Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2019 i Chat It's Fate

It may still be raining outside, but like me, you’re probably dreaming of escaping to somewhere with golden sand and blue skies right about now! How about a trip to Hawaii? Jay Diamond went for a quick holiday there – and ended up not coming back! Find out how this magical island changed her life on p22. If you’ve got your trip planned, it’s vital to make sure you’ve got your holiday essentials with you – and by that, I mean the gorgeous eye mask you’ll need to pretend you’re flying first class! Check it out on p47. Have a magical month!…

Using my psychic gifts, I tuned into the worried student’s situation, then pulled out one tarot card. The Justice card told me that the decision was a mistake. I messaged the student saying, ‘Don’t worry, there’s been an admin error. The mess will be sorted out.’ A few days later, I received a message from the relieved student saying I was right. His grant had been reinstated, which was great news. How do I know so much about the craft? My mum was very spiritual and my dad was a full-on pagan. While other kids were watching TV, I was in the woods with my father, learning about the plants and animals or drawing them at home. I grew up in Stoke-on-Trent and I spent hours in the woods near…

SOUL MESSAGE Dear Barrie I would absolutely love to be connected with my late husband, my twin soul. Pat Jefffery, Lancashire Dear Pat Pat, I know you have been thinking over old memories lately and also talking about them with others. Your husband wants you to share those thoughts, knowing that he is close at hand and will always be around you. You’ve been asking him for a sign and he tells me that it’s on the way to you now and that you must not be scared of his presence. You have been discussing a holiday and I keep seeing either small islands or a connection to Greece or Spain with you. He also speaks of August time and this must be a memory between you both. I also…

Canny crystal Dear Katie Am I following my heart now and making the best choices in every area of my life? I feel that I’m over-thinking at times. Kimberly, 42, Kettering Dear Kimberly There are two crystals that help you connect to your heart, as well as ensuring you can hear its guidance. Rose quartz is the most important stone for healing the heart, as well as promoting unconditional love for yourself and others. Use this alongside rhodochrosite, as this helps to ease blockages caused by past hurts. Know that your heart will always guide you. HAVE YOUR COLOURS INTERPRETED Dear Katie Is my financial situation going to improve? My three favourite colours are turquoise, violet and magenta. Elinor, 42, Grangemouth Dear Elinor Violet suggests you hold your cards close…

I was sorting out my bookcases and came across some books by Doris Stokes. She was an amazing lady who gave comfort to a huge number of people with her astonishing gift of mediumship. Doris was especially in tune with children who’d passed, and regularly helped grieving parents - she rarely charged for her private sittings. Of course, she had her critics - although we’re more open minded about mediumship these days, it was very different in the 1950s when she was working. It was her TV appearance in Australia in 1978 that rocketed her into the public eye and she was loved and loathed in equal measure. I loved her, she helped give me the confidence to talk about spiritual things openly, and in an age before the internet,…

FLASHING THE NEIGHBOURS Dear Roi In a dream I had years ago, I was sitting in front of my actual house-front window, fumbling with the blinds as I was being blinded by the sun. Naked and exposing myself to anyone walking past, I began doing various things to attract attention. After a while I saw a man in his kitchen window, holding a frying pan with an egg in it, who’d stopped to stare at me. I was excited up until then - but once I noticed him, I just felt nauseated! Maria Delgado, 40, Tampa, Florida Dear Maria There’s a part of your personality or sexuality that you were willing to experiment with at the time of your dream. You wanted to ‘try it out’ and see what others…

Lucy's MONTHLY BLOG NEW MOON, NEW BEGINNINGS Two New Moons bookmark either end of this month – there’s one on the 1st in Leo and the next on the 30th in Virgo. It’s the perfect environment for fresh starts. August begins with a sense of sunny optimism, but you may still be reeling from all the changes triggered by last month’s eclipse. Things begin to settle as Mercury and Jupiter are released from retrograde motion – but Uranus, which rules shocks and surprises, is now going backwards. Retrograde motions usually throw things up in the air, but in Uranus’ case, it can do the opposite and delay changes, giving you breathing space. In the later part of the month, you will see the gifts that Uranus can offer. By the…

GO WITH THE FLOW Dear Ruby I really like the idea of stepping into my divine feminine power during my period and embracing its natural flow, but I hate wearing pads and I’m not quite brave enough to try free bleeding with no protection! Do you have any suggestions? Ellie Stevenson, Lincoln Dear Ellie In ancient times, the first menstrual blood was a sign that a girl was attuning with the Great Goddess and many cultures all over the world have understood the power and magic behind a period. So I love the fact that you’re wanting to step into your feminine power in this way! Not to mention, you’ll be combatting the negative environmental impact disposable menstrual products have on our precious planet. In my opinion, reusable period pants…

Korean food is having a moment. Specialist restaurants are popping up all over the UK, and you can find Korean-inspired dishes on the menus in Wagamama and even McDonald’s. Of course, one reason for this is that it’s delicious! But it also gives us a fascinating insight into an ancient and intriguing culture. Like British pagans, ancient Koreans worshipped nature, gods and their ancestors. Although the country now supports a mixture of Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Confucianism, the old practice of Korean shamanism has persisted, and many Korean festivals are a mixture of new and ancient traditions. Things are different in North Korea, an insular communist country run by Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un that’s largely closed to Westerners, but South Korea has a vibrant cultural heritage – and a…

Never underestimate the power of looking someone in the eye. By holding their gaze, you’re making a connection at a deep soul level. The Evil Eye talisman is a potent magical symbol, used to repel dark forces and protect its wearer from harmful energy. In the same way, you can connect with someone using the magic of your eyes and a heartfelt intention. Just look them in the eye and imagine a beam of light passing between you which carries positive energy. This will help you form a lasting bond and could even lead to a great friendship! GOT A QUESTION FOR KIRSTEN? EMAIL ITSFATE@SWNS.COM…

Wendy Fry, 52, from Sutton, Surrey My mother had a short fuse and was always yelling at me. Once, she ripped up my favourite dress in rage. ‘You’re so stupid!’ she’d scream. I spent my childhood walking on eggshells. The one ray of light was my nan. She wasn’t aware of the abuse because it was always carried out behind closed doors. She’d chat with me about interesting things like ghosts and past lives. She had a friend called Mrs Daykine who gave hands-on healing. Once, when I had a really bad headache, Mrs Daykine hovered her hands over me and the pain melted away. At 17, I left home and worked, among other jobs, as a beauty consultant and charity fundraiser. In 2009, I followed my spiritual calling and…

Saturn, planet of discipline and Neptune, Lord of Visions are lining up in harmony this year, which means a big boost to your creativity. The actor Susan Sarandon, artist Paul Cezanne and feminist Andrea Dworkin are some of the influential people with Saturn sextile Neptune in their charts. Here’s how to channel the influence of the heavens and tap into your creative side! ARIES If you think that creating something memorable is all drive and determination, you’re missing something important. To succeed, you must first get clever. Be honest about the ways you can shoot yourself in the foot! Rein in your impulsiveness. Treasure your dreams and whatever you do, let no-one steal your ideas. FOCUS ON...  your image, and get a makeover. Think solid and constructive – build a…

WHAT A LEGEND! Madam Blavatasky (or Helena Blavatasky as she was known then) was a controversial character who some saw as a great mystic and others as a charlatan! Born into an aristocratic Russian family on 12 August 1831, she travelled the world as a teenager, and became fascinated with esoterica and mysticism. She claimed to be able to contact the ‘dead’ – although she always claimed these were not spirits, but the ‘shells’ left behind by the deceased. She co-founded the Theosophical Society, an occult organisation which took the view that all the world’s religions were based on a single Ancient Wisdom. It grew quickly and Madam Blavatasky fast became a subject of great fascination to the general public, not least because of her ability to ‘manifest’ paranormal phenomena.…

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, born in around 551BC, whose ideas have been enormously influential on Chinese life and culture. He was, above all, a practical man with his feet on the ground rather than his head in the clouds! He believed the good life came from the bottom up – the little things we do every day – rather than top down, such as government or religion. The little rituals we do every day shape who we are, and also have the power to snap us out of negative patterns. So, for example, if we get up early, shower and get ready methodically, and keep our desk organised, we’re forcing ourselves to become an organised person – and the more we do that, the more organised we become and…

Best foot forward Sammy Rawlinson, Stockport-on-Tees It all started when a reporter from the local newspaper asked me to predict the Middlesbrough football season. They’d just been promoted to the Premier League and the fans were beside themselves with excitement. ‘You’ve successfully predicted Trump winning the America presidency and Britain having a second female prime minister,’ he said, ‘Now tell us what the season holds!’ ‘Why not?’ I thought. It was just a bit of fun. But as I laid out the spread of tarot cards, my heart sank. The cards were really bad! Relegation Footy fans hated my prediction I had to be honest, so I told the newspaper it would be a bad season and Middlesborough would be relegated from the Premier League. The story was published –…

I was absolutely devasted when my cat Whiska died. I’d had her since she was a kitten – and she wasn’t old. Tragically, she was hit by a car, there was nothing the vet could do to save her. I cried myself to sleep every night – but one night, as I lay in bed, I distinctly felt her jump onto the bed and curl up on my legs. I fell asleep, comforted – and next morning, you could still see a tiny dent where her body had been lying. It cheered me up so much to realise her spirit still lived on. Our loved ones never truly leave us. If you ever visit 14th century Bouzov Castle in Moravia, the Czech Republic, you’ll come across this painting by Gabriel…

Celebrity PAST LIFE Who would want to go on Love Island? Amy Hart has had so many lives playing ‘second fiddle’ that this is going to be a big spiritual learning curve for her. Sometimes it’s better to be a happy ‘bridesmaid’ than the ‘bride’ who gets jilted at the altar. 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. See all Jenny’s paintings on her website jennysmedley.co.uk What is a new soul? The average person has had between 10 and 100 past lives. But, of course, there are ‘new souls’ as well as ‘old souls’, and they don’t recall past lives,…

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Double trouble Dear Michelle My twin sister and I fell out over 20 years ago - over a man of course - and we haven’t spoken since. I desperately want to heal the rift but am worried about making matters worse. Will the angels help me? Jayne, 50, Ripon* Dear Jayne I’m using the Moonology Oracle cards by Yasmin Boland for intuition. I needed an extra card for you - firstly, you need to really have faith that this can be resolved. Really believe it! You also need to look at letting go of old grudges and resentments before you get in touch - only love can truly succeed. When you contact your twin sister for the first time, be aware that she may not respond in the way that…

This month August is a bit unusual as it has a New Moon, a Full Moon and a Super New Blue Moon. A Super Moon is a New or Full Moon that closely coincides with perigee – aka the Moon’s closest point to Earth in her monthly orbit. There are four to six Supermoons a year. They are more astronomical than astrological, however it could be argued that we feel the moon and our emotions more intently under a Super Moon. The definition of a Blue Moon varies from one source to another, but this month it falls under the ‘second New Moon in a single calendar month’ category. In fact, having two New Moons and a Full Moon in one month doesn’t make all that much difference astrologically, per…

1st New Moon in Leo. A day for fresh beginnings, good times and better communication! 8th Love planet Venus makes a benefic connection to flamboyant Leo – expect romance. 11th Jubilant Jupiter moves forward in adventurous Sagittarius. Life is about to get better. Celebrate! 12th Unpredictable Uranus in Taurus goes retrograde. Pause to reflect on some of life’s crazier changes. 15th The Full Moon in group-focused Aquarius brings balance to the Leonine energy. 18th Energetic Mars roars into Virgo, kicking up zones connected with work and routine. 21st Venus moves into health-conscious Virgo and Mercury. Mercury in Leo makes a brilliant link up with fortune-focused Jupiter…

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Get out and about • The Llangollen Faery Festival takes place in Llangollen Pavilion in North Wales on 11 and 12 August. The biggest fairy festival in the UK, there’s everything a fairy fanatic could want from wand-making to fabulous fey clothes and more fairy doors than you could shake a stick at! The event culminates with the Grand Faery Ball. Tickets are £6 for an adult day pass from northwalesfaeryfestival.com • The Artemis Gathering is a pagan camp that’s being held in Oulton Stone in the Staffordshire countryside from 23 to 26 August. With talks, workshops, fire performers, a fire sculpture and a late-night rock club, it’s all set to be a super-fun weekend. Tickets start at £20 for young people, find out more at witchfest.net • The world’s…

Mostly A: You are a Hedge witch. Working with herbs and earth magic, hedge witches possess the ability to ‘jump the hedge’ – that is, to communicate with the spirit world and send messages through the astral plane. It’s possible the myth of witches flying on broomsticks is a metaphor for their ability to take off into the spiritual realm. Let your spirit soar! Mostly B: You are a Kitchen witch. A kitchen witch focuses her magical practices upon the hearth and home, incorporating every day herbs and ingredients into her spell work. Many kitchen witches are also skilled at crafts such as felting and basket weaving, into which they weave their magic! Mostly C: You are a Hereditary witch. Born into magic, you come from a long line of…

HOLIDAY HORROR Dear Jenny Last year, my hubby took me abroad for the first time, on holiday to Spain. I was utterly terrified the entire time. I was convinced I was being followed, that I’d die there, and I couldn’t wait to get home. He’s just surprised me with another holiday, this time to Malta, in October. Will I feel the same fear again? Sara, 27, London Civil war Your name is Maria and you live in Madrid. It’s July 1937, during the Spanish Civil War. Your life is not a happy one. Your husband has mistresses and often beats you. Madrid is under siege from General Franco’s troops but your husband insists that you go out and find food despite the danger. You notice that some government soldiers are…

FIRE (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). Topaz. The message is that ‘Forgiveness heals.’ Release any repressed anger you have – it’s blocking your health and happiness. Upset and resentment eventually turns toxic. Use the night of the Full Moon to make a forgiveness list, including yourself if needed - then burn it. EARTH (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn). Gold. Know that ‘God sends answers to sincere prayers.’ Whether you believe in God or Goddess or angels or a higher power, this card is a reminder that your sincere prayers have been or will soon be answered. Divine Intervention is coming! AIR (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). Yellow Jasper. Are you struggling with control issues? That happens when we feel threated. Yellow Jasper will strengthen your red/ root chakra and that will help you to feel more…

Jon Freeman, 38, from Leamington Spa When my mate’s mate Dean* was chucked out by his missus, I agreed to let him come and kip on my floor for a few nights while he found somewhere new to live. But two weeks grew to a month and three months later he was still in my flat, eating my food and drinking my beer! ‘I’ll pay you back, don’t worry,’ he’d tell me. But he never did. He regularly had rows with his ex-wife in the middle of the night. She’d obviously been asking for money. ‘I haven’t got any, I’m paying it all to Jon,’ he’d tell her – the lying so-and-so! The final straw was when I got the phone bill for the landline and saw he’d been calling…

SLEEP TIGHT Want to pretend you’re in first class not economy? Don’t we all! But you can tune the world out and be the envy of your fellow passengers with one of these gorgeous silk eye masks. Absolutely fabulous, darling! £24.95 from annabeljames.co.uk BURNT OUT Had a little bit too much sun? Calm down sore, red skin with the masqueBAR Aloe Vera After Sun Bio Cellulose Sheet Mask. It contains soothing aloe vera – store it in the fridge for extra cooling effect! £4.99 at ASOS.com SAY CHEESE Make sure you never forget the holiday of your life with a Polaroid Pop, which allows you to print your holiday snaps on the go, and also store them for later. It’s not cheap but think of the fun you’ll have. Smile!…

Associated with the planet Mars, radishes are more than a crunchy addition to a salad. Carried in the pocket, they provide protection and energy. Eaten raw, they will promote lust and are often used in spells for action, attraction and personal power. If you want super-quick results on the love front, make the radish your go-to snack. Make it! Take a handful of large radishes and thinly slice them. Lay out the slices on a plate, then take 2oz of your favourite cream cheese, and swirl a dollop on top of each slice. Add a pinch of pepper and a sprinkling of freshly chopped parsley. Eat to boost confidence and sexual allure.…