Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2015 i Chat It's Fate

Don't you just love Halloween? The masks, the tricks and treats… My favourite is the vampire look - I've always been fascinated by the eternally undead. According to our report ( p58 ), women are attracted to vampires because they're wealthy, charming and handsome - like Twilight's Edward Cullen, and king of them all, Dracula. Victorians couldn't get enough of the sexy Count when Bram Stoker published his book in 1897. Things haven't changed much! Flying high A lovely day only got better when I saw what looked like an angel in the sky or a phoenix rising from the ashes watching over me. Julie Paupe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire October movie Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension If you love Paranomal Activity, chances are your mind's spinning with lots of unanswered questions.…

South Yorkshire's ‘number one psychic medium', Mark Smith says, Everything in life happens for a reason. The tragic circumstances that led to Steve’s death would’ve taken place on that day regardless of whether or not the psychic had told him what was to come. But revealing to Steve what was going to happen would’ve had a huge impact on his wellbeing while he was alive. I’d urge any psychic or medium never to tell someone when they’re going to die. It’s important to be truthful but be ethical. As a professional psychic medium, I’m very aware of the huge level of responsibility that comes with the work I do. Even if spirit gives you a clear message, you should never tell a client that he or she is going to…

Stop the persecution Dear Jenny I’ve been targeted by a man at work over my interest in Tarot. I’ve been persecuted in past lives for my witchcraft – will this continue to happen? Lin, 51, Christchurch, Dorset Dear Lin In the past, you’ve been too weak to fight back – now you’re not! Learn the lesson of those lives, and let that energy give you power. Don’t allow this bullying. Maintain your dignity, stand in your truth, and report this person. This will stop the lifetimes’ cycle. Who the heck is Joe? Dear Jenny Why does ‘Joe' keep trying to contact me in readings? I feel he's connected to my anxiety. Roz, 20, North Scarle, Lincolnshire Dear Roz You have a very persistent past-life lover! He wants you to know…

Should I quit yoga? Dear Jayda Should I stop doing yoga? I love it but have started to get a pain in the front of my knee. Polly, 33, Westerham Dear Polly It’d be sad to stop, as yoga is great for knees! Place a blanket under your knee when in kneeling poses. Ask your teacher to check that you are in all the positions correctly. Stand on one leg with eyes closed. It’s hard, but all your joints need to be in the right place to stay balanced, and it will strengthen the muscles that hold kneecaps in place. I’m pregnant and terrified! Dear Jayda I'm 30 weeks pregnant but terrified of giving birth. Will I be allowed a Caesarean? Emma, 25, Manchester Dear Emma It’s natural to worry…

Get thee to the Greek In the Greek legends, heroes often popped down to Hades, or Hell, on quests. They used the Cape Matapan Caves on the Mani Peninsula in southern Greece, as their gateway. A temple dedicated to Poseidon, a brother of Hades and the God of the sea, still stands above these ancient caverns. Heracles visited Hades to capture the three-headed hell-hound, Cerberus, and the musician Orpheus went to retrieve his wife Eurydice, who’d been killed by a viper. He was allowed to take her home if he didn’t look at her on the journey. Sadly, Orpheus spun round and she vanished! A warning Fengdu Ghost City is located near the Yangtze River, China, and is 2,000 years old. A large complex of shrines and temples dedicated to…

One Halloween, a few of us put on fancy-dress costumes and headed to the local graveyard to take part in a procession. Although we blended in with the crowds around us, we had no intention of trick or treating, and there was still something different about our attire… Halloween At the graveyard, we put on blindfolds, making our world turn from dark to pitch black. As a High Priestess witch, it was part of a ceremony that we always do at Halloween, or Samhain, as we like to call it. The blindfold enabled us to get into a receptive state. Someone would act as the Lord of Misrule and prod us regularly. It sounds daft, but it’d help us when we tried to commune with the spirits at midnight. Halloween…

Red room Since I was a small child in Lithuania, I've had a recurring dream of getting married in a red room. I’m engaged and have thought about where to get married but none of the venues have lived up to my expectations. Then I visited the Glastonbury Goddess Temple, and it was the same as my dream. So I’m getting married there! Monika Kudaeva, Newport, South Wales Daily bread I was just about to tuck into my morning toast when, between the butter splodges, I spotted a spooky face looking up at me. You can clearly make out hair, eyes, nose and a mouth. I reckon it looks like Lofty from EastEnders ! Danny Ledger, London Pirate put-off While searching for a new house, my husband Nigel and I…

Joanna’s monthly blog The Full Moon in Taurus  The Moon is said to be exalted in the fertile earth sign of Taurus, so this is an extra powerful Full Moon. The trick is to combine the magical and the material, so follow those omens and instincts, but use common sense. Mercury turns Direct The communication planet gets back to business in Libra on the 9th. After several weeks of waiting on other people, answers will now be forthcoming. Plans can be made in a way that keeps everyone happy. Also, take note of info that surfaces – knowing what to believe is part of a clear picture. Jupiter and Pluto Sowing the seeds of change These two big planets align harmoniously in the Earth signs of Virgo and Capricorn respectively…

When we think of witches, we imagine them soaring through the sky on a broomstick. This belief was well documented during the witch trials, and many flying formulas were recorded by witch hunters. We’ll never know whether these ointments and spells were used, or if they worked. But flying folklore is rife with tales of ladies filling the night sky. Are they fact or fiction? Broom broom! A witch's broom, often made from ash and birch trees, represents the balance of male and female energy. The male aspect is the handle and the female side is the bristles. The broom itself is linked to the element of Air, and this is why it was used as a flying tool. Most witches made flying ointments and rubbed them into the broom…

Heading over to the bar in my local pub to order a round of drinks, I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was a friend of mine. ‘How you doing, Jayne? This is John,’ he said, gesturing to the man next to him. Dark-haired, with a cheeky grin, John was handsome – and we hit it off. Soon, we were chatting and giggling away like old mates. My soulmate There was definitely a spark, but although it was the start of a friendship, he didn’t ask me out for three years! When he did, I jumped at the chance. Then, one week after our first date, we were at a party when John looked at me… ‘I’ve got something to say,’ he announced. My heart sank. Oh, no! This…

Taking a deep drag on the marijuana joint, I closed my eyes and puffed out a ring of smoke. ‘Cool,’ my friends laughed. ‘Want to try this?’ one of them asked me, holding out what looked like another joint. It wasn’t marijuana, though – it was crystal meth, a drug that gives users an euphoric high, but is highly addictive, destructive and poisonous. I was 14, living in San Francisco, and running with a wild crowd. Drugs and alcohol were everywhere. ‘No. Don’t touch it,’ said a voice. It was as clear as if someone was standing next to me, but the voice was in my head – a spirit. ‘No thanks,’ I said to my friend. I never touched crystal meth after that. Sweet! I’d been hearing and seeing…

‘I’ll have a chicken korma, please,’ I said to the waiter. ‘Good choice,’ smiled my new friend Terri. I beamed at her. I’d been worried about moving from my hometown of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire to Camberley, Surrey for my work as a computer operator. I was 22 and it was a huge change! Terri, the cleaner of the house where I rented a room, had taken me under her wing. She’d invited me out for an Indian along with her boyfriend Steve, 19. Steve, a biker, was larger than life. We hit it off, and soon I was one of the gang. Steve hung around at my house, stayed most nights. He was part of the furniture, my best friend. I’d known him a couple of years when he dropped a…

Voice of authority Bethany Tucke, 37, London Ten years ago, after a month of intense work travel, finishing in Cannes with a lot of champagne and little sleep, I called a clairvoyant. She’d never heard my voice before, but said, ‘You think you’re just hoarse. You’ve seen a doctor who told you it was laryngitis. It’s not. Get a second opinion. You have a cyst on your vocal cord that will need to be removed’. Lo and behold, I got the second opinion, had a cyst, and was in hospital a few days later. I now speak to the clairvoyant once a year. She’s given me a road map to navigate – I’m still at the steering wheel of my life and can muck up or improve on what the…

We all know the agony of a bad headache, and they can happen for various reasons. Tension headaches are the most common, with a feeling of a tight band around your head and pain at the back of the head. But 8 million of us get migraines. This pain is intense and one-sided, causing nausea and flashing lights… Don’t reach for the tablets Weirdly, painkillers can cause headaches. Taking tablets more than twice a week for more than three months can give you a rebound headache. Your body gets used to the drug and you can get a splitting head after stopping the meds so you take more. Some folk end up taking them every day. Go natural. Whether you get the occasional bad head or regular blinders, try and…

Crystal fact Diaspore First found in 1801, this unique gem gets its name from the Greek diaspeireiu, meaning ‘to scatter'. When heated, it breaks up into pearly scales and crackles. Diaspore changes colour depending on different lighting and the angle, ranging from violet to light green or pink to dark-red. A stone for the intellect, it stimulates the mind. Healers also use it to help with brain disorders, as well as working with stomach and digestive issues. It’s mainly mined in Turkey, but small deposits are found all over the world. Jonathan Ross Top presenter Jonathan Ross' sense of humour has got him into hot water. Not least at the BBC! Each year, he has a Halloween party and decorates the outside of his seven-bedroomed north London home (bought for…

Signs across the divide Sweet angel Beth On New Year's Eve 2012, my daughter Zoe and her partner announced they were expecting their first child. I was thrilled, but there were problems trying to work out how many weeks pregnant Zoe was, with every scan putting the date further back. By April, the doctors were very concerned about the blood flow to the baby. After a scan, Zoe was told the baby wouldn’t make it. On 31 May 2013, Beth Juliet was born sleeping. We were all devastated. And for Zoe, the only way forward was to try again to fill her arms that ached for a baby to cuddle. On 10 December 2014, Noah James was born. It was a huge relief. He was the most beautiful boy I’ve…

Slipping in late to my evening singing group, I immediately sensed a new energy in the room. I realised we had a new member even before I spotted the unfamiliar face. ‘My name’s Iona,’ she said afterwards. She didn’t seem shy – it was almost as if we already knew each other. ‘I’m Amethyst Realm,’ I said. She gave me a strange look, so I added, ‘I’m a medium and healer, I work with spirit. I guess you could call me a “bouncer” of the underworld – I keep evil spirits at bay.’ ‘Really?’ she beamed. ‘I love all that stuff. My grandmother was a psychic medium.’ ‘Mine too!’ I laughed. Concerning It was the beginning of a great friendship. Like me, Iona had grown up sensing the presence of…

Witch report The Yoruba Goddess of wealth and prosperity, Aje’s name means energy. But Christians associate her with a blood-loving witch, hence a force for evil. At midnight, Aje releases her spirit and flies free in the hope of meeting others like her. Whatever Western mythology might say, she has the ability to do good and bad, depending on her mood! Your October ritual Aje’s energy makes wishes come true. Put lavender essential oil on an oak tree twig. Write a one-word wish on a bay leaf – for instance, love , then point the twig at the bay leaf. Imagine your energy flowing into the twig and say: ‘I direct my power and make this wish mine. Today it is done, from this moment in time!’ Riddle’s remedies Dear…

My life has turned upside down Dear Yasmin Recently, I became ill, resulting in a hospital stay. I lost my job, so couldn't afford my rent and had to live with my parents. Then my partner of five years met someone else. I'm finding it hard to stay positive. Debbie, 44, Dartford Dear Debbie That’s a result of the on-going Aries/Libra eclipse energy. When things happen under eclipses, there’s a reason. You’re not fulfilling your life purpose, so the eclipses have put you on the right track. The card I drew for you is Signs From Heaven with the message: Thank you Heaven for sending me reminders of your presence. You need to know that you never walk alone and that in times of great need…

They may drink too much ‘red’ and then need to sleep all day, but vampires continue to fascinate – and there are lots of reasons why… Living on Fancy becoming immortal? One surefire way of achieving this would be to get bitten by a vampire. But there are other ways of transforming into the undead… 1. Have two hearts. Some traditions state that vamps are born as humans but have two hearts – at the point of death, one stops but the other keeps beating, thus rendering the person ‘undead’. This would make Doctor Who a vampire! 2. Be the seventh son of a seventh son. Some believe that any such boy will turn into a great wizard, but others hold that it dooms the child to a life of…

Blonde moment Give your hair colour a quick boost with the innovative Charles Worthington London Colour Revive Tinted Colour Mousse in Blonde, £9.99, Boots. It enriches natural or dyed tones to create healthier-looking locks. Simple solution Micellar water is lovely and gentle, but can be time-consuming to use. Swap yours for Simple Kind To Skin Micellar Cleansing Wipes, £3.99, Superdrug. They melt away make-up and refresh your skin! Beauty sleep We were expecting good things from the Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream, £12, The Body Shop, but it’s even better than we hoped! This rich cream hydrates skin overnight, so it feels softer from the very first use. In the dark Brunettes – listen up! Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk in Natural Tint, £7.50, John Lewis, has a mineral…

Spirits Years passed. In May 2004, I gave birth to my beautiful daughter, Allison. When Allison was a toddler, a woman’s voice spoke to me. ‘She’s on the window ledge. She’s going to fall,’ she told me. I rushed upstairs, and sure enough, she’d climbed onto the ledge. I gently lifted her down. If it hadn’t been for the voice, Allison would’ve been a goner! On another occasion, the voice told me to stop Allison from touching the oven. As Allison grew older, she saw spirits. ‘Mummy, there was a lady in my room last night,’ she told me matter-of-factly. My heart broke for my little girl. Not her, too! She wasn’t scared, but it was only a matter of time before something happened to terrify her, as it had…

HOUSE OF HORRORS If you're bored of cobwebs and cold spots, it might be time to upgrade your haunted house experience. Take a tour of McKamey Manor in San Diego . Just be prepared to be drenched in blood, force-fed rotten eggs, and lock ed in a cage of snakes. A visit to this ‘extreme’ haunted house takes four to six hours, which is a long time to be wrapped in duct-tape while a man with a power-saw yells at you. If this sounds like a great way to spend Friday night, join the waiting list – there are only 24,000 on it! At least the admission price isn’t too frightening – four cans of dog food, which is given to the animal-rescue charity Operation Greyhound. Seems the gang behind…

If you’ve ever seen any of the Child’s Play films, or the recent horror movie Annabelle, you’ll know just how terrifying a haunted doll can be… I’ve always been fascinated by the supernatural and in 2013, my sister Deborah Taylor, 42, and I started our own ghost hunting company, Strictly Paranormal. We’d take groups on overnight ghost hunts and to abandoned buildings to see what we could find. One day, I was idly surfing haunted objects on the web when one link caught my eye. Spirits It led to the website of Jayne Harris, a professional in paranormal activity – and seller of haunted dolls. The dolls all have spirits attached to them. Hands shaking with excitement, I e-mailed her straightaway. ‘Can I buy a doll?’ I wrote. ‘It’s not…

He’s such a little scaredy cat! Dear Lorelei Our cat Stig is 10 weeks old and is basically afraid of everything. How can we help him? Tracey, 32, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear Dear Tracey The red around his mind shows Stig had a bad experience involving separation from his mum. He needs a place where nobody can intrude and he doesn’t feel trapped – ideally, a covered cat bed in a spare room. Once secure, he’ll need it less and become braver. Canny Crystal Dear Lorelei I’m in a happy relationship, but I’ve been in the same job for nine years! I hate the shifts, but I don’t have a passion. Sam, 39, Chelmsford Dear Sam Open a shop and carry red and yellow jasper to equip you for the…

Come on, give up! The Angels have an important message this month: Give up! Give up trying to be what others think you should be, give up berating yourself for the past, give up holding on to resentment, give up thinking you have it worse than everyone else, give up comparing yourself to others, give up worrying about people judging you, give up things that do you no good, give up over-analysing everything, give up thinking you’re not worthy. Give up every negative thought! We can be our own worst enemy. If we believe nothing will change, nothing will. Trust your Guardian Angel to be behind you as you offload the feelings holding you back. Then you’ll shine like the star you are! Michelle Cherub’s corner My wonderful mum Eva,…

The future was dark Dear Roi de Lune I dreamt I was watching TV one night whilst the kids were in bed. The electric meter starting beeping, letting me know the money was about to run out. It kept saying, ‘You have no future, there’s no future’. Then the street plunged into darkness. It freaked me out! What does it mean? Denise, 31, Newport, Wales Dear Denise Your dream suggests you know you’re running low on your energy reserves, and this is causing you real concern. Do something about replenishing them, or it’s going to have a big knock-on effect on you and all those around you, too. The man is utterly terrifying! Dear Roi de Lune Help! I keep having the same dream. Most times I know I'm dreaming…

Grandad knocked to the ground Dear Miss Crimebuster My grandad had a very bad experience when thugs stole his new disability buggy. He was lucky to get away with just bruises as they knocked him to the ground. What kind of person could be so callous? Bethany, 22, Birmingham Dear Bethany Two men were responsible for this crime. They belong to a network of people who carjack nationwide. They’re only in it for the money, and have no feelings for their victims. I’m so glad it wasn’t worse, though. Her stuff’s gone AWOL Dear Miss Crimebuster Help! My mother-in-law has recently moved to Scotland, and some of her belongings have gone missing in transit. Have they been nicked? Elsa, 38, Lancaster Dear Elsa I can see a man and a…

Windows bring light into our homes, as well as a view of the world outside. What can you see outside yours? They also symbolise a portal to the world of ideas, thoughts, and dreams, as well as a channel of communication. Open it to let your imagination soar out into the blue yonder and greet the Sun. Invite inspiration and contact into your life. How to use your Dreamcatcher Stick your Dreamcatcher on white card. Place it on your bedroom windowsill. Hang crystals nearby to refract the light, add hearts for love, leaves for money and work and fairylights for friends. Make the connection Each morning, draw the curtains and open the window. Focus on your Dreamcatcher and have a think about what else you’d like to come into your…

I feel lifeless Dear Yasmin My life is stagnant and it feels like everything I touch turns to dust. Margaret, 62, Ammanford Dear Margaret Stop affirming negative things like ‘everything I touch turns to dust’, and read Florence Scovel Shinn’s Y our Word is Your Wand . The good news is that lucky planet Jupiter is about to hit your astrological Ascendant. This means you should soon feel far more positive about the future. You’ve been under the influence of mean old Saturn for some time, but that same transit won’t happen again for 30 years!…

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• New York is rocked by a large earthquake. Is Paul McCartney’s marriage in trouble? Mark Wright may become Dad to a daughter. • A terrorism alert could see tanks appear on our streets. Gerard Butler could hit an obstacle with girlfriend Morgan Brown. I see a light aircraft come down near Essex marshes. Daisy Lowe set to become a UN ambassador? A long-lost missing girl is found. Daniel Craig worries his fans are tiring of him! • Another big robbery near London’s Hatton Garden might embarrass the police. • An explosion causes havoc at a UK power station. • In future years, Princess Charlotte will be Kate's best friend. • Cracks could appear on some London Underground station walls. • For Lotto luck, try 15, 16, 23, 27,…

Here at the Whyman residence, we have a house full of pets. Dogs, cats – we’ve always been a family of animal lovers. This may be why people are always telling me that their pet Fido or Whiska is able to see or sense spirits – but is this true? Can animals really pick up on such things? It’s well known that dogs and cats have exceptional sight, sense of smell and hearing, far and above those possessed by humans, but do they really have a sixth sense? Canine proof? Well, there’s a lot of documentation suggesting that yes, they do. Many experiments have been conducted by researchers into the possibility that dogs and cats can see things that we humans can’t, especially when it comes to haunted locations. It’s…