Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2017 i Chat It's Fate

Years ago, I was having a rough time and saw a clairvoyant. After shuffling the tarot cards, she dealt them three separate times. Each time she laid out my cards, they came up with swords. Even the clairvoyant was in tears as the future didn’t look good. She predicted I’d lose my home and have great hardship. The only good thing was that she saw my daughter holding a diploma. She said it’d improve, but it’d take time. And it happened exactly as she said. However, my daughter did graduate with a great degree, and things did get better. And they’ve remained that way. Have you had an amazing reading lately that you’d like to share with us? Or have you taken a ghostly snap? We pay £25 for your…

Poking around When I was little, my grandad used to playfully poke me in the back to make me giggle. I adored him. So when he died in 1993, I was heartbroken. In 2005, I was meditating when I felt him dig me in the back. A misty shape appeared – Grandad! He kissed me on the cheek. A few weeks later, family members were visiting me when I felt that familiar poke. Knowing Grandad was there, I took a photo. When I had it developed, I could see him sitting on the sofa next to one of my relatives! There in the blurry shot was the same white shape I’d seen when he’d kissed me while I was meditating. I could even make out his arm and hand. I’d…

Are you always trotting to the doctor with pains, only to be told it’s in your mind? Well, this can be a huge drain on your time. Some people might label you a hypochondriac, but your aches and pains might be very real. The suffering, though, is most likely unnecessary as it probably belongs in a past life. You might have been tortured or had a disease, the ghost of which is haunting you still. You need to step out from under this shadow, because in 99.9% of these cases you will never contract the illness you fear is coming to get you. Your pains are just a reflection of the trauma you suffered. Go for past-life regression to help put them behind you for good! Jenny has just brought…

Q&A My chest’s on fire! Dear Jayda My doctor said that my heartburn is a hiatus hernia. Any tips? Trevor, 54, Islington Dear Trevor A hiatus hernia is when part of the stomach squeezes up to the chest via an opening in the diaphragm. Stomach acid can leak and cause symptoms. Lose weight if you need to, and eat frequent small meals rather than three big ones. Avoid triggers like alcohol, coffee, fatty foods and chocolate. Don’t eat before bed. A study found aloe vera juice can ease symptoms as much as medication. Take 2tbsp three times a day. Ouch, my poor ears! Dear Jayda Why have my pierced ears started getting red and sore? Tricksy, 25, Stoke Newington Dear Tricksy You may have developed an allergic reaction to the…

To mix essential oils for massage, use three drops of essential oil to 10mls of a carrier oil, such as vegetable oil. If you want to add your fragrance to bathwater, use nine drops of essential oil to half a bath full of water. Do a skin patch test before you try! Sexual healing Mandarin: 3 drops Basil: 2 drops Lime: 2 drops Jasmine: 2 drops It’s said Hindu Gods Vishnu and Krishna chewed basil leaves to enhance the feeling of renewed vigour. Mandarin and lime are citrus fragrances that boost the libido. Come fly with me Patchouli: 3 drops Grapefruit: 3 drops Cedarwood: 3 drops Patchouli sharpens the senses and stimulates free-spirited love. The citrus undertones of grapefruit renews your passion. Cedarwood is sexy. You’ll be flying on a…

’My eating disorder was hardwired in my brain’ The doctor’s words were blunt and said to shock. ‘If you carry on like this, you might not make it,’ he said. I was 14. Just three months earlier, I’d been a normal teenager. A&E Something changed. I was so busy, I’d often forget to eat. ‘Have you lost weight?’ people asked. I hadn’t intended to go on a diet. A healthy size and weight, I didn’t need to. But, self-control over food became another thing I wanted to be the best at. I also found that not eating numbed my emotions. When my stomach was growling, it took my mind off stressful things like school. I didn’t eat much more than a mouse would. And convinced my family I’d already eaten.…

Musical manna Recently, I found myself in a hard situation and struggled to find the right course of action. As I sat at my desk contemplating, I became filled with self-doubt. Suddenly, my laptop’s media player switched on and Michael Buble’s I Believe in You began to play. It felt like a sign of encouragement – I’d love to know from whom! I’d like to say thanks to this mysterious music lover as a while later, I hit upon the ideal solution to my problem. Gail Wilson, Edinburgh Lucky for some! I’ve always been told that spiders are lucky. A few years ago, working as a cleaner, I accidentally emptied my mop bucket over a large spider. I put him on a piece of kitchen towel and prayed he’d survive.…

‘I can sense what’s wrong with people by looking at them’ Invisible touch Simone Circir, 44, from Glastonbury It was 16 years ago when I first felt something was missing. I had two beautiful children, a happy marriage… but the final piece of the jigsaw wasn’t there. One evening, I went to see a clairvoyant show. It was just a bit of fun – I wasn’t particularly interested in the esoteric. But as I sat quietly watching the show, one of the clairvoyants zoned in on me. ‘You have healing hands,’ she told me. ‘You’ll be an angel healer one day.’ I was absolutely stunned – and very intrigued. I read up on spiritual healing, and practised on friends and family Mum said my work gave her enormous relief. One…

Your relationship You may be put out if a partner doesn’t respond to your needs, but it’s not all about you! Use your initiative and indulge in outside interests, especially from the 5th when Venus enters playful Gemini. Don’t let your other half go silent on you. Encourage some soul baring. New love If you’ve met someone new, you’ll soon find out a lot more about them. Think about the issues you’re willing to handle. If lack of money is one of your bugbears, for example, be wary of hooking up with a partner for whom money is an issue. If you’re footloose, check out the talent at a celebration. Career and money The winds of change will soon be blowing through your Career Sector. A harmonious workplace and a…

Your relationship You’ve been a model of restraint but times are changing! With Mercury entering your sign on the 6th, you now can speak honestly. This doesn’t mean you’ll get your own way, but being heard works. Be receptive when it’s your turn to listen. Events unfolding from the 20th speed things up big time. New love This month gets more exciting as it goes along. Love and friendship are linked, so you may look at someone with different eyes. Yet it’s the combination of passion planet Mars and the Sun in your sign from the 22nd that makes you confident. You’re raring to go. Career and money If someone you rely on removes their support, work might feel like a lonely place. There could be a few difficult moments…

Your relationship It’s not in your emotional makeup to be half-hearted about anything, especially where your love life’s concerned. Venus in breezy Gemini says you’d do well to give your partner space. A sense of humour will bounce back to you and you’ll become the object of their attention in and out of the bedroom. New love Life’s too busy, which explains why love’s taking a back seat. That’s a good thing as you can have a think about what it is you want. This way, you’ll be ready to dive in with the right person. Self-analysis is good, but past lovers can impart meaningful insights. Meet up with an ex and see what you can learn. Career and money Work heats up once communication planet Mercury enters your Career…

Your relationship You may be feeling a bit bored by your quiet love life, but this is the lull before the storm… Don’t miss a trick on the 6th. Mercury’s arriving in your Partnership Sector, paving the way for change. Your other half will love your original take on things. New love There’s plenty to get excited about as the planets line up to bring you romance. Make sure you get your face out there and go to untried places. This is also a top month to join a dating agency. The weekend of the 22nd/23rd bounds with energy as someone you meet makes an immediate impact. Career and money Tread carefully at work – someone steps over the line and challenges what you believe in. Once Mercury enters your…

Bedtime tip Lazy ladies, listen up! Keep a packet of Benecos Happy Cleansing Wipes, £3.45, www. benecos. co.uk , by your bed to make sure you always clean your face before bedtime! They’re vegan and full of natural ingredients. Did you know? As a mixture of passionate red and positive white, pink is known to represent compassion and love. What a great tan! Ultrasun Body Tan Activator, £28, Marks & Spencer, contains a revolutionary complex called bronzyl to enhance your tan by over 40 per cent, whilst still giving high UVA protection. So you can protect skin by sunbathing less, but still go home with a tan! Up the drinking! Sunshine equals dry skin, so up your moisturiser game! Palmer’s Raw Shea Body…

The Maoris of New Zealand revered the Tohunga, and no wonder. Priests, healers, tradesmen, tattooists and practitioners of witchcraft, they performed sacred rites. Passing down their wisdom to generations, they also talked to the spirit realm. Tohunga makutu (witchdoctors) specialised in the occult. They were feared, but the Maori had no compunction in killing them if they were to prove troublesome! Your July ritual If you’re facing a challenge, carve a star into a candle made of beeswax, thought to carry wishes to the Heavens. Run a bath and place the lit candle nearby. Add a spoonful of baking soda to the water to help remove obstacles. As you soak, gaze into the flame and make a wish for success. Riddle’s remedies Dear Kirsten How can I make my landlord…

Is the coast clear?! Dear Yasmin Sometimes I really think I'd like to move to the coast. But I'd miss my friends and family so much! Julia, 43, London Dear Julia You’ve got a lot of lessons connected to your home and family coming your way in 2018. Serious Saturn will move into your Home Zone for the first time in around 30 years, making it a good time to put down roots. But it’s up to you to decide where. You need to think long and hard about this question. The card you got is The Mirror with the message: Know thyself, self-examination, seeing who you really are. In other words, are you a coastal or a city person? Answer that and you have your…

Pound stretcher Make cash last longer with this easy technique. Start by emptying your purse, then select a pound coin. Light a green candle and with a pair of tongs, pass the coin through the flame to purge with fire, then rinse under the cold tap to cleanse with water. Wrap in tissue with a quartz crystal, and bury in the soil of a plant pot overnight. This purifies the coin with earth. In the morning, dust it down and imagine you’re pouring your intention for more dosh into the coin. To finish, put the coin back in your purse, but in a separate compartment or pocket to any other change so that you don’t spend it. Over the course of the week, this coin should draw more money into…

‘I was 16 when Dad died from an aneurysm in his head’ More of a wilted bunch of flowers than a bed of roses. That was my life. But with all those ups, downs… and more downs, I’d forgotten something important. That I’m blessed. ‘You must see it,’ Mum Lynda, 59, said. ‘An angel, right there!’ She wasn’t wrong. It was there all right. An angel. In black and white on the shoulder of my unborn baby. Bleed It was May 2013. That morning, me and my boyfriend, Anthony, 36, had been at Liverpool Women’s Hospital for a scan. I was 12 weeks pregnant. ‘Everything looks fine,’ the midwife said, moving her scanner across my belly. ‘There’s the heartbeat.’ I know I should have been excited. I know I should…

Hover craft! El Dorado. The lost Inca city of gold has floated in explorers' imaginations for years. Now something has hovered into view that may unearth this mystical place - a drone. French explorer Thierry Jamin has made more than 20 attempts to find the city believed to be atop a square-shaped mountain embedded in the tangled jungles of Peru. Expeditions to reach the mountain have failed, due to the treacherous terrain of the rainforest. Undeterred, Jamin has teamed up with high-tech company Airborne Concept. They will pilot a drone to take infrared photos of the region – these will be more detailed than satellite images. And laser beams mounted on the drone will be able to measure exact distances. If El Dorado ever existed, the Conquistadors undoubtedly plundered all…

Little seeds deliver a powerful health punch! They’re so rich in goodness, just two tablespoons of seeds a day will give your diet supersized benefits. Keep a selection in a jar for snacks, sprinkle on your dinner or grind to a powder and add to smoothies, yogurt or sprinkle over cereal. There’s a seed for everything. Get munching! Building block Protein is the building block of life. You need it to repair and make new cells. Good sources are sunflower, pumpkin, linseed, sesame seeds and the superstar seed, hemp! Keep it moving Most of us don’t get enough fibre, but we need it to keep our gut healthy and help prevent heart disease, diabetes, weight gain and some cancers. High five to linseed and chia seeds. Bone strengtheners As well…

Crystal fact Drusy This impossibly glamorous and colourful quartz is millions of years old! It’s made up of thousands of tiny crystals which give it its glittering quality, sensational in jewellery! It can be translucent or coated with metallic vapors. Healers use it to help people relax and get a restful night. It also aids positivity, creativity and extrasensory perception. It’s found in any location where water can evaporate on rock, but popular locations are Brazil, Chile, Mexico, the USA, Africa and Europe. Ghostly Inspirations Jade Goody She caused controversy when she was alive, but showed great dignity and courage in her death. The reality star raised awareness of cervical cancer and the need for regular check-ups, and thousands of women across the country were tested. Her four-bedroomed country home…

‘Her spirit has been seen at her father’s place’ On New Year’s Eve 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston, the daughter of the former Third Vice President of the US, Aaron Burr, boarded a boat to New York to visit her father. Life hadn’t been easy for Theodosia, 29. Just six months earlier, her son had died from malaria at the tender age of 10. Set sail Coupled with that, it’d been a long time since she’d seen her dad, who’d fled to Europe in 1807 after being accused of treason. Aaron Burr had been plagued by scandal after he killed his political rival, Alexander Hamilton in 1804. Theodosia set sail from Georgetown, South Carolina on the schooner Patriot, but never reached her destination. Weeks passed and neither Aaron or her husband…

‘I headed to the room where the racket was heard’ Signs across the divide Spot the difference! Sam Thompson, 19, London Ever since I was tiny, I've loved performing to an audience. My dad Jeremy, 51, an actor, always told me to reach for the stars. Last year, I worked as a light technician for a show in Leicester. It was a great insight into the production process. And I learnt a lot about the theatre’s background… ‘Did you know it’s built on a graveyard?’ someone said. I didn’t think much of it until one evening soon after, my radio crackled to life. ‘Someone’s running around above the stage,’ I was told. ‘Can you find out who’s making the noise and remove them?’ They thought it was a spotter, people…

Joanna’s monthly blog Let stuff go This month’s Full Moon falls in Capricorn on the 9th, alongside transformative Pluto. There’s no getting away from a ruthless quality in this line up and whatever comes full circle for you may feel overwhelming. But don’t try to breathe life into anything that’s had its day. Help yourself by identifying where your responsibilities lie – and where they don’t. Patience is all Mercury moves into his own sign of analytical Virgo on the 26th. This marks the beginning of an unusually long journey as Mercury will be moving backwards and forwards through this sign for the next two months. This signals a chapter of painstaking work, or a warning against making assumptions, but with extra care and attention to detail, efforts will eventually…

Your relationship Things are looking good for you and your other half because Venus enters your sign on the 5th, heading for a harmonious link with Jupiter mid month. Making travel plans for later in the year is most auspicious. If any problems rear their thorny heads, Saturn will show you the full picture around the 24th. New love Love planet Venus is in Gemini from the 5th to the 31st. Make the most of Venus’ annual visit to your sign and flirt! She’s the planet of beauty, so it’s time to focus on your image. You’re in pole position now, so don’t wait for someone to get back to you. Hand out your number to someone new. Career and money Drastic measures must be taken if you run up…

Your relationship If you’ve got issues to tackle, make sure you talk things out in private. Your relationship business is your own. On a happier note, nurturing your sex life and making home a loving place create a delicious shared sense of togetherness and well-being. New love When it comes to love and friendship, have clear boundaries. A harmless flirtation could be viewed in a different light by a third party. The weekend of the Full Moon’s dangerous, so steer clear of a romantic entanglement. It might be preferable to bide your time now when it comes to love. Career and money It’s not what you know but who you know once the planet of relating, Venus, enters your Career Sector on the 5th. Use connections to boost your work…

Your relationship Venus entering your Partnership Sector on the 5th makes for romance! Love has a way of re-presenting issues until you get the point, as events around the 24th will show. Genuine commitment is a must. Your other half needs reassurance that you’re in for the long haul and not just for the good times. New love Men are crawling out of the woodwork, but finding a lover who wants the same as you isn’t easy. You may think you’re ready for a relationship, but something will leave you questioning what you want. It’s also important to read the signs if you’re dating someone new. Happiness can be found with a foreigner. Career and money Money battles loom large as there’s someone who’s prepared to go to any lengths…

Your relationship You’re going to be sorely tried this month as your other half’s being bossy or difficult to pin down. Give them a long rein. Also support anything they feel passionate about. Be patient – the results will be worth the wait. The 26th brings a surprise promise or a proposal! New love Are you about to career headlong into a relationship? Tempting, especially as passion planet Mars brings excitement to your Romance Sector. Take the time for a reality check. Is there anything about a new lover that makes you feel uncomfortable? A sense of calm descends on your love life on the 6th. Career and money Don’t hold back, whether you’re job hunting or hard at work. The more energy you pour into your projects, the happier…

My son’s hard-earned bike’s been stolen Dear Miss Crimebuster There’s been a recent spate of bike thefts in our area. And my son’s bike was one of them. He was heartbroken as he’d saved up his pocket money for it. I can’t afford to replace it as cash is tight. Do you think it’ll be found? Natalie, 38, Ipswich Dear Natalie You were close to your nan who’s now in spirit. She used to go halves with you when you wanted something new. As a single mum, you’re finding life a struggle, but she’s proud you’re teaching your son some real values. A better paid job is coming, and he’ll get a new one quicker than he thought. The bikes have been sold on, some to scrap dealers who frequent…

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Q&A Am I milking it?! Dear Jenny I couldn’t stop staring at a poster of a milkmaid in old clothes in a charity shop. I felt compelled to go back and buy it, but it was gone. I feel devastated. Clarice, 31, Hinkley, Leicestershire Dear Clarice Don’t feel bad, it wasn’t so much the woman in the painting that attracted you but what she was doing. In a past life, your name was Anika, and you lived happily as a Dutch farmer’s wife in the 17th Century. It was nostalgia that drew you to this picture. If you go for past-life regression, you’ll remember details of that time which’ll make you feel more relaxed in this one. You can feel anxious, because you think you should always be busy. But…

‘Lisa (top) and I lived so close but didn’t know each other!’ After finishing university in 2004, I was in need of a way to unwind. Unpacking countless boxes had taken its toll. So going online, I soon stumbled across local wellbeing centre, Get A Life! run by a Lisa Whitehead. ‘She has the same name as me,’ I smiled to myself. And she ran regular meditation classes. Clicked A happy coincidence? Maybe. It felt like it, so I called to find out more. I got straight through to Lisa. As we chatted, it felt like we’d known each other for years. ‘I’d love you to come along and try a meditation class,’ she said. Curious, flicking through her website, I spotted a picture of Lisa. ‘I know that face,’…

She’s so anti-social! Dear Katie My cat Nubbins, who’s 8, is only affectionate in our bedroom. It takes two of us to comb her and she growls. She also won’t eat if I’m around. Debbie, 55, London Dear Debbie Nubbins’ colours are red and orange – she sees herself as boss! She’ll only play pet when it suits, but she’s sensitive to any change in mood. Praise the good behaviour and ignore the bad, and she’ll learn to be adaptable. Your fave colours interpreted Dear Katie I have big plans for my pub, but I worry that they'll fail and I'll be stuck where I am. My three favourite colours are black, purple and red. Dean, 44, Cornwall Dear Dean Red and purple reveal leadership qualities and ambition. You also…

Let it go! When my kids are mortified they've stuffed up in some way and they feel complete idiots, I tell them not to dwell on it. If you don’t hold onto the things that embarrass you, you’ll be less stressed, more positive and happier. It’s the same with the small stuff that winds you up: the rude sales assistant, the inconsiderate driver, the officious receptionist. As the Frozen song says: Let it go! I have learnt to laugh when (inevitably) I mess up. I once attended an interview happily oblivious to the bra wire that had worked loose and was poking out of my cleavage like an aerial. I only discovered it when I got out of the car at home and jabbed myself in the nose! Thankfully, my…

Q & A Please cut off my finger! Dear Roi de Lune Recently, I dreamt I had a splinter in my finger that started to grow. It really hurt and I asked if my brother would cut off my finger! Zoe, 40, Frome, Somerset Dear Zoe Something seemingly insignificant has been niggling away at you. It may be small, but it is hindering you from effectively completing tasks and jobs. If you don’t get the support you need from your family or someone close to you, then it may turn into something really troublesome. Ask your brother for some advice instead… Culture corner Back in June 1999, US horror writer Stephen King nearly lost a leg in a horrific accident, suffering a collapsed lung and multiple fractures. Not all was…

Lying back on the masseur's couch, I sighed happily. My family has been going to Camp Bestival for five years now, and I always make sure I treat myself to a massage in the dedicated wellness area - camping's hard work, you know! I used to be a Glasto regular – until I had kids. Camp Bestival is, in my opinion, the most family-friendly festie in Britain. There’s something magical about this place that keeps drawing me back. Back in the tent, Ian and the kids were getting excited about Fatboy Slim. We dressed Sam and Savannah in their onesies, ready to jump straight into their sleeping bags once we got back – but Savannah lay down and slept through Fatboy Slim’s entire set while people raved madly all around…

Your relationship Your can-do energy makes you a driving force in a relationship, but don’t go over the top. Mars in cautious Cancer, and on a collision course with Uranus, suggests your partner may disagree with your views. Why set yourself up for finding this out the hard way? You’re in for a lively conversation on the 7th. New love The more sociable you are, the easier it is to meet someone new. Love planet Venus graces your Communication Sector from the 5th, so flaunt your flirting skills. Widen your social net and increase your chances of hooking a winning catch. Don’t let personal problems impinge on a new relationship. Career and money Domestic issues could disrupt work. Maybe it’s someone in the family who needs your care and attention…

Your relationship It’s not the easiest of starts as Mars clashes with Pluto in your Partnership Sector on the 2nd. Where have things become unequal? All-or-nothing Pluto adds to the picture on the Full Moon on the 10th. If it’s time to call it a day, do it. Otherwise, take the bull by the horns. New love Proceed with caution if you want someone new. Act impulsively and you could end up in a relationship that’s a repeat of an old pattern. Remind yourself that no relationship is better than a bad relationship. Know in your heart what kind of love you want. Career and money Relations at work could take up a lot of energy if you encounter difficult individuals. Stand up for yourself and step in if another…

Your relationship Your partner’s beset by difficulties, and could well be under a great deal of stress. Thank Heaven, your bond is strong and Venus in your fellow air sign of Gemini from the 5th lifts the grim mood. Things improve around the 18th when expansive Jupiter in your sign gets in on the act. New love Dating someone you work with is big no-no. It’ll come with too much drama attached. Go on holiday as that’s where you’ll find romance. Love planet Venus is in your Travel Sector from the 5th to the 31st, so broaden your horizons. A holiday liaison can flourish or reconnect with a blast from the past. Career and money If you’re feeling ambitious, you’ll have to develop a selfish gene. Put your own interests…

Your relationship Mars challenging Pluto on the 2nd intensifies issues, and a row is brewing. Things change over on the 8th with the Full Moon in your sign. Trust your instincts, even if you don’t like them, and hold on to the fact that sensible answers aren’t necessarily the best ones. New love Once Venus leaves your Romance Sector on the 6th, you’re entering into unknown territory. You’d be wise only to entertain the idea of a relationship if you feel daring and courageous. Taboo subjects are sex, money, power or control. If you’re ready for those, jump in; if not, retreat. Career and money Get on top of money matters as soon as talk planet Mercury enters your Finance Sector on the 6th. A windfall, bonus or chance to…

‘Me and John heard a little girl’s voice in the sex club’ ‘One of the broken dolls suddenly started crying’ Why was a kid’s ghost haunting a sex club? Lee Piercy, 34, from Liverpool ‘What’s that?’ my mate John gasped as we walked gingerly through the dark cellar. We’d just come across an enormous wheel, with arm and leg restraints attached to it. It looked like a torture device. And that’s what it was! Believe it or not, we were on a paranormal investigation in a haunted sex club. We made our way upstairs, which wasn’t any less creepy than the dungeon downstairs. Vanished One room had been set up with a dentist’s chair in the middle. As we flickered our torch around, we saw an orb leap across the…

The sound of spooky hooves woke me… Dana Adler, 71, from Chatham, Kent Waking with a start, I heard the clip clop of horse’s hooves. The sound had woken me up. Someone’s out for an early ride, I thought as the distinctive noise faded. I glanced at the clock before going back to sleep. It was 5.30am. Later that morning, I realised something. The road is at the front of my house and I sleep at the back. I can’t hear sounds from a horse on the road! So what had I heard? Library find It was odd and I put the experience to the back of my mind. But a few days later, browsing in my library I found Haunted Chatham by Neil Arnold. I didn’t know Chatham had…

‘Her head fell forward. She was unconscious and pale’ Please, someone, save my daughter and baby! Angela Riley, 51, from Pickering, North Yorkshire ‘My back’s killing me, Mum’ said my daughter Katie, 19, as she slowly lowered herself onto the sofa. It was no wonder she was uncomfortable. Katie was heavily pregnant and, though she was excited about having her first child, she was fed up with waiting. ‘Don’t worry, love, the baby will soon be here,’ I told her. But in the next few days no baby came, and so Katie was taken into hospital. Nine days overdue, Katie was given a drug to start her contractions. But it was still three days before she went into labour. Luckily, apart from the delayed start, everything seemed to be going…

‘Their skin appears more lizardlooking’ There are some wacky, out-of-this-world conspiracy theories out there – you’ve only got to search Google to see most of them. One of the strangest of them all is the one that suggests there are people in power who are reptilian beings – shape-shifters. They rule the most important part of our world. Theory You may recall a few years ago a TV presenter by the name of David Icke. He used to present BBC’s Grandstand sports programme on a Saturday. Everything seemed fine with him until the cheese seemingly fell off his cracker, and he started claiming all sorts of conspiracy theories as being true. Well, one such theory of his was that people of high importance, who occupied positions of power, were reptiles,…