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WRITING YOUR

SPIRIT PATH PUPPET MASTERS SMUDGE TO PURIFY

FIONA HORNE THE NAKED WITCH

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AUTHOR

“A Plane is More Comfortable than a Broomstick…”

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grew up in the Sydney southern bushland suburb of Illawong – Indigenous for ‘land between two waters’ – the Georges River and the Woronora River. Now the beautiful bush of my childhood is all houses and supermarkets, but back then it was very raw and wild. As a little girl I spent every moment I could there. I found my experiences in the natural world, sacred, magickal and profound – they defined the foundation of who I am. As a teenager, I looked for alternatives to the Catholic faith I was being brought up in. I was drawn to the ritual of the church - but not the theology and ideology. I related much more to the explosion of new age consciousness and Goddess oriented spirituality that happened in the 80’s... and that is how I started to forge my path consciously as a Witch... but I think I was born one.

It’s been 20 years since my first book, Witch: A Magical Journey, was published in Australia in 1997. Back then there were not a lot of Witches out of the broom closet – now who doesn’t know a proud, self-proclaimed Witch? People at times have credited me as an important part of the wave that ‘made Witchcraft cool.” If that is the case, then I’m grateful to have a positive impact in people’s lives - especially young people. I am considered an Elder in the Craft now and yet I personally don’t define my life by being young or old in years.... having said that, I wouldn’t go back to being in my teens and twenties for anything! It’s a challenging time as you put so much pressure on yourself to forge an identity.

If my first book helped young people to feel confident and safe spiritually, to express themselves without fear, then that’s a wonderful thing. I realised a few years ago that a plane is much more comfortable than a broomstick and last year I became a commercial pilot – single and multi-engine.

My goal initially was to be able to donate my flying and planning skills to coordinate and fly humanitarian aid missions. I wanted to be

Fiona Horne – Witch, Best Selling Author, Rock Star & Pilot

useful in the world. But I realized I would also love to work as a pilot for a regular job. Now I work for a private air charter company in the US Virgin Islands and I donate my aid flights on my days off.

I went to Africa in 2015 to do a bush pilot flying course, thinking that I would offer my flying services to missions in Africa. But it turned out there was an opportunity to help much closer to my Caribbean home ... Haiti. I organized and flew two missions there this year in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. I transported renewable sources of protein food supplies which included 350 laying chicks which will grow to provide eggs for 570 family meals and 250 school lunches every day for the community of Ile E Vache. I also delivered a doctor, school supplies, building tools and the director of the mission I worked with – The Good Samaritan of Haiti Foundation.

It’s never too late to transform your life into an exciting and rewarding adventure – something you can be truly grateful for, proud of and at peace with.

Fiona Horne shares her incredible life story in the new book The Naked Witch (Rockpool Publishing $29.99), now available at Gnostic Forest and online at www.rockpoolpublishing.com.au

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Writing your

Sp ir it Path

We all have a story to tell, a life to be lived, a story being created each moment.

When we actually write down, put into words the ideas, events, places, people, thoughts and emotions onto a page it starts to become more than just one event after another. It starts to become an epic adventure with yourself as the pivotal actor.

We are each the Hero or Heroine of our own lives, the main character, the shy, kind, crazy, angry, sweet, sad, brave,wise etc… person. If you can think of yourself as a Spiritual Being having a human experience than the process of writing about your life becomes your Spirit path. Everything you do and feel and know is part of this endeavor.

And the more you can remember the importance of your own life the more you can appreciate each moment and be aware of the connections and magic. Also, the people in your life may appear in a new light. They may seem to be more or less significant. When you write it seems to make space for new ideas and viewpoints to arise.

You can begin to write as a progressive account from childhood to now or you can begin in the middle or end or at any important event that takes your attention.Where ever you start is the right place. It can then expand in either/any direction.

When you start to write down what happened and how you felt you can also consider how you feel now with your added perspective of time and distance. Also you can see it now through your personal growth and spiritual maturity.

The process of writing about your life can uncover new discoveries of who you are, where you have been and where you may want to go next.

Many people say they want to write their life story but never quite begin. You can begin where ever you are, how ever you are. Now is the beginning time.

Susy Plummer, teacher and Spirit Guide artist offers “Writing your Spirit Path” 6 week course at Gnostic Forest. www.angelandspiritguides. com or 0431 529 418

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The importance of

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articipating in the process of your loved one’s death though one of the most profound human experiences, can be compromised in a clinical setting. On so many levels Vigils are still held in an endeavour to facilitate a loved one’s transition to whatever dimension/realm they believe follows this physical life but can deny an intimate farewell.

To honour the loved one in their home or perhaps in another sacred place known to the deceased is perhaps the most wonderful experiences and preferred way to accept what has occurred and where family and friends can experience a sense of peace, find spiritual intimacy and grace..

Also, many cultures and faiths believe that the soul needs time to leave the body at death.

When it is practical and reasonable to have your deceased loved one returned home or is at home, a day and night Vigil with prayer and music or soft lighting is the most natural way to invite a gentle and supportive approach to say farewell until the time of the funeral sometimes days away.

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‘Isn’t this the way’, I thought! These were the stories my parents told us and we grew up with.

Generally speaking, in Australia there is a lack of identification with death and is often brushed aside and unspoken of until the moments of death.

For me personally, my mother had been the only one I could share the topic of death with and we took for granted that these rituals she spoke of would be honoured when the (our) time came.

But sadly, my mother wasn’t given the privilege of a church funeral, nor was I given the opportunity to see her before the funeral.

She lay in a mortuary, alone, until the viewing in the funeral home’s chapel a week later. A celebrant was called in and the friction and heartache this caused me has still not resolved, however, I do understand that death and dying is not a topic for the faint hearted, and that families will take the less painful route of handing the funeral arrangements over to the professionals, as did my family.

My mother’s funeral service therefore did not reflect her life, and her death undoubtedly became one of life’s most bitter times for me, yet was the also the most enlightening.

Becoming an End of Life Celebrant, I know now my bespoke ceremonies fell between the strict guidelines of the mainstream funeral industry.

My life, has evolved and has become a personal journey, reaching out to touch the public’s awareness of holding Vigils in one’s own locale.

Then, Vigils are likely to once again be in higher demand and held in familiar surrounds and become part of the way we respect and understand the true meaning of death and dying.

Let me walk beside you and take you through the hardest day of your life which you thought you could never do alone.

Kristina Visser is a Funeral Celebrant and Coordinator. Ph: 0417298046 or Email: Kristina.divacelebrant@yahoo.com.au

YOGA

Yoga Mind and Body together

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he philosophy of yoga states quite clearly that the body and mind are not separate. Whatever happens in the body will be reflected in the mind, whatever happens in the mind will be reflected in the body.

A person who is suffering from an emotionally traumatic experience will quite noticeably and unintentionally alter their physical posture in response to the mental trauma, the upper back will round, the shoulders rotate internally, they become stooped and very protective of the heart area. The physical reaction to emotional trauma blocks the flow of energy around the body, the blockage causes a stagnation in the body and further disease will follow or intensify.

The body and mind permeate with energy which in yogic terms is referred to as prana which translates as life force or life energy. The concept of prana appears in all the body-mind modalities, “ki” as in Reiki and “chi” as in Tai Chi. Chakras or energy centres comprise the model of the energetic and subtle body, this is where the vital life force (prana) gathers. Located along the spine from the pelvic floor to the crown of the head, each has a specific colour and spiritual quality and associated with a corresponding psychological, physical and emotional states needed for the development of the “whole” person.

The subtle energies of the body flow through the body via channels referred to as nadi’s which

connect the chakras and move the energy.

It’s important to note that the concept of prana, chakras and nadis is subtle. You can’t go to the doctor and ask to have your chakras X-rayed, they don’t exist in a physical realm.

Hatha Yoga was developed to circulate, cultivate, control prana and channel energy around the body. It’s much more than a form of exercise, or being physically strong and flexible. In the West the ideals of yoga have been distorted and focus on contortions of very flexible bodies.

Asana or yogic movement aims at developing and distributing subtle energy around the body. The physical attributes are a very beneficial adjunct.

The reason a yoga class is sequenced in a particular way, the time a pose is held and counter poses practised is about energy control and movement. Think about the subtle effects – the innercise. Challenge your yoga teachers and ask questions about the class structure and how it relates to prana.

Hatha Yoga is a complex science that draws on thousands of years of practice and philosophy which has enormous benefits both physically and mentally.

John Wilson, www.peninsulayogacentre.com.au.

John is a true local, having been a resident of the Woy Woy Peninsula for 30 years and has offered Yoga classes for over 10 years.

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SMUDGE AN ACT OF PURIFICATION

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mudging is an ancient way of cleansing and purifying. There are three means of purifying – Fire, Water and Smoke. Fire does a great job of clearing everything. Water will certainly wash away all of our ‘sins’. Of the three, Smoke is the best, least dangerous and easiest way of purifying.

Smudging is used by many peoples and tribes for Cleansing. The Native American term ‘smudge’ comes from the use of the ash of the burned leaves by the medicine priest or shaman to mark the face or object as a part of a ceremony of intent.

Almost any herb which smells good, when burned is suitable for smudging. Australian Aboriginals use the leaves of Eucalyptus for a ‘smoking’ cleansing ceremony. Smudging mixtures often include herbs particularly appropriate for an occasion.

Some mixtures appropriate for smudging are: Sage or Sage brush, Salivia, Latin: salvare (‘to heal’), White Sage, and Grandfather Sage is the most sacred of all smudging herbs considered by the Elders.

Sweetgrass (Hierochloea odorata) One of the most sacred herbs, a tall wild grass with a reddish base, having a sweet musky odor, usually found braided.

Red Willow bark or needles, Red Osier Dogwood, (Comus amomum), Cedar needles or bark (Thuja, Chamaecyparis), and Juniper, and the most powerful ceremonial herb Tso-la (tobacco, pronounced Chola) that is acknowledged as visible prayer. All of these plants can be used for ceremony and cleansing; and for guarding and protection use Wormwood and Yarrow.

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tle smudging mixture to see how easy or difficult it is to light and to keep alight. Sometimes you might need a charcoal briquette that is used for burning incense. You need a lot of smoke so it should stay lit for several minutes.

A smudge pot of some sort is needed to contain the burning herbs. A shell, preferably abalone, an earthenware bowl, or a hollowed out rock are a few suggestions, but no chemicals like ceramic, glass of metal. Worked metal is not recommended. You also might like to have a feather or a bird wing to fan your smudge. But a single feather or several feathers bound to a stick will do, or simply use your hand in a fanning motion or blow gently across your ‘Smudge pot’ (smudging container). Be aware of sparks flying. In all of these actions remember it is all about intent not how much smoke or how vigorous you fan the smoke.

The Smudge herb should be lit with a match, once the sulphur has burnt off. Smudging is a sacred practice and should be treated as such. Used to increase the power of prayer or energy given to a particular thing or intent.

To smudge begin by moulding a small amount in your smudge pot. Remember you are building a small fire so there must be space for air to enter and help the herbs burn. Once the mixture is lit and smouldering hold it up high offering to the East, South, West and North. With your smudge pot held high draw the smoke over yourself with your fan or hands down your body to your feet and offer it to Mother Earth. Draw the smoke to yourself again ending at your heart. Put the smudge down and pass your hands through the smoke over and around your body. The fan is used to keep the smudge alit or by gently blowing across it keeping a steady volume of smoke…That’s it. You have cleansed both the area and yourself. You have also dedicated smudge and prayers and your further work to the four directions, the Spirits, and the four lessons and the rewards they bring..

As the aromatic herbal smoke rises through and around your body, it transforms you and makes you ready to enter the worlds of spirit. Many people smudge their houses and work place regularly so that their everyday lives can be also cleansed and blessed. Smudge any place if it seems to have an unpleasant or negative atmosphere.

Dr. Medicine Crow is a Chief of the Sand Hill Band of Indians who are Cherokee-Delaware Descendants. Email: crowmedicine5@gmail.com

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PERSPECTIVE are not responsible for what others do, we are 100% responsible for our reaction.

Let’s go back and reconsider the bit about co-creating what we experience. That might take some time to digest. If we are listening to the radio we can’t experience the song that is playing on a particular radio frequency unless we tune into that vibrational frequency. So, while we didn’t choose the song to be played we matched the frequency to experience it being played.

Change stations, listen to a different song. With that understanding we can take responsibility less disturbing to dolives. this Tends is to hese words are subjective, and that means forAn theeasy, vibrational match toway our daily read civilisations from thebad past.

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We can’t ever completely where it belongs. This is the familiar initiation to a each day is to practice gratitude every morning caused by fears, doubts and lack of underunderstand the motivations of others.

Gnostics continuous dance of “ he did, she did” action and and give thanks every night. By being grateful we standing. understand thatno-one all – absolutely ALL– conflict reaction. In time, really remembers what areWhen tuning our Egos to see the good the world we accept the things thatininfluence comes from misunderstanding. went on in the beginning, they tend to only recall and bypeoples’ being thankful we are recognizing our we other ethics, morals and principles It certainly makes life easier if we mix with the other person’s behaviour and ignore their blessings, both these actions set the scene for can live without conflict. And when we realise people who have ours.

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WHAT IS ‘GNOSIS’?

Gnosis is the experience of knowing. The word comes from ancient Greece, where to have gnosis about anything meant you had to have personal experience. Forget what the tabloids tell you – in ancient Greece it was the tablets.

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SOULSPEAK

In the interests of sharing knowledge learned through experience (Gnosis) we interview people from all beliefs to share insights from their path.

May we all learn and grow together in peace.

ISHTAR Would you consider yourself to be Spiritual or do you have a better way to describe your lifestyle?

We are all spiritual beings because each one of us is a spirit of light. I try to bring my spiritual understanding and practices into my life every day and teach my students to do the same. If we consider ourselves “spiritual” only when we do “spiritual” things then we are creating separation to our divine spirit. Take your divine self to the cinema, to the supermarket, out to dinner with open-minded person and in fact attended spiritual friends and to the office. I try to integrate my divine retreats with me in later years. spirit into my life on all levels.

Can you name a couple of events or experiences What does “being spiritual” mean, and can anyone that changed they way you view the world? lead a spiritual life?

When I first connected with the Ascended We are divine spirit beings on Earth. Living Masters my whole life changed. As I described in consciously and mindfully as a divine spirit in my book in 2003 I became an embodied channel the physical plane of matter assists us to live for the Ascended Masters. This was not something with much more grace and ease in life. When we I was seeking and in fact I was very sceptical about allow ourselves to flow in this alignment with our channels. I had not desire to be a channel at all so divine self then we are able to co-create a higher it was to my great surprise and discomfort that potential for ourselves and others.

Saint Germain came to me and asked me to be a channel for the Masters. I was a very reluctant From what age did you realise there was more to this experience than just that what is registered by channel for many years but this work has changed my life and my understanding of the Universe. I the physical senses?

When I was 5 years old I would stand out on the spent six years training directly with the Ascended Masters and everything I do in my work is front lawn and ask the “Martians” to please come oversouled by the Masters today. I have channelled back and get me. I truly thought they had left me 4 very large training manuals from them and run behind in a basket and my parents had found me 2 international schools of spiritual training that and adopted me. It did not matter to me that I was channelled from them, and also a new healing looked so much like my parents that I could not program – Universal Rays Healing. Plus I travel the have been adopted. I grew up always being a little different to the “norm” and was very psychic in my world sharing their teachings. early years and late teens but shut it all down in Is there some kind of advice you can give to people my mid-20s until I opened my connection again to who may feel disillusioned with the current state spirit in my mid-40s. of Humanity?

What kind of beliefs did your parents have about the world and how did they influence your Moral and Ethical behaviour?

My parents had no religious or spiritual beliefs at all. My mother (now passed to the light) was a very

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we currently hold. Judgment is simply resistance to something and nothing can be resolved from a place of resistance. The Masters say we are all children of God’s light, and yet we are still in kindergarten on Earth. We have not yet learned how to play nicely together in the sandbox. This is what we have come to learn together in cocreation.

Which three practices do you feel help to keep you grounded and focused?

1. Give thanks every day in deep humility and gratitude for all that I have in my life and for everything that comes to meet me no matter how challenging it may seem at the time.

2. Choose to try to see everything as an opportunity to grow and evolve instead of a challenge.

3. Choose to accept I am divinely supported and loved and surrender to the mystery of the divine plan, which my ego mind does not know or understand.

Breathe… Breathe… Breathe.

Ishtar lives in the Ashram of the One Heart in Umina Beach. (See page 29 of this issue for book review).

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HEALING

OptimIZE WELLNESS

The new Program at the Gnostic Healing Centre

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o often we find that our clients have poor digestion and elimination which triggers anxiety, mood disorders and eventually auto-immune disease.

Optimize WELLNESS is a simple, enjoyable and proven system of aligning your environment to optimize your physical, mental and emotional potential.

Your environment controls up to 98% of the way in which many of your genes express themselves. This means the way in which they act physically and control virtually all aspects of your metabolism and your life.

Currently you, and almost everyone else on the planet, are operating below your potential due to the effects of the environment. Processed foods, low nutrient intake, toxins and chemicals, electromagnetic fields and extremely low frequency influences are responsible for a breakdown in the body’s normal day to day functions.

These functions are driven basic processes which are crucial to the way in which your physical body expresses. Firstly, the quality of new cells your body creates to repair itself and secondly, the nervous system and enzyme processes which are responsible for all bodily processes.

As the environment controls gene expression it is the most crucial aspect of producing optimized cells, which in turn produce optimized tissues, which in turn produce optimized organs and finally systems and the entire organism – or optimized you!

Your enzyme processes are entirely reliant on a constant supply of vitamins, minerals and amino acids for them to operate. Your nervous system is strongly affected by toxins, additives and EMF/ELF. All of these factors can contribute to a breakdown in metabolic function.

To achieve your potential, you need to ensure that these processes are working at their optimized levels. Anything less the optimum and you feel the effects in a loss of function, which can be reflected in low energy, poor sleep, weak immune, poor concentration, irritability, general aches and pain, slow recovery, susceptibility to injury and more. If left in a sub-optimal state for too long, then this can eventually lead to chronic issues.

The Optimize WELLNESS program is designed to help identify many of the common environmental influences that could be leading to a less-than-optimum output of your genes, enzymes and metabolic function. Also, to provide you with a 90-Day Plan for dealing with these issues and optimizing yourself through dietary, nutritional and supplement programs.

Optimization is an awakening process, whereby you become aware of the effects of your environment on your body, you feel the positive choices that you make and you become responsible for your own destiny.

Alexander Herget is a specialist practitioner and owner at Gnostic Healing Centre.

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ON THE CORNER Nutri-Organics Bone broth High in protein and rich in minerals that can support immunity and adrenals, plus contains healing compounds such as collagen, glutamine.

This delicious broth can help with joint health as well as improving digestive health and reducing inflammation. $24.95 Available at Gnostic Healing Centre, T: 4342 0434

Nutri-Organics Protein Powder A raw, non-dairy complete protein containing a unique combination of bio-fermented living ingredients, to deliver an easily digestible blend that tastes awesome! With the sprouted goodness of certified organic brown rice, certified organic pea protein, aquamin sea mineral complex and high vitamin D mushroom powder, this potent formula provides a complete amino acid profile and a perfect fat to carbohydrate ratio for maximum absorption. Three great flavours – Exotic Vanilla, Choc Cacao, Choc Coconut. $50.00.

Available at Gnostic Healing Centre, T: 4342 0434

Celebrate the Women you Love!

Lovely heart shaped Trivets with verses honouring women of all kinds. They come boxed, and remember the Gnostic Forest girls love to gift wrap! $12.95.

Available at Gnostic Forest, T: 4342 4466

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ON THE CORNER

Petrified Wood – Natural History frozen in time.

These fossilized timber specimens are upwards of 170 million years old and make amazing conversation pieces. Prices from $29.50 Available at Gnostic Rocks T: 4342 9982

Glass +Timber Unique hand blown glass vases on timber root bases. Limited numbers have arrived from Bali, each vase is completely unique a great place to grow your succulents Priced from $40

Available at Gnostic Forest, T: 4342 4466

Art Nouveu Picture Frame Old world charm with this freestanding Frame, a perfect home for your favourite pic. $70.00 Available at Gnostic Forest, T: 4342 4466

The Nacho Burger Beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, corn chips, sour cream, avocado and jalapeno salsa. $14 Available at Boulevard Burgers, T: 4341 8408

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HEALING

Avoiding the flu this winter

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our immune system is one the most complex systems on the planet. It is highly evolved and is able to cope with an amazing diversity of challenges. The problem is however, that the amount of stuff that your immune system has to deal with is increasing. Our world is not becoming cleaner, but is changing rapidly, with new chemicals and toxins introduced every day. The fact that allergies and many immune and auto-immune disorders are increasing is hardly surprising.

Our immune system is highly dependent on some specific nutrients. The main ones are zinc and vitamin C. Having said that, don’t underestimate the amazing benefits of herbs!

A Tailor-made Immune Herbal Formula It is not surprising that nature has provided us with some amazing herbs that have potent stimulating effects on our immune system. There are some that can reduce allergies like Albizia and Baical Skullcap, and some that can increase our defence against invading organisms such as Andrographis and Echinacea to name a few.

Our approach to preventing the flu and staying well this winter is to: • Strengthen the immune system.

• Support your weakness. ie bronchioles, sinuses , lungs, throat, glands At the Natural Apothecary, we dispense your herbal formula to suit your individual requirements. If your weakness is your bronchioles and lungs we use herbs such as Mullein and Pelargonium. If you have a sinus weakness we may use Eyebright and Solidago and Golden Seal. If your throat is the first place that affects you we address this with Thyme and Babtisia if your glands swell.

We also use respiratory antiseptics such as Inula helenium and Elderberry.

If you prefer to take a tablet we also have practitioner formulated products to suit your needs.

Zinc Many people consider zinc to be the number one mineral. Unfortunately, we find, and research shows, that many peoples’ zinc level are extremely low. This results in a very poor immune systemwith increased risk to infections and allergies. Low zinc

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is also associated with poor growth, poor healing, skin disorders, low fertility, and also low mood and anxiety.

We see this soo often! Unlike other minerals, there is a very simple test for your zinc status. One of the first indications of low zinc function is a loss of taste and smell. At The Natural Apothecary, we use a taste test to determine zinc level, which we find to be remarkably effective. Taking a high potency easily absorbed zinc supplement has a dramatic effect, not only on their taste test, but also on the many signs of low zinc level.

Vitamin C It is a similar story with vitamin C. Anyone with a processed diet is guaranteed to be vitamin C deficient. Your immune cells have the highest concentration of vitamin C of any cells in your body. To keep your immune system in top shape, I recommend a highly bioavailable vitamin C supplement containing a blend of bioflavinoids proven to get into your immune cells fast.

Having a robust immune system and having the right nutrients and herbs on hand to catch viruses early is the main defence against all those infections that we can get at any time.

Megan Clarke is a Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, Iridologist. Drop in to The Natural Apothecary at Gnostic Corner for your zinc assessment and immune boost formula to stay well this winter.

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BODIES OF ENERGY

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elax...’ I said quietly, and felt his whole body surrender to the force of mine a little more.

The twitch in his muscles from moments ago quieted. His spine grew longer as he decompressed, unfurled, and trusted me, trusted the experience a little more. ‘How did you know?’ he asked, surprised. As if it were possible for me to be supporting his whole body weight on top of me and not know, not feel his tension, and move with him to a place of greater comfort in our partnership as he released, relaxed, trusted more.

I’m not talking about sex. (Although, for another story, I might be.) In the little story I just shared, he and I were no more (or less) than fleeting acroyoga partners. And the same story could refer to any one of the dozens and dozens of people who have found themselves in the same situation - upside down on my feet, literally trusting me with the entire weight of their being.

‘Could you write us a story on the theme ‘energy’?’ And my first thought was of acroyoga and exchanges like the one above. But not everyone does acroyoga - How are the reminders and new experiences I find relevant, applicable, and ‘experience-able’ for everybody? The key is in the body. Everybody.

‘I don’t have any energy today.’ she says.

To which I reply, with that peppy optimism that will fiercely annoy you if you’re wanting

to wallow today, ‘Don’t be ridiculous! You’re literally made of energy!’ And it’s true. Literally.

If we had no energy, we’d cease to exist, and I’ve never witnessed a living human being ‘run out of energy’ and simply blip out of existence!

But we forget. ‘Energy’ is so often spoken of in more ethereal, wispy, harder to grasp ways. But the fact is, our physical bodies are literally the strongest, most abiding experience of energy we have in our human lives. These days, it’s acroyoga that helps me remember that most consistently. In a previous season it was physical percussion and dance. For you it might be soccer or swimming or rock-climbing or bushwalking.

And yes, for almost all of us, in some moments and seasons, sex is the strongest reminder of the depth and power of the intense energy of our very being.

Want to explore energy, to study it intimately? We need look no further than our very physical selves. Interested in delving into the whole-body experience of synergy with another energetic being? Dance with someone, make love to someone, or simply touch someone, anyone, with tenderness. These bodies of ours, they are energy.

Gabriella Salmon is a passionate advocate of asking better, deeper, more loving and more expansive questions about everything.

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AWESOME PALMISTRY

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almistry is a science. The human body is universally known as a scientific wonder.

Every part of the hand represents a part of the body. The three major lines of Heart, Head and Life appear on the palm of the unborn infant, as seen in ultrasound at sixteen weeks of gestation.

The non dominant hand reveals our heredity and our personal talents and skills. The dominant or living hand, reveals the extent to which we have followed our potential to date. As for the future, we use our God given gifts revealed in a total hand analysis and forge our own.

The size and shape of the hands and fingers give first indication of career choice. The palm then reveals confirmation. The palm also reveals where we have gone off course, with our free will, and made unsatisfactory choices, in lifestyle, relationships, and career. Fortunately the non dominant hand remains true to our potential. We can therefore go back, pick up and rectify all.

From the fingerprints (dermatoglyphics) we glean character and personality. The heart line

path distinguishes the individual’s way of expressing and needing love and affection. The head line path is a strong indication of how we use our thinking process. The life line points towards our quality of life which is, after all, up to us.

Every palm is unique, there can be similarities between family members but no two palms are identical. I can personally vouch for this having read for DNA tested identical twin girls.

An informative and satisfying reading is first, analysis the back of the hand for skin type colour size and shape. The next step is examination of nail shapes and marks, followed by a test of palm and finger flexibility. The third step is, read both palms. As we make life style changes the living palm maps those changes. It is possible always to check our progress.

Bridget Sharp has been reading palms for most of her life and has been reading at Gnostic Forest for over 10 years.

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here is a strange relationship to fear these days. So much of the ways in which we live are controlled and orderly and logical. We know what will happen next. We know how to live if the choices we have made continue to be true and able to be made. Same choices, different day. We thrive on knowing what comes next and that we will have a say in it.

When accidents, disease and diagnosis or any unexpected change sideswipes us we are often immobilised by fear. Sometimes it is fear of the unknown, as we haven’t walked this path before. Sometimes the fear is imagined, where we anticipate the worst outcomes.

Sometimes the fear is real and justified based on knowledge.

None of these fears has an influence on reality. That’s the kicker with fear. It doesn’t actually change your ability to cope with reality.

It more than likely stops us from being present to what is. Or to stop living in the ways we choose to. Responding in the ways we want to.

Loving openly.

The nature of life is change. We grow, develop. age, learn, move, love, travel, mourn, adapt.

If we can allow the unexpected rhythms to flow around us, can we dance with more grace?

During times of civil war in Japan, an invading army would quickly sweep into town and take control. In one village, everyone fled just before the army arrived -everyone except for the Zen master. Curious about this old fellow, the general went to the temple to see for himself what kind of man this master was. When he wasn’t treated with the fear and submissiveness to which he was accustomed, the general burst into anger.

“You fool,” he shouted, reaching for his sword, “don’t you realize you are standing before a man who could run you through without blinking an eye!”

The master seemed unmoved. “And do you realize,” the master replied calmly, “that you are standing before a man who can be run through without blinking an eye” In that moment the general was humbled.

Emily wrote this on a morning when news reports told her to be fearful. She chooses not to.

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Won Buddhism Meditation Temple Won means “Circle”, symbolising ultimate reality or our true nature. Won Buddhism means the path to our true nature or enlightenment.

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Single Origins also available.

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MANA

Roast Beetroot & Pumpkin

Risotto

INGREDIENTS • 2 small Beetroot - Diced • Small Kent Pumpkin - Diced • 4 small cubes of Feta • 1 diced Red Onion • 1 cup of Arborio Rice • 3 cups of Vegetable Stock • Olive Oil • 1 teaspoon of Butter

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Sauté onion with olive oil in a non stick pan until translucent.

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Place beetroot on a lightly greased baking tray and roast for 10 mins, then add diced pumpkin to the beetroot and continue roasting for another 15mins, shaking the tray occasionally.

Add 1 cup of rice to the onion and cook for approx. 1minute for rice to absorb onion flavour.

Add roasted pumpkin and beetroot to the pan.

Add stock and bring to the boil.

Once boiling turn the heat down to simmer, pop a lid on the pan and let simmer for 11-13mins or until all liquid has absorbed.

Finish by stirring through butter and crumbling feta on top. Add fresh parsley for added flavour.

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angrove Yoga, an ashram style Yoga Retreat Centre located in the heart of Mangrove Creek, NSW was established over 40 years ago.

Our lifestyle of yoga is an integration of traditional practices and disciplines from predominantly six branches of yoga: Hatha, Raja, Jnana, Karma, Bhakti and Mantra. We are a community of spiritual aspirants who are committed to sharing the teachings of yoga while pursuing our own personal growth.

Our aim is to help people to realise their potential for a happy, fulfilling life through physical, mental and spiritual transformation by making available the knowledge and tools of yoga in a nurturing, safe and experiential environment.​ Each day begins with Asana (postures), Pranayama (breathing) and Meditation. Morning Chanting follows after breakfast and then the day of Karma Yoga begins. Karma Yoga is work performed with mindful awareness and the attitude of selfless service. We practice daily Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and finish each day with the practice of Mouna (silence) for inner contemplation and reflection. On Saturday afternoons you will find us and our guests around the Havan Kutir for a weekly fire and chanting ceremony dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all.

Mangrove Yoga welcomes all spiritual seekers.

We offer many varieties of courses, workshops and longer yoga retreats, as well as Personal

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Retreats and Venue Hires. Our doors are open to the world through our Volunteers Program. All of our courses and programs include accommodation and delicious vegetarian meals made from produce grown on the Mangrove Yoga Organic Farm.

To find out more about us, to plan a visit or apply to volunteer, visit our website at www.mangroveyoga.org or call us on 02 4377 1171. We look forward to seeing you!

Hari Om Tat Sat. Mangrove Yoga is a drug, alcohol and smoke free environment.

art@MANA

Gnostic Mana Cafe features monthly exhibitions from the Central Coast’s leading artists.

JULY: Fiona S. Doyle Influenced by the natural world, Fiona Doyle creates paintings people, animals and scenes fro nature. Her work ranges from detailed rendering to expressionistic interpretations, but are always linked by an appreciation of natural organic forms and an attention to detail, colour, light and shadow.

Fiona was born in Ireland and migrated to Australia as a child, deciding early in life that she wanted to be an artist. She has featured in several exhibitions and competitions, and undertaken several public murals. An ethical vegan who is passionate about the environment, Fiona create artworks that she hopes will inspire a love and respect for the magic and beauty of the planet and the animals we share it with.

AUGUST: Christine Armstrong This current exhibition is an opportunity to bring together and showcase my varied artwork centering around the ever changing and ever challenging Australian landscape.

From our local coastline, waterways, country and interstate, this continent is brimming with colour, texture and inspiration.

I have been happily working as an exhibiting and selling Artist for over 30 years and had the privilege of studying under many of Australia’s best Landscape Artists. I also teach local art classes for children, teens and adults. I love to work in various mediums often combining them together to create and capture this lands beauty through art.

I hope you find this exhibition enjoyable and inspiring. We really do live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

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REVIEWS The Naked Witch RRP $30.00 • Author: Fiona Horne • Available @ Gnostic Forest

She’s the lead singer of the ARIA nominated electro-rock band, DEF FX, the face of modern Witchcraft, a commercial pilot, best-selling author and TV personality – but there’s a lot you still don’t know about the enigmatic Fiona Horne. In her autobiography, The Naked Witch, Fiona shares her fascinating story for the first time. From growing up in Sydney in the 1970’s and finding a sense of acceptance in paganism, to the 1990’s where she became the face of modern Witchcraft, a best-selling author, TV personality and chart-topping member of DEF FX, Fiona had Hollywood, and the world, at her fingertips. But simmering beneath the sparkling surface her personal demons lie in wait. The Naked Witch takes you on a breathtaking ride through Fiona’s extraordinary journey through a metaphysical-laced material world.

Funny, provocative, heartbreaking and inspirational, this is a revealing look into the action-packed life of one of Australia’s most captivating personalities. – MH

Tap into the Power of the Universal Rays RRP $19.95 • Author: In’Easa mabu Ishtar • Available @ Gnostic Forest

Local author, International teacher and channel In’Easa mabu Ishtar has spent over ten years studying at the feet of the ascended masters.

In Tap into the Power of the Universal Rays, she shares her road map to charting and following our soul’s mission that provides insight as to why we make choices and how to look inward to attain our true purpose in life. Ishtar relies on her experience channeling the ascended masters to guide others on an introspective journey of self-mastery for the soul. Through twelve creation principles of the universe, Ishtar leads spiritual seekers down a path of enlightenment where they will learn what they have come to Earth to master and experience in each lifetime, and then transfer that knowledge to today’s world to attain their highest potential and create peace and harmony. Tap into the Power of the Universal Rays shares twelve principles that guide others to chart the journey of their souls and, in the process, realise happiness, abundance and success. – MH

You’re Not Alone: A Practical Guide for the Awakening Soul RRP $24.95 • Author: Rebecca Jackson • Available @ Gnostic Forest

Rebecca draws upon her experience of helping thousands of people, to reconnect to their inner truth and create a life that they truly love.

This book offers a collection of powerful insights, personal stories, practical tools, and guidance that support you on your journey of self-discovery, and help you share your unique gifts in the greatest way possible. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer on a spiritual path or are searching to find greater meaning, You’re Not Alone empowers you with a heart-centred and practical approach to navigate your own journey to personal and spiritual growth. – MH G

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Planetary Influences for JUNE, JULY & AUGUST 2017

EVENTS

Jennifer has been an Astrologer for 27 years (FAA Certificate) and is at Gnostic Forest on Fridays.

Full Moon...Partial Eclipse...

8/8/17...4.10am...15’ 25” Aquarius New Moon...Total Eclipse...

22/8/17...4.30am...28’ 53” Leo

Partial Eclipse is where the Moon does not completely cover the Solar Disk. Total Eclipse is where the Moon covers the Solar Disk as seen from the shadow path on the Earth’s surface.

June

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Co operation is important in June to bring peace and harmony with those you love. Within the world’s structure, a new system will have to be addressed, as there are some religious and personal views that will be challenged and taking people out of their comfort zone. People will need to come to terms with unresolved emotions. On the positive side, there is room for doors to open, to expand your goals, either through a promotion, study, travel, and feeling confident in a positive and appreciative way.

Formalities and a helping hand from authorities will be of assistance to those in need. There is some sadness around at this time, so going with the flow and taking your time will help you to benefit from the cleansing effect of a grieving process.

Looking on the bright side, keep an open mind for new experiences in all areas of life.

Opportunities coming knocking, with new adventures, people or career changes for many. Interests involving, metaphysics, science, environmental interests or technology.

A few tensions in August where some may struggle with external events. Feeling lost and confused with no direction, its a time to not rush. The mist will clear, there is light at the end of the tunnel, and everything will become clear in hindsight. If you push too hard, your health may suffer. Be aware of deception and anything that seems too good to be true.

Making adjustments, the outcome can be a positive one and you may discover new talents of self awareness and expression.

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Readers

Gnostic Forest offers readings daily from 10am – 4pm. phone 02 4344 5251

Bridget – Mon Experienced intuitive Palm Reader. The lines on the hand are a directory to the personality and events both past and future. By understanding these influences you can make conscious choices about your future direction.

Natasha – Mon & Tues Natasha is a psychic intuitive, numerologist and tarot card reader. A clear channel for direction and confirmation of your future path. Nat is located between Australia and New York.

John – Tues International Psychic, Tarot Reader and Intuitive Healer, John Martin delivers precise visions, accurate numbers and professional service. John communicates with spiritual guides, archangels and ascended masters.

Barbara – Wed Barbara uses her Medium-ship and Psychic abilities along with Psychometry and Intuitive Tarot to assist people to cope with life’s problems.

Loretta – Wed With 50 years experience, Loretta is a skilled Tarot and Psychic reader and teacher.

She incorporates Numerology and Palmistry for assisting self knowledge and to guide your journey.

June – Thurs & Sun June makes contact with loved ones that have passed over. Looks at where you have been and where you are going in life.

Carol – Thurs Psychographer (automatic writing) and psychic intuitive. Carol provides clarification from spiritual/eternal consciousness. Answering questions and providing guidance from source.

Michelle – Fri & Sat Michelle works with your dream images and the tarot to help enable you to develop a higher self-awareness.

Jennifer – Fri & Sat Genuine and honest, Jennifer uses tarot, astrology and numerology to give specific and accurate information about now and timing for future possibilities.

Rania – Sun Tarot Reader, Transe Psychic, Medium, Shaman, Healer. Rania channels messages from Mother Mary, Archangels and Ascended Masters. You will receive accurate guidance and advice in the most gentle and soothing way.

Readers offer their interpretations of the situation and possible outcomes. As this is the world of free will you always have the power to change outcomes and determine your own future.

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