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ISSUE 20

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PUPPET MASTERS

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ECO VILLAGE

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.

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 mediumship skills and psychic abilities to communicate with those who have passed over. She assists clients with healing, grief, relationships and everyday 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 Uses psychometry (jewellery reading) Psychic and Mediumship skills to contact those in spirit. Authentic guidance for your life now and into the future. A master Feng Shui practitioner (30 years experience) understand how energy moves and the art of placement to guide you towards ease.

Carol – Thurs Third generation Energy Psychic and Psychographer (spiritual automatic writing) Carol provides guidance and clarification from source and also uses oracle cards in her readings.

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.

Glenda – by appointment Years of life experience give Glenda the ability to read the signs and understanding the symbols of the tarot she provides accurate guidance.

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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understand what motivated them – why they accepted the things that they did. Then see them as your own ancestors, imagine how the changes that came with time had an influence on eventually end We up in Thisthem is theand tightest time of you the year. arethe all 21st busy, being pushed by life. some invisible century in your own You mightenergy, be able to trying to meet deadlines be prepared for…time see that the threads of and influence through for what?what is acceptable behaviour. change So that we and enjoy end of year Things thatcan werelax once thought of as absurd or ng Christmas Celebrations withsoour and ridiculous now seem not farfamilies left field when eel friends. If we chill out and relax during December, f view we see the influences that happened along the maybe even remove some of the unnecessary to lead to our current understanding. their way pressures weus won’t need so much relaxing when And remember wecome. will be judged by others for aybe the holidays finally ourInlimited views also.a few suggestions on ode this issue we have Everyone doing the best they canYoga at all wed how to cope.is John provides some useful tips times, given the limitations they have are etely on keeping the body flowing. There is the that article on Cubaby and the way the society functions under fears, doubts and lack of undernostics caused socialist governing. We have a glimpse of what standing. flict is to comewe with the commencement building When accept the things thatofinfluence at the Narara Eco Village.

Different ways of living other peoples’ ethics, morals and principles we with can remove some conflict. of the stress life realise has can live without Andmodern when we ow allowed. that ours are based on opinions we might even now Enjoy the final days of 2017 and manifest be prepared to let them change with time. al exactly the kind of New Year you desire. step Mary Holstein – Co-owner of Gnostic ples Namaste Forest and Gnostic Bunch. Examining rent Mary my own ethics every time travel to a

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Gnostic School of Higher Learning Monday 10–11am: Meditation You are exactly where you are meant to be every second of every day – so learn to relax and enjoy the journey.

Experienced meditation teacher. Gold coin donation.

Gnostic Forest 4344 5251 Monday 11.15am–12.15pm: Energy Medicine Class Learn to trace the meridians to keep in optimum health. $10 Gayle 0439 666 636 Monday 7–9pm: Philosophy A casual discussion group considering the physical and spiritual processes of life.

Know thyself and explore the world in a deliberate creative way, rather than as a reactive emotional response. $10 Gnostic Forest 4344 5251 Tuesday Drumbala Ladies Drumming 10.30–11.30am Come along and have some fun being uplifted while awakening and expanding your inner rhythm. $15 Katy 0423 548 540

Wednesday 10am: Free Talk Join us for an informal presentation. Each week we have a different presenter covering topics such as health, life experiences and how to find your place in this world. Come along and meet some new friends, experience our community at work. Gold coin donation Wednesday 1.30–2.30pm: Meditation A gentle meditation with Loretta who has many years of experience in metaphysical fields. Explore your inner self and see benefits in the outer world. Cost $10 Gnostic Forest 4344 5251 Saturday 11am: Meditation Explore the inner world and transform your experience of life. Calling in the Angels, Ascended Masters & Beings of Light. $10 Angie 0424 290 128 Sunday monthly 1.30–3.30pm: Exploring Tao Studying the Tao Te Ching.

Explore the way and virtues as explained by the ancient Chinese saint Lao Zi. Chantal 0438 266 582

Contact Gnostic Forest for other courses and workshops 4344 5251

WORKSHOPS Tuesday (fortnightly) A Touch of Universal Rays 7.30pm–9pm Experience a touch of this profound healing therapy assisting you to shift consciousness to a new enlightened level. As we explore your Soul’s purpose in alignment with the Universal Rays through a Soul Reading.

January 9–March 2. $20 Rai’shael 0434574058 or Amataria 0475411963 2nd Sunday each month Medicine Crow The Shaman’s Path A variety of workshops to learn how to overcome the obstacles that stand in your way to personal power and freedom. Gain an understanding of the Shaman’s principles as a guidance system and take a 3rd Level journey (active meditation) to meet your spirit guides. Medicine Crow provides a relaxing healing atmosphere by combining the use of flute, drums, rattles, gongs and other percussion instruments.

Cost: $40 Medicine Crow 0402 776 388 Some classes vary over the holidays – best to confirm with Gnostic Forest before coming.

It is our intention to offer space for the distribution of knowledge. Each facilitator shares their opinions and students receive through their own interpretation taking full responsibility to discern their own gnosis.

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fter 10 years of dreaming, planning, meetings and worldwide fact-finding, the Narara Ecovillage (NEV) Co-operative was formed in 2012 with the aim to research, design and build a stylish, intergenerational, friendly demonstration ecovillage at Narara. NEV is founded on the three pillars of sustainable communities: ecological, economic and social. The community has 160 members from all walks of life and spanning several generations, making it one of Australia’s largest Ecovillages. Comprising 63 hectares of largely native forest, of which more than half is forested conservation areas, the former Gosford Horticultural Institute site is adjacent to the existing community of Narara on the outskirts of Gosford, one hour from Sydney.

Narara Ecovillage is now in the birthing process after nearly five years of planning and application to the local Council. Designed for 400-500 people, the first 60 dwellings are about to begin. The vision is an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable world.

Their mission is to create a sustainable eco village as a demonstration of this vision. The aim is to research, design and build a stylish, inter-generational, friendly demonstration ecovillage at Narara, blending the principles of ecological

and social sustainability, good health, business, caring and other options that may evolve for our wellbeing.

One of the founding members told us more:

Narara Ecovillage is pretty normal in many ways, we’re looking for a village style development where we can: n live work and play together. Have a strong community focus, building our social infrastructure as well as our physical infrastructure and buildings. n reduce our ecological footprint by sharing facilities like tools, meeting rooms, offices, laundry, that avoids the need to duplicate in every house; n planning activities together like community gardens - a great way to be together, get healthy food and have fun; n incorporating commerce on site, reducing the commute for many of the residents to a walk or bike ride;

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grammes to bring people to Narara to experience sustainable living first hand.

Narara is also unusual in some ways: n We’re a co-operative where we are the funders, developers, clients, decision makers and future residents. n We aim to be mixed use, so we’re not just a residential community, but also a thriving village with businesses and cottage industries, agriculture and food production next to conservation and wildlife preservation. Town planners hate this but it’s how traditional villages have always been! n We have a ‘Community Title’ where the members own and maintain all the infrastructure (not the local Council); n we have community owned utilities for water and electricity supply; n we use Permaculture - a system of agricultural and social design principles that use patterns found in nature.

The is truly a project of vision. A better future for all where people can come together to live in a co-operative way to minimise the impact on the environment. At the same time maximising a strong sense of community.

For more information on the Narara Ecovillage including monthly open days, talks and other events see our site: www.nararaecovillage.com

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Beware the

Overwhelm Fairy Seven people talking over the sound of a blender.

Screaming kids and stomping feet.

The beep of a fridge door left open and ignored. a scratchy fabric across your skin. absolute silence. alone time.

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tress is many a varied and shitty thing. We writhe in our skin, wanting to be anywhere else but with the discomfort. The triggers for it vary radically. Comforting situations for some may create overwhelm for others – even at the mere thought.

There are some commonly shared stressors: family gatherings, crowded rooms and busy shopping centres win the most awards for the Achilles’ heel of annoyance.

It is here, piled in with others who don’t know us (or those who know us a little too well) that overwhelm can occur. Add a dash of over-tired a sprinkling of expectation/obligation and a little seasonal stress and - voilà - Meltdown city.

Our ability to cope in tension mode is worth working at. Last time I checked, I am not the general manager of the universe. And neither are you.

Try these tips next time the Overwhelm Fairy comes to visit.

Breathe The reason meditation is so damn good is that it condenses our mental and bodily processes back to focus on the one simple task: Breathing. In each minute there is a moment to pause and bring your awareness back to this simple task. With each out breath we release toxins and tension from our muscles. Researchers have found that levels of anxiety are relieved by oxygenating the brain.

Steal away to a break room, bathroom, spare room and still yourself. Your moment to refocus on the stillness will feed you better than booze, junk food or another persons attention ever will.

Simplify What can you reduce *for yourself* in this moment to relieve the feeling of overwhelm? Take off the scratchy clothing. Excuse yourself from the noisy room. Release the expectations on yourself. You’re

doing a great job. When we care for ourselves we show others what we like. They don’t have to guess and we respond better when calm. Its ok to say “No, thank you” – calmly, firmly, to anything that doesn’t give you peace. Do everyone a favour and don’t overcommit. Better to arrive calmly, on time with a small contribution than flailing and adding to the chaos.

Watch your mind Play gently with you mind. A wise sign in Gnostic Forest once told me “Don’t believe everything you think”. I’ve since tested this in reality. It seems that a great deal of my suffering starts in a mind that thinks it knows how things *should* be. Watch what is. Watch how those around you handle it.

When we are watching rather than anticipating we can respond rather than react.

Boundaries Yes, we all have stuff to deal with. Let’s call it a poop sandwich. Those who surround us are carrying their own poop sandwich that they don’t want to eat either. Don’t let anyone try to feed you theirs.

Don’t force yours on anyone. Maybe even put that sandwich down and walk away from it.

Pressure is inevitable but not infinite. There are, at times, the need to endure it a little. Check in with yourself, give yourself credit and ensure you have healthy boundaries. To do this you need to know yourself.

Moments of pause, self compassion and reflection to recharge will serve you. Both in understanding who you are and also how you best operate.

You got this.

Emily has worked amongst the self help books of Gnostic Corner for 2/3rds of her life. She’s got great theory and is still working on the practice part.

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INTHECARDS

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Rose Quartz

from The Angel & Gemstone Guardians Cards

BY MARGARET ANN LEMBO

Are you ready for a new relationship? Do you wish to improve a relationship you are in? Begin by romancing yourself. You are worthy of a deep fulfilling relationship. Love yourself as you wish to be loved.

Cultivate your friendships and be open to romance.

feng Shui for the new year

Gemstones are powerful tools, which can guide you Receive understanding. guidance from toward personal This deck of oracle cards by Margaret Ann Lembo the spirit worldfamiliarizes you with 44 gemstones. Using this card deck will enable the gemstones and angels 2018 will be a better and easier year for to bringGnostic you messages Forest to increase your awareness. most of us! One is new beginnings and Chambers Place, Woy Woy – Gnostic Rocks Eight is a money number.

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An easy, less disturbing way to do this is to read about civilisations from the past. Try to really get a feeling for their behaviour and understand what motivated them – why they accepted the things that they did. Then see them as your own ancestors, imagine how the changes that came with time had an influence on them and eventually you end up in the 21st century in your own life. You might be able to see that the threads of influence through time by invisible waves and then reassembles into change what is acceptable behaviour. the picture we see on our screens. Our level Things that we once thought of as absurd or of curiosity determines which channel we ridiculous now seem not so far left field when tune into and which images we accept into we see the influences that happened along the our reality. There are many possibilities playway to lead us to our current understanding. ing at the same time and we choose which And remember we will be judged by others for one to view knowing there are other choices. our limited views also.

Once the idea of the hologram can be conEveryone is doing the best they can at all ceived then it can grow, and our experience times, given the limitations they have that are of reality can evolve, we will begin to undercaused by fears, doubts and lack of understand there are variations in truth according standing. to our ability to comprehend information.

When we accept the things that influence As we begin to explore these possibilities we other peoples’ ethics, morals and principles we will also expand our tolerance of people with can live without conflict. And when we realise differing views, knowing they merely have that ours are based on opinions we might even accepted more or less information. be prepared to let them change with time.

Mary Co-owner Gnostic If youHolstein have the –curiosity youof may find Forest anddocumentary Gnostic Bunch.

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uba is a country waking from over 50 years of slumber. The world has moved on while Cuba remained virtually frozen in a time lock.

As the restriction of the US embargo are relaxed more tourists are finding a curious mix of what seems at first a dilapidated, underdeveloped country. With a closer look you discover a depth of unique culture, Rich in the arts and poor in technology. Most of the buildings need repair or at least a good coat of paint. Less than 10% of the 11 million people own cars. The streets of the Capital Havana have a mix of un-kept and also beautifully restored vintage cars. A one hour tour of the city can cost US$20 – what a doctor earns in 1 week.

Castro-styled Socialism is strange from a western Capitalist point of view. To pretend to understand it after a very short visit would be a delusion! We sailed around the island in just 7 days visiting Havana and Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. The cruise was a wonderful way to visit the major cities but we did not get to see the villages and the interior of this incredible island.

What we did see was well organised, functional cities. Each citizen is entitled to free education, health care and a home provided by the government. Since the revolution lead by Fidel Castro and Che Guevara in 1959 Cuba has been separated from the world. The Americanenforced embargo and the Missile Crises of 1962 has seen Cuba held in a strange time warp. They received economic assistant from the USSR until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then financial pressures have necessitated economic reform to feed a population that’s major crop is sugar. Today over 80% of the population is employed by the state, who run all the main services and industries. They receive a rations booklet for monthly food allotments. It is common to see people lining up for their small basic handout.

The people are happy. They proudly boast about little to no crime, no unemployment and no homelessness. Everyone is considered a member of the state and is taken care of equally.

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Havana

Cuban education is ranked among the highest in world standards. Their major export is highly skilled doctors. The Cuban culture encourages equality and racial discrimination is not a problem as all religions are accepted. Cubans express themselves with music and dance theatre and poetry.

Despite the fact that they are unable to excel financially and that there is no social ladder to climb, the people still seek to reach the peak in their own fields. Children are encouraged to explore the arts and the town squares have theaters, galleries and cultural centres available to everyone. You wont see graffiti or rubbish lining the streets. But you will see dilapidated buildings and because 4 litres of paint costs several weeks wages many buildings are in need of a coat of paint.

To visit Cuba is an experience that leaves you wondering. Without doubt they will go through a period of rapid growth as their country opens up to the world. I hope that their beautiful culture remains and we all learn to dance like the Cubans.

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Setting clear intentions

o have a deliberate experience we need to actively create what we want from each event we get involved in. We need to pause, centre ourselves and define what it is we wish to experience.

So here comes Christmas. We decide if we want to continue the tradition of Christmas being a religious event, or do we want to “modernise” things and just have a Happy Holiday. Then we need to decide how we want to celebrate. Is there going to be a party, a picnic or should we go out to an event organised by the community? These choices will all involve food, so what are we going to eat?

Previous traditions would serve a big feast including all types of seasonal vegetables and a variety of meats. Many people these days see the benefit in eating plant based diets and are feeling the health benefits of reducing or removing meat products from their diet.

So with intention we can create and continue the ways of celebrating that define our values in life. Others will make different choices and they are all valid.

Then New Year appears while we are still digesting Christmas. Its time to set intentions on what we want for the next 12 months.

What behaviours should we choose to leave behind, to throw out with the old calendar?

By being mindful and deliberately considering our behaviours we are more likely to be satisfied with each and every experience. – M.H.

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GIFTS ON THE CORNER

Iron Owl Bottle Opener For the wise one who knows the right thing to quaff! $14.95

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Beautiful Bedding The most unique, mystical bedding options on the market! We have a range of Anne Stokes’ romantic, fantasy bedding choices. From $99.00.

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Sterling Silver Sacred Symbol Rings Hold your intentions clear with these ancient signs and reminders.

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Car Jar Fun Ceramic Bits ‘n Bobs Jar

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Batteries not required Kick out the jams and make a song with these handmade instruments.

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Flower Centrepieces May your table be happy and bright with these sweet Christmas centre delights. Centre pieces made to order from $35.00.

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Survival Guide

uddenly you’re taken out of your comfort zone and thrown into a world of madness, work parties, fighting crowds in shopping centres (unless you shop at Gnostic), catering for family feuds and financial burdens. Yoga has the ability to take you from chaos to calm with its encompassing array of practices to help you survive the holiday season!

Find your Calm A quick and efficient way to reduce stress is with a breathing practice (pranayama in Sanskrit) called alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana). Alternate nostril breathing activates the natural stress reduction mechanisms of both body and mind. This technique requires no special equipment, clothing or expertise.

Here’s what to do: Find a quiet place that you can sit without being disturbed. Sit in a comfortable position, let your breath settle and calm down, take your right hand and place it in front of your face, place your thumb on the right side of your nose and your ring finger on the left side of your nose.

Gently block off your right nostril with your thumb and breath into the left nostril and breath out through the right nostril, with your ring ginger block off your left nostril and breath into your right nostril, breath out through the left nostril.

That’s one round, continue for 12 rounds.

Help your Digestion Everyone over indulges in food at Christmas, it’s a festive time so naturally enough the intake of food and drink increases. Over eating and combining different types of food can make you feel bloated, sluggish and tired.

Digestion is the centre of energy regulation in your body, the body also needs to assimilate the nutrients from your food and eliminate the waste. A few simple yoga asana (exercises) may help your digestive wellness over Christmas.

Before eating, I recommend Cat/Cow pose and supine twists to stimulate your appetite and get those digestive juices flowing.

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button towards your spine, move your chin towards your chest, round your back. As you breath in lower your chest, look forward and lift your tail bone towards the ceiling.

Supine Twist, lay on your back and bend your knees, take your legs towards the floor on the right side and turn your head so that your face is looking left. Take your legs to the left side and look right! Creating a spinal twist. Exhale as you twist your lower body and inhale as you come back to centre.

These two very simple moves will massage and stimulate the organs of the chest and abdomen and stoke up the digestive fire.

Clear the Clog All that nice, rich and abundant food that you’ve eaten may clog up your system. Constipation, wind and bloating are never pleasant and are going to spoil your Christmas. Here’s a remedy, another yoga exercise known in Sanskrit as apanasana which translates as “wind release” Here’s what to do: Lay on your back face-up, bring your thighs to your chest and place your hands on your knees, as you breath out squeeze your things closer to your chest drawing your belly button towards your spine. Release on the inhale, that’s one round. Continue for 12 rounds.

Have a safe and very Merry Christmas.

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.

art@MANA

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

FEBRUARY 2018: Natalie Ingram Hi, my name is Natalie Ingram. I am a Woy Woy local, artist and graphic designer.

I have been passionate about art for as long as I remember. I have find childhood memories of studying picture booksintently and feeling as if I “belonged” to the artwork on their pages. I have always felt safe in the company of a good picture book. Throughout my life, nature themes including Seascapes have always been influential in my own pictures so my art is my expression of the things I love.

As my art has evolved I find myself incorporating more of “my nature” into my art. Things such as being more mindful of my impact on this planet. I try to use recycled elements in my work. Vintage wallpapers, textiles, beads and other ‘treasured trash’ for my collage work.

Being loose and intuitive, eclectic and fabulously imperfect is my motto when being creative. Go with the flow and expect wonderful outcomes.

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AUTHOR YASMIN DAVAR

Why I wrote Our Peaceful Planet

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’ve been around long enough to see that our path towards peace and environmental sustainability has been slow and piecemeal. No sooner do we do something great in one area, than we destroy something in another.

What’s been missing is a framework for creating holistic and lasting positive change in our world. I could see the framework, and I felt it was my responsibility to share it and provide a positive, alternate pathway in Our Peaceful Planet. Because each part of our world – our beliefs, our governance, environment, industries and economy – dynamically interact, the only way to provide a complete solution is to consider all of those interactions in totality.

Change in the world starts from within each of us.

Our world, on a personal level to a world-wide level, is a reflection of the beliefs we hold about ourselves, others and our environment. In addition to that, the pain we see in the world is a reflection of the pain that hold inside. We ripple that pain out into the world through our actions, and our actions are based on our beliefs. The first step to creating our peaceful planet then, is to address our own pain and change our negative personal and collective beliefs.

We accompany this tremendous change with positive actions to create lasting peace and environmental sustainability around the world. Our Peaceful Planet covers the whole range of global peace and sustainability issues, from creating peace in post-conflict societies to incorporating the environment into our economy, and everything in between. For each topic, I demonstrate the extent of what we have created, explain why it’s a problem, and outline the actions we can take to create peace and sustainability.

There is enormous good in the world. People want to make a positive difference. There are so many people, like you, undertaking kind actions and doing good things for those in need and for our environment.

Now it’s time to amplify that, by removing our pain and negative beliefs, standing in our power and spreading our inner peace throughout the world.

– Yasmin Davar

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REVIEWS Nuture Cards RRP $29.95 • Available @ Gnostic Forest

My name is Roxanne, I am the creator of Nurture Cards, and the mother of 2 beautiful girls. The illustrations I chose to create are designed for children to relate to. I actually made a choice to make them ‘imperfectly perfect’. Often not using a ruler for lines, and trying not to make the drawing too ‘perfect’. With an emphasis on keeping each card bright and colourful. Focusing on issues children deal with, and using words that they understand. GNOSTIC VIEWPOINT - The most important assets to any community is its children. They are the promise of a better future and Roxanne gives encouraging nuturing thoughts to inspire our kids to become their best!

– MH

What Am I Supposed to Eat? RRP $39.95 • Author: Dr Libby Weaver • Available @ Gnostic Forest

For so many people today, food is complicated. They’re told to make ‘healthy’ choices yet this could include anything from an apple to a packet of sugar-free biscuits. They have lost touch with how much to eat, how often and how their food choices are impacting on their health - and then there are those allconsuming moments when they feel like no amount of food could satisfy their hungry hearts. This book by best-selling author Dr Libby Weaver puts the reader back in control of their food choices. An easy-to-read comprehensive approach to the science of how our bodies work and how we can best support them nutritionally. – MH

The Modern Oracle RRP $24.95 • Artist: Katy K • Available @ Gnostic Forest

This vibrant deck of cards deliver a modern twist providing practical guidance and clarity in the world of today. These cards are a great tool for developing your intuition as they feature clear textual cues as well as beautiful imagery. The Modern Oracle is for the Psychic of today and those seeking guidance. Katy K is an Australian born Psychic Medium and Spiritual development teacher who is Internationally trained.

GNOSTIC VIEWPOINT - We loved this deck the minute we opened it, Katy K speaks in our language - great for teenagers and those who want plain English interpretations.

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Planetary Influences

for DECEMBER 2017, JANUARY, FEBRUARY 2018

EVENTS

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

Total Eclipse... Full Moon...

31st January 2018... 11.26pm...

11* 37” Leo...

Partial Eclipse... New Moon...

16th February 2018...7.05am...

27*07 Aquarius...

Total eclipse is where the Moon completely covers the disk as seen from a shadow path on the Earth’s surface. Partial Eclipse is where the Moon does NOT completely cover the Solar disk.

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DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Serious thinking and unpredictability will be knocking on your door this month. This requires some mental effort, clearing up old projects that are outdated. Patience is required to organise your goals – studying, writing, art, music or travel. At times tension may arise and you could feel some inner rage, feeling like you have failed, unable to reach your goals. Take care, accidents can happen, and think very carefully of what it is you really really want to achieve.

Take time out to either meditate or find a quiet place to regenerate your thoughts.

Feeling confident, self assured and empowered that your life is now on track and you are in control of your own destiny. Having sound judgement for all opportunities for advancement and promotion will bring a sense of relief. Exploring new connections through groups or individuals can bring a few stressful moments.

You may overcommit yourself and feel overwhelmed. Try to find some alone time for yourself to reevaluate and reassess your personal goals.

“Work hard or work smart” – this month will be up to you! This can be a painful and emotional time.

Using your integrity on projects which benefit others will bring satisfaction. Responsibilities towards fellow humans is paramount, and if you remain open to varied possibilities these will bring opportunities to open up new pathways for your future. Allow the past to remain in the past and allow the healing experience to help you find an appropiate avenue of expression for wisdom gained.

Wholeness, Wellness & Wellbeing

tel: 02 4342 0434 • Email: feelingbetter@gnostichealing.com.au • 31 Chambers Place, Woy Woy 2256

Megan Clarke Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, Iridologist, Haemaview Practitioner Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat

Megan began career as a Registered Nurse in 1983, before she re-qualified as a Herbalist and Nutritionist. She works with clients to determine the root cause of imbalances to restore them to optimal health. Specialises in Autoimmune Diseases, digestive dysfunction and womens hormonal health, with a focus on digestive health and unravelling the hormonal, biochemical and pathological drivers of health imbalances. Most health funds apply. Mobile 0402 330 022

Stefan Hafner Acupuncture, TCM

Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri

Acupuncturist specialising in the gentle Japanese Toyohari style. Stefan treats most health conditions with this ancient drug free holistic system. He also provides Leech therapy and Shonishin – Japanese Paediatric Acupuncture. Registered with all major health funds.

Wayne Carroll Bowen Therapy, Emmett Technique, Reiki Wed/Thurs/Fri

Advanced Diploma Bowen Therapy & Reiki Teacher & practitioner. Wayne uses gentle moves over muscles, ligaments and tendons to release and reset muscle tension. This relieves joint pain and dysfunction returning the body to balance and harmony. Amazing results. Health Fund Rebates.

Alexander Herget Specialist Bioresonance Practitioner Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat

Using the concepts of homeopathy and acupuncture, Alex offers a non invasive way to bring your body back to balance. Allergies, toxins, candida, bacteria and viruses are among the stressors which disrupt the body’s signalling system. Finding the cause and rebalancing is at the heart of Bioresonance therapy.

Karin Holyman DRM Clinical Laser/Trigger Point Massage Therapist Sat/other days by appt.

Cold Laser is pain relief for any condition related to inflammation i.e. neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, muscle pain, arthritis, bursitis, joints, headaches, scars, bruising. Karin also offers Anti-aging laser full depth lifting. 20 year qualified Trigger Point remedial massage specialist.

Rebates most Health Funds.

Gina Mitchell Holistic Beauty, Hot Stone/ Relaxation/Lomi Lomi Massage Sat & some Thurs

With an Ad. Dip in Beauty/Spa therapy, Gina offers luxurious facial, body & massage treatments to relax and rejuvenate. This combines with a passion for creating powerful healing and anti-ageing products, using rare and exotic flowers and organic herbs and oils, for the perfect holistic mind & body experience.

Erin Aiyana Massage, Cranial Sacral Balancing, Reiki, Reflexology Tues/Sat by appt.

With 20 years’ experience in the field of natural therapies, Erin specialises in Cranial Sacral balancing, Therapeutic massage, Reflexology and Reiki. She practices these physical and energetic modalities either separately or combined, to promote optimum wellness through freeing the body.

Tanya O’Casey Dual Diploma Mind & Body Medicine (MBM) & Kinesiology Thurs/Sat by appt.

MBM focuses on how mind-body interactions can produce disease provoking behaviours, whilst Kinesiology identifies factors which can block the body’s natural healing responses.

Tanya combines these modalities to treat a wide range of physical and emotional conditions.

Carolyn Richards Pain Management, Remedial Massage, Hawaiian Bodywork , Naturopath Mon/Wed & alt Sun

Carolyn has 20 years experience working extensively with chronic pain, acute and chronic injuries and fibromyalgia using physical therapy and Frequency Specific Microcurrent to reduce inflammation and resolve trauma. She is also a registered Naturopath, Herbalist and Nutritionist. Most health fund rebates apply. Mobile 0409 191 595

Brian Flyod Child, Adolescent & Family Counsellor & Therapist Mon

Qualified and experienced Child, Adolescent and Family counsellor and Psychotherapist who helps his clients to develop ways to overcome their difficulties and to build on their own resources. It’s okay to ask for help. For more information go to www.counsellinghq.com.au.

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