Innholdsfortegnelse for Sep-2018 i Chat It's Fate

I’m a bit obsessed with Egypt – during past life regression, it was revealed that I’ve had two lives there, one as a priestess and one as a wine-maker. Maybe that explains why I enjoy a glass of Prosecco or two in this one! According to our Egyptian sun sign feature on p58, I’m ruled by the god of death and the afterlife, Osiris – which is probably why I’ve been fascinated by ghosts for as long as I can remember! Talking of the afterlife, on p34, we’ve got readers talking about their near-death experiences. Isn’t it interesting that what people describe as happening during these NDEs is often very similar? Does it point to the fact that there’s a life after death? Obviously, I’d say yes – but then,…

The tall man in the leather jacket roared: ‘I ask you, Lord, to cast out this demon.’ Gently, he touched the wooden cross he was holding to the head of the girl kneeling in front of him. As the girl writhed and screamed, I watched from the shadows, completely fascinated. It was the confirmation I’d been looking for all my life. Spirits and demons were real. I was 14 years old and I’d been invited by the God Squad, a Christian motor cycle group from South Australia, to witness an exorcism on a teenager. What I saw on that day changed my life. Special gifts I’d always known on some level that I was different from everyone else. I can actually remember being in my mother’s womb - the reflections,…

APOCALYPSE NOW What did you do last month? Notice the world ending? According to conspiracy theorist and preacher Paul Begley, the apocalypse began on Friday 13 July. If you failed to spot this happening, you’re not alone. There was a distinct lack of sulphur, brimstone and Satan himself – although it was very hot. So maybe it was just starting off in a very small way. Begley’s reasoning for Friday 13th being the start of the apocalypse was nothing to do with the horror films, but because there was a partial solar eclipse that was mainly visible in Tasmania, Australia, on this date, and a blood moon eclipse on 27th. Begley believes that this unleashed the forces of darkness. Well, we’ve heard of Tasmanian devils – but up until now,…

Stars IN THE SKY Grace Kelly always had a ‘royal’ air about her - she was destined to be on file and to win the hand of a gifted man. I see a need for ‘speed’ in her life, and an excitement for things happening around her. She loved to play music at home - I keep hearing the name of Mario and links to opera music coming from Maria Callas. The name Richard and the month of March are also significant. I sense the settlement of an estate being made in terms of a two-way split. She wanted her ‘gifts’ and personal effects to stay close to her and stay within the family. PSYCHIC SNAPSHOT Dear Barrie What do you make of this photo of my little boy Easter…

Dead people pop up everywhere Dashing round around my local supermarket, I was pushing my trolley towards the chilled section when I almost jumped out of my skin. A ghost was smiling at me next to the freezers. ‘For goodness sake,’ I muttered. Ignoring the beaming spirit, who was male, tall and wearing a suit, I headed towards the checkout. You see, I see spirits all the time - even though I'm not a professional psychic or medium. I'm just an ordinary mum to Louis, 12, and Amelia, who’s 4 - and Riley, the family dog! Normal kid As a child I didn't have any strange spooky encounters. I just did normal things, like ride my bike in the streets near my house, and play in the woods with my…

As I walked towards Ainsley at the arrivals gate at Manchester, my stomach was full of butterflies. It was the first time that we’d met face-to-face, but although the airport was packed, we had eyes only for each other. It was as if we were the only two people in there. The place seemed to go silent as Ainsley crossed the floor to greet me. We stood for a few seconds just looking at one another and smiling. Then he kissed me and it felt like fireworks were going off in my soul. We’d met on Facebook eight months earlier, in April 2015, through a mutual friend. A month later, we began chatting on Skype and just clicked. Friendship It felt completely natural for us to be friends despite the…

THE FIRST STONE you draw tells you what your situation is really about - and may in fact be the most revealing. Say your question was about a love issue and you asked, ‘Is my current relationship right for me.’ If you drew a brown stone, that shows that the true conditions surrounding your question are financial or practical. So what’s causing disharmony between you and your lover are your domestic arrangements or perhaps your joint finances. THE SECOND STONE shows what is influencing you. Using the same question as above, a green stone might mean that the families of one or both of you are influencing where you live. Is this what you or your partner really want? THE THIRD STONE gives the outcome. If this is blue (again…

I begged and begged to be let into Heaven Heavingly reminderr Samantha Russell, from Telford, Shropshire I suffer severely with my mental health and I often think of suicide. Last year, there was one particular day that I felt so incredibly low that I just couldn’t take any more of life. I took 30 cocodamol tablets, climbed into bed and fell asleep. Tunnel The next thing I knew, I was drifting through a tunnel with light at one end. As I entered the light, I was met by a man in a long white gown, with shoulder-length brown hair. ‘Please could you let me into Heaven?’ I asked him. He shook his head and said in a sweet, soft voice, ‘No, it’s not your time yet.’ I begged and begged,…

21 MARCH - 20 APRIL Aries Your love life You start the month on a high. Communication seems especially good on the 3rd and there may be a few flirty moments. After the first week, passion ramps up a notch and things get oh-so intense. There may be some crazy moments mid-month when fatal attraction strikes. How to handle? From the 23rd, you’ll be clearer in your mind and can focus on your one-to-one relationships at last. Why is this? Personal realisations really help you go for what – and who – you need in your life. Life and laughs Friends are still being a tad evasive. Events from 11th will make up for their flakiness. Your social life picks up a pace and you’re the leader of the pack.…

RIDDLE’S REMEDIES Dear Kirsten, Is there a spell to stop my man’s wandering eyes? Anna, 30, Reading Dear Anna You can’t control what someone else does but there are traditional folk magic spells to prevent a lover from straying. Cumin powder is often used for this. Sprinkle a pinch in the sole of each of his shoes and place a couple of cumin seeds in a tissue, then pop beneath his pillow. This is to stop him dreaming of others. Make him notice you by swapping your usual perfume for rose water and spritzing liberally over your clothes to increase love vibrations. Just be sure before doing so that he really is worth it! Goddess report Often depicted with the head of a cat, Bast is the Egyptian goddess of…

From 305BC to 30BC, Egypt was ruled by a succession of Greek-Egyptian kings and queens - including the infamous Cleopatra – in what came to be known as the Ptolemaic Dynasty. During this time, the Ancient Egyptians took the Greek astrological system and named the sun signs after their own gods and goddesses instead. Today, you can see the Egyptian astrology system on a sculpture known as the Dendera Zodiac in the Louvre Museum, Paris. The ceiling sculpture was taken from the Temple of Dendera in Egypt in 1820 and now a plaster replica is in situ at the temple! THOTH 29 August to 27 September Thoth is the god of wisdom, and those born under this sign are intelligent, creative and enjoy design, baking, arts and crafts. If you…

My mum Margaret died this year from COPD, aged 73. My husband Phil was like a son to her - pushed her around in her wheelchair, cleaned up her sick, drove her around. I can’t express the amount of emotional support he has given to me during her illness and after her death. He even agreed when I suggested we cancel our wedding and have a small registry office do because I wanted mum to see me get married. So we did it quickly and cheaply on 23 June this year. Phil, you’re an angel. Sharon Carey, Cheshire…

Celebrity Past life Christian Bale has a reputation for being rude to fans - but he was once Louis XIV, who believed he had the absolute power of God behind him. Explains a lot, doesn't it? Meditation mandalas Do you have trouble ‘switching off’ in order to meditate? Jenny digitally paints channelled meditation mandalas specifically for you. Stare into the image and take flight into a spiritual connection with your guides. Atlantean attraction Many people believe they recall past lives from Atlantis – but was there ever really a wondrous city that disappeared under the oceans? Disbelievers say that ‘spiritual people’ imagine they lived there because they feel highly evolved enough to have rubbed shoulders with the demi-gods that Plato claimed lived on Atlantis. However, it’s true that various islands…

Dear Barrie I would love to connect with my son Ralph. I find every day so hard since he passed away, and I feel so guilty that I didn’t recognise the signs that he was unwell. Is he okay and does he ever visit me and my husband? I hope he isn’t upset that we had another baby so soon after his passing Alice Topping, Kent Dear Alice Your loss is great, but you know that your ‘lost’ child lives in the heart of your new child. I can see that your new child has an ‘old soul’ and has probably been on this earth plane many times before. Your heart still aches, but I know from this reading that some of the pain will be taken away and you…

Put the phone down In what might seem like an odd move from a company that makes smartphones, Apple has stepped in to tackle smartphone addiction. Nomophobia – fear of being without your smartphone –affects 40% of the population, according to US research. Aiming to improve ‘digital wellbeing,’ one of the new features Apple is unveiling is Screen Time, which will send users weekly reports on how they use their iPhones or iPads. The question is, do you really want to know how much time you spend on Facebook…? Treatment of the month: Sleep retreats Research suggests sleep deprivation costs the British economy a staggering £30 billion a year because of sufferers struggling to do their jobs or calling in sick. Sleep retreats offer the chance to switch off from…

Canny crystal Dear Katie, I’ve had many issues with my health. Which crystals could help me feel well again? Geraldine, 67, Wirral Dear Geraldine Yellow jasper helps to build up a more stable and strong immune system. Bloodstone eliminates toxins from your body and aids circulation. Wear these crystals as jewellery or carried on your person, and you will find that you get a much-needed positive boost to your health. HAVE YOUR COLOURS INTERPRETED Dear Katie Can you tell me whether things will get better for me at work? My favourite colours are blue, grey and black. Karen, 57, Cheltenham, Dear Karen Blue signifies that change is quite hard for you to accept, but you are determined to succeed. Too much grey in your life can stifle this dynamic energy.…

I was four years old, on a car journey on the way home from Pengelli, with my brothers Matthew and Christopher, and Mum. ‘Stop messing around, Abbie!’ my brother Matthew yelled. Bored, I started rattling the car door – and to my enormous shock, the door opened and I fell out. I landed with a crash on the tarmac. Next thing I remember, a motorcyclist had stopped and helped me to my feet. Mum, who’d pulled up on the hard shoulder, came running towards me, screaming my name. Lucky escape ‘Abbie! Abbie! Oh my god, are you OK?’ I nodded. ‘I’m fine, Mummy.’ Looking back, I can’t believe I survived that unscathed. I fell out of a car travelling at 40mph on a busy stretch of dual carriageway that was…

I carefully unwrapped my new doll from his packaging. ‘He’s gorgeous!’ I sighed. OK, with his scarred face, spooky black eyes and pale, green-tinged skin, he bore more than a passing resemblance to Frankenstein’s monster. Not exactly most people’s idea of a cute toy. But for me, it was absolute love at first sight. Suddenly, his motion-activated voice box went off. ‘The last person who owned me died a horrible death,’ the doll warned menacingly. Most people would have been creeped out by the scary message, but I just giggled. It was just a bit of fun – right? Ghost hunters It was June 2017, and I'd bought the toy for £15 from an online site specializing in unusual dolls. My husband Eddie and I run paranormal investigation team Anubis…

Every month, I draw a card for all of the four astrological elements. Think of it as this month’s advice for you from the heavens. If you think of a question (or better yet write it down) before you read the information for your sign, you’ll get a more accurate answer. FIRE (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). New Moon in Gemini. Communication is the key. No matter what you’re asking about, talking is the key to success now. EARTH (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn). New Moon. A new start is coming! This card has the message, ‘You will soon start to feel more hopeful about getting what you want!’ AIR (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). Waxing Crescent Moon. ‘Just because you can’t see your dreams, doesn’t mean they are not manifesting.’ Have faith. WATER (Cancer, Scorpio,…

In 2005, my life was turned upside-down when I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. On February 14th 2006, I had a 14-hour operation. The plan was to reduce the tumour by half, then treat what was left with radiotherapy. It went well, but a few hours after the operation, I felt a huge pressure inside my head and passed out. I was rushed back in for more surgery – only for the same thing to happen again. On Wednesday, during the third surgery, I died on the operating Of course, I didn’t know that I’d died. All I knew was that I was in another place, another realm. I felt like I was floating in space, but it wasn’t strange or frightening. A voice said to me, ‘How long…

The Virgo nature Details-oriented and fastidious, Virgoans typically enjoy precision and order, and put a lot of energy and effort into their wellbeing and diet. You’re a little bit on the nervy side, unsurprisingly, as you’re such a perfectionist. Although you can be something of a health nut, you can also veer in the other direction at times, eating and drinking way too much before pulling yourself back on the straight and narrow. Virgos are independent thinkers and naturally critical – this can get them into trouble at times! But at heart, they are loving and caring, and only want the best for the people in their lives. Your love life Behind behind that prim exterior beats the heart of a romantic. You’d love to find The One, but it’s…

Sitting in my car, I opened my glove compartment with shaking hands, reaching for the paper bags I always kept inside there. I grabbed one and breathed heavily into it. ‘Relax, Wendy,’ I told myself. But it was no good. I was in the middle of a full-blown panic attack, gasping for air, tears pouring down my face. ‘Enough is enough. I can’t do this any longer,’ I thought to myself. I worked for a private medical company in a role that involved co-ordinating 800 therapists. It was incredibly stressful. I started work at 6am and usually finished late, leaving me no time for any kind of social life. I barely had a chance to grab a cup of coffee at work. Stressed out I was so stressed that I’d…

Almonds Good for: weight loss Almonds help lower your cholesterol and are rich in Vitamin E, which will help with your immune function. They contain a natural prebiotic, so are good for your digestive system, and if you’re dairy-free, they’ll provide you with calcium. Researchers found that people eating a diet rich in almonds lost more weight than those on a high-carb diet with the same number of calories. Pistachios Good for: period problems Pistachios lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as being a great source of mono-saturated fatty acids which have positive health benefits. They’re particularly rich in vitamin B26, important for balancing hormones, so they’re a good option for women with period problems or other gynaecological issues. Walnuts Good for: heart health Walnuts contain alphalinoleic acid,…

SEE THE FUTURE – USING CANDLES! A VOICE TELLS ME WHAT TO DO! I’M BEING STALKED BY A DARK ENTITY MY DOG DIAGNOSED MY TUMOUR THE HOTTEST HALLOWE’EN EVENTS Editorial Complaints We work hard to achieve the highest standards of editorial content, and we are committed to complying with the Editors’ Code of Practice (https://www.ipso.co.uk/IPSO/cop.html) as enforced by IPSO. If you have a complaint about our editorial content, you can email us at complaints@ti-media.com or write to Complaints Manager, T I media Ltd 161 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9AP. Please provide details of the material you are complaining about and explain your complaint by reference to the Editors’ Code. We will endeavour to acknowledge your complaint within 5 working days and we aim to correct substantial errors as soon as…

Years ago, I worked as a waitress in The Ship Inn in Exeter, which was the favourite haunt of Sir Francis Drake (when he was alive) and has a number of spooks, including a little girl, an old lady and a man in Elizabethan dress. When I was on my break in the staff room, I’d hear the weirdest creaks and groans from the ancient building. I often felt like there was someone in the room with me – and once, when I was there on my own, I heard an old woman’s voice saying my name. It was the spookiest place I’ve ever worked! Jenny Black, Dorchester PAWS FOR THOUGHT After our kitten Alfie died this cat-like shape appeared on our wood burner. He always used to play near…

Anneliese Michel A young German girl with a history of epilepsy, aged 16, Anneliese Michel was diagnosed with psychosis. Believing herself to be possessed, she would bark like a dog, eat spiders and coal, and lick her own urine from the floor. Her parents appealed to the Catholic Church for an exorcism. Eventually, permission was granted for two local priests to carry out an exorcism. Over 10 months, 67 exorcisms were carried out. Michel often had to be restrained, and she stopped eating. She died of malnutrition on 1 July 1976. The two priests were found guilty of manslaughter by negligence and sentenced to six months in jail, but many close to Michel were convinced that she’d been genuinely possessed. Michael Taylor In 1974, 31-year old Michael Taylor, a butcher,…

DOOMED AFFAIR Dear Jenny Recently, I was in and out of hospital,as I suffered a traumatic miscarriage. My boyfriend then started seeing my then-friend behind my back, yet seems to blame me. I still love him for some reason. Rhianna, 26, Cardiff Love affair You’re in Rome on holiday in 1966. Your name is Marina. You have become the lover of Julian, a man who lives up to his name, which means ‘love’. You two say you have been together in past lives, and you’re right. There’s no conflict, you fit each other perfectly, like a hand in a glove. You're so in love. Together forever You’re beginning to worry: what will happen at the end of the holiday? You live in Ireland, he in Italy. Julian assures you, he…

Ever seen a man on a dating website who seems to have it all – a good job, charm, looks – but there’s just something about him that sets alarm bells ringing? Or perhaps you’ve turned down a job that sounded perfect, but you just knew, deep inside, that it wouldn’t be right for you? That’s your intuition working for you, looking beyond surface appearances to suss out what’s really going on. Your intuition does a great job of keeping you out of trouble, so it makes sense to learn to trust it. The more you can rely on it, the happier – and safer – you’ll be. Here’s how to make intuition your BFF… Take this class to Make friends with your sixth sense Imagine you…

Dear Cara I dread the summer because I get terrible hay fever and spend most of it with streaming eyes and nose. Anti-histamines help up to a point - is there anything holistic that you could recommend? Angela, 47, Derby Dear Angela This has been the hottest summer in years - but you’ll find those of us unlucky enough to suffer with allergies and hay fever inside with the curtains drawn! Summer to hay fever sufferers means weeks of flu-like symptoms, aches and pains, runny nose and scratchy eyes, and lack of sleep. Instead of a summer glow, it’s more like a red nose glow! Hay fever is not just a mere inconvenience, but can be quite a serious condition, especially if you have asthma. The causes Hay fever is…

I discovered a new word this week. It’s a Finnish word that’s difficult to pronounce, but the meaning is wonderful. The word is sielunmaisema and it describes a soul-landscape that we carry deep in our hearts. We all have a special place, and our guardian angel will always be there too. Mine is a beauty spot near Padstow, in Cornwall. I imagine I’m there when I need to escape mentally from something - such as sitting in the dentist’s chair! All you need to do is close your eyes and picture yourself standing in your special place. Feel the breeze in your hair, the sun on your face, the scent of the air - and the love from the angel at your side. Who dialled 999? Dear Michelle, In 1987,…

I’m a pinball wizard! Dear Roi, I had a weird dream that I was inside a pinball machine! I was trying to get out, but was having to dodge loads of balls flying at me and huge flapping things everywhere, as well as trying not to fall down the holes! It was terrifying - but fun. Imogen Buckton, 48, Canterbury Dear Imogen You’re currently having to deal with a lot of trying, tricky and troublesome things! However, these aren’t random challenges coming your way - everything that happens in a pinball machine is limited by its shape, size and design, after all. So although things are testing your metal of late, it would seem to me, from your dream, that you’re handling them very effectively. indeed! Culture corner Dream On…

In 2015, Karam Chand and his wife Katari, from Bradford, celebrated their 90th wedding anniversary. The couple is believed to hold the record for the longest ever marriage. Sadly, Karam died in 2016. The Maldives has the highest divorce rate in the world, with 10.97 annual divorces per 1,000 inhabitants. The UN estimates that the average Maldivian woman will have been married three times by the age of 30. The country where marriages last the longest, on average, is Italy. If you tie the knot there you can expect at least 18 years of wedded bliss.…

Research in the n USA suggests that as 1990, many as 5% of I was people have had a an near-death experience student (NDE) – and whatever at the their religion or beliefs Edward , there are strong Street similarities between their experiences. Often, they feel as if they’re disconnected from their physical body and travelling down some kind of tunnel towards a bright light at the other end. It’s not unusual to meet the loving presence that some call God, or to talk with deceased friend and relatives – and those who’ve been through a NDE describe a blissful, transcendent feeling that can leave them reluctant to return to their own bodies. But are these experiences actually a foretaste of the afterlife – or just some kind of neurological…

GET ON WITH IT Have you been feeling bogged down recently - like even mundane tasks are a struggle? Chances are this is down to influential but heavy planet Saturn going retrograde. But the end is in sight because Saturn is moving forward in Capricorn for the first time since mid-April. There’s also a major aspect of Jupiter in incisive Scorpio linking up with Pluto in power-oriented Capricorn – this will bring relief and good news to our lives. With the New Moon and the Sun both in conscientious Virgo, there’s definitely a ‘back to work vibe, as well as a ‘clear the decks’ fresh start. Chiron, the planet known as The Wounded Healer, moves back into Pisces from 26 September 2018, where it will stay until next year, releasing…

Psychologists from the University of California studied over 1,000 people, aged eight to 80 , and found that people who practice gratitude consistently reported a host of benefits such as lower blood pressure, stronger immune systems, better sleeping patterns, feeling more positive, more forgiving, more outgoing and less lonely. But why does gratitude have these transformative effects? The study highlighted four key reasons: Start your own diary Buy a blank notebook. Write a list of five things you’re grateful for in one week. Start with basic things like health, food and water. Next, start to count your blessings every morning or in the evening - pick a time. Think about your abilities - include these in your list as well as the people in your life. Add situations that have…

It was the rhythmic clunking like an iron pipe hit with a hammer emanating from the bathroom that woke me. I sat up with a jolt and an icy shiver ran down my back. I knew before I booked that the Mermaid Inn in Rye, Kent is reputed to be one of the most haunted inns in Britain – but I’d decided to stay there anyway. Now, lying wide-awake and terrified in the antique wooden bed, desperately willing sleep to come, I was seriously wondering about my own sanity! Originally built in the 12th century, the inn was burnt down during a French raid on the town in 1340 and rebuilt in 1420. Groans and bangs kept me awake Haunted tunnels Behind its quaint half-timbered façade is a medieval mantrap…

SIGNS ACROSS THE Divide The old cat lady Many years ago, 1981 to be precise, two friends and I decided to go to a disco in Carlisle rather than spend our usual Saturday night in and around Cockermouth. It was long drive for a cold, wet February evening but we were warm and dry in my car. Lonely lady About 15 miles into our journey, on a very lonely stretch of road, we saw an old lady trudging along the wide grass verge pulling an old-fashioned shopping bag on wheels. There were no houses close by, so the old lady had obviously walked quite a distance in the pouring rain. Under different circumstances we would have stopped to offer her a lift - but rather naughtily, there were three of…

DEAF NOT DUMB! Dear Jackie My 22-month old Boxer dog Fergus is deaf, and rather a handful! How can I help him? Gillian, Bedford Dear Gillian Fergus tells me he may be deaf but he’s not stupid! His sense of smell is amazing and he’s really good at playing ‘find the treat’. He has a very short attention span but understands your ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ signals. He admits to being clumsy and says his body is too big and his feet are too small! He enjoys training with you and knows your thumbs-up means he has been good. However, I feel sometimes he’s also reading your face, so make sure you smile really obviously to reinforce good behaviour. He understands you ‘blanking him’ as he puts it, when he is…