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INSIDE THIS ISSUELIFE/INSPIRATION

LIFE / INSPIRATION EARTH CONNECTION

06 Uncover Your Unconscious Behaviour Jude McColm 22 The Unconscious Consumer Paul Crebar
08 Honouring Your Dreams Kate Llewellyn Creevey
08 Aquamarine Eve Partland ASTROLOGY
10 Unconscious of What? Brenton Phillis
12 Beliefs and How They Shape Our World 24 Astrological Forecast February / March 2017
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13 Home as an Ally Emily J Rooney 25 Sun Signs Tina Mews
14 Thresholds of the Mind Tony Boutros 25 Sun Signs - Insights for 2017 Tina Mews

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Welcome

What is it with this magazine and its themes? Often I set the attention to the surface you’re driving on could bring everything
theme in line with something relevant or inspired by my into a slow enjoyable cruise.
own life. It feels natural and right. I get totally connected with
the magazine and inspired to create it, while receiving needed A car accident over ten years ago brought heaps of bizarre,
guidance and healing along the way... what could be more holistic intense, debilitating pain into my daily experience. From the
and wonderful? Of course, we’re all on this journey together and so outset I was instinctively aware that the flipside to this pain was
many people tell me the themes are perfectly present and healing actually a gift to motivate deep healing. My journey brought
for them too; feedback is always greatly appreciated. deep pains to the light that I was previously unaware that I had
stored. With practice, I’ve got really good at watching what’s
This time though a theme wasn’t obvious, I was trying coming up from the unconscious. Layer upon layer has healed,
to connect some unused articles and came up with ‘the pains dissolve, improve and change... my journey continues.
unconscious’. A few days later I thought, naahh, but then realised
that I’d already ‘unconsciously’ uploaded it to the website with The act of moving something from the unconscious to the
other changes for the new issue; ‘The Unconscious’ had been conscious is an act of healing. As you can hear about in the
up there for days. So as always I trusted the divine wisdom of articles inside, along with all kinds of teachings, it really can
Healing Times and went with its flow... be blissfully simple; shine the light of consciousness and all
negative facets will dissolve. At the same time this can be one of
Then, all of a sudden I’ve a constant awareness of all kinds of the hardest things to achieve in total, bare, honest entirety. The
emotion wobbling under the surface. Have I just become more binds can be tied so tight, the blindfold so secure; but this is just
present in being a watcher and observer of my internal world, or another illusion we’ve created for ourself... it can all dissolve in
has my ocean suddenly become turbulent? a flash of light. Just keep charging your flashlight batteries and
illuminate!
What a ride life can be when things are bubbling under
the surface. Sometimes the cause of your bubbles is obvious, So, enjoy the ride and the articles inside; keep your attention
sometimes it’s a complete mystery. Sometimes it’s easy to let
go and move on, sometimes it’s so persistent that it affects your Jenon the moment and your intention on living your life in true joy,
perception and reactions.
happiness and gratitude. With love and light,
Sometimes life is moving so fast, you dare not take the power
off the accelerator, but putting the brakes on and bringing some

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UncyoovuerrUBnceohnasvciioouurss
By Jude McColm

Our unconscious behaviours make up the Free your fear
majority of our reactions. Our patterns of
behaviour are deeply ingrained in our DNA and When sharing your creativity, see your fear as a
ultimately are represented by our strengths mega-neon light of unconscious behaviour. A prediction
and weaknesses. Uncovering patterns of of anticipated pain. This pain is not real, it’s a perceived pain,
unconscious behaviour is easy but also quite an imaginary pain, that stems from all our suffering. Only
frightening. You know what you’re doing, you with presence and bravery can you shift the pattern of fear-
know what you’re thinking, however finding a stop-holdback into open-light-deliverance. You are here to
different path is scary and anxiety provoking. deliver your creativity in all its glory. Your fear will always
Our brains are prehistoric in their chemistry be by your side, reminding you of where you’ve been; that
and DNA. Humans have been slowly evolving the world is unsafe and you need to be aware of the dangers.
over centuries of evolution and learning. So, it’s Thank your fear for being by your side, then say “enthusiasm
not uncommon for us to resist the foundations and I, will take it from here”.
that encourage us to change and shift through
limiting patterns. Our patterns of unconscious Connect to others
behaviours have kept us safe. Previously, our
fear provided security and longevity of our At the root of all fear is rejection, fear of criticism, and
species. Only now are we looking through our fear of looking like a failure. Connection is the glue
fear and seeing it as a pattern keeping us from that binds you to others. Connection is formed through
stepping into our true greatness and creativity. variances and alliances. Sometimes the greatest connections
Creativity comes from a deeper part of us. come through major differences in character and
Creativity and innovation are scary, perception. Your unique vibration is an extension of your
and require much more present energy than spirit. Learning, growing and deepening its understanding
fear. Our unconscious fear has ruled our brain of self and universal energy. Your path is different to your
activity for many years and retraining your brain partners, yet there’s a bond of integrity that connects you
to observe the fear, and then to reassess the and heightens your spirit. You’ve pushed through fear,
level of danger, takes presence and a willingness to open and connect. There were moments of hesitation
to break through karmic conditioning. and anxiety, yet through a feeling of connection you
persevered. You shifted and changed and made way for new
6 FEBRUARY 2017 / MARCH 2017 experiences. Creativity and self-belief is similar, however
your connection with creativity and inner value is slippery
and fluid. Patterns re-surface holding still with fear, “I’m
safe in my current structure/environment”; “what if I change
and the connections to the people I love shifts”;
“I don’t want to feel unsafe”, so you stay in the unconscious
behaviour until a force of nature makes you shift.

Identify the feeling Work with your strengths

You have the capacity to shift behaviour every day. Every Your strengths will make up the majority of your
decision, every moment of hesitation is an opportunity unconscious behaviour. If you’d like to uncover your
for uncovering the unconscious. You know what I’m referring unique set of strengths and have a greater understanding
to. “Do I feed my sugar addition today, or do I have a handful of how you can tap into your greatest potential,
of nuts?”. At the core of the unconscious lies a feeling. You are I encourage you to check out the StrengthsFinder test at
a feeling body of energy. That’s what makes you beautifully www.gallupstrengthscenter.com. By focusing on your personal
in love with life. You have the ability to feel on an enormous strengths, your unconscious behaviour will work for you and
level. And, how you want to feel, determines how you make have a positive impact on your life. You’ll find more clarity
decisions. Look at what’s not working in your life. What’s around your purpose, and understand why you gravitate
the core feeling that determines why you continue to behave towards certain fields of work and creative expressions.
the way you’re behaving? Understand the core desired
feeling, choose a different source for creating that feeling, A belief
change your behaviour, acknowledge the fear of changing the
pattern, remain present to your feelings and maintain your The unconscious
awareness. Persist for six weeks, and then you’ve created a is more than the
different empowering pattern of behaviour, and shifted the ether of untapped
unconscious to the conscious. thoughts, emotions
and behaviours, it’s
Express your creativity the place where space
comes to life. Where the
Creativity is the key that unlocks the unconscious. Your possibility of innovation
dreams are little pieces of the unconscious puzzle, asking and exploration thrive
you to awaken to the possibility of creativity. You are here to and prosper. Creating space
create. To bring forth parts of you that were dormant in past around your ambitions and lifelong inspirations will bring
lives. The dancing or singing lessons to create more wonder energy to your being, and when focused personal energy is
in your life. Tapping into the harmony of vibration to shift accompanied with universal light, magic happens. Lives are
energy or intuitive insights that spark your imagination. transformed and communities are formed. The shifting and
They may not generate financial rewards, but they may just changing of light is enviable. Keep letting go of your fear
be the light that you or someone else needs. Your connection and opening to opportunities of connection. Expand your
is stronger than your everyday friendships. It extends on awareness to the unseen, cut through the noise in your head,
a universal dimension, through time and beyond. The and feel the world on a deeper level. Feelings. Intuition. Light.
unconscious is a reflection of the unlimited designs, created Love. Kindness. Your patterns will be revealed when you’re
by all consciousness and light. You are connected to each ready. In the meantime, practice creating the space to allow
and every one. Your purpose is to recognise your part in for new energy to enter.
the creative process, release as much fear as you can, share
your unique love and light and make a contribution to your The paradox of the unconscious, is that it is the place of
community (large or small). To bring forth parts of you that both the darkness and the light. Grow your light, accept
were dormant in past lives. and forgive your darkness, be open to awareness through
connection, and know that you are exactly where you need
“The quality of your life is a direct reflection of the quality to be. Every part of you is unique and mystical. Uncover
of the questions you are asking yourself.” –Tony Robbins and take action on your creative inspirations, accept that
fear will always be by your side, and shine your light in your
Questions for recognising unconscious patterns: community. TODAY.
1. What’s not working? (The issue)
Jude McColm is an intuitive guide specialising in helping people who
2. How long has this been an issue? struggle to find clarity, direction and purpose in their life.
‘I love digging for the treasure in everyone!’
3. What behaviour keeps this issue reoccurring in my life? www.judemccolm.com.au

4. W hat’s my bullshit excuse for not changing my behaviour?
Eg, I don’t know how to, I don’t know what to do, I don’t have
enough money, I don’t have enough time, I’m not educated
enough, I’m too young/old.

5. What am I prepared to do today to push through my fear and
change my behaviour?

6. What will I get when I change? How will I feel?

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LIFE / INSPIRATION dream series, during which she was also shown the exact
location of the cancer and given tools to help on her journey
HyouornDourreianmgs of healing and recovery.

These dreams literally saved her life – because she listened
and took action on them. The woman is Wanda Burch, author
of the best-selling memoir "She Who Dreams", and thirty
years later she is still going strong.

There are many such stories, of physical and emotional
healing, warnings, insights and guidance. You probably have
your own. I certainly do. Every indigenous culture has a rich
history of practical dreaming for survival, and in all of these
cultures daily dream sharing is a common practice.

The more you work actively to honour your dreams, the
more guidance and synchronicities you will encounter, both
in sleeping and waking life, and the greater your ability to live
fully and without limitations or regrets.

Dreams take us into places well beyond our ordinary

waking reality and give us the means to access enormous

By Kate Llewellyn Creevey potential for healing, creativity and abundance in all areas of
our lives. They enable us to connect with those on the other
Ayoung woman’s father came rushing into her room, side, often bringing comfort and forgiveness. They can provide
followed closely by a man in a white coat, shouting at a first-hand traveller’s guide to what awaits us on the other
her that she had a malignant lump in her breast
side of death.
and needed to do something about it
immediately! “The doctors won’t believe Dreams require action. Many people dismiss their dreams, or
it’s malignant”, he told her and urged If we do not do something with don’t believe they dream. If this is you,
her to insist they keep running tests our dreams in waking life, we
until they found it. there is no such thing as a lost cause.
miss out on the magic. Anyone and everyone can access their
She followed her father’s dreams. Often, a tiny fragment is all
advice, and as he had predicted, you need to end a dream drought and
open the floodgates of healing or soul
- Robert Moss
her doctor didn’t believe her, and retrieval. A word, a colour, a smell;
several tests found nothing. To the tiniest snippet can be every bit as

her doctor’s annoyance, she insisted profound as a long and in-depth dream.

on more tests. She was finally referred There is no one way to work with your

to a surgeon for a needle biopsy, which dreams, however there are some simple steps

uncovered an aggressive and unusual cancer, you can take to understand and honour your dreams.

notoriously difficult to find. Fundamental to the practice is working towards taking a

What is so remarkable about this story? The woman’s specific action on a dream.

father had died a year before, and his message was delivered In Wanda Burch’s case, one action was to take the

in a powerful dream. This dream was one episode in a whole information and imagery she had received in some of her

Aquamarine cleanses old childhood or past life wounds and
conditioning. Clearing confusion and bringing clarity,
Releasing unconscious behaviour it can assist one to be able to speak with calm courage
from the heart. It also helps one to forgive and let go.
By Eve Partland
It is a good ally to use while meditating. It will
Aquamarine is a wonderful treasure that was once enhance clairvoyance and intuition and open the
used as a good luck charm and for protection. unconscious to understand where your behavior
It is a throat and heart chakra stone and the colour could be adjusted for equilibrium. It helps to let go
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Aquamarine is helpful to sensitive people that have
Aquamarine can act as a coolant for the emotional difficulty being around others. It will soothe those
and physical body. Its gently soothing energy deeply with the tendency to be quick to anger or a tantrum
as it is cooling for the emotions.

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dreams and turn these into healing
meditations that greatly empowered her
journey to recovery.

Dreams Keeping any journal is a powerful
practice. Diligently keeping a dream

journal will give you a whole

toolkit, becoming your very own

dream dictionary of symbols and

information, which you can refer to

over and over again, and even start

to use as your own personal oracle.

A helpful technique created by dream expert Robert Moss is
called the Lightning Dreamwork process, detailed below.

Lightning Dreamwork Process Helping you cut through the crap &
start living a life without limits!
(Can also be used for dream sharing with a partner or group)
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1 Date your dream and give it a title  Crystal Healing, Active Dreamwork

2 Write your dream then answer these questions: Kate Llewellyn Creevey
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What specific action(s) will you take to honour the dream?

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UofnWcohnastc?ious

By Brenton Phillis Carl Jung, Freud’s student, “This peculiarity of our time, which is
Why? described the unconscious certainly not of our conscious choosing,
The unconscious is sometimes is the expression of the unconscious man
referred to as ‘the shadow’, as if it as including many within us who is changing. Coming
contains only our bad boogey, our dark functions of our physical bodies generations will have to take account
side. For this, we can thank Sigmund and personalities not requiring our of this momentous transformation if
Freud, who made the unconscious continuous conscious attention – not humanity is not to destroy itself through
popular – and generally gave it a bad wasting our conscious processing the might of its own technology
name. He identified it as the container power on background activities. and science.” ~ Carl Gustav Jung
of our repressed feelings of pain, anxiety He also proposed ‘the collective
and conflict that could trip us up as unconscious’ as holding racial, Each of us can bring into the light
we seek to go about our daily lives. cultural and national patterns of belief those parts of this collective unconscious
Although based narrowly on abnormal and behaviour. If you look at cultural that no longer serve us, humanity and
psychology, and his 19th century and societal norms, or places of world the planet. This is how we can both
Viennese psychiatric practice, Freud’s conflict, you can see the collective contribute to successful change in
description of our unconsciousness was unconscious of ancient feelings society, and at the same time heal and
on the right track – in part, at least! and behaviours perpetuated from clear our reincarnating self to keep pace
generation to generation. with planetary and human evolution in
The truth of our unconscious is more future lives.
interesting, more complex and even Since we are at a turning point of
more significant than Freud could have human consciousness – in ecology, Academic psychology
imagined! Over the past 100 years, food production, resource sustainability, What? has studied how fleeting
massive expansions in psychology, environment, social structures,
humanistic psychotherapy, sociology, international affairs, etc, we must shed perceptions register in our
and neuroscience have found that the our outmoded and unconscious thought unconscious long before we
unconscious is where the mind does patterns of the last few thousand years. are aware of them. We may record
most of its work – out of sight and out of We must allow the higher light of our what we see and what we hear, not
our awareness. consciousness to guide us to a better knowing it at the time, but only
world that regenerates from its current recall it later – or not! We react, make
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judgments and decisions in our unconscious, and then There are many theories about the unconscious in
concoct the reasons for them consciously afterwards. How? psychological, philosophical and spiritual circles

When we meet someone for the first time, for example, – and even more about consciousness itself. The
we react to their appearance, voice, presence, race, gender, etc, truth is that it’s hard to prove any of these theories, as we
forming an almost instant opinion, good or bad, warm or fearful. are using our consciousness to research itself, with only a
These opinions are based on our unconscious feelings, beliefs minimal reliance on our five senses that science uses.
and memories – including values passed on to us through our
childhood conditioning by parents, carers, society and culture. However, the accumulated knowledge from thousands of
years of spiritual practice in consciousness tells that us we can
Your unconscious is the repository of memories, automatic grow our consciousness to take in all that we are, while at the
skills [eg, riding a bike, typing, swimming, talking, etc.], the same time transcending our identity, becoming conscious of our
origin of our dreams, and our prime processor of information. being one with everything.
It is the operating system and primary memory of our being,
without which we could not perform any simple function Our unconscious stores some of our own wisdom that we
without thinking it out and learning it again. should respect, and can access. In recent times, some people
have promoted the unconscious mind as a tool they can
Meanwhile, our unconscious is the key protector of our use to get what they want [for themselves]. They attempt to
physical body – of its survival. It will adapt to save us from condition the unconscious with repeated affirmations, as if
anything that appears to threaten that survival. The unconscious they were teaching a cockatoo to speak – then wonder why
remains alert, even though you are not aware of it, protecting they don’t work. The unconscious is not an automaton, but
you by learning from each experience. functions in its own intelligent ways.

For example, if you have a bad experience with an attacking We must work gently with the unconscious, rather
dog, your unconscious may store that experience of threat, fear than trying to browbeat it into submission or ignoring it.
and pain, and produce anxiety whenever you see a dog. It will Meditation and mindfulness are practices that develop the
ensure your survival by provoking [rightly or wrongly] your skill of shining the light of our consciousness into our darker
fight/flight response. Or it may just quietly steer you away from corners and discovering who we truly are. The more we
walking past the front fence of where the dog lives – without practice, the more of our unconscious we can access, and the
you even realising you are avoiding a threatening situation. more we become truly ourselves.

Your unconscious decides which, where and how your REFERENCES
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4 See my article ‘Birthing Our Unconscious’, p8-9, Healing Times Issue #5, Feb-Mar 2016
It is important to bring your hidden beliefs, fears, and
at www.healingtimesmagazine.com.au OR on my blog at blacksheepcoaching.com.au
attitudes that interfere with your everyday life into conscious
Brenton Phillis is a mentor, coach, psychotherapist and healer
awareness – so that you can examine them and choose how to practicing in the Northern Rivers Region of NSW. He is on Facebook at
Brenton at Black Sheep Coaching, or can be reached at
deal with them – to choose how to live your life. There is no www.blacksheepcoaching.com.au

doubt in my mind that we are all experiencing an increasing Brenton Phillis

call from our unconscious to pay attention to our own Mentor coach psychotherapist healer

consciousness, and to our collective

Everything that consciousness, for the sake of life on
does not rise into this planet.

consciousness comes However, it is important to .’

back as destiny. remember all of the story. If you - Lao Tzu

~ Carl Gustav Jung do well in school or sports, or have

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Beliefs andhowthey
shape our world

By Lynette Tyrrell They can see why you are valuable of the world. They seem to come
and wonderful and the amazing from events in early childhood or
Our mind is such an interesting and contributions that you make to the from before this lifetime - from past
complex place. What we see of world just by being you. lifetimes and even past cultures.
other people's personalities, and how
we ourselves appear to the outside There are also beliefs that give us The good news is that we can
world, can be such the opposite of our strength, reassurance and confidence. begin to heal these old wounds
inner beliefs. We are so very complex Often we have a knowing or sense whenever we choose to, by learning
and sensitive. Even the people that of complete confidence or clarity to love and appreciate ourselves. It
seem the most robust and confident about some aspects of our life or sounds easy enough, but it's amazing
can be incredibly sensitive and our persona. You may be a natural how challenging it can be to look at
complex, especially when you start to peacemaker, natural leader, or how awesome you are. In some cases
delve a little deeper. a natural listener or counsellor; we have been taught to put ourselves
essentially you have an unconscious down, maybe ‘to keep our ego in
Our unconscious beliefs are often belief that confirms that this comes check’, so to turn that around and
the ones we seem to have no control naturally or easy to you. You may see what is awesome about you can
over, the beliefs that you only uncover even wonder why it doesn't come as be challenging.
on deep enquiry or introspection. easily to other people because it seems
But when they are uncovered or so simple and clear to you. Forgiving the past is a wonderful
discovered, they resonate with our way to create a healthier, happier
deeper understanding of ourselves; It's important to know that we future. And learning to love and
they really touch an emotional cord are all dealing with our own inner appreciate ourselves, helps us to be
within us. Suddenly our behaviours world; working out ways to cover more open to receiving the love and
and our triumphs, our downfalls up the bits that we feel are not OK the wonderful life that we dream of
or emotional fragility start to make or acceptable. These nutty, illogical and deserve. So trust your higher self
much more sense. Hopefully we can bits are part of what makes us Us and and your friends when they tell you
then forgive ourselves for our foibles, are also opportunities to heal and how wonderful you are. And let go
our patterns of worry, anxiety or grow. We can begin to heal our innate of those old beliefs. You deserve to be
trepidation. beliefs and views of ourselves, by happy, healthy and awesome!
learning to love and forgive ourselves
Some examples of these beliefs are and others for any indiscretions or Lynette Tyrrell is a Healer who works
feelings of ‘not being good enough’ in difficult behaviours from the past. For with Angel Readings, Reiki, Energy
some way or ‘not worthy or deserving’. it is in the past that these unconscious Healing and Herbal Medicine in
We often cover these feelings up and beliefs came into fruition and evolved Bangalow. Supporting you to find more
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LIFE / INSPIRATION there will be significant clues in your physical environment that
could help you.
AllyHoams aen
Before embarking on a detective-like investigation of your
By Emily J Rooney home, it is a good idea to clearly define what area of life you
want to focus on. As well as the outcomes you desire - for both
“Our homes and what we do with them are metaphors for the investigation and any of the changes you will make. Once
our lives and how we live them. They are windows to the you know this, it can be helpful to actually state your intention
spirit and soul, revealing our unconscious, fundamental out loud and to invite your home to assist in the investigation.
beliefs, our personal histories, and hidden strengths. They Consider it your new ally, even if this seems silly in your mind.
replicate, in wood, cloth, and plaster, the various aspects of In fact, even better, as that will keep your mind busy while you
our personalities. As we start to make conscious choices, this start to explore your surroundings with fresh eyes.
replication takes on more clarity, and more meaning”
Now that you know what you are hoping to achieve and
- Robin Lennon understand that your home can provide useful insights into
how to get there, it really just comes down to the quality of the
If you want to make changes in your life, making changes questions you ask. Here are some suggestions to get you started
around your home can be a powerful place to start focusing (using health as an example):
your energy. It begins with a conscious choice, which sounds
simple, but strangely most people choose to live in somewhat ✽ H ow has my health been since living here
unconsciously created environments. There is absolutely (compared to previous dwellings)?
nothing ‘wrong’ with this. However, if there is already an aspect
of your life that you are wanting to improve (common ones ✽ A re there literally any health risks in my home?
include health, finances, career, relationships) then chances are ✽ A re there any obvious areas or items that look particularly

healthy or unhealthy?
✽ A re there areas of my home where I feel drained or energised?
✽ W hat is it about that area that makes me feel this way?
✽ Do the images, photos, artwork in my home reflect healthy

people and situations?
✽ A re there any symbols that specifically represent health and

vitality to me? If so, are they or could they be represented in
my home?
✽ L astly and perhaps most importantly, what does my home
want me to know about my health?

Once you begin relating to your home in this way you will not
only gain useful insights to improve your life, you will foster a
powerful approach to exploring and healing your unconscious
thoughts and beliefs.

Emily J Rooney is a feng shui teacher/coach, writer and healer.
She loves to help people feel more at home in themselves and the
world around them.
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LIFE / INSPIRATION 4 Expansion
In this step, you become aware of core belief systems that lie
Tohf rtehsehMolidnsd behind your behaviour and reactions. As you have seen what is
happening with curiosity (step 3), your awareness expands. You
By Tony Boutros are able to generalise about past experiences, seeing patterns
in how you have been creating suffering for yourself around
The brain is a powerful organ with trillions of neurons this issue of beliefs. To determine what your core beliefs really
working together to communicate messages to every cell are, it is necessary to only look at what is happening in your life.
in the body. Many things we do each day form our habits Ask yourself: where is this behaviour or thought coming from?
and in turn habits form our character, whilst many things If you are creating unhappy relationships, for example, the core
we do without thinking: unconsciously. If you have been belief may be something like “no one will ever love me”, or “I am
trying to change a negative or destructive habit for years and unlovable”. Another clue to uncovering core beliefs is your internal
wonder why you can’t do it, then think again; these 6 steps self-talk when in the depth of despair, eg. “no matter what I do, it’s
may help so that you are not living on auto-pilot. never good enough”, or “there is something wrong with me” etc.
Again, this is another crucial step: taking responsibility for what
The 6 Stages of is being created. Responsibility doesn’t mean blaming external
Consciousness forces (although external forces can be triggers), so we are not the
victims. Responsibility doesn’t mean blaming yourself, it is rather
1 Awareness acknowledging that your unconscious programming (which you
At first, as previous probably didn’t choose) is creating your experience.
unconscious thoughts
and emotions come into 5 Resolution
consciousness, you may In this step, you fully experience feeling, thought, emotion at its
experience discomfort, peak, but this time in a completely conscious way: this constitutes
unrest, confusion or other a major shift in awareness. It signifies that the old ways of seeing
symptoms. This means that yourself have reached a crisis point and you can now recognise
you are changing your old that its time to go to another level ( change). You realise that the
neuro-pathways that don’t serve you well: the old pathways that old way is not good for you. Once you bring full awareness to the
you have associated with safety and are afraid to let go of. But emotion or behaviour that creates suffering or is not resourceful
with practice and persistence, you will be able to let go: you are for you, it will fall away and be replaced with something that
getting ready to do things differently. works for you.

2 Identification 6 Reintegration and Reprogramming
At this point the physical sensation of feelings, thoughts or In this final step, you incorporate the new way of seeing things
emotions become strong enough that it becomes difficult to in your reality. That, which was a source of pain, now becomes
suppress, repress or deny. You can now identify specifically what strength. You no longer see it as something to be repressed or
is happening: eg. I am feeling angry, I feel resistance to this, etc. avoided; it no longer exists as an auto response, unconsciously
It is important at this stage not to get stuck in denial. It is a very creating suffering for you. You are now conscious and in control of
healthy sign to be able to say, “this upheaval is a part of the your thoughts, feelings and behaviour. These steps are not easy,
change process, it is coming from within.” but become easier as you do them regularly. You can now become
a curious observer rather than a psychic sufferer. As long as we see
3 Focussing the causes as being outside of us, the brain will hang on to the old
This is a crucial point in the process. It involves total ownership and ways of seeing things.
responsibility eg. “It is my decision if I get angry, I am not a victim
of some outside influence”, “I am having this feeling or response Just remember, everyone is in a different situation and has
due to my internal programming.” Watch with curiosity, do not different needs. This is not a cure all, it is just a guide to better
resist, it is OK the way it is. This is a process of learning and change. health through better thoughts, feelings and words.
In this stage, you need to focus on your conscious intent in order
to overcome being distracted by food, TV, drugs, sex, alcohol and Tony Boutros is author of the book 'Soil, Dead or Alive'. He is a health,
so on. Focus on the outcome you want. eco and nutrition expert and holds regular educational workhops.
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HEALTH / WELLBEING processing needed to release the stored, suppressed pain, thus
liberating the energy that is trapped in the body. It is not
LibPeraatiinng always necessary to experience or relive the stored trauma
by Michael Scapinello for it to release, but some kind of deep processing needs to
happen. Sometimes people move it on quite easily, though
Do you have aches and pains, restriction of movement, more often it will take time; gradually peeling layers away.
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“Now, every emotional pain that you experience leaves behind
a residue of pain that lives on in you. It merges with the pain
from the past, which was already there, and becomes lodged
in your mind and body. This, of course, includes the pain you
suffered as a child, caused by the unconsciousness of the world
into which you were born. This accumulated pain is a negative
energy field that occupies your body and mind. If you look on it
as an invisible entity in its own right, you are getting quite close
to the truth. It is the emotional pain-body.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

When our body starts to give us pain or symptoms, it
is trying to get our attention because it needs help. If we
don’t listen, it will eventually change from acute to chronic.
Various types of healing can assist you with the deep internal

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LHIEFAEL/THIN/SPWIREALTLIBOENING That which lies beneath. It is often teachers: Celia Roberts. One of the
assumed that the unconscious mind greatest lessons that Celia ever taught
&WBithreBathody is a place that harbours unpleasant me was the awareness of breath and
feelings, realities or other such entities. how to tune into its message through
By Esther McVicar This can be the case, but does not have my yoga practice (and everyday life).
to necessarily be a negative thing. Breath awareness is an amazing gift
Creating the space and time to allow that can be used to create or facilitate
the unconscious to bubble to the surface certain responses mentally, emotionally
can be extremely therapeutic. Space and physically. Effectively moving the
allows us to move forward and follow body and breath as one during your
a path that may be more truthful and asana practice can transport it into the
honest with how we would like to live realm of moving meditation. Bringing
our lives. our very essence into moment by
moment presents and creates the perfect
So how can we use our yoga practice environment for that which may be
to allow the unconscious to arise and residing in the unconscious to unfold.
guide us? Recently I was blessed enough
to attend a day retreat with one of my

This simple sequence 1 23
is the perfect
introduction into
creating a moving
meditation.

Throughout the
sequence aim to keep
the breath smooth
and steady and know
that with practice 4 5 6

this will become
second nature.

1 B egin in Tadasana (Mountain Pose), feeling the grounding 4 Exhale, drawing down into a full squat, knees together, hands
through the feet and the rebounding energy that lifts and extendedoutinfront,palmsdown(canbeupontoesifnecessary).
lightens up through the torso to the crown of the head.
Turn the palms of the hands to face behind you. 5 Inhale, drawing up into Utkatasana (chair pose) by pressing
feet to the earth, lifting arms by extending them out in front.
2 Inhale, lifting the arms by extending them out in front
of you until they reach up over head. Ideally the hands 6 Exhale back to Tadasana by straightening the legs and
should reach the highest point at the same time the bringing the arms back down to your side.
inhalation is complete.
Repeat this sequence as many times as you like, keeping focus on
3 Exhale, moving into Uttanasana (standing forward bend), synchronising the breath and movement so that they are one.
extending the arms out in front, allowing the knees to bend
as much as necessary to support the back. Take a long Esther McVicar is the founder of Free 2 Be Yoga. She teaches yoga,
smooth inhalation in Uttanasana, allowing any tension to prenatal yoga and mums & bubs yoga in Murwillumbah, Cabarita &
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HEALTH / WELLBEING We can do very
much the same things we
Mindfulness always do; walking, sitting,
working, waiting, and eating,
simply means to except we learn to do them with
pay attention
awareness of what
we are doing.

By Angela Van der Valk

Mindfulness is the practice of being present in If in doubt, have faith; replace a frown with a smile. If you
the moment. The opposite of mindfulness is don't feel like smiling; “fake it until you make it", it really
unconsciousness; living life without realising and being works, try it!
unaware of responding to the surrounding environment.
How unconscious are you of what's going on, as you move
Thich Nhat Hanh, a world renowned teacher of engaged through your life's daily tasks and routines?
Buddhism and mindfulness, explains it this way: “Mindfulness
is the energy of being aware and awake to the present moment. Angela Van der Valk is an Exercise physiologist and a level 2 Yoga
It is the continuous practice of touching life deeply in every Australia teacher. She is the owner and founder of Pottsville Yoga
moment of daily life. To be mindful is to be truly alive, present Studio where she teaches daily.
and at one with those around you and what you are doing”. www.pottsvilleyoga.com.au | Ph 0451 050 037

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MManaangaegYeoyuoruMr foooodd,

By Olwen Anderson

Do you find that when you’re feeling down, you reach for think you’ll need to eat to feel better. Then sit down at the
comfort food – something fatty or sweet like sticky buns, table to enjoy it while totally focused on the food and how it
chocolate, desserts? And, what’s worse, you find yourself tastes. Eating comfort food while watching TV, or standing in
eating far too much, sometimes even bingeing? Researchers the kitchen at the fridge door is ‘unconscious’ eating.
have found that how people feel does indeed affect whether
they choose unhealthy comfort food or the healthier options. Next, know what’s in that food. Being aware of the calorie,
You can use the information that science has uncovered to fat and sugar content of your comfort food actually reduces
help you manage what you eat, and become more successful how much you’ll eat. Read the nutritional label. Keeping a
in maintaining a healthy weight. food diary of what you eat and your mood can be an effective
tool for some folk.
When you eat sugary or fatty food, there’s a biochemical
effect on your brain producing more happy neurotransmitters. Finally, be aware of your tendency to eat more when you’re
Sugar especially sparks secretion of dopamine, a in a sad mood. Just being aware of your mood can help you
neurotransmitter that creates feelings of satisfaction and make different choices about how you’ll deal with it. You can
reward. Not surprisingly, researchers found that people will increase your awareness through asking yourself a simple
actually eat to change their mood: If you’re feeling unhappy, question: “How am I feeling right now?”
comfort food will actually help you (temporarily) feel better.
If you’re already happy you’re likely to deliberately seek out So, feeling down? Craving comfort food? Measure out
healthier food choices, in order to maintain your good feelings your portion of what you want, read the label, focus on the
about yourself. To make things even more complex, it’s easier enjoyable food while you’re eating it. Then as soon as you’re
to eat too much of the comfort food when you’re feeling down finished that portion, change your activity: Going for a walk is
because of the way this type of food manipulates your brain ideal, as it gets you out of the kitchen and the physical activity
chemicals. The guilt that follows overeating can make you will help lift or calm your mood.
feel even worse! But there are ways to help manage your food
intake when you’re feeling down: Olwen Anderson is a naturopath and counsellor who especially helps
people with hormone imbalances and gut problems.
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LHIEFAEL/THIN/SPWIREALTLIBOENING Gluten Images by Simple Ayurveda in the Kitchen
& Dairy
Raw Vanilla &
Fig Cheesecake free

By Jules Galloway

Need a sweet fix that’s good for you too? This cheesecake is
guilt free and loaded with healthy ingredients. Fresh figs are
amazing. Not only do they taste divine, they’re also high in
calcium, iron, magnesium and vitamin C. Does that classify
them as a superfood? I truly think so!

Ingredients 1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup coconut oil, liquid
1 cup raw almonds 2 tsp vanilla powder
1 cup desiccated coconut 3 fresh figs, cut into quarters
6 dried figs, chopped and lengthways
soaked in water 10 minutes Extra desiccated coconut
2 cups cashews soaked in for garnish
water 2 hours
2 tbsp lemon juice

Let's Do This: 4 In a high speed blender, blend the cashews, lemon
juice, honey, coconut oil and vanilla powder until
1 In a food processor, combine the almonds and desiccated silky smooth.
coconut until they reach a biscuit crumb-like consistency.
5 Pour into the springform tin and freeze for 2 hours.
2 Add the dried figs and whizz again until the mixture
becomes slightly sticky. It should hold together when 6 Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving and
you press a small amount between your thumb and decorate with the fresh figs and desiccated coconut.
forefinger. If not, add a teaspoon of water and whizz
again briefly. Jules Galloway is a passionate naturopath, speaker and podcaster,
living near Byron Bay. She helps fatigued women find their shine
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Shaped by Thought
by John Addis

Thoughts shape us powerfully, both internally and Another way is practises or practitioners that work with
physically. Our thoughts create neural pathways that both the physical, the mind and the emotions. Tai Chi and
further entrench these thoughts (habits), shaping us mentally yoga both have different approaches to this, while practitioners
and emotionally and also physically. Someone who believes could include Feldenkrais and movement therapists, and
they are not good enough could be shy and avoid social Structural Bodyworkers and Rolfers who have a movement
contact by looking down and closing off the front of their practise in their structure. Mindfulness meditation practice
body. This could create hunched shoulders and a hump on in conjunction with movement can also be helpful. It is a
the back of the neck. In time this person could experience way to be conscious of our detrimental unconscious thoughts
depression and low mood, exasperating the “slump” in and habits using mindfulness and movement to first build
their upper body. What I am saying is that our posture and awareness around our inner stories/patterns and then to
physicality is related to our unconscious thinking. unwind them.

There are several therapeutic approaches to working with Working with the body and the moving body you can shift
this. One is to approach through the mind/emotions, a second patterns relating to emotional, mental and physical discomfort
is to approach through the physical body. A third way is to or dysfunction.
approach through working on all these levels – physical,
mental and emotional. John Addis is a Structural Integration Practitioner who specialises in
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HEALTH / WELLBEING

MPraicntidcfeulness

by Amanda Addis A classic mindfulness exercise that is easy to do, and can be tried
at home, is the “Body Scan”.
Mindfulness practice is a central
aspect of Buddhist meditation 1 Give yourself some space and time where you will not be interrupted.
and psychology. More recently a
secular practice of mindfulness has 2 Bring yourself into a sitting, standing or lying position that is comfortable
been developed, and applied to different for you in that moment.
therapies, in the West. Simply put,
mindfulness is being aware of what 3 Engaging your awareness, “Scan” your body and being. Move your awareness
is going on inside us and around us, from the bottom of your feet up to the top of your head, working slowly,
right now, in the present moment. searching out and just being aware of whatever thoughts, feelings and bodily
It basically means turning off the sensations you are experiencing in this present moment.
“automatic pilot” and going into a more
aware and mindful zone: one where 4 During your Scan, notice your thoughts, feelings etc, just allow them to be
we have space to notice our myriad of and watch with interest – as best you can.
thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations,
and also our surrounding environment. 5 When you are finished, it is helpful to take a little extra time to just quietly be.

One of the basic tenets of process of bringing the unconscious Amanda Addis is a Dance/Movement
mindfulness practice is to allow into the realm of more aware Therapist who specialises in working with
space, which is quite a luxury in our consciousness, which is where change mindfulness meditation in movement,
modern rushed, packed-to-the-brim and transformation can begin. Once it’s particularly for people experiencing
society; space to be with the body and in front of you, you can work with it. depression. She is a Black Belt teacher/
the thoughts and the feelings which practitioner of a form of martial arts which
are all going on at any given time. Mindfulness practice can assist with focuses on “internal work".
Having space means, quite simply, moving from the unconscious to the www.freetomove.com.au | M 0410 812 566.
you have time to notice all these conscious and then to change and new
things happening inside of you – to ways of being.
be mindful of them. Thus begins the

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EARTH CONNECTION

ConsumeruThneconscious
By Paul Crebar

Many moons ago, before I woke up to the sharp sword that the bills this week, there is nothing more powerful and a cost
I wield in my back pocket in the form of a wallet, I admit I saving than growing your own food – it’s the ultimate act of
was a definitely an unconscious consumer. conscious consumerism. There is a huge amount of inspiring
examples of families growing their own food; in pots, on
For a number of reasons, whether the result of my walls, hanging from rafters, the list goes on. These days, if you
ignorance, or the environment that I grew up in, I was want to save some money and improve the environmental
unknowingly giving up the almighty power of my spending impacts of consumerism, then simply grow some food. Herbs,
and handing over money for products that met my edible flowers, lettuce or a lemon tree. Every little bit helps.
short-sighted interests. I must admit, it was easy and carefree.
What I didn’t realise however, was that I was feeding a system For those who do not struggle to make ends meet, the way
with a huge range of hazardous impacts on the interconnected you spend your money today is one of the biggest drivers of
web of life. health and environmental regeneration for our children. How
we spend our money today will direct the way our children
Thankfully however, I now wield my spending sword in a spend their money in the future and will either degenerate or
very different way. You could say that my carefree attitude has regenerate the natural world.
turned itself upside down to an attitude of simply caring.
For example, if we rewind the story of a peach that you just
And in today’s challenging times, I suspect everyone would put in your mouth, the story could have played out in one of
be up for expressing a bit more care in the way we withdraw two ways. Let’s take a look at these two potential scenarios.
energy and resources from our sacred earth. I believe everyone
can choose to shout out loud ‘I care!’ by letting go of being an The peach you just ate was bought at one of the major
unconscious consumer: choosing to simply care about the way Australian supermarkets. It was likely to have been sitting
their spending impacts on the environment, their community in acclimatised storage for months before it was transported
and their own individual health. several times, from the farm to the markets, from the markets
to the storage facility, from the storage facility back to a
Turning our attention away from convenience and the centralised distribution centre, then to the shop you bought it
cheapest price is not for everyone and sometimes it is not (using a heck load of fossil fuel energy).
realistic. For price conscious consumers, to whom saving
money really determines whether or not you will be paying The farmer who sold it more than likely operates a mass

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monoculture of peach trees. He needs to invest in a huge community, thanks to your ongoing purchases. Oooh what a
amount of pesticides and herbicides to keep everything sweet and powerful peach this one was!
ticking over (a single crop is not a natural ecosystem – the
beneficial bugs and all the animals of a normal operating Of course the above scenarios are two ends of the spectrum
ecosystem are not evident. The soil isn’t getting the natural and there is everything in between. But the important point
cycle of nutrients available in polyculture systems either – to recognise is that your spending does count and being a
ouch!). Due to winds and rains, the sprays that the farmer uses conscious consumer is actually simple – don’t shop at the big
via huge machinery (using more fossil fuels) and the synthetic supermarkets and you are kicking goals straight away.
fertilisers (from giant chemical agriculture multinational
corporations) that he adds to his soil spread into the When you buy a peach, for example, it affects a huge
environment; onto neighbouring properties, onto flood plains, cascade of people and the environment. It really does matter
into streams, into rivers and out into the ocean (all unseen, where you spend your money. When you can’t buy fresh
except the dying coral at the Great Barrier Reef). Is that the produce direct from the farmer, grow it yourself. When you
likely story of the peach you just ate? On a last note, how can’t do that, find a local, ideally community owned retailer
much of the money you spent on that peach actually got back and buy it from them. It keeps money in your local economy
to the farmer, after the supermarket’s profit, the fuel and the and is more than likely supporting small-scale local farmers
fertiliser costs? Perhaps the money you spent is helping to add and producers who have more earth friendly and sustainable
some value to someone’s share portfolio? practices as opposed to those doing the mass scale production
for the big supermarket organisations of Australia.
Alternatively there is another story. This story was
actually the norm until somewhere in the 1970’s. That is, Make 2017 a year of conscious consumerism. Beyond the
the peach you just ate was bought direct from a farmer at the positive environmental factors you’ll also feel a whole lot
local farmer’s market who at this time of year has peaches, better knowing that you are indeed part of the solution with
nectarines and custard apples. Later in the year the farmer has every dollar you spend.
macadamia nuts, avocadoes and bananas.
Paul Crebar is Communications & Events Manager at Santos Organics,
Alongside this, what you don’t see is that the farmer also your local community owned food retailer- proudly GMO free since
has enough eggs and veggies to feed his own family – he and 1975. They operate as a not-for-profit social enterprise, supporting
his family have sufficient food, shelter and connection to each investment in environmental and social project.
other and the land. Now the peach you just ate was picked in
the last 48 hours and travelled less than 50km since it left the
tree, including the 5km you drove to get back to your place.
To grow it, the farmer spent lots of time with hand sprayers,
spraying the fertiliser he made with the compost that he made,
using plants he grew and animal manure from neighbouring
properties. He didn’t need pesticides because there were
enough birds and insects to do this job for him. He barely
needed any inputs from any other companies too, he used
a few natural ones here and there for mineral soil levels but
that was it. Heavy machinery was non-existent. The outcome
was a delicious fresh peach grown with full appreciation and
respect for the interconnected web of life that we live within.
Not to mention this farmer, who lives in your community,
paid the money for his kid’s piano lesson to a teacher in your

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AstrologicalLAISFTER/OILNOSGPYIRATION Forecast February / March 2017
By Tina Mews

The Jupiter-Uranus-Pluto T-Square that often emanate from chaotic circumstances. Pluto signifies
the collective and personal ‘shadow’ of the unconscious, our
“One does not become enlightened by deeply buried instincts for survival combined with the desire
imagining figures of light, but by making the for power and control. Jupiter stands for our perception that
darkness conscious.” – C.G. Jung is based on our core beliefs. How we see the world depends
on our conscious, and even more on our unconscious beliefs
The above quote by Jung describes the current cosmic and that are culturally and socially conditioned. Only by bringing
human drama very fittingly. The deep transformative the primordial survival instincts (Pluto) into our conscious
frequencies of the Uranus/Pluto square have dominated our awareness (Uranus) can we hope to attain a transcendent
evolutionary development for most of this decade. We have been perspective (Jupiter) that could eventually lift us out of the
confronted with our collective, but also personal ‘shadow’, by tragic compulsion to repeat the patterns of the past.
having to recognise the pressing need for change in addressing
numerous collective problems and concerns. For example, The long-lasting alignment between the two outer planets
we know that we cannot continue with the exploitation and Uranus and Pluto during 2012-2015 had the function to deeply
destruction of the environment as it leads to our own extinction. break up and destroy outworn systems and structures so that
Simultaneously, our political, religious and scientific leaders the new paradigm can emerge out of the rubble. March 2017
display traits of grandiosity, omnipotence and psychic inflation sees another activation of this ground breaking, destructive
driven by their own elitist shadow agenda, while living in a and regenerative energetic influence as Jupiter in Libra moves
bubble removed from the truth of most people. into position to form an opposition with Uranus (exact
March 3) and then weeks later a square with Pluto (exact
Since the end of 2016 a new astrological pattern has been March 31). We are challenged to recognise our own unconscious
building in the heavens above, a T-square between Jupiter, ‘shadow’ projections (Uranus), which derive from our deepest
Uranus and Pluto. The T-square has peaked during the full fears of losing control (Pluto) and thus kindling the agenda
moon on January 12, followed by another powerful period for separation, war and dominance. The way forward is now
during February 21-April 20. Uranus is the liberator from to awaken and strengthen the high frequencies of love and
old patterns and awakens us through spontaneous insights harmony (Jupiter in Libra) by forming a planetary consciousness
of unity and thus bringing forth the new paradigm.

Venus Retrograde: Review of Contracts & Values Lunar Eclipse: 11 Feb &
Solar Eclipse: 27 Feb
Venus will be retrograde during March 4 – April 14.
During the Venus, retrograde phase, Venus displays Like always, life speeds up during
her ‘darker’ side. She is the planet signifying love, beauty eclipses. It is not the best time for making
and balance but when retrograde her nature shifts from important decisions; they are fated. Events before and after an
seeking social harmony into a period of re-evaluation of eclipse are unpredictable; life seems to speed up. Eclipses can
established social norms and personal inner values. With begin or terminate activities suddenly and mark the milestones
Venus retrograding through Aries, we can expect rebellious in the changes of a cycle. In the period prior to an eclipse we
confrontations and stormy emotions within our relationships. are in a shadow, not seeing the complete situation. The solar
On a mundane level, contracts and alliances between different eclipse in Pisces (Feb 27) sensitises our unconscious feelings,
nations or parties could be re-examined or even abolished. needs and desires. It will be difficult to separate fact from
Therefore, the entire Venus retrograde period can coincide fiction, so not a good time for decision making. Nevertheless,
with break-downs of partnerships and emotional separations, these days are favourable for meditation or activities that allow
as we review our alliances, feelings of self-worth, personal our imagination to come forth.
needs and values during these 6 weeks. This Venus retrograde
period coincides with Jupiter retrograde (Feb 6 – June 9) and Tina Mews (FAA Astrology Diploma; BSoSc Counselling &
could impact negatively on economics and finances, because Communication) has worked as a Professional Astrology Consultant
the two beneficiaries of the cosmos are in slow motion. On for nearly 20 years. She teaches classes and workshops and aims to
the positive, Venus is the brightest planet in our sky, fuels combine soul development work with astrology.
our imagination and creativity. She is the force of creative
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ASTROLOGY Cancer Sagittarius

SUN SIGNS During this cycle you might This is an important time for reassessing
re-consider opportunities to buy, sell, your life’s goals, re-defining whatever
By Tina Mews improve or move to a new home. Be gives meaning to you & building towards
aware that this is a very unpredictable the future that you are envisioning. The
Jupiter, planet of growth and period where you can expect the period from January 29 – March 11
spiritual development, stations unexpected; not suitable for important could be a great time for new activities;
retrograde on Feb 6, initiating a financial deals or relocation. However, it you are encouraged by the cosmos to
4-month period where we can is favourable for broadening your beliefs let go of old judgements and be open
gain deeper insights of our beliefs and values and shifting your perspective. for a fresh perception and a broadened
& values that form our current world-view.
worldview. Wherever Jupiter Leo
stations retrograde in the horoscope Capricorn
we can go beyond previous This is a great time to assess
limitations and broaden our vision. educational and communication Reviewing your written and
opportunities that have presented unwritten contracts is extremely helpful
Aries themselves during the last few months. now, as you might go through important
People that you meet now tend to stir changes. If you feel like moving to
January 29 – March 10 marks a you into new ways of thinking and improve your (career) options, you
very energetic period for you to support you in broadening your vision. better make sure that you have the right
start on a new course. The Venus January 28 – March 10 could be great plan. Your powers of clear judgement
retrograde phase March 3 – April 14 for new initiatives, while March 11 – might not be that great now. Your task is
is well suited to re-evaluate plans, April 22 could turn out more stressful. finding a new balance between the values
projects and re-negotiate partnerships, of the past and new innovative ways of
but be careful with arguments and Virgo being and doing.
conflicts. On the other hand, this is a
great period of favourable connections This is an important period for Aquarius
where you can go beyond your previous re-visiting and assessing your values and
perceived parameters. beliefs, including your financial affairs. Life will speed up now and you
There may be sudden shifts in the outside feel inclined to take some risks and
Taurus support network, but equally, you might experiment with new possibilities.
realise that you can rely on your own This can bring financial and social
During this Jupiter retrograde cycle, strength. Broaden the belief in your own opportunities, due to your fabulous
you are asked to reflect on the deeper power to get things the way you would networking abilities. The February 11
truth underlying your work and daily like them to be. This reinforces your Lunar Eclipse in Sun sign indicates the
duties. Which are the areas that are not feelings of self-worth. March 11 – April possibility of changes and shifts in your
quite right and need to be adjusted? Are 22 is great for new creative activities.. domestic life, maybe even a change of
you open to embrace new concepts and homes.
principles? The shift in your thinking and Libra
subsequently your doing is the gateway to Pisces
new horizons for your own and the entire It is your time to awaken to innovative
planet’s evolutionary journey. possibilities and imagine far-reaching Your most intimate relationships
horizons. There are some unexpected are under review. It is a good moment in
Gemini twists and turns that you are dealing with time for research and investigation into
especially during February 21 until April the deeper truths of being and becoming.
There is a never-ending flow of brilliant 20. You might find that certain social Your psychological understanding is
ideas to tap into, which is great for standards, values and expectations obstruct sensitised and you are more capable
initiating creative projects. Jupiter forms a you on your path urging you to review of helping friends and loved ones who
favourable trine to your Sun sign bringing some of your most important contracts. are dealing with a crisis. Pisceans who
forth many favourable opportunities. are born during Feb 22 – March 22
Nevertheless, the demands on your time Scorpio are affected by the
are great which can lead to exhaustion. Solar eclipse on
Therefore, use the current period to explore You are in a phase of completing February 27 and will
the wisdom of your heart for guidance to current obligations and duties and making experience the end
avoid restlessness and over-involvement. space for the new you to emerge. Spend of a 19-year cycle
time evaluating your thoughts and feelings followed by a new
and re-write those beliefs that do not serve beginning.
you anymore. This process will be very
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later in the year. March 11- April 22
might be a time of conflict. Your contracts
with others will be under review.

Therapist in Focus

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Medicine) Acupuncture, restores the body’s natural physiology to achieve and maintain
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Kate L Creevey | Your Perfect Space Brenton Phillis
Feng Shui consulting & workshops Eva Merton Mentor, Coach, Psychotherapist, Healer
0413 003 301 Remedial Massage & Beauty Therapy 0419 998 187
www.yourperfectspace.com.au 8/34 Main St, Murwillumbah
0403 864 007 REIKI
HEALTH FOOD
Michael Scapinello Emily J Rooney | The Home Alchemist
Helen’s Heavenly Bulk Food Remedial, Thai & Zen Shiatsu Feng Shui, Coaching, Reiki, Readings
2/29 James St, Burleigh Heads 4/34 Main St, Murwillumbah 0404 019 078 | www.emilyjrooney.com
07 5520 2155 0420 963 293
Michelle Nassner
Healthy Life Murwillumbah Massage Centre Reiki | Murwillumbah & Mullumbimby
Shopping Village, Kingscliff & 1/9 Wharf St, Murwillumbah 0414 494 745
Centro Tweed, Tweed Heads 02 6672 2216
02 6674 5033 Lynette Tyrrell
Ocean Massage Therapies Angel Readings & Reiki in Bangalow
Magic Mountain Health Foods 1/34 Main St, Murwillumbah 0432 533 686 | www.daylighthealing.com
10 Brisbane St, Murwillumbah Sarah 0408 491 597
02 6672 5100 Peter McDonald
Sandra Hicks Reiki | 02 6689 7429
Santos Organics Massage, Reiki, Astrology
Byron Bay | Mullumbimby | Online 7/34 Main St, Murwillumbah Yemaya Centre for Reiki & Wellbeing
santosorganics.com.au 0422 696 636 Reiki Courses, Holistic Treatments & Events
115 Keen Street, Lismore
Wray Organic NATURAL THERAPIES 0405 656 797 | www.yemayacentre.com.au
155 19th Ave, Palm Beach
07 5576 7111 John Addis REFLEXOLOGY
Structural Body Work
HERBS 1/34 Main St, Murwillumbah Karen Border JP
0410 812 566 | www.freetomove.com.au Pottsville & surrounds
Happy High Herbs 0431 676 300 | www.kb-reflexology.com
60a Cullen St, Nimbin John Smith
[email protected] Rolfing, Feldenkrais, Cranial, Visceral VET
Mullumbimby & Uki | 0403 494 987
Mullum Herbals www.rolfingworks.com.au The Healing Vet
79 Stuart St, Mullumbimby Dr Edward
02 6684 3002 Jules Galloway 0428 278 630
Naturopath
HOMEOPATHY 0414 669 979 YOGA
www.julesgalloway.com
Clare Deale Homeopathy Core Align Yoga
‘The Lake Cabarita’ 2 Willow Ave, Bogangar Olwen Anderson The Lake, Cabarita
02 8003 3546 Naturopathy, Nutrition, Counselling 0410 796 050
1/34 Main St, Murwillumbah Esther McVicar
HYPNOTHERAPY 02 6672 6255 / 0427 558 870 Pre & Post Natal Yoga
www.olwenanderson.com.au Murwillumbah | 0433 974 746
Michelle Nassner www.free2beyoga.com
Clinical Hypnotherapist Pura Vida Holistic Wellness Centre Murwillumbah Yoga Centre
Murwillumbah & Mullumbimby Dispensary & Multi-Modality Clinic 15a Commercial Road, Murwillumbah
0414 494 745 14a Park St, Brunswick Heads 0438 722 645 | Iyengar Yoga
02 6685 0498 www.murwillumbahyogacentre.com.au
INTUITION www.puravidawellness.com.au
Pottsville Beach Yoga Studio
Eve Partland PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING 97 Elanora Ave, Pottsville
Clairvoyant Readings 0451 050 037
1/9 Wharf St, Murwillumbah Cath Falco www.pottsvilleyoga.com.au
02 6672 2216 Registered Psychologist
Nullum St, Murwillumbah Yoga Kala
Jude McColm 0403 568 227 3/34 Main St, Murwillumbah
Intuitive Readings 0432 224 520
[email protected] Ri Fraser www.yogamurwillumbah.com.au
0404 977 076 Holistic Psychotherapy, Counselling
and Metaphysical Healing Yoga Sanctum
Rhonda’s Readings 02 6680 3040 / 0409 400 197 Iyengar Yoga - Murwillumbah
02 6677 7517 | 0408 677 515 Ocean Shores | www.rifraser.com 02 6672 5036
www.handsofdestiny.com www.yogasanctum.com

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