Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2015 i Chat It's Fate

A few years ago, I broke my leg and had to spend a week at my sister Ally's place. Her cat Sprite came into my room and gave me a very concerned look, and then took his place by my side, patting my face. That got me thinking about the uncanny psychic connection animals have with us when we fall ill. We've three amazing stories about dogs-turned-doctor ( p34 ) - Bagel, JJ, and Hetty look out for their owners who may not still be here if it hadn't been for their canine intervention! In the skies Recently, I went to an interview in London via plane. I was nervous, so asked for a big sign. Imagine my surprise when I looked out and saw a rainbow around the plane’s…

Leading past-life expert and Chat it's fate columnist Jenny Smedley says: ‘When something is important in a past life, like Pauline's codes, it's no wonder our subconscious continues to remember them in other lifetimes. All our past-life memories are stored away and can be accessed by hypnosis, but sometimes something important emerges on its own, especially in children, who have very vivid past-life memories, often dismissed as ‘imagination’. In this instance, Pauline and her sons were having spontaneous memories from a young age, so Pauline understood the huge family connection. They were all brought back together to generate so much curiosity that she’d investigate its cause and discover the information that she was Violette Szabo in a previous life. Pauline will realise what a well of courage she carries inside…

I've always had a fear of small spaces and controlling men and I never knew why. But when a psychic told me the story of one of my past lives, it all made sense... I was a temple dancer back in Ancient Egypt. As my boss and king, I had to do anything the Pharaoh wanted me to – and when he died, I had to be buried with him. I have a fractured memory of being put inside some kind of casket and having my mouth sealed in some way. And that’s how I died. It was so traumatic, the feelings have stayed with me throughout several later lifetimes. These days, I run a jewellery business. It’s no coincidence that it’s called Papillon Maison: the butterfly is my totem…

Easy guide Dice are one of the oldest divination methods and have been found in Egyptian tombs dating back to 2,000 BC. Fast-forward to the Victorian era, where fairground fortunetellers used dice to make predictions, earning the nickname ‘dicers’. Traditionally, they said what is predicted will start to come true in nine days, so make a note of the date... Take this class to: Predict your future Get the answer to your questions Learn how to read dice numbers How to cast the dice Draw a circle on a sheet of paper – a diameter of 30cm is perfect. Hold three dice in your hand and think about your question. Say the question aloud, blow on the dice if you wish, and then throw them into the circle. Count up…

We survive death Do you believe in ghosts? As a medium, I think we survive death, but I wasn't sure about ‘glowing white ghostly figures' until I saw one… A few years ago, I was on a paranormal investigation with Dark Encounters at Fort Widley, on Portsdown Hill, overlooking Portsmouth. There are long, creepy tunnels under the fort, and while two women and I waited for our group, I asked if there were spirit people present while they took photos. As the camera flashed, the white image of a soldier stood in front of us. Then he disappeared! There was nothing on the camera, but we’d all seen him. So, yes, I believe in ghosts! Michelle Cherub’s corner Recently, I was walking my son Matthew, 6, home from school and…

Paranormal writer Brent Swancer says, ‘Artifacts like the Sealand Skull just go to show that there's a vast sea of weirdness out there that we have yet to fully explore. And just like the sea, when we are thrown upon its turbulent waters, we tend to grasp and grab at whatever is close by. Humankind abhors the unknown. When lost in its vast expanse, tossed upon the open sea of the inscrutable, most of us have the urge to go for whatever explanation is nearby, the one that we’re most comfortable with. The premature claims here of “hoax” or “alien” don’t do the phenomenon justice in the true sense of the word. Whatever the Sealand skull is, it needs proper analysis before we can place it into a fair classification.’…

Signs across the divide A fragrant return My friend Michaela Twaits, 50, and I have been pals for 22 years. She loves crystal healing, and all things spiritual, and can sense things, too. But I’ve always been a massive sceptic. Then, in 1994, when Michaela’s nan, Bet, died, I popped round for a cuppa and Michaela told me stories about her. I felt an icy chill, and my freshly-made tea was cold. Next, I smelt a strong scent of violets. Disappearing upstairs, Michaela returned with a bottle of perfume. ‘Is this the smell?’ she said. I nodded. ‘It’s my nan’s scent,’ she said. Within minutes, the smell and chill had vanished. Had Bet visited before moving on to the afterlife? Since then, Michaela’s shown me some of her own amazing…

He’s mixed up with a bad crew Dear Miss Crimebuster My boyfriend does deliveries for bad people. He's terrified of them and must do as they say. I'm scared they'll hurt him. Can you see him escaping their clutches? Mandy, 23, Manchester Dear Mandy  This relationship will lead to heartache as your bloke enjoys the benefits too much. A father figure on the other side wants you to get out, as this isn’t the life for you. We may not be going! Dear Miss Crimebuster After moving house recently, we’ve decided to take a holiday. Problem is, my daughter can’t find her passport! Has it been stolen? Estelle, 42, Bournemouth Dear Estelle No – you still haven’t unpacked all your boxes! One’s full of a mish mash of things as…

The conch shell is a symbol sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus. As a musical instrument, its sound was believed to frighten away evil spirits and poisonous creatures and to avert natural disasters. Hindus call the conch shell Shankha, and it’s a sacred emblem of their preserver God Vishnu. Its spirals represent the celestial movement of the stars. Call upon the ancient powers of the conch shell to increase your energy, and banish negativity and toxic people. How to use your Dreamcatcher Cut it out and stick it onto a round piece of card in a pale colour. Light a white tealight. Make the connection Press it against your chest while looking at the tealight. Imagine a great blast of positivity emanating from you. Ponder this feeling for a while,…

Dear Yasmin Do you think I’ll find a better job? My boss is so unprofessional and causing a lot of grief at work. Donna, 63, Dinderford Dear Donna There’s nothing to stop you getting a better job. In fact, with happy Jupiter in your Work Zone, this is a positive time. By the end of the year, you’ll feel less pressured. If you’re overreacting to your boss, it’ll be easier to stay calm. Focus less on your boss and more on what you like about your job. The card I drew says: ‘A “Stresee” is a person who believes what he absorbs from the outside, instead of what he comprehends from the inside.’ Listen to your inner messages. Your affirmation is, ‘I recognise that stress as external deception.’…

We love romantic vampire fantasy The Twilight Saga! It’s packed with heartthrobs and enigmatic characters. Which one are you most like? Answer these questions to find out. Just keep score as you go, and then check out your total at the end… 1 What is your favourite wild animal? A Panther (2 points) B Swan (6 points) C Dolphin (4 points) D Stag (1 point) E Wolf (5 points) F Seal (3 points) 2 Your ideal way to spend the dark evenings would be… A Romantically, snuggled with your darling (6 points) B Out clubbing (4 points) C Playing games with friends and family (5 points) D Watching DVDs and forgetting the world (3 points) E Making plans and reading books (2 points) F Catching up on those important jobs…

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I’d love to be an actor, so when I get the opportunity to investigate a theatre, I jump at the chance…and the Old Nick Theatre in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, is no exception. Dating back to the Victorian era, the Old Nick was originally a police station – hence the name – and still contains the police cells where miscreants were kept; these are in the basement area. On the upper floor there’s a stage, complete with seating. It isn’t a huge building, more of a quaint backstreet theatre. But it’s haunted all the same. Incidents During previous investigations at the theatre, we’ve encountered all kinds of unusual incidents, and when we held our latest ghost-hunting event this May, it proved very interesting. The first intriguing event took place in the old…

I placed my fingers on the smooth, polished keys of my mum and dad’s brand-new piano. Then, as if of their own accord, my hands began to move. Mum and Dad stared open-mouthed with astonishment as I played a perfect rendition of the National Anthem. I was just five years old – had never touched a piano before! ‘David dreamt that he was a WWII pilot’ Odd talents I often seemed old beyond my years, though. Although I was born in August 1948, I chatted to Mum about famous people from the 1930s. ‘But you weren’t alive then,’ she’d say, mystified. I also had a talent for cracking codeword puzzles in newspapers and magazines. The weirdest thing, though, was the grown-up poem that echoed round and round my head –…

Twice as true When I was nine, my friend's father - who claimed to be a warlock - regressed me to a time before I was born. It turned out that in a past life, I’d stepped on a land mine in Vietnam. ‘You weren’t meant to die,’ he said. The last thing I did was touch my St Christopher medal. He told me I’d died on 31 December 1970 – he didn’t know that’s my birthday. I came back immediately in the next available body – the one I’m in now… Last summer, I had a reading with a Nordic shaman. He said, ‘You died a horrible death. You weren’t supposed to die.’ I asked him what happened and he said, ‘You stepped on a land mine. You lay…

‘I’m proud of you, Em,’ my dad, Roy, told me for the umpteenth time. But no matter how many times I heard them, his words still made my heart soar. ‘Thanks, Dad,’ I grinned. Psychic all my life, I’d started working as a full-time medium at the age of 24. ‘I loved spending time with my funny dad’ Special gift Although Dad, nicknamed Sid, admitted being scared of anything to do with the spirit world, he loved that I used my gift to help others. And, knowing I’d made him proud meant the world to me. I travelled all over the country giving readings. But, whenever I could, I went home to Lytham to spend time with my funny, kind dad. Then, Dad’s father, also called Roy, passed away. Dad…

Women only Chamomile tea is brimming with health benefits, but the list just got longer. So if soothing anxiety, easing insomnia and lowering cholesterol isn’t enough to get you drinking, research shows it can help women live longer. In a study of Mexican-American men and women, it was found that chamomile tea reduced the risk of early death by 29 per cent. But not for fellas! Bottle it Give yourself a heat treat with a snuggly hot water bottle, £14.99, Amazon. These Aroma home hotties are infused with the healing aromatherapy scents of rose and geranium that are released when you fill them up. They’re a good alternative to microwave heat bags, which may carry a fire risk if used in bed. Just snuggle up and relax or use to…

Heathcote & Ivory's gorgeous Gardener's Collection of delicately fragranced creams and soaks are especially designed for hard-working hands… New to the collection is this scented candle, worth £12, in a decorative glass tumbler, fragranced with the addictive scent of the great outdoors! Heathcote & Ivory is giving away five of these gorgeous candles. For your chance to win one, just answer the following question: Who had a hit with Candle In The Wind ? A) Gene Vincent B) Elton John C) Cliff Richard For more info, visit www.heathcote-ivory.com Answers on a postcard please to Candle Competition, Chat it’s fate, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU or e-mail itsfatecomps@timeinc.com with CANDLE as the title and your answer in the body. Closing date 6 November 2015. Standard Chat it’s fate rules apply…

Q & A The house terrifies me Dear Roi de Lune I keep dreaming that I live in a strange house with hidden staircases and corridors. They lead off to different wings, which are haunted. The roof is leaking and all the floors and windows are rotten. It’s been a bad year, as I’ve not spoken to my dad since he was prosecuted for a serious crime. S, 44, Cheltenham Dear S Your dream shows me that aspects of your past life are frightening and of no use to you. This may have a bearing on what’s going on with your dad, but it’s more than likely that what you’ve been through has had a negative impact on your life and memories of him – hence your unpleasant dream. Culture…

Joanna’s monthly blog The love planets unite  Venus and Mars wrap their arms around each other in gentle Virgo on the 3rd. Love issues prosper when you show how much you care. New romance may start on a tentative note, but you’ll know that it’s for real and worth the effort. Saturn versus Neptune  Serious and practical Saturn squares up to Neptune, planet of dreams, on the 26th. It’s crucial to note the difference between desires that can be achieved and those that are pure fantasy. Decide just how far you’re prepared to go, or how many sacrifices you’re really prepared to make, and the way ahead will become much clearer. New Moon in Scorpio New Moons announce new cycles, and the one on the 11th is passionate! It's also…

Hair-raising! Over in Nanjing, China, in May 1976, an invisible demon was on the loose, slicing people's pigtails from their heads. People were so terrified, they walked around holding their hair in their hands. In Shanghai and other towns, the entity also crushed people in their beds by pushing down on their chests. These weird incidents continued for three years. In December 1922, a similar phenomenon occurred in London when an unseen assailant chopped the hair off young women. And on 4 October 1873, during an outbreak of poltergeist activity in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a girl had her hair sheared off in chunks. The attack was witnessed by her mother, who saw the hair vanishing into thin air as it was cut. Warned off ? hortly ater a UFO sighting S…

Fast asleep at a mate’s house, I was woken by my grandmother, Dora. Her voice boomed in my ear, which was strange for various reasons – mainly because she’d been dead for three years! ‘Someone is trying to steal your car!’ she said. It was 1989 and, back then, my car was my pride and joy. A Porsche 924 Turbo. I’d bought it as scrap from a junkyard and spent lots of time, love and money restoring it. Nan’s voice Last time I’d driven it over to my friend’s place, hooligans had broken into it. So this time I’d left it at the caravan park in Luton where I lived, and caught the bus to my mate’s instead. Still half-asleep, I started talking to Nan as if she was standing…

Out with the old, in with the new Dear Yasmin Will I get back with my ex W or find new love? Sarah, 37, Guilford Dear Sarah  If you’re wondering about finding someone new, then you’ve already moved on! So, yes, you will find new love. Looking at your chart, Pluto, the planet of ultimate power, will move over your Love Line. But avoid bullies and paranoid people! I drew you an Inner Wizard card with the message: ‘You are looking, dear, for the perfect lover that will come into your life and change it forever… You probably know it cannot happen that way, because the first step is learning to love your beautiful self’. Your affirmation is: ‘I choose to love myself’.…

12-21 Carlisle Cullen 400-year-old vampire and leader of the coven On the surface, you’re calm and cool. You’re charitable and caring, noble and high-principled. You have a reputation for helpfulness and efficiency. But what lies beneath? You have a core of pure steel and can be ruthless. When your empathy switches off, your knowledge can make you scary. Your image matters a great deal, so keep that serene smile in place! 32-41 Rosalie Hale Vampire ex-beauty queen Aloof and dignified, you have few illusions – you may call it realism, but are you actually pessimistic? You can often be quite suspicious and it’s hard to get close to you, although once someone penetrates your shell, you’re a devoted friend. Beware that streak of jealousy and vengefulness – don’t let it…

Is the Queen about to become an even bigger fan of Idris Elba? • Will ISIS attack a UK Embassy? • Keep some cash handy as there may be a run on the banks. • A British national treasure dies. Boris Johnson might cry live on camera. • A massive security alert could close London’s Paddington Station for hours. Does Nicole Scherzinger carry a flame for Prince Harry? • Parents of primary school kids are relieved when a man is arrested. Ginger in danger?! Health news could cause Chris Evans concern... • Daniel Craig makes Gone Girl actress Rosamund Pike’s dreams come true. • For Lotto luck, try 6, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 43. For EuroMillions, go for 8, 12, 23, 29 and 42, Lucky Stars 1 and 2.…

A regression therapist said each part of my body held a different life. My thighs revealed a horrific event. In that life, I was a beautiful young woman to whom a disgusting priest had taken a shine. He kept me as his sex slave in a dungeon, chained and naked, and raped me repeatedly. He got me pregnant and I suffered a horrific miscarriage during which I bled to death – thinking as it happened, ‘This is better than remaining here, death is my liberation!’ To this day, I cringe if a man with smooth skin like his shakes my hand with a limp handshake.…

Q & A Leave my stuff alone! Dear Jenny I really love my shop job, but I don’t like to see children picking up things that are for sale. Gill, 57, Birmingham, West Midlands Dear Gill You were a delicate American woman who married a widowed rancher with seven kids. When you moved to his ranch in the Wild West, you took your beautiful trinkets to remind you of your home back East. But, of course, in a rough-built house, with all those children, your things were destroyed in no time and their loss made you feel sad. This insight will help you understand your nature now. What's in a name? Kimberley You were once a wise and respected ruler, and you have a lot of common sense. Still a…

Q & A We’re full-on flexible! Dear Jayda My daughter and I are very bendy. But my friend says it’s not normal. Is it? Sherin, 28, Portsmouth Dear Sherin Hypermobility, or being double jointed, affects one in five people, especially children, but improves as we get stiffer with age. It runs in families and is an advantage for dancers and gymnasts. For some, it causes pain, injuries and symptoms like fatigue. It’s worth checking with your GP, who might send your girl to a physio. They’ll be able to give you ideas for fun exercise to strengthen her joints. Jayda’s hot tip Did you know rock climbing is great for building stamina, strength and fitness? And children as young as 5 can do it, as well as people in their…

Could I be a healer? Dear Lorelei I’m drawn to the healing world and am going on a weekend taster course on cranial therapy. Clarissa, 43, London Dear Clarissa You are one ball of energy! Your chakras are beautiful and open, but learn how to close them down to stop attracting negative energy. You have a wonderful voice, and with a little training you could be excellent at healing with it. Why not invent a new healing modality incorporating cranial sacral and sound – sacral sound therapy? For the sound part, get a crystal singing bowl. Canny Crystal Dear Lorelei This might sound selfish – I’m blessed to have two beautiful, healthy children – but I want to be better off so I can give my kids security. Sarah, 28,…

Crystal fact Almandine This most widely used garnet in the jewellery business gets its name from the town of Almandine in Asia Minor. It's also known as a Stone of Tangible Truth. Its colours range from red, reddish-brown and black, with the most valuable being the deep red. Wear almandine to connect with the base chakra and remain grounded and free from fear or worries. It’s found all over the world, but the best almandine comes from the Ziller valley in Austria, Alaska, China and Australia. Yoko Ono Singer, artist and peace activist Yoko Ono's home is the 19th-Century apartment block, the Dakota, in Manhattan, New York. Yoko (now 82) and John Lennon moved here in 1973 and he was shot outside the building in 1980. Her streamlined look is…

From Egyptian mummies hidden in tombs underground to tiny remnants of dinosaur remains, archeologists have made some mind-blowing discoveries over the years. Even so, it’s fair to say that they haven’t even come close to uncovering all the fragments of Earth’s past. This was highlighted in 2007 with the discovery of a strange skull on a Danish island… Old bones The item was stumbled upon by workers replacing sewage pipes of a house in the area of Olstykke on the large island of Sealand (or Zealand). At first, they thought it was nothing more than a horse head, which made sense as the former owner of the house used to operate a slaughterhouse. But once the skull had been cleaned, it became clear that these remains had no connection with…

Star letter Bottoms up! Whilst living at a Berlin RAF base in the 90s, I’d just gone to bed, turned off the light and snuggled down. But a minute or so later, I felt something slowly sit down on the edge of the bed. I turned on the light at once and found that there was nobody there – but there was a definite, clear bum print on my duvet, like someone had just been sitting there. I was alone in my flat. Spooky! Rosie Pickering, Pontypool Yasmin’s card of the month– your question answered, see p53 Here’s a very interesting card! It reminds us that the greatest power we have is to say no. This is the message that comes with it – read as though a friend…

Staring open-mouthed at the steel door with the small, mangled 1ft by 1ft window, I shuddered. And as our guide, a qualified nurse, explained more, I saw people’s faces pale… ‘Some kids broke in a few years back,’ he explained. ‘Later, a security guard heard screaming. Reaching the second-floor door, he saw the terrified faces of three kids through the window as they pounded on the other side. ‘Heart racing, I walked through the door’ The tour ‘They were screaming that they were being chased by the ghost of a disfigured man, and couldn’t get through the locked door. ‘Unfazed, the guard calmed the boys and, to their amazement, easily opened the door, which at the time had no lock…’ In and out of hospital in my 20s with a…

Witch report Anna Koldings was a Danish witch who lived in the 16th Century. Also known as ‘the Devil’s mother’, she was accused of performing spells against Anne of Denmark, future wife of King James I. When Anne sailed for Scotland, a storm battered her ship. The Minister of Finance equipped the boat so badly, it had no chance. He accused Anna, who copped the blame, and she was burnt at the stake. Your November ritual Honour women like Anna by embracing your personal power. Waft incense around. Imagine standing in a circle of fire, and say: ‘Spirits of the north, south, east and west, keep this circle blessed. Fire my passions from within, bless me with the power to win!’ Then see yourself bathed in golden light. Riddle’s remedies…

The house won’t sell Dear Yasmin I’m trying to sell my house and relocate. I really want to know when this will happen! Linda, 54, Plymouth Dear Linda  When it comes to selling a house, we must let it go. We’re more attached to our abodes than we realise. Ask Archangel Michael to cut your cords to your home. Then ask Michael to send his angels to clear up stagnant energy that’s stopping the place from selling. The card says: ‘The quickest way to end a long and difficult relationship is to love the other person’. Apply this to your property! Love your home for the shelter it is, rather than seeing it as a weight around your neck. The accompanying affirmation: ‘I consciously chose to release with love’. A…

I took a few deep breaths and tuned into spirit for my client. When I opened my eyes, standing in front of me was a man in a white suit and black shirt – it was Michael Jackson. The singer had died only two months before, now here he was in my healing room in Cheshire. ‘Tell her she needs to contact her father’s brother in Canada,’ said Michael. I nodded and relayed the singer’s message to my client. But the woman shook her head and said, ‘My father didn’t have a brother’. Michael continued to give me info, describing how her father had committed suicide, giving the name of her son, plus other confirmation. Even though it was the first time I’d met Michael in spirit, I passed on…