Election Day is November 2nd

Two years ago, Rabbit and I brought you an Election Day spell, in hopes that we could affect real change in this country. Now, at the Midterms, it seems to me that the job isn't quite done. I could wax on about my disappointments in this national administration, but I believe we don't have time to complain, we have to keep moving forward.

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

What's happing at The Sacred Well this weekend? (October 16 & 17)

Come in on Saturday with your singing voice ready.

Not Your Momma’s Rounds - with DJ Hamouris
Saturday October 16
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
$20.00

If you love to sing harmony, come join us for this exciting workshop exploring contemporary and traditional round songs that are jazzy, funny, seasonal and inspirational. Learn challenging but accessible rounds that will stick with you, rounds you’ll share with friends and family so you can enjoy the harmonies again.

Song leader DJ Hamouris brings four decades of vocal experience and training to her teaching. Leading the vocal group Women & Song since 2004, she mines old and new musical sources to find material that is fun and memorable both for singers and their audiences.
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And then on Sunday, get inspired with Rabbit's Roundtable!

Rabbit’s Roundtable: The Witch’s Altar.
Sunday October 17
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$35 - Please call 510-444-9355 to register

Building a powerful, interactive, beautiful altar is one of the greatest sources of power for a witch. A good altar serves as a focal point, a ritual station, a point of power, and a sort of “docking station” for your magic. Join Rabbit to create and venerate an altar to the Ancestors and the Waning year in this 2-hour workshop.

Rabbit’s Roundtable is a monthly workshop for the beginning to advanced student of herbalism, magic, and myth. Each month, Rabbit presents lore and information about a different topic, followed by an opportunity to make a potion or spell based on the days’ discussion.

Just a reminder, Not You're Momma's Rounds is an open drop-in event, but for Rabbit's Roundtable it is a good idea to call and register so all the chairs won't fill up before you get here! Call today and let us know you are coming - 510.444.9355

Introduction to the F(a)eri(e) Tradition with Storm Faerywolf

Introduction to the F(a)eri(e) Tradition
with Storm Faerywolf
Thursday Sept 9
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$25


The F(a)eri(e) tradition is a mystical path of spiritual development unlike any other.

An initiatory mystery tradition of modern witchcraft passed down by Victor and Cora Anderson and those who have been initiated in a lineage tracing back to them, hallmarks of Feri include shamanic practices, as well as specific symbolic, meditational and inner exercises. A highly personal path, it has old and strange roots that include influences or similarities such as Huna, Afro-centered spirituality, Celtic symbolism, sexual mysticism, esoteric Christianity, Middle-Eastern mysticism, ecstatic practice, and others.

In this class we will learn how Feri differs from other paths of the Craft, and explore some of the core tools of self-development as well as sorcerous exploration.

Storm Faerywolf is a practicing warlock and priest in the Feri tradition of witchcraft where he holds the Black Wand of a Master Sorcerer. He has studied various forms of magic and spiritual practice for almost 25 years and has taught classes for over 17. He is a certified Reiki Master/Teacher as well as a practicing Pagan priest. He has been practicing Reiki for over 13 years and is the founder of BlueLotus, a school and lineage of Reiki with a neo-Pagan and magical perspective. Visit www.faerywolf.com for more information.

Magickal Herbs Talk and Booksigning with Jamie Martinez Wood

Herbs are our plant allies, come learn of the multitude of ways they can bring health and harmony to your life.

Join us in welcoming Jamie Martinez Wood, author of the The Wicca Cookbook, The Wicca Herbal and the recently published The Faerie’s Guide to Green Magick From the Garden on Sunday, August 15 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm.

We’ll have snacks featured in her latest book and a short talk about three plant allies: mint, lavender and damiana. Consider that herbs have a soul energy that has been tapped into by every society on every continent throughout all of time. She will delve into the mystery, practical, and medicinal applications and then lead a discussion on how discovering and appreciating herbal lore just may augment the herb’s healing potential and your connection to nature.

After the talk Jamie will be signing copies of her latest book.

Special Guest Reader Weekend!

We at The Sacred Well are so pleased to announce the addition of not one, but two new readers to our team. It is a Divine Blessing to offer so much variety and diversity in our divination services and we could not be more excited about it.

So, without further ado, allow us to introduce Iyanifa Fakayode, who will be offering Ife Divination and Laura Kennedy, who is skilled in the art of Hand Analysis.

Special date Saturday, June 12
Iyanifa Fakayode - Ife Divination
30 minutes: $51 / 60 minutes: $101 / 120 minutes: $151

Iyanifa Fakayode is a priest of Ifa and of Obatala, Chief of the White Cloth. She has been a member of Ile Orunmila Oshun since 1990 and serves as Head Diviner.

Fakayode is adept in several forms of Ifa divination including Four Cowry divination, Sixteen Cowry divination (Merindinlogun), and Obi Obata. She is a student of Dafa, the divination system that is used by Ifa initiates. As a student of Ifa and of the Orisha tradition, Fakayode shares her learnings and the teachings of Ifa widely. Her primary focus is on communicating the messages of spirit and the teachings of the elders and ancestors.

Fakayode will also be available during the week on Thursday afternoons from 5:00 until 8:00pm.

Special dates Sunday June 13
and Friday June 18
Laura Kennedy - Hand Analysis
30 minutes: $50 / 60 minutes: $95

Hand Analysis combines ancient tradition with modern research to tell you about your identity at a deep level and to show you how that deep, core identity combines with your outer personality to create the unique person that you are. You will learn your Life Purpose, your Life Lesson, and how to make that lesson your ally instead of your enemy.

Laura has been a full time hand analyst for four years, helping clients to discover and live their life purpose. A former psychotherapist and book editor, she is married and the mother of three grown children.

We fully expect that their reading schedules will book up fast, so make sure to call today at 510.555.9344 to make your appointment.

Mark your calendars!

The Sacred Well's Annual Oshun Party
Friday, May 7th, 5pm-9pm

Put on your fanciest finery and join us for a celebration of love and gratitude at The Sacred Well. We are gathering in honor of our beloved patroness, the Orisha Oshun, Goddess of love and pleasure, healing and midwifery, wealth and abundance, divination and magic. And also in honor of our beloved Proprietress and Tarot reader extraordinaire, Rabbit's birthday. We'll gather at 5pm, enjoy champagne and snacks (and SALES on selected products!) and at 7pm, we'll trek over to the colonnades on Lake Merritt and drum and sing in gratitude and ask for the healing of all sacred waters on Earth.

Wear orange, yellow or gold, peacock teal, feathers, shells and pearls, anything that shows your beauty. Bring drums or rattles, and songs to share.

Blessed Be!
--Iris

Love is in the Air at The Sacred Well!

Spring is here! Today, at least, is sunny and flowers are blooming. It's the perfect time to open ourselves up to beauty and love.

Women - if you haven't joined us for Goddess Awakening Services yet, this is the month to start! Rabbit and Iris collaborate each month to create a Sunday service that cleanses and renews our spirits and gets us ready to move forward as our best selves! This month, we are joined by Priestess Tanisha and other dedicated Aphrodite priestesses to affirm our self-love, revel in our beauty and share our joy in life!

Everyone - at 12, the store opens and Priestess Tanisha, North American Keeper of the Sacred Flame of Aphrodite, will be distributing this amazingly powerful gift! How incredible that this practice, like the stories we hear about ancient priestesses of the Goddess, is happening here and now! (Iris is a bit excited about this, can you tell?)

Plus, The Sacred Well is offering 10% off our Love Candles all day! Our very own Rabbit, herself a High Priestess dedicated to Aphrodite will be on hand to bless and dress these candles for you.

So now you know the place to be on Sunday; Goddess Awakening for women starts at 11am, and Aphrodite Tea starts at 12pm. No need to sign up or call ahead, just join us for a LOVE-ly afternoon!

Blessed Be!
--Iris

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