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LETTER FROM

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March 8 is International Women’s Day. Globally, it’s a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievement of women everywhere.

For me, International Women’s Day is a stark reminder of the importance of the many amazing women in my life.

There are my brilliant colleagues, clients, and work associates – most of whom are women, fabulous and supportive women, lifting each other up if given the chance.

Then, there are my beautiful female friends. I’m fortunate enough to have maintained many long-term female friendships, from different times in my life – school, work, my children’s school.

Life is busy, for me and them, so I’m rarely able to enjoy Sex in the City style catch ups, but when I do get together with my girlfriends, it’s as though no time has passed.

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I’m one of those lucky daughters whose mother is their best friend; we chat at least once a day, about the important and the mundane, and everything in between.

But my mum is much more than that. She’s my advisor, my confident, and my inspiration.

Fierce and independent, while also kind and nurturing, she’s everything I hope to be, and everything I hope for my daughter too.

Here at Get it Magazine, I get to work with a brilliant bunch of women, and this month, we celebrate some amazing local females (with a special focus on the over 40s – a group I joined last year!).

So, until next month, here’s to strong women – may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.

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Learning, Living & Loving Through A CFO turned international speaker, life coach, author, expert on loss and co-founder of The Chaston Centre, it’s safe to say that Karen Chaston wears many career hats. Karen sits down with Get It Magazine to talk about learning, loss and creating a life that you love after 50.

1. How has life shifted from when you were a CFO, and what did you learn from over 25 corporate years?

I now refer to my CFO days as me living in a “ground-hog-day daze.” Each day rolled into another, where I was working too much, eating and drinking to excess. At the time, I never realised how disconnected I truly was.

When I chose redundancy, I took the time to stop and have a good hard look at the way I was living. I appeared successful on the outside, but I very quickly realised that I was on a fast track to a heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes as well as losing many of my relationships. This pause assisted me to find out what I wanted to change, and also assisted me to realise how much I had been holding myself back.

2. How did your own personal loss turn into this new career path for you?

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all will be alright.” We always will learn and grow more from tragedy, when we choose to stop and do the deep dive to find the most ideal way forward.

3. What does a day in your life look like currently?

Every day is different, but I like to start by rising early, watch a sunrise and walking with my dog. Then it’s normally a big green juice, whilst I tune into what is scheduled for the day.

Lately it has been full of Zoom calls with clients or networking groups, creating social media posts, videos, updating programs and I like to do some writing each day. I’m in the process of beginning my sixth paperback! I’m also blessed to have six grandchildren that live close to us on the Gold Coast and three in Sydney, so there is always some quality time with them.

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and we are home now forever. The Gold Coast offers it all, a more relaxed lifestyle, more community, more beautiful beaches, the hinterland and most of all for me, the majority of my family.

6. What’s next for you?

After working for a few years with individuals assisting them to move beyond any kind of loss, I started to contemplate what the workplace would have been like if I had these understandings regarding people when I was a CFO. I knew that the whole workplace would have had more of a team dynamic and a collaborative, innovation focus. Your people are your greatest assets and now more than ever it’s time to inspire each other to take ownership in bringing more love, kindness and compassion into all areas of their own life and the life of others.

4. For women over 50 who might be looking to find their passion, how do you recommend they go about it?

I’m a great believer that life leaves bread crumbs. To pick them up you have to start asking and answering some meaningful questions. What did you love doing as a child? What brings you joy? What adversity did you overcome? What can you do for hours and you don’t notice the time pass?

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My 19-year-old daughter assures me they look great, but I just can’t do it. I really have tried, and I like to consider myself reasonably fashionable and stylish (sort of).

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ABOUT CAROLINA GIRALDO EDIT, AND REFRESH Are you in the office a lot? Working out a lot? Busy running from park date to swimming lessons? Start to think about the needs of your wardrobe and build out from there. This clarity will help you to identify what you have, and what you need to buy.

OWN A WARDROBE ‘WORK HORSE’ Your wardrobe should always include several key pieces that can offer instant impact and are versatile enough to mix and match, creating a timeless wardrobe with multiple combinations. From neutral linens to a few staple button down cotton shirts and flowing skirts, that are easily interchanged, your wardrobe will always feel fresh and putting together an outfit for the day will feel effortless!

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Known for her roles on muchloved Australian series including Home and Away, The Saddle Club and Wentworth, actor Marny Kennedy now calls the Gold Coast home, and sits down with Get It Magazine’s Holly Bartter to share her latest projects, secrets of the acting world and her new life in Queensland.

In the performance world from a young age, Marny Kennedy was born for the stage and screen, with a family that always encouraged her to shine in her own right.

“My Mum owned a dance school for the entirety of my childhood, so I grew up performing on stage - I was still in nappies for my first dance concert, so I’ve definitely always known and loved performing. It wasn’t until I was about eight or nine that Mum introduced drama classes to the school, and that’s when I knew I wanted to pursue acting,” Marny shares, “I came from a small town in the western suburbs of Melbourne, and I was never necessarily exposed to anyone who had acted in television or film before - I just loved telling stories.”

At just 11 years old, Marny scored a lead role on the series ‘Mortified’, and this changed the trajectory of her life forever. “That was

irrefutably one of the most formative experiences of my life, marking the beginning of my career and allowing me to fall in love with acting. I was fortunate enough to win an AFI award for that role, which led me to be able to go over to the US and get my first representation over there. I don’t think I’ll ever stop feeling grateful for that entire experience.”

Now settled into her life on the Gold Coast, Marny knows she’s made the right move, after spending two years in Melbourne lockdowns.

“I desperately needed a circuit breaker!”

Marny explains, “Prior to lockdown, a huge part of my life was centred around travelling, and having the freedom to just get in the car and go. All I wanted was to pack up the car and get back to exploring, especially as I’d just become an ambassador for Mazda. So when the opportunity came up to move to Burleigh to live with one of my best friends, I ran towards it.”

As a working actor, auditions make up a significant part of her schedule, and Marny is embracing the faster pace of a life without lockdowns. “My Mum was the one to recently say, ‘There’s a version of you in lockdown who would have killed to be able to just book a flight and go, so you should absolutely do as much of that as you can now.’ Auditions have definitely kicked up a gear in the last few weeks, so I’m back into the swing of self-taping as well.”

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from script to screen. “Landing a job and being on set is the result of months and months of auditioning. It takes a huge amount of patience, persistence and grit to keep going, knowing that 90 per cent of the auditions aren’t going to land. But when one does, it truly makes it all worth it.”

“The project that is actually taking up the majority of my time at the moment is a screenplay I’ve been developing alongside one of my oldest friends, Charlotte Nicdao.

We are still in the early stages, but it was one of the best things to come out of being in lockdown.”

Catching up on lost time, Marny is taking in all that the GC has to offer, and she tells me, “The Gold Coast is hugely nostalgic for me, as it’s where I lived whilst filming my first ever television show. The sleepy little place that I once lived in as a kid has now grown up and has inherited so many amazing restaurants, cafes and bars.”

As a seasoned actor, Marny recognises that success today means something different to her younger years, “I’ve learned that the most memorable moments are much quieter - the camaraderie and connection you make somewhere in between the 5am call times, which have led to some of my most important, lifelong friendships.”

With a packed schedule and projects galore, Marny is taking it all in with a new appreciation for the little things, “I’m really just enjoying settling into life on the Goldy, getting into the ocean and just enjoying my freedom finally!”

Mazda Australia ambassador Marny Kennedy loves exploring the Gold Coast in her Mazda CX-3, whether it be her favourite restaurants or longer drives to the hinterland.

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Gold Coast ‘super serum’ going global A super serum changing lives thanks to a determined Gold Coast family.

Despite having no experience in the competitive skincare and beauty business, the Painter family set out to find a breakthrough solution.

“Nothing Dad put on his skin was helping - the topical creams he was prescribed were too harsh and his skin looked red and inflamed,” says son Anthony Painter, who co-founded the all-Australian beauty brand Ellus & Krue with sisters Jo Painter and Kimberley Verschuur.

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his fishing – mostly without sun protection – their dad Tony struggled with skin cancer from the age of 50.

“Just after his treatments, his skin would always be dry from the liquid nitrogen, and he couldn’t find products to help him. Having had plenty of treatments, his skin was terrible,” Anthony said.

For over a year, the family worked with a local compounding pharmacist, going back and forth with ingredients to form the basis of a serum, particularly for dry skin.

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The cosmetic business newcomers took on every challenge: “Initially, we didn’t even know where to source things. We didn’t know where to get product containers and boxes, or handle the labeling, testing, regulatory and compliance requirements,” Anthony said. “I was in the construction industry like my dad, so I had no idea where to start.”

Then, just a year into their new venture, a chance meeting took the family business into the realm of evidence-based skincare.

At an event they happened to meet Professor Derek Richard, the scientific director of the Cancer and Ageing Research Foundation at Queensland University

same results - fewer fine lines and wrinkles, a refined skin tone and skin that was more hydrated than it had been in a long time,” said Anthony.

“We didn’t know it at the time but collaborating with Professor Richard we were creating a game-changing skincare product. After using the serum, our dad’s inflamed and sore skin healed rapidly but there were other benefits based on the formulation.

“The serum also helps combat the signs of ageing because it targets hyper-pigmentation, controls bacterial on the skin and restores cell growth.”

There are now seven products in the Ellus & Krue range including the serum, hydro gel cleanser and detoxifying exfoliant. of Technology, a microbiologist worldrenowned for his work on the science of ageing.

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“Professor Richard knew what ingredients and formulations would work to target dehydration, sunspots, redness, uneven skin tone, while helping to combat signs of ageing,” Anthony said.

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Nicotinamide to refine texture and create firmness

“We decided to go all in. We weren’t going to skimp on ingredients, the serum had to work.”

“All these active ingredients work in unison and the correct concentration of each ingredient ensures the skin receives the precise amount of what it needs,” says Professor Richard.

For Ellus & Krue it was an opportunity to bring together a unique collaboration - something that could benefit the Foundation and change lives for cancer sufferers like their father.

Working in collaboration with the Foundation, Ellus & Krue developed the ground-breaking Epi-gN serum, ensuring it had all the right ingredients and most importantly at the right percentage to create real change in the skin. The “super” serum has antioxidants to clean up free radicals, stimulate collagen and elastin production, reduce redness, reduce uneven skin tone and stimulate cell growth.

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“What’s unique is that every ingredient in the serum does a job in the serum. There are no fillers, and every product is at the right strength without compromise.”

After their father Tony started seeing results from using the serum, the product was shared with more family and friends.

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In 2022, the family business that launched in the middle of a pandemic, will take on more challenges.

There are plans for a UK launch and there are other international markets identified for future expansion.

Going global is not the only goal in the business strategy. For the Painter family, building a relationship with Professor Richard was an opportunity not only to promote evidence-based skincare but to philanthropically support ongoing research into cancer and ageing.

“Professor Richard’s wealth of experience and world-renowned research are now a cornerstone to the success of the Ellus & Krue skincare range and we are proud to donate 20 per cent of every sale to the Cancer and Ageing Research Foundation,” Anthony said.

“We are grateful we can use the know-how the scientists have and put that into a skincare product that can then help people.

“People always said dad likes to help people.

This way he has helped make a product that’s not only good for him, but he also gets to help a much bigger group of people.”

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In the years to come, the story of Shen Yun will become a legend about how a group of elite artists came together and used their talents to save their rich and artistic traditional culture from the perils found in modern times.

Shen Yun allows audiences to experience China before communism, when its deeply rooted spiritual heritage shaped the cultural norms, art, music, dance, fashions, and architecture of the “Middle Kingdom.”

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the spiritual discipline of Falun Dafa, which has moral teachings centred on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance, and meditative exercises.

The music of Shen Yun’s live orchestra lifts your spirits and carries you across the sweeping Mongolian plains to the heights of heaven. A pioneering blend of ethereal Chinese music and the grandeur of a Western orchestra will have you floating in your seat!

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One reason audiences feel there is something different about Shen Yun is their noble pursuit of virtue and their belief that to create beautiful art they must first cultivate goodness—much like their ancestors did in ancient times.

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BIOLOGI’S ANTI-AGEING SERUM Biologi’s latest innovation is 100% active, 100% potent and developed to address specific needs for those concerned with ageing skin. RRP: $125 biologi.com.au

SPOIL ME GOODY BOX These goody boxes contains products made by talented refugee entrepreneurs in Australia. Our Spoil Me Goody Box includes a bottle of wine, a box of Syrian cookies, a natural soy wax candle, a hand and body wash, a bar of soap and a 60g pouch of tea.

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VEGEPOD You don’t have to have a green thumb to grow your own vegetables. Vegepod is a raised garden bed that makes growing food at home easy and fuss free. Available in three sizes, they selfwater too making it easy to maintain. RRP: $189 vegepod.com.au

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Ask Dr Donna Q1. What is the difference between Ablation vs Excision Ablation refers to cautery or burning of the endomteriosis in contrast to excision or cutting the endometriosis out. In some instances where excision is not possible, for exmaple due to the location of the endometriosis (on the bowel, or difficult to access) ablation is pref ered.

Excision of endometriosis is the gold standard and has shown better outcomes and lower recurrence rates compared to ablation.

Q2. Pain management techniques for endo pain As with most chronic conditions a multidisciplanary approach to the treatment if endometriosis is best.

A variety of medications and non pharamacological strategies used together have shown success in managing chronic endometriosis related pelvic pain.

The benefit of psychology for the management of chronic pain should also not be underestimated.

Medical management includes pain killers as well as other classes if medications that can work synergistically to alleviate pain and associated symptoms without a risk of dependence. There is emerging evidence supporting the efficacy of medicinal cannabis for pain management of endometriosis.

Q3. In some cases is more than one laparoscopy needed?

Repeat laparoscopy may be required depending on severity of disease, and/or the extent of disease found on initial laparoscopy, which may require a second operation to adequately treat

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Adults only!

Australia’s best kid-free holiday destinations

We all love our kids, but if you and your significant other are in need of a proper grown-up break then look no further than these purely adultonly escapes around the country.

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Take a trip to the Red Centre and explore the beauty of Uluru and its surrounds. In five-star luxury of course. Longitude 131, Uluru is one of Australia’s most luxurious glamping lodges (so luxurious, that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose to enjoy some ‘couple time’ here). A short three hour flight from most Australian capital cities, you’ll have uninterrupted views of the sandstone monolith from your luxury tent or room. Decorated with modern and classic furnishings, which blend seamlessly with Aboriginal art, it’s the perfect place to wind down, with front-row seats to the Red Centre’s incredible sunrises and sunsets. Top off some child-free meals and dine under the desert stars at the resort’s acclaimed restaurant, Table 131, or opt for a facial massage at their flagship sanctuary, Spa Kinara. Visit longitude131.com.au

ECO- AND ADULT-FRIENDLY Banubanu Beach Retreat in East Arnhem Land is an eco-sensitive beach retreat, built in partnership with the Yolgnu people to celebrate the pristine natural wonders and culture of East Arnhem Land. Located on Bremer Island, Banubanu Beach Retreat accommodates up to twelve guests at a GET IT March 2022

time and offers little phone or internet reception, so there’s little risk of pesky calls or text messages from your teenagers.

Guests can choose between eco-friendly glamping tents, the Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow or Penthouse Bungalow. All you have to do is relax on the beach, connect with Yolngu culture or head out on a prized fishing charter to catch dinner.

stylish new Lagoon Yallingup restaurant, if you do decide to venture out.

Western Australia

Or, if you have a special birthday or anniversary to celebrate, then La Cabine or Il Palazzo may be the perfect present, sans kids. Il Palazzo will indulge all your romantic urges, and is the perfect, luxurious haven for couples. If rustic charm is more to your taste, La Cabine may be the ideal backdrop for your time out. Sit by the wood stove and sip your wine, while letting the hours slip away. Visit www.privateproperties.com.au

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Fiji

When you’re able to cross the border, we highly recommend you take your loved one to Sundowner, a Hamptons-style home with sweeping ocean views from soughtafter Yallingup hill. A short walk down to the picturesque swimming beach and surf breaks, you truly feel as though you’re on the edge of the world, especially from your balcony, where you can wine and dine overlooking the Indian Ocean. The master bedroom has a private, ocean-facing balcony, the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of tea and a good book and revel in the experience of solitude. It’s walking distance to the historic Caves House Hotel and the

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Now that international travel is back on the agenda, why not take a hop, skip and jump to Fiji and enjoy some adult-time.

The Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji is an adults-only hotel perfectly suited for those who need a break from the day-to-day grind. Gaze over the aquamarine waters, mesmerising coral reefs and pure white sand of Fiji, and stroll hand-in-hand and barefoot along the shores. Winner of the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2021, the recently refurbished Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji is the perfect oasis for those

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wishing to escape the rest of the world and soak up the serenity.

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three living areas, which enjoy peaceful views of the garden and countryside. For an indulgent and very private escape, the majestic master retreat delivers.

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Queensland

NSW

ROMANCE IN MALENY

BYRON BEAUTY

Head north to Maleny for a quick weekend away. Renew your love for each other and for nature at Scandi at Maleny, an adult-only, eco-minded, luxury cabin accommodation just 100km from Brisbane on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Take the time to talk to each other free of interruption and distraction while you drink in the views of the Blackall Range, or enjoy a glass of the local wine beside your indoor fire. You’ll be seduced by the silence and the feeling that nothing else in the world matters. Scandi at Maleny offers breathtaking surroundings, both with its location and its accommodation.

The architecturally designed, airy, lightfilled modular cabins provide a hint of Scandinavian design mixed with Australian nature. Perched approximately 450m above sea level on 300 pristine acres just outside of Maleny, you’ll feel as though you’re on top of the world. Enjoy the locallysourced produce at nearby restaurants or in your self-contained kitchen. Visit scandiatmaleny.com

If you’ve only got time for a short getaway, head over the border to Luana Estates, a boutique resort-style escape nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland. Situated close to beaches and offering vast spaces indoors and out, Luana Estates is the perfect excuse for a luxurious getaway. Push the boat out and arrive by helicopter before whiling away the hours in the breathtaking outdoors where you have various seating and dining zones, a swimming pool, tennis court and lush gardens.

Visit luxico.com.au

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Victoria VIEWS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH Fulfil your yearning for Tuscan living while gaining some well-earned breathing space at Villa Di Lusso, in Shoreham on the Mornington Peninsula. From majestic fireplaces, arched cabinetry, exposed ceiling trusses and generous glazing, there truly is no shortage of striking features.

While sumptuous seating, exquisite fabrics, bespoke timber furniture and eye-catching chandeliers complement the architectural features, creating warm and inviting spaces.

That includes the formal dining room and

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ANTI-AGING TREATMENTS: HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT RF MICRONEEDLING? Cosmetic and anti-aging medicine has come a long way in recent times. There are so many products and treatments available these days it can be difficult to know where to start and what the best option for you is. Anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, threads, light therapy, laser, IPL, creams and serums, the list is ever growing. So what can be done to help with skin lifting, tightening and rejuvenation at a deeper level? Fractional radio frequency (RF) micro-needling is a treatment that can be performed on all skin types to stimulate and remodel collagen. It helps to reduce the signs of aging, producing skin lifting and tightening, improving fine lines, wrinkles and scars with little to no downtime. It is also incredibly effective as a treatment for acne scarring. The combination of RF technology with micro-needles is able to stimulate new collagen and is highly effective in remodeling the structure of the skin at multiple levels.

What can RF be used for?

Face - non-surgical face lifting, wrinkle reduction, skin tightening, skin rejuvenation, pore reduction, improvement

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of acne and other scars.

Body - scars, stretch marks, excessive underarm sweating.

How is RF micro-needling performed?

Numbing cream is applied to the area to be treated approximately 45 minutes prior.

During the treatment, the hand piece is progressively moved over the skin, stamping the area with the fine micro-needles and delivering the RF frequency.

What does RF feel like?

A brief prickling sensation and warmth lasting a fraction of a second is generally felt each time the skin is stamped. Some areas, for example around the jawline, eyes and mouth, may be a little more sensitive, however even here the discomfort is brief and usually well tolerated.

What to expect after the treatment?

The treated skin is usually red, warm and tingling immediately post treatment.

Redness generally settles within 24 hours.

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minor pinpoint bleeding is common. Very occasionally a fine crust of scab may develop in some areas. How many RF treatments are required? Generally at least 3 treatments spaced around 1 month apart are recommended to see significant results.

The more treatments, the better the results.

How long does it take to see results?

Results are seen after 4-6 weeks but will continue to develop for up to 4 months after each treatment.

Are there any side effects?

RF is a very safe cosmetic procedure with minimal down time and very few side effects. Prolonged redness and minor swelling for up to 3 days, temporary patterning of treated skin, minor bruising, skin colour changes (most common in darker skin patients), and infection are potential but rare side effects.

Article written by Dr. Paula Hade RF Microneedling will be available at her medical, Southport very soon. For further details check out the website: hermedical.com.au

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FIT OVER 50

As we age, we see an increase in the number of chronic diseases and conditions, including stroke, osteoporosis, poor balance, diabetes, dementia, and high blood pressure, to name a few.

These diseases and conditions don’t discriminate either, with both males and females suffering as they age, particularly above 55 years.

The questions often asked are, why this is the case and what can be done to slow the process?

The good news is that the answer to both of these questions can help keep us healthy and reap the most out of life while we age.

Depression, anxiety and stress can also lead to psychosocial issues often due to social isolation.

So why has exercise been so helpful at preventing and reversing such states? The benefits of structured, regular exercise programs using resistance, aerobic and balance training for this population has seen significant benefits across falls risk, mental health, cardiovascular disease and comorbidities.

There are a number of components of exercise, each of which play a specific role in bettering health. These include: •

In a 2009 study, the two factors found most important in determining mortality, functional independence and quality of life included: •

One’s fitness levels, and

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An individual’s muscle mass and strength.

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It showed that across multiple countries of the world, the promotion of regular physical activity was the main non-pharmaceutical measure associated with a reduction in mortality for older populations.

Two key focuses of the study were falls and mental health. Increased fall incidences in the elderly is often caused by a combination of weaker lower limbs, impaired reaction time, general loss of muscle mass and multiple medications, which in combination can lead to compromised balance.

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Aerobic exercise: This is exercise specifically targeting the cardiovascular system (the heart muscle). Examples may include walking, stationary bike or anything that gets the heart rate up. Benefits of this exercise include improved fitness, cardiovascular health, weight management and prevention of chronic disease.

Resistance training: This is exercise targeting our muscles, with examples including weights machines, bands and body weight exercises. Specific benefits include increased strength and muscle mass, improved bone health, reduced falls risk as well as improved mobility.

Balance training: This, as the name states, looks at tailored exercises to challenge our proprioception and balance. Benefits of this include improved balance, heightened proprioception and a decrease in the number and severity of falls.

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Flexibility: Here we use stretches and gentle movements to improve the elasticity of muscles and joint range movement. Benefits of improved flexibility include better pain management, improved range of motion and reduced falls risk!

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Supervised group training: Here we focus on the social aspect. Not only does this help increase adherence to programs and keep us moving, it also provides the social aspect and makes exercise fun!

So, if you’re looking to fight the ageing process it can be as simple as moving more and implementing exercise into our lifestyles.

And the best news, it’s never too late to start! Be sure to speak to one of our experts to develop a program appropriate for your health needs.

In addition to group training and at home exercise, supervised training 2-3 times a week is critical to ensure you are doing the right exercise for your needs, measuring your health outcomes, and ultimately keeping you safe every step of the way.

If you’re looking to improve your health and fight the ageing process, be sure to get in contact with us today to find the best program for you.

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With school back on the agenda, and children’s sports too, time is off the essence when it comes to cooking. These pan and slow cooker recipes by Greenpan are sure to keep everybody happy.

Shrimp & vegetable stir fry SERVINGS: 4 | PREP TIME: 15 MINS | COOK TIME: 15 MINS

Succulent shrimp and a medley of fresh vegetables mix and mingle in a spicy sweet sauce. You’ll love how our healthy stir-fry goes from prep to table faster than you can get takeout.

Directions In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sambal, honey and rice wine vinegar.

Select the Stir Fry mode on the Power Pan, set the temperature to 230°C and the timer to 15 minutes.

Pour 1 tbsp. of the oil into the pan and allow it to get very hot, so it shimmers and smokes slightly. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until 1 to 2 minutes a side until just seared and turning opaque. Add one spoonful of the soy mixture to the pan, toss the shrimp to coat, then remove them from the pan and reserve them to the side on a plate.

Ingredients 3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

Pour the last of the oil to the pan and add in the onion, red and orange bell peppers, mushrooms and snow peas. Cook, stirring regularly until they begin to colour and soften, about 3 minutes.

Add the scallions, garlic and ginger and cook 1 minutes more until they become very aromatic.

1½ tbsp. hot chili paste (such as sambal) 1 tbsp. honey2 tsp. seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp. canola oil, divided 680-gram large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Add in the rest of the soy mixture, along with the reserved shrimp and any accumulated liquid on the plate. Stir and toss to combine. Cook, stirring regularly, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.

½ of a large white onion, peeled and thinly sliced ½ cup red bell pepper, 0.5 cm slices ½ cup orange bell pepper, 0.5 cm slices

Serve the stir fry in a bowl along with white rice. Top with sesame seeds and freshly sliced scallions.

1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms 1 cup snow peas

Quick tips

¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced

Forgot to Thaw Shrimp? Place them in a bowl of cold water, and they’ll be good to go in just 10 to 20 minutes.

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2.5 cm piece ginger, peeled and minced

How to Mince Ginger—cut thin slices, then chop in the other direction till the ginger is in small pieces. Shortcut: use a grater or micro plane.

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Sweet potato pad thai SERVINGS: 2 | PREP TIME: 15 MINS | COOK TIME: 15 MINS

Try an autumn-inspired twist on a restaurant favourite— diced sweet potatoes add an irresistible earthiness to stir-fried noodles and bean sprouts. Plus, our easy, DIY sauce blends savory and sweet with the perfect amount of heat.

Ingredients 2 tsp. Canola or vegetable oil 220 gram sweet potato, 0.5 cm dice 1 shallot, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 0.5 cm piece ginger, peeled and minced 2 eggs, whisked with a splash of soy sauce 120 gram dry pad thai noodles (rice noodles), prepared to package instructions 1 cup fresh bean sprouts juice of half a lime salt and pepper to taste Pad Thai Sauce ¼ cup water 1 tbsp. soy sauce 3 tbsp. fish sauce ½ to 1 tsp. sambal, to taste 3 tbsp. brown sugar or palm sugar 1½ tbsp. tamarind paste Garnish chopped roasted peanuts, fresh bean sprouts, chopped scallions, lime wedges, sambal

Directions To make the pad thai sauce, whisk together the water, soy sauce, fish sauce, samba, sugar and tamarind paste in a medium bowl.

Make sure to whisk long enough for the sugar to dissolve.

Select the Stir Fry mode on the Power Pan, set the temperature to 205°C and the timer to 15 minutes. Pour in the oil and allow it to get very hot, until it shimmers and maybe lightly smokes.

Add in the sweet potato, stirring regularly, 4 to 5 minutes. The sweet potato should start turning brown on the outside and be fully softened. Then add in the shallots, garlic and ginger, again stirring regularly, until very aromatic and slightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Slide the sweet potato, shallot, garlic and ginger to the edges of the pan and add in the eggs, using a wooden spoon to quickly scramble them, 1 to 2 minutes. If the eggs are in larger pieces, use the spoon to break them into bite sized pieces.

Pour in the prepared pad thai sauce and the bean sprouts, stirring through, and cook for 1 minute. If the noodles are sticking together and the dish looks dry, add up to ¼ cup of water to loosen.

Mix in the lime juice, taste, and adjust with salt and pepper as desired.

Divide the pad thai among serving bowls and top with roasted peanuts, bean sprouts and scallions. Serving the lime wedges and extra sambal on the side.

QUICK TIPS Sambal 101—if you’ve never used this sauce made from chiles, herbs, spices, and aromatics, prepare to be amazed by the complex flavor.

Noodling Around—avoid mushy noodles by soaking until they’re bendy but not soft.

Add to the pan the prepared rice noodles, tossing everything to fully incorporate. Continue cooking, while stirring and tossing regularly, for another 3 to 4 minutes.

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Red wine braised short ribs SERVINGS: 6 | PREP TIME: 30 MINS | COOK TIME: 6 TO 7 HRS

Ideal for lazy Sunday suppers, our short ribs are slowly braised to tender perfection in a flavourful red wine and beef stock broth.

Ingredients

Directions

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Select the brown/sauté mode on the premiere slow cooker, set the temperature to 205°c and the timer to 20 minutes. pour in the oil and allow it to come to temperature. season the short ribs with the salt and pepper.

1800 gram bone-in short ribs, at least 4 cm thick 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper 6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 medium onion, medium dice 3 ribs celery, medium dice 2 carrots, peeled and medium diced 3 tbsp. tomato paste 2 cups dry red wine 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 3 cups low sodium beef stock 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 cup parsley, coarsely chopped

Once the oil has started shimmering, sear the short ribs in batches until well browned on all sides. transfer all of the seared short ribs to a large plate or baking sheet while you sauté the vegetables.

Place the garlic, onion, celery, carrots and tomato paste in the premiere slow cooker and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the garlic is aromatic, and the tomato paste has turned a darker shade of red. Pour in the red wine, red wine vinegar and beef stock, stirring until everything is evenly combined and releasing any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with the wooden spoon.

Return the seared short ribs to the premiere slow cooker, along with the thyme and bay leaves.

Select the low heat slow cook mode and set the timer for 7 hours. Cook, covered, for 6 to 7 hours or until the short ribs are tender and easily pull away from the bone.

Transfer the ribs and vegetables to a large serving platter, discarding the thyme and bay leaves, and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Using a ladle, skim as much fat as possible from the top of the cooking liquid. season the liquid with salt and pepper, to taste. uncover the short ribs and vegetables and spoon a generous amount of the cooking liquid over the top. Top the platter with freshly chopped parsley just before serving.

Quick tips Wine selection—merlot to pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon to shiraz, you can’t go wrong by cooking with a dry red wine you’d enjoy drinking.

Patience pays off—slow cooking with low heat is key to delivering melt-in-your-mouth short ribs.

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Shredded chicken pozole verde SERVINGS: 6 | PREP TIME: 15 MINS | COOK TIME: 2 HRS

Go green—you’ll love our take on a classic Mexican stew starring plenty of tomatillos, cilantro, and chopped peppers and garnished with lettuce, lime, and avocado.

Ingredients 450-gram tomatillos, husks removed and cut in half 1 small onion, roughly chopped 2 poblano chiles—cored, seeded roughly chopped 2 jalapeños, seeded and roughly chopped 3 large garlic cloves ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 tbsp. dried oregano leaves salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup water 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 7 cups chicken low sodium chicken stock 4 boneless skinless chicken breast 3 (420 gram) cans of hominy, drained juice of 1 lime Optional toppings for serving: lime wedges finely shredded iceberg lettuce thinly sliced radishes thinly sliced onion diced avocado sour cream

Directions In a food processor or blender, puree the tomatillos, onions, chili’s, garlic and herbs - stopping to scrap down the sides with a spatula as needed. once the mixture is roughly blended, add the water and puree again until smooth. season to taste with salt and pepper.

Select the simmer mode on the power pan, set the temperature at 95°c and the timer for 2 hours. heat the vegetable oil and add in the puree. cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes or so to ensure the puree cooks evenly, until it intensifies in flavour and becomes a dark green colour.

Add the chicken stock and the chicken breast, cover again, and cook for 45 minutes.

Carefully remove the chicken breast from the pan and put it in a large bowl. using two forks, (or your hands if you let the chicken cool enough), shred the chicken into pieces that will fit on a spoon, then add back into the pan along. add the drained hominy and lime juice. check the soup for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed.

Allow the hominy enough time to warm through, then ladle the soup into serving bowls, ensuring each bowl gets an equal amount of hominy and chicken. serve along side a platter of the garnishes for people to add to their soup as they choose.

Quick tips Let’s talk tomatillos — while they resemble green tomatoes, the unique texture and tart flavour make these fruits perfect for sauces and soups.

Sticky situation — tomatillos will feel a bit sticky after removing husks, but a quick 31

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New Relationship

While it can be tempting to get swept up in the romance, if you’ve found love a little later in life, cohabitation and prenuptial agreements are especially important for established women with businesses and assets. IIXIIST Director and financial literacy expert Rebecca Klodinsky talks with Get It about having those critical conversations with your partner, and how to plan for financial security when we can’t predict the future.

1. For women marrying or finding a longterm partner later in life when they have already established their career, what is the first step to making sure their personal finances stay safe and secure?

Don’t be afraid to be open and honest about wanting to protect yourself. Maybe you’ve just started a business, or maybe you’re five years into it - either way think of cohabitation and prenuptial agreements like insurance for your brand, your income and your life. You wouldn’t be driving it without GET IT March 2022

insurance right? The same goes for your business and assets.

separate home even when in new long term relationships?

2. Balancing a romantic heart with a business mind can be tricky - what’s a good way to start having these discussions?

Absolutely. In the society we live in today it’s hard to believe that everyone has good intentions. Women who are at a slightly more established stage in life have more to lose and thus, their radar is up. Boundaries are not always a bad thing but believing this can only come with experience.

Plan, plan, plan! Make a plan and make a backup plan.

You need a strategy to maintain a lifelong marriage and you need a strategy to survive the separation if this were to happen too.

3. Could you share with us about your own experience, and what led you on this path to now being a financial literacy expert?

Luckily, I started my company prior to meeting my ex, but during part of our relationship my company grew to extreme heights and I became extremely financially well off. When the relationship ended, his claws came out - it was like I never knew who this person was! After years spent on legal proceedings, fighting for what was mine, it was thankfully deemed that he was not entitled to any of my profits or assets.

Life lessons (and legal bills) led me here!

4. Do you think women who are at a slightly more established stage in life are seeing positives for keeping their own

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5. What is a cohabitation agreement vs a prenup, and do we all need one?

A cohabitation agreement applies to anyone who is planning on or has recently started living with their partner in a defacto relationship. A prenuptial agreement applies to couples who legally marry. If you gain good advice from good lawyers, each of these agreements should protect you personally and retain your assets, savings and company, should you decide to separate and one party tries to extract funds from you.

6. Where can we go for the best advice?

Start with your accountant, ask them to put you in touch with a commercial lawyer who would be able to draw up an agreement for you. If you have friends in business or mentors, go to them for guidance, too.

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02 The Magnificence 02 Steven Michael

Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club - HOTA The Coolangatta Hotel

02 Atman Music

HOTA Basement

02 Leaving Jordan

Vinnies Dive Bar

04 Cal Creelman

Currumbin RSL

04 The Murlocs

Miami Marketta

04 DJ Jack Rabbit

Frida Sol

04 Greg Wall

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04 Mike Edwards

The Coolangatta Hotel

04 GINBUGGS

Currumbin RSL

04 Hockey Dad

The Coolangatta Hotel

04 Lisa Hunt

Seagulls Club

04 Charlie Bravo

Southport Sharks

05 DJ Apollo Jackson

Coolangatta Sands Hotel

05 J Funk

Southport Sharks

05 Andrew Taylor

The Coolangatta Hotel

05 Rick Barron

Burleigh Brewing Co

05 Dear Seattle

Miami Marketta

05 Mono

Currumbin RSL

05 Berst

The Coolangatta Hotel

06 The Daisy Dukes

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06 Marshall

Frida Sol

06 Spacey Jane

Miami Marketta

06 Dave Ritter Band

The Coolangatta Hotel

06 McKenzie Band

The Star Gold Coast

06 Angus Kaftan

Burleigh Brewing Co

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09 Rob Rhodes

The Coolangatta Hotel

20 DZ Deathrays

Miami Marketta

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The Terrys

Miami Marketta

20 Hannah Johnstone

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The Crowdpleasers

Southport Sharks

20 Lisa Hunt

The Coolangatta Hotel

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The Big Duo

The Coolangatta Hotel

20 BENEE

HOTA, Home of the Arts

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Red Like Fire

Frida Sol

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Frida Sol

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Loaded Minds

Currumbin RSL

20 Corey Hargreaves

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Karen from Finance

Miami Marketta

20 McKenzie Band

The Star Gold Coast

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Jethro Andrews

The Coolangatta Hotel

26 Spliff & Fifi

Twin Towns

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Cory Hargreaves

North Burleigh SLSC

26 Red Rock

Southport Sharks

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Game of Tones

Southport Sharks

26 Grant Carruthers

Currumbin RSL

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Vinnies Dive Bar

26 Ben Amor

Burleigh Brewing Co

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James Bondage & the Safewords DJ Apollo Jackson

26 Bloom

Twin Towns

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Anthony Callea

Twin Towns

26 Trophy Eyes

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Fat Albert

The Coolangatta Hotel

26 Nicky Bomba

Miami Marketta

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Tesh

Miami Marketta

26 DJ Apollo Jackson

Coolangatta Sands Hotel

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Erin Foster

Vinnies Dive Bar

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Currumbin RSL

Coolangatta Sands Hotel

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Casey Fogg

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Zac Hubbard

Currumbin RSL

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Matt Collins

Currumbin RSL

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Leah Hampson

Kurrawa SLSC

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McKenzie Band

The Star Gold Coast

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Common Ground

North Burleigh SLSC

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Regurgitator

Miami Marketta

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James D’Khan

Burleigh Brewing Co

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Steven Michael

The Coolangatta Hotel

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Bliss n Eso

Miami Marketta

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Sean Martin

HOTA, Home of the Arts

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Karl Peters

North Burleigh SLSC

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Custard

Miami Marketta

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Maxwell

Frida Sol

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Angus Kaftan

Currumbin RSL

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Fat Albert & Skinny Ginny

Twin Towns

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MunsterBucks

Southport Sharks

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U2 the Show

Southport Sharks

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DJ Apollo Jackson

Coolangatta Sands Hotel

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Tahlia Matheson

Burleigh Brewing Co

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Ben Amor

Currumbin RSL

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AC/DC Bon Scott Experience

Seagulls Club

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Karma County

Soundlounge

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Antagonist A.D

Mo’s Desert Clubhouse

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Steve Cummings & The Barstuds Rhydian Lewis

Twin Towns Club Banora

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Horoscope Sarah Murphy Find out what’s in your stars, with popular astrologer Sarah Murphy. Connect with Sarah and request a personal reading at luminary-astrology.com; find her on Instagram @luminary_ astro and Facebook ‘Luminary Astrology’.

Taurus April 20 – May 21

Venus enters your career sector giving both momentum and a fresh insights or new relationships in your career and reputation sector. The new moon on March 3rd brings joy and optimism to your social calendar, a great time to go out and be with community. The full moon on March 18th may get the creative juices following, be inspired.

Gemini May 21 – June 21

External resources become more free flowing as the planetary focus shifts from this sector. March 3rd offers a beautiful reset in your career sector thanks to a rare new moon conjunct a strong Jupiter. Optimism and opportunity are abound if you meet it halfway. The full moon on 18 March helps to re-balance your home and career.

Cancer June 21 – July 22

The confusion around your relationship sector eases in early March, thanks to Venus leaving after her retrograde cycle. The new moon on March 3rd is a lovely opportunity to reset beliefs that are limiting your vision of yourself in the world or opportunities to travel presents. The full moon March 18th helps you to see the important space you hold; within your local surroundings.

Aries

March 20 – April 19

The confusion around your career sector eases at the beginning of march thanks to Venus moving out of her retrograde cycle. The new moon on March 3rd is both beautiful and joyful, a new sense of optimism is seeded deep in your psyche. By the full moon on March 18th wellness and inner serenity comes flooding back, enjoy it.

Leo July 22 – August 23

Sagittarius November 23 – December 21

Virgo August 23 - September 22

Capricorn December 22 – January 20

Your wellness sector has had lot of pressure, by early march the pressure eases. Venus moving into your relationship sector attracts like-minded people to your sphere. March 3rd has a full moon which is harmonious and opportunistic benefitting your external resource sector. March 18th has a full moon which helps see your finances becoming more on track.

The creative sector of your chart becomes more free flowing in early March thanks to Venus moving on from her retrograde cycle. A new moon in your relationship sector March 3rd is clearly the highlight of the month, creating new opportunities and optimism with others, thanks to Jupiter conjoining this lunation. The full moon on March 18 puts you at the centre of things, helping to put your best foot forward.

Libra September 22 – October 23

Your home and family sector have had lots of planetary focus the past few months, by early march this area settles down. A new moon conjunct a dignified Jupiter makes for optimism and opportunity in your health and wellness sector. The full moon on March 18th helps support hidden things surfacing; getting ready for release.

Scorpio October 23 - November 22

Venus moving into your home and family sector after her retrograde cycle brings more pleasure and joy into the home and family sphere. March 3rd is a new moon in your creative sector; wonderful for attracting partners or indulging in something creative. Your social sector comes alive on March 18, thanks to a full moon that supports going out and connecting with people.

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Finally, the pressure lifts, early march after a long Venus retrograde in your sign. Venus moves into your financial sector which gives your finances a boost. The new moon on March 3rd gives your surroundings a pleasant and optimistic vibe.

March 18th is a full moon in your belief sector, helping to highlight the underlaying belief’s that serve you and also the ones that don’t.

Aquarius Jan uary 21 – February 19

There has been a lot of pressure in your private and subconscious sector and this eases early march as Venus completing her retrograde cycle.

As Venus shifts, she gives Aquarian’s a nice boost as she enters your sign March 7th. The new moon March 3rd is a new financial cycle, beneficial because of its close proximity to Jupiter. March 18th doubles down on this financial boost as the full moon highlights opportunities in your shared resource sector.

Pisces February 19 – March 20

A new moon in Pisces, conjunct your ruler Jupiter doesn’t occur often, so March 3rd is an auspicious date. Reach for the stars on anything you start at this time. The full moon on March 18th in your relationship sector highlights key relationships and allies. Venus moving out of your wider social sector after a 4-month retrograde meaning genuine cohesion within your social networks after recent turbulence or confusion.

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Your financial sector has been under some strain; this eases as Venus moves on after her retrograde cycle. A new moon in your home and family sector, March 3rd is a beautiful new cycle, supporting your natural Jupiterian optimism and seeds a new cycle of growth around home and family. The full moon March 18th in your career and reputation sector is your time to shine with potential recognition and rewards.

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