Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2019 i Chat It's Fate

As ever, our June issue is jam-packed with great psychic advice, true stories and fascinating facts about the paranormal – but our readers’ stories about their encounters with magical birds on p34 really grabbed my attention. You see, I’ve often considered getting a tattoo but never gone through with it! If I had, I’d have gone for a peace dove – and that’s probably not a coincidence, as birds are often considered to be spirit messengers. If you’ve ever had a mystical encounter with one of our feathered friends, we’d love to hear about it, so email us on itsfate@swns.com. And talking of tattoos - Connor, the owner of Crooked Mile Tattoo in Holywood, Northern Ireland, discovered his new tattoo parlour came with its very own ghost! Read his story…

Asking for guidance, I tuned into the spirit world. I was given the word demon. So I went online, found a list of demons. Scrolling down, I spotted one called Abyzou. As I read about her, a cold shudder snaked down my spine. Abyzou is infertile, and out of spite, this horrible demonic entity causes other women to lose their babies. Tommy helped protect me At once, everything clicked into place like a jigsaw. It was Abyzou who had followed me home from the haunted house years before. She’d possessed me, made my life hell and taken Tommy. For years, Tommy had protected me from her. Restless spirits But then I’d come across her again at the pub, where she’d been drawn by the restless souls of the dead babies.…

Celebrity Past life Bradley Cooper is said to have a close bond with his mum, Gloria Campano, but that’s not surprising considering they’ve shared 15 past lives together, swapping round the role of parent and child. In all of those 15 lives, the child died young, so it’s no wonder Bradley and Gloria are clingy! Meditation mandalas Do you have trouble ‘switching off’ in order to meditate? Jenny digitally paints channelled meditation mandalas specifically for you. You just stare into the image and take flight into a spiritual connection with your guides. Why won’t some men commit? Some men feel unworthy of being loved by a woman. They hold back from committing, sure their partner will be unfaithful. They’re unfaithful themselves, as if to precipitate a break-up. This behaviour often…

Brittany Murphy Brittany had everything to live for - looks, glamour, acting ability and singing voice too. But things weren’t always what they seemed. She always tried to put on a brave face to the world and hid her inner problems so that others wouldn’t see them. Her passing was sudden and I feel that it could have come about through an element of jealousy from others. Brittany continues to shine bright in the night sky, just as she did down here. Being the centre of attention was a weight on her shoulders but now that ‘material’ weight has been lifted, she can enjoy her life to the full again. Aim high and shine on!…

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get active! Here are a few simple suggestions to wake up the body and mind to get fitter for the new season ahead. Get out for a daily walk. Start slowly and build up to a brisk stride. Take time to concentrate on your breathing and warm up the muscles. Make it fun without worrying about all the chores still to be done. Enjoy the fresh air and take in your surroundings and observe the changes in the Earth. Mentally make a note to be kind to yourself and to make some small changes in lifestyle. Perhaps more water in the diet? Five mins daily to breathe and meditate? Observe, smile and be grateful for your blessings. Namaste.…

Look at any big cat, and you’ll instantly feel its powerful presence. With rippling muscles, super strong jaws and lightning speed, these wild beasts inspire awe, admiration and terror in equal measures. Folklore is rife with magical tales and myths about big cats, from Maahes, the Egyptian lion god of war, to the were-jaguar, a shapeshifting animal spirit from the mythology of the Olmecs (an ancient Mexican civilisation). There’s so much we can learn from these incredible animals by tapping into their energy. Depending on which big cat you’re naturally drawn to - and this can vary according to your situation - you’ll be able to assess where you are and what you need to do to move forwards with your life. And our oracle can help you with that……

Time to grow up Dear Michelle My daughter Leia, 23, still lives at home, but her dad is making it very difficult for her to have a social life, let alone a boyfriend! He insists that she’s home by 11pm, won’t let her have any friends over, and creates absolute hell if she wants to stay with her best friend at weekends. How do I convince him she’s an adult? Michaela, 55, Milton Keynes Dear Michaela I’m using the Zodiac Angel Cards with the sayings and affirmations of White Eagle for intuition. Everyone wants to protect their children from harm and heartbreak, but we have to learn from our own life experience! Ask that all the guardian angels involved work together to bring a peaceful and harmonious solution. Your angel…

Doors are everywhere, aren’t they? Just as well, or how would we get into places - or for that matter, leave them! But when doors appear in our dreams, there’s a whole load of interesting things they might just symbolise… GOING THROUGH A DOORWAY into a house represents passing from one state of self to another. New opportunities are presenting themselves to you. A DOOR OPENING OUTWARDS is symbolic of opening up to other people, and reflecting on their views or opinions on you. DOORS OPENING INWARDS suggest that you’re feeling introspective. It’s likely that a time for self-examination is overdue. LETTING SOMEONE IN through a door symbolises an interest or willingness to interact with that particular person. It’s time to collaborate! LOTS OF DIFFERENT DOORS? Not sure which to…

Gemini SIGN OF THE MONTH The Gemini nature You’re ruled by Mercury, the god of flight, so it’s not a surprise to hear you’re mercurial - as changeable, hard to pin down and entrancing as quicksilver. Easily bored, your brain flits from one thing to another in lightening time. You’re razor-sharp, but you’re more interested in discovering lots of things, rather than sticking to one topic. Communication is a strength – and it should be a part of your working life. A career in the media, writing or sales would suit you. Friends adore your wit and wisdom but pick ones who can calm down your more angsty moments, as you can be fretful. Your love life In love, you’re vivacious, fun and flirtatious – and you’re after someone who…

True beauty comes from within, so tap into your inner mermaid this summer and keep your hair, skin and body healthy with this wonderful organic seaweed supplement. Sustainably harvested from the pristine Scottish waters of the Outer Hebrides, just one dose of the Hebridean Ascophyllum seaweed used within each capsule provides as much iodine as three mackerel, as much potassium as an 8g banana, as much iron as 30g of spinach, and as much calcium as 15ml of milk. Fantastic! GOT A LIFESTYLE/BEAUTY QUESTION FOR RUBY? EMAIL ITSFATE@SWNS.COM…

RIDDLE’S REMEDIES Dear Kirsten Is there a spell to help my sick cat? Angela, Llandudno Dear Angela Call on the Egyptian cat goddess Bast for help. Linked with the creation of perfume, you can petition her assistance using fragrance. Take one of your cat’s toys, which will be covered in their scent, then add a spray of your favourite perfume. Hold it in both hands and say, ‘Lady of the cats, hear my plea. Unleash your mighty power and heal my cat for me.’ Place the toy near your cat’s bed for a week. GOT A QUESTION FOR KIRSTEN? EMAIL ITSFATE@SWNS.COM…

My husband and I co-own Lanarkshire Paranormal. A few years ago, we held an investigation at Cockenzie House. At around 2am, my husband went to get something from our van and spotted a lady crawling in the middle of the road. He ran over to help her up onto the pavement. He said afterwards that she was dressed strangely and although it was pouring with rain, she was bone dry. He asked if she was OK and she said ‘yes’ in a monotonous voice. He turned away for a second – and when he turned back, she’d disappeared! I took this photo in the Nutshell Inn in Bury St Edmunds – it’s a mummified cat hanging over the bar! Legend has it that the cat was discovered during building work…

The Snow Woman Yuki-onna, or the Snow Woman, is the closest thing to a demon in Japanese folklore. Stunningly beautiful, with alabaster skin, black hair and blue lips, she lives high in the snow-topped mountains, floating across the snow without leaving any footprints. Some Japanese legends say she has no feet at all. Despite her beauty, her eyes strike terror into anyone who sees her. She appears to travellers lost in snowstorms, but instead of saving them, she sucks out their souls, leaving them frozen solid. At other times, she manifests holding a child. When a well-intentioned person offers to take the child from her, she freezes them into place, too. Beelzebub Known in demonology as one of the seven princes of Hell, Beelzebub is capable of flying and sometimes…

HEATWAVE HORROR Dear Jenny At this time of year, everyone’s loving the sun - except me! I’ve even seen a doctor but there’s no medical reason. I just have to stay indoors or in the shade. The sun just scares me! Julie, 32, Rochester, Kent Deserted city It’s 1896. New York is half empty as everyone who can has fled. Your name is Billy Makepeace and you’re 11 years old. You’re an orphan from a poor family and you know you’re dying alone. Your family have died already. There’s no-one left to look after you - and what’s killing you is the sun. New York is suffering under a sweltering heatwave – and it’s the poor tenement dwellers, like you, living in cramped conditions with no running water, who are…

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. FIRE (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). Reverence. This card comes with the message that ‘difficult feelings are part of the journey.’ Don’t feel as though you have to pretend everything is OK if it’s not. Instead, feel your feelings and process them. Every mistake you make is a gift. EARTH (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn). Home. Expect matters to do with the home to be coming up for you now. If you’re buying or selling, everything is unfolding with divine timing. On the other hand, if your home is a mess, de-clutter so that more energy can flow. AIR (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). Devotion. You’re being sent a message from…

For centuries, witches were a source of terror. People believed witches’ spells and curses could cause all sorts of calamities, from failing crops and ailing livestock to illness and death. Our forebears came up with all sorts of intriguing ways to try to keep themselves safe from wicked witchcraft. Check out our guide to protecting yourself from evil the old-fashioned way… PLANT PROTECTION During the Middle Ages, people hung mistletoe from their doorways to prevent witches from entering their homes. Rowan trees, sacred to druids, were also used as protection against witches. People planted them in their front gardens and placed rowan twigs above doors of their homes and barns to safeguard themselves and their animals. Amulets made from the wood of rowan trees, also known as witch trees, were…

3rd Sensuous Taurus links up with powerful Pluto in ambitious Capricorn. A day for new beginnings and loving intimacy! 7th Mercury in Cancer makes a connection with electric Uranus in Taurus – expect thrilling messages. 9th Love planet Venus enters fun-loving Gemini and the Sun in Gemini makes a sharp angle to Neptune in dreamy Pisces. A day to flirt. 14th Mars in Cancer makes a benefic aspect to Neptune in Pisces and opposes Saturn in Capricorn – imagination can overcome harsh realities. 17th The Full Moon beams into Sagittarius – open your heart to adventure. 18th Mercury fuses with Mars in Cancer bringing mind power, and Saturn in Capricorn makes a positive link to Neptune in Pisces. Dreams can become reality. 21st Neptune turns retrograde. Slow down!…

WHAT A LOVELY CUPPA! Dear Ruby I’ve recently been reading about the health benefits of drinking tea and it got me wondering if there are any spiritual benefits too? Karen, 52, Bristol Dear Karen The short answer is - yes, lots of them! The mindful art of the Tea Ceremony has been practised in the East for thousands of years. It’s believed by many to promote heightened spiritual attunement - but you actually don’t have to do anything fancy to reap the transcendental benefits of tea. The magic lies in the leaves themselves. Tea is really just a type of herbal medicine. Drinking it allows you to imbibe, not only the healing properties of the plant, but the energy and spirit it has to give too. Next time you sit…

SMOOTH BLEND Containing coffee seed extract, which provides nourishment to the skin, this iN.gredients Coffee Cream Mask smells good enough to eat. Well, drink. But don’t! £3 from feelunique.com LIP-SMACKINGLY GOOD Vegan and 100% natural, a slick of Crazy Rumors coffee bean lipbalm will have your lips looking and feeling great – even if the rest of you still needs that cappuccino to get going! £3.99 from crazyrumors.com STAY DRY How about a T-shirt made from recycled coffee grounds for a planet-friendly idea? The Sundried Grivola 2.0 Women’s Top is just that! It also dries 200 times faster than cotton and is a great choice for sporting activities. £30 from sundried.com TOTALLY PUZZLING By the time you’ve finished this 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, you’ll certainly know your flat whites from your…

Ruled by the Sun, chamomile is associated with peace, harmony, love and protection. Sprinkle the crushed flowers around your home to keep negative energies at bay and add to your bath water to purify your aura. Wash your hands in chamomile water before an important meeting to impress those you meet! Make it! Brew up two cups of chamomile tea, then add to a pan along with a cup of sugar, one drop of vanilla essence and a pinch of nutmeg. Bring to the boil for five minutes, then add 800g of halved apricots or figs. Simmer for four minutes, then serve with ice-cream. This sweet treat will ignite romance and boost your sexual allure!…

In 2018, the entire menu at the Golden Globes award ceremony was gluten-free. Celebrities including Gary Oldman chowed down on a starter of burrata cheese with roasted butternut squash, Taggiasca olives and balsamic vinegar, topped with violet garlic flowers. It sounds yum – but why do so many celebrities with no known gluten sensitivity, like Oprah Winfrey and Gwyneth Paltrow, swear by a gluten-free diet? Tennis star Novak Djokovic even claims giving up gluten has sharpened up his game. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. People with coeliac disease are intolerant to gluten, which causes a range of symptoms for sufferers including diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating. However, although gluten is not harmful to anyone without an intolerance, it’s found in a whole range of foods…

The health benefits of yoga are well-known and include weight loss, increased flexibility, reduced stress and a sense of inner peace. This gentle Eastern practice is a favourite with many celebrities, from Madonna and Gywneth Paltrow to the rather more unlikely Russell Brand and even David Beckham. But perhaps this isn’t so surprising as yoga includes techniques that help us to cope with the stress of modern life. As Jennifer Aniston says, ‘Yoga kind of helps you prepare for everything, honestly. It’s like meditation. It sort of just allows anything that’s coming at you at the end of the day to be kind of do-able.’ The other good news about yoga is that there’s a style to suit everyone, from the super-fit to the slightly less mobile! So which would…

Claire Evans, 43, from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Wandering round the creepy, abandoned old house with my cousin, Tommy Church, I could sense dozens of pairs of ghostly eyes watching us in the darkness. We’d climbed in through a broken window, weren’t meant to be there. And it didn’t feel as if we were welcomed by our unseen watchers, either. The air around us was oppressive, heavy with menace. ‘It’s so spooky!’ I shuddered, taking Tommy’s arm. Most 15-year-old girls wouldn’t have set foot anywhere near the place, but I loved the thrill of being scared stiff. Fascinated by the paranormal for as long as I could remember, I often talked my mates into hanging around with me at the haunted house near my home in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. That’s why…

SOUL MESSAGE Dear Barrie Please could you connect with Will? I miss him dearly. Claire, Hertfordshire Dear Claire Picking up on Will’s energy, I know he never had the chance to say goodbye. He speaks of March and also June as being significant months and the letter ‘D’ for either David or Darren. His illness was very short lived and he passed over quickly with it, which I feel was a blessing due to the symptoms. I keep seeing shoes being lined up in the bedroom and endless collections of clothes - he was a smart and snappy dresser and would never go anywhere without his hair products and toiletries. He shows me connections to either Greek or Spanish islands and also lots of photos with friends. I also want…

Treatment of the month: Snail facial Yup, it’s exactly what it sounds like! Snail mucus is said to be rich in anti-ageing antioxidants, so beauticians in Thailand have set up spas offering snail facials. Treatments cost between $30 and $250 - plus the flight to Thailand, of course! Would you be prepared to shell out…? Blood, sweat and tears Dear Cara I dread my period because, since I was a teen, I’ve suffered with agonisingly painful cramps that keep me awake at night and even make me sick. Luckily I’ve got an understanding boss, as sometimes I’m in no fit state to come into work, but I’m worried about the future of my career if this continues. Can you help at all? Rachel, 24, Norfolk Dear Rachel For those…

Canny crystal Dear Katie How do I receive more financial abundance? Charley, 35, Bournemouth Dear Charley Pyrite opens you up to prosperity and blasts through blocks that are getting in the way. It takes you into an energy of being able to create whatever you need, whenever you need it. Citrine guides you to follow your happiness, and abundance will naturally flow to you. Used together, these powerful crystals will have abundance flowing in your direction - how wonderful! HAVE YOUR COLOURS INTERPRETED Dear Katie My favourite colours are red, purple and yellow. I’m experiencing some health problems and dealing with past emotional pain. What can help me heal? Hayley, 40, Bath Dear Hayley Too much red may make you feel more agitated and anxious, which won’t help with this…

Sculptor Alfie Bradley has created a 27ft high Knife Angel made entirely from knives handed in to police stations and knife bins throughout the country. Intended to stand a monument to those who’ve died from knife crime, and to raise awareness of the suffering it brings to victims and their loved ones, it contains more than 100,000 knives, each of which had to be blunted before being welded securely into place. The finished result is humbling - the expression on the angel’s face is one of infinite sadness. It’s currently touring the UK - for more info visit alfiebradley.com. Michelle HOW DIVINE! Personalised Moon Light £20 + FREE P&P from Lisa Angel on notonthehighstreet. com OMG! Where’s my purse? I love this-hanging battery operated crescent moon filled with 20 LED…

Without doubt one of the most famous paranormal mysteries of all time, the legend of the Loch Ness monster started in the 6th century, when local Picts carved a strange aquatic creature into standing stones near Loch Ness. The first written reference to the monster comes in the 7th century, in the writings of Adamnan, an abbot of Iona Abbey. Adamnan wrote a biography of his cousin, St Columba – the man who’s said to have brought Christianity to Scotland. Adamnan recounts that, while travelling through Scotland, St Columba had to cross Loch Ness. On its banks, he saw some Picts burying the body of a man who’d been killed by a monster dwelling in the lake. He asked one of his followers to swim across the lake and bring…

PAST TIMES Dear Roi Do you ever have random dreams pop into your head when you go about your daily business? It keeps happening to me. Snippets of dreams come back to me, sometimes from dreams I had years ago. It’s all very odd. Could these be past life memories? Lucy Grant, 37, Coventry Dear Lucy It’s more likely to be your subconscious taking over than past life memories. It sounds like you’re ‘tuning out’ from your frontal lobe - the usual ‘monkey mind’ thoughts and brainwaves - into a sort of subconscious ‘alphawave’ kind of awareness. It’s likely this happens when you’re tired, maybe starting to drop off to sleep, or a bit bored by a repetitive task. Culture corner In 1966, garage rock/psychedelic band The Electric Prunes released…

NEPTUNE’S GIFTS There’s a light, bright feel to June, thanks to the influence of Gemini. There’s a New Moon in Gemini, along with the Sun, later joined by Venus. The Full Moon on the 17th in Sag brings an adventurous vibe. The big news this month is the fact that Neptune, planet of dreams, spirituality and imagination, is about to sprinkle your life with magic! That said, Neptune can also lead us up the garden path at times! Keep your wits about you. On the 16th, Jupiter makes a sharp angle with Neptune – over-optimism can be an issue. Thankfully, on the 18th, a Saturn/ Neptune aspect comes along to act as a safety net. As Neptune goes retrograde on the 21st, there may be delays to your dreams. But…

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is calling upon all women, particularly ‘young women of the millenium’ to ‘take your place at the head of a Compassionate Revolution.’ The role of motherhood is one which comes with great spiritual power. All women have this, whether or not they have a child. A mother’s love is simply your inner goddess making an appearance, tapping into the energy of Mother Earth. It is this uniquely feminine strength the Dalai Lama feels is essential to the positive transformation of our planet. He explains that, ‘Genuine strength is rooted in love and compassion. The more you exercise power in this way, the more violence will decrease.’ Time to take charge, ladies!…

Words have great power. We use them to express feelings, to persuade, to agree or disagree, to ask and put forward ideas. We also use them in the chatter that goes on inside our heads – and this chatter can really be important. If you continually tell yourself, ‘I’m no good,’ ‘I can’t do this,’ or ‘I can’t be bothered,’ your words and thinking will stop you from striving to achieve your goals. However, if you think ‘I can’ and make the self-talk positive and helpful, you will not only feel better in yourself, but you’ll actively improve your chances and prospects. Certain words and phrases that can make a real difference. Use these special magic power words as much as you can in your thoughts and your conversations as…

A cup of tea is the perfect excuse for some time out, particularly if you’re a hardworking witch! Whether making it as an infusion of herbs and part of magic spell, or using it as a tool for divination, tea has a myriad of mystical uses. Invest in a special teapot for spell work, so that the energies of the herbs don’t get muddled with your usual PG Tips! Any herb can be brewed into a tea by steeping a chopped handful in boiling water and leaving for five minutes. Choose rosemary to boost personal power, or basil and parsley for money and success.…

BEST BUDS Dear Jackie My rabbit Brair is 18 months old and I would love to know what he thinks of my kitten Blue. Amy, Lancaster Dear Amy Brair tells me he’s a bunny with a strong constitution – he’s healthy and cleans himself a lot. He’s very friendly towards humans. He shows me steps and it looks like he jumps up and down off what looks like a sofa. He admits he’s a little guilty of chewing things he shouldn’t! He says he doesn’t get bored and has so many toys it is like an activity centre! I asked him about your kitten Blue, and he laughs and says that Blue follows him about. He has no fear of him and says nothing bothers him anyway! Such a laid-back…