Unity News! May/June 2016

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Hello Everyone

We’ve had a busy few months since our last Unity News!

There have been lots of preparations for the annual Summer Fair with advertising, leaflet drops and working with stall holders. The Centre gets ‘transformed’ the afternoon before with therapy couches safely tucked away, chairs and tables moved, stalls erected (and borrowed!), Reception gets a ‘make over’ to become the refreshment hub! It’s a great atmosphere and full of anticipation for the day of the Fair. On average we raise about £300 - £400 at each Fair for the Centre so it’s all in a great and worthwhile cause.

For people who use the Centre you will also have noticed that after much searching, we finally found a willing plumber to remove the old bathroom from upstairs – phew! There is now a new toilet, vanity basin and unit, making the bathroom a more modern and up-to-date room. We still have some finishing touches to make the room complete but those are all within our volunteers’ skills.

We also welcome new Receptionists and some new Therapists again which is great news for the Centre and we look forward to hopefully offering you some different therapies in the near future, with Hot Stone Massage just one option!

So, until next time . . . enjoy the start of Summer.

Blessings,
Robert Parkins, Chairman


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Astrology Chart - If you would like an image of your personal astrological chart plus a set of notes identifying its symbols - just email me your date, time & place of birth and I will send you the info free of charge. Robert Anderson DMS Astrol., FAPAI. Robert.APAI@blueyonder.co.uk

Promotion prices until end of June - Reiki healings 1 hour session £25 or VortexHealing® 1 hour session £30. Please contact Raquel on 07 815 650 204 or shantiom@hotmail.co.uk

ASTROLOGY CORNER

Whither the EU?

Looming on the 23rd June 2016 is arguably the most important democratic event in the UK for over 40 years: the EU in/out referendum – in which every individual who votes will have an equal influence on the result – more than can be said for our usual local and general elections! But what is the EU? Why was it formed? And is it relevant to the future of Europe? The following text is an extract from Adrian Duncan’s article written in 2001 – in which he predicted the economic crisis of 2008/09 – so his opinions are worth knowing:

“One of the most significant historical developments in the last century was the formation of the European Union. Throughout the last two millennia the countries of Europe fought bitter and bloody struggles in attempts to gain dominance, with vast world power blocks based on the empires of England, Portugal, Spain and France, culminating in the ascendancy of a unified Germany in the late 19th century. The devastation caused by German nationalism in particular resulted in a deep-seated urge to solve the problems of the nations of Europe. Initially this started as the simple economic union between the Benelux countries, France, Italy and Germany on I January 1958, but it culminated in the formation of the actual European Union on I November 1993 at 0.00 hrs in Brussels. It was at this time that the expression 'European Union' became official.”

“The economic values of the EU are shown quite clearly by the exalted position of the Moon, strong in Taurus and in the 10th House. The position of the Moon shows that in the last analysis the EU is a democratic institution, answerable to the people, who secretly will fight to the last breath to secure their material comforts. Formed on the very day Mars conjoined Pluto, in the sign which both rule, there is absolutely immense power at the disposal of the EU. If this were the horoscope of a person, then that person would be seen as dictatorial and unfeeling, totally governed by deep-seated anxiety about economic loss. The stellium in Scorpio and the 4th house shows the seat of the EU in the monolithic headquarters in Brussels. This is where the invisible power brokers sit, and though Mars is dignified in Scorpio, the conjunction with retrograde Mercury shows secretive decision-making and power-hungry officials, who are both paranoid about losing influence and dictatorial in wielding it. The secretiveness and power are in the nature of the organisation itself... those kind and idealistic politicians who represent our countries are, generally speaking, a fine bunch of people, working hard and optimistically to achieve functional compromises. This is clearly shown by the Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Libra and the 3rd House.”

“And the trine to Saturn in Aquarius in the 7th indicates accomplished diplomacy in dealing with other world organisations. It's a wonderfully dignified process, combining friendliness and formality. The strong 7th house Saturn shows a worthy opposition, whether it be from Russia, Asia or the United States. With Saturn also almost exactly squaring the uncompromising Mars-Pluto opposition to the Moon, then every drop of diplomatic juice needs to be squeezed from Venus. Saturn in Aquarius is the voice of reasonableness, whilst Mars-Pluto to the Moon is the voice of self-interest. As a result, there will be many deadlocks in dealing with other economic organisations. And when you read about these deadlocks in European newspapers, you will almost certainly get a story manipulated (by Mercury in Scorpio) for European consumption. If we hear about the intransigence of other economic blocks, it is almost certain that it is Europe itself that is intransigent.”

“With Europe sitting on its mountain of resources (though this mountain has a volcano churning deep at its root), it is fairly natural that a lot of people want to join the party. Whilst right wing European politicians-motivated by the politics of greed-bitterly complain about economic migrants, the Uranus-Neptune conjunction precisely on the 6th house cusp shows how necessary they are to keep the wheels of the machine turning. This conjunction square Venus shows a porous labour market, with exotic foreigners seeping across the borders by land, air and particularly by sea-much to the consternation of the good MEPs. Yet the trine of the Moon to Uranus-Neptune shows the benefit foreign workers bring, not just materially, but also spiritually and culturally.”

“We are now in a time of European upheaval. With Europe here to stay, however, it is important to be conscious of its shadow side. Ultimately the influence of Scorpio is to transform materialism, and to seek deeper values, and it is up to the individual to fight power misuse and create the circumstances for transformation……”

THERAPIST PROFILE

Bernard Widlake, Psychotherapist

As I witness the anxiety and stress in our often frantic world, I am moved to offer my services to enable those seeking help to draw on the rich powers they have to heal the symptoms they suffer from. These symptoms include sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, mourning and loss, addictions, low self-esteem, and others, some of which only emerge in the course of therapy.

My practice has emerged from my early training in a spiritual community; experience as a teacher of Physical and Outdoor Education; my work as a manager of a therapeutic community with those who had suffered from emotional problems; personal and research work which led me to an MSc in Psychological Counselling with Surrey University; and membership of a team working with trauma survivors, and within an eating disorders unit.

I believe in the power of listening to people without judging them; of developing a warm and friendly space where we can portray issues in a way that enables us to experience them safely and fully, without getting lost in them. Psychodrama and Mindfulness inform my work more and more and I offer a view of life that brings compassion and presence to self and others and even to the whole world and universe and where appropriate and chosen, I work on ways to portray this in action. Choice is central to my work.

I work with individuals, groups, and offer training. To contact me phone 01364649129 or 07969740471 or The Plymouth Health and Healing Centre 01752 770 048

WHAT’S ON

Regular Events

Healing Services with Unity Healers Drop in session 2pm every Monday afternoon. Just come along on the day for some lovely, well needed healing. Donations please for a cup of tea and biscuit after. All welcome.

Workshops, Courses and Events

6th May - The Pythagorean Society – Aligning with Unicorn Gifts – with Maz Williams. Open to all, £3 per meeting, 7 pm – 9 pm. For more information please contact Linda mail@pythagoreansociety.net

14th May – An Essential Guide for HSP’s, Intuitives & Empaths 10am - 1pm, £20 Aimed at helping you to understand how you may be affected by your surroundings, relationships and lifestyle choices with practical steps to improve your energy, health & well-being. Daniella daniella@synergyholistichealth.co.uk or call 01872 278123

15th May – Chakra’s – explore and learn about your 7 major chakra’s and the 5 New Age ones, includes a 12 chakra meditation. £25 From 10 am – 1pm Linda Bennett crystalsinlife@gmail.com or call 07527 014669

16th May - 6.30 until 7.30, 1hour VortexHealing® group healing. The focus of this healing will be in clearing, energizing, balancing and bring self-awareness to the chakra system. £7/£5 conc. Booking is necessary; for bookings or any queries please contact Raquel on 07 815 650 204 or shantiom@hotmail.co.uk

25th May - The Plymouth Astrology Group – ‘Pre-natal Eclipses’ – as applied to attenders’ charts – plus other unusual techniques if time allows. Only £3 per meeting, 7.30 pm – 10 pm. Contact Robert Anderson Robert.PAG@blueyonder.co.uk

3rd June - The Pythagorean Society – Flower of Life and Sacred Geometry – DVD of a presentation Drunvalo Melchizedek gave in Mexico. Open to all, £3 per meeting, 7 pm – 9 pm. For more information please contact Linda mail@pythagoreansociety.net

13th June - 6.30 until 7.30, 1 hour VortexHealing® group healing. The focus of this healing will be karmic release\clearer awareness for the issue of guilt. £7/£5 conc. Booking is necessary; for bookings or any queries please contact Raquel on 07 815 650 204 or shantiom@hotmail.co.uk

1st July - The Pythagorean Society – Do problems come from past life experiences – with Lynne Sears. Open to all, £3 per meeting, 7 pm – 9 pm. For more information please contact Linda mail@pythagoreansociety.net

Plymouth Natural Health & Healing Centre, 175 Outland Road, Plymouth, PL2 3PY
www.plymouthnaturalhealth.org.uk  01752 770048