crystal in your other hand. As you complete each arrow, say aloud, "So Mote It Be!"
Carry both the sample Ballot and the stone with you to the polls on Tuesday, and as you vote, repeat "So Mote It Be!"
Thank you for taking the time to vote.
--Iris
