Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2020 i Chat It's Fate

The coronavirus crisis was still in full swing at the time of writing this, and we at Chat it’s fate are so grateful to the NHS and all the key workers doing so much to keep our nation safe. But although times are tough right now, there’s always hope – and we’ve got the most inspirational lead story this month. Now 13, Cian had only been able to dream of walking – but his dream came true! Find out more on p4. If, like half the nation, you’ve got into cookery while on lockdown, then why not try some of our suggestions for cooking with spices on p48? And check out our spiritual summer star special (try and say that sentence quickly!) on p37. Lucy Lam has looked into each…

Frankenstein– the tale of a monster brought to life by a mad scientist – is one of the most famous Gothic novels in the world, but did you know it was inspired by a dream? Mary Shelley was visiting her friend Lord Byron in Switzerland when they were snowed in. Lord Byron suggested they all write a ghost story to pass the time, and that night, Mary had a vivid dream. She wrote: ‘I saw the pale student of unhallowed arts kneeling beside the thing he had put together. I saw the hideous phantasm of a man stretched out, and then, on the workings of some powerful engine, show signs of life, and stir with an uneasy, half vital motion. Frightful must it be; for supremely frightful would be the…

FLAMIN’ HELL! Cambridgeshire residents were left scratching their heads in April when a huge burning object was seen spiralling around in the sky over the town of Ely. Local resident Gerry Underwood, 55, spotted it over his canal boat in the town of Stretham and took a load of photographs. ‘It looks like a very thick chemtrail to start with,’ he’s reported in the Metro as saying. ‘(It) was coming down very slowly and spiralling. It started to glow orange.’ Experts from the National Space Academy, an organisation for space education, claim that it was most likely contrail from a high altitude jet. However, social media had other ideas – and naturally the possibility that it could be a crashed UFO was much discussed. Look out for confused little green…

Jenna Leigh-Raine, 50, from London Standing in my bedroom, I pulled the duvet back and climbed into bed, staring at my bedroom door. My hands shaking slightly, I switched my bedside light off and closed my eyes. A medium told my mum that I had the ‘gift’ ‘You’re fine, Jenna, there’s nobody here. It’s just you and the cat,’ I muttered to myself. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of unease. Maybe I wasn’t on my own. Maybe there was someone with me. And maybe it was demonic. This has been my routine every night for the past couple of years. I struggle to drift off, worry that my London home, a Georgian terrace, might be invaded by something that attacks me in my sleep. Because if it’s happened once,…

Dear Barrie I’m attaching a photo of myself and the person I’d like to connect with. What do you get? Jacqui Fallon-Holloway, Birmingham Dear Jacqui I sense that this lady has been around you a lot lately for either a birthday or anniversary. She mentions links to a John and also a connection to the letter ‘M’ around you. I know you’ve been lifting up her photo lately and chatting to her. She also mentions that there aren’t all that many photos of her. She thanks you for speaking about her and for planting the yellow flowers in memory of her, something that she would love to have been here on this plane to see. You are lost at the moment and she wants to show you the road to…

MAD WORLD Dear Roi I dreamt of a person lying down in a glass container on top of a wall. I climbed the wall and jumped down to find a half-demolished building. I used the toilet, then me and a woman wandered around, finding rooms with lots of paintings on walls, which moved. I discovered the woman was pregnant. David Baker, 60, London Dear David There’s something going on in your life that isn’t working out for you. It’s connected with how you are seen by others, or how something creative that you do is going down with other people. Are you trying to protect some aspect of yourself from harm? It seems that you’re exploring who you are artistically, and also that there’s a new project that’s taking shape…

Mediums Work with spirit guides and receive information from deceased loved ones. BEST FOR: Contacting loved ones in spirit, often to provide emotional support during grieving, and for proof of life after death. PREDICTIONS: Yes, but most mediums prefer to just link to loved ones to pass on messages. FIND A MEDIUM: Via word-of-mouth or attend a spiritualist church. Visit snu.org.uk for listings. Tarot readers Use a deck of 78 tarot cards to read the influences around you and look at possible outcomes for a given issue. BEST FOR: Guidance on any situation, especially on who you can trust. PREDICTIONS: Yes, readers predict the future as it appears in the cards. Some also have psychic/ mediumship skills. FIND A TAROT READER: Visit TABI (the Tarot Association of the British Isles) at…

PSYCHIC SUMMER VIBES The world has felt bewildering recently, but this summer, the heavens are urging us to find spiritual strength, and that’s what this summer stars special is all about. Things kick off with the lunar eclipse in Sagittarius on 5th June. Sagittarius rules open-mindedness, growth and education – and when Sagittarius’s ruling planet Jupiter fuses with transformative Pluto at the end of June, this will trigger further developments in terms of humanity’s ability to deal with matters of faith and spirituality. But it’s the retrograde movement of the big-hitting planets that are urging us all to think, ‘how can we do things better?’ Well, Saturn went retrograde in Aquarius, the sign of the collective, in May and will journey back into authority-oriented Capricorn in July. Neptune, planet of…

Goddess report Warrior goddess Andraste is a Celtic deity and the patron of the Iceni tribe, whose leader was Boudicca. Evoked on the eve of battle, she’s associated with victory and success, and linked to divination. A lunar mother goddess, her symbol is the hare. Known as ‘The Invincible One,’ Andraste was popular throughout England, and legend has it that there’s a sacred grove in Epping Forest dedicated to her. RIDDLE’S REMEDIES Dear Kirsten I have a tendency to catastrophise – a tiny little error becomes a huge, fatal mistake in my head, and before I know it, my heart’s racing and I’m panicking. Is there a spell for anxiety? Shannon, Liverpool Dear Shannon Start by making a ‘calm charm’. You’ll need a mango and a sharp knife. Peel a…

The story of The Grudge is based on the Japanese urban legend about a woman named Kayako, who adored her husband and young son. However, falsely believing her to have been unfaithful to him, her husband stabbed his wife and crushed her windpipe, leaving her unable to speak and forced to watch in silence as he killed his son. Kayako returned as a vengeful ghost, determined to get payback for the evil she’d endured while alive. Although Kayako is something of a ‘Bloody Mary’ figure in Japan – a terrifying ghost that children whisper about – there’s actually no evidence that she ever really existed.…

June MAKE A SUMMER ALTAR Witches love an altar – but it’s always important that our altars represent the season we’re in and are decorated appropriately. Roses are the flower of June, so they’re a popular choice for summer altars – however, red, pink or yellow only as we never pick anything white from nature. That colour belongs to the Goddess and it’s considered extremely bad luck to bring anything white into the house such as white lilac or white heather, despite its beautiful aroma. On our altar, we would also have an image of a fairy or any other elemental being of nature, as June in particular is filled with the elemental energy of the fae, or Fair Folk as they’re known. Get set for a magical summer! Summer…

LEGEND OF THE MONTH If there was ever a man who made a big impression, it was Aleister Crowley. Described as the ‘wickedest man in the world,’ the British occultist and keen climber founded a religion known as Thelelma in the early 20th century, with himself as the prophet tasked with ushering in the Aeon (Age) of Horus. His mantra was ‘Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law’ – in other words, everyone should do whatever they want, as the idea of ‘morality’ is just a human invention. Naturally, this raised a few eyebrows, as it appeared to condone murder – hence the ‘wickedest man in the world’ label. Crowley was certainly a legend in his own mind – but was he really anything more than…

Pet TIP BITS Have you got your vet’s phone number in your mobile? In an emergency, the time taken looking it up could be crucial. Having read this, please add it to your phone if you have not already done so. Paws for thought We used to rely on listening out for a car engine but now, please be extra cautious while on your horse, or walking your dog on country roads, as electric cars are virtually silent and sadly, accidents have happened. PERFECT PRINCESS Dear Jackie My darling rabbit Princess recently passed away at the vet’s, aged seven. Does she know that I didn’t abandon her? Jessica, London Dear Jessica Princess says there’s nothing to worry about and she didn’t feel abandoned. She was ill and you…

Lynda McIntyre, 40, from Derry, Northern Ireland Most expectant mums worry, it’s only natural. But during my pregnancy with Cian I just couldn’t shake an intense sense of dread. All my scans were normal. I was overjoyed when I found out I was having a boy – dreamed of kicking balls in the park. But something just didn’t feel quite right. Even when I was finally holding him in my arms, counting his tiny fingers and marveling at his brilliant hazel eyes, something still nagged at the back of my mind. By the time he was two-and-a-half, we’d started at a mum-and-toddler group and the other mummies nicknamed him ‘the wee drunk man’ because his walking was so wobbly. I took him for MRI scans and neurological tests. But even…

Society could look very different if these guys hadn’t got their zeds in! reams have been responsible for some of D the greatest innovations, scientific discoveries, novels and even tunes – ever! Here are just a few of them. The theory of relativity Men and women of science typically don’t tend to pay too much attention to anything that cannot be proved using empirical evidence, but strangely enough, it was a dream that led the young Albert Einstein to discover the theory of relativity – the notion, put simply, that at a fundamental level, time and space are the same thing. He dreamed he was sledging down a steep mountain, going faster and faster as the sledge picked up speed – and as it approached the speed of light, the…

Katie paints your spirit guide Dear Katie I would love some guidance about my economic future and whether I’m going to be financially stable as I move forward. Susanne, 53, Hull Dear Susanne Your spirit guide is a man called Richard who lived in southern England at the turn of the 19th century. He struggled at school, and yet he went on to become a key entrepreneur in the fields of mining and rail locomotion. Even when he faced intense rivalry and criticism, he stayed true to his dreams. He is with you to give you confidence to believe in a better tomorrow, even when it seems as though you’re facing insurmountable odds. He guides you to reconnect to your dreams and look to make them happen – ask him…

This has been an extraordinary year so far, with tough times for everyone. Every single angel is working tirelessly to bring peace, healing and harmony into our lives but there are four major archangels who are coordinating things. Gabriel is charged with watching over all methods of communication from face-to-face to social media, helping us to see what is true and what is ‘fake news’. Uriel looks after all of nature (including us!) and sends grounding and calming energies. Raphael is the Great Healer, not just for physical issues, but also for our mental health. Archangel Michael stands over all as the Great Protector, surrounding us with his limitless love. They are always with us, but if you need to bring them even closer, sit quietly, close your eyes and…

1. Sagittarius Jupiter-ruled Archers are all about the bigger picture, faith, philosophy and spirituality. 2. Scorpio The most intense of all of the signs, you’re the most likely to be psychic. 3. Pisces Pisceans always try to relate to others on a deeper level rather than the purely material. 4. Cancer Cancerians are in touch with your spiritual side. You understand the power of kindness. 5. Aquarius Free-thinking Aquarians question everything. You think there might be something out there apart from the material, but what? 6. Leo Leo’s generosity of spirit and belief in humanity’s innate goodness colours everything to do with your spiritual practice. 7. Gemini Bringing love and light to others’ lives is Gemini’s way of making the world better. You leave the heavy philosophising to other signs.…

The summer solstice falls on 21 June. The sun is at its height – just at the time it is also eclipsed by the moon. Major changes are afoot. This solstice, the stars are answering the question: what should you abandon, and what should you adopt? ARIES Brace yourself for some fireworks on the domestic front. Plans you’ve been forging ahead with could run into opposition. At first this could be frustrating, and you may feel tempted to give up. Don’t sulk – you have the resourcefulness to find a way forward. DUMP any tendency for tantrums and touchiness, they will make things worse. DEVELOP your listening skills. You’ll find cooperation can eventually get you more than you planned. TAURUS You may find your opinions are challenged, and you could…

WHAT’S IN YOUR spooky snaps ? Orbs away Dear Sally This photo taken of my workmate really spooked her. What do you see? Helen Gunton, Keighley, West Yorkshire Dear Helen In my opinion, this photo has captured an orb in motion. The orb is moving so fast it creates what I call a ‘cigar-shaped’ orb – literally created by the round orb moving very, very fast! I think that the energy of the orb belongs to the building or house that the photo was taken in – the energy was basically being nosy! I sense that the orb is feeding off the energy of the girl in the photo, although the orb is not connected to the girl but rather to the building. I feel that the spirit energy…

Stars IN THE SKY Gary Coleman The much-loved star of the 80s, Gary died suddenly at the age of 42, due to a fall at his home. His short stature (4 foot 8) was due to congenital kidney disease, but he was renowned for his comedy and fun, playing the ‘younger brother’ role with great good humour. He was an expert at one-liners and his humour always lifted the room and the occasion. Best known for his character Arnold in the soap Diff’rent Strokes, his passing not only left a huge hole in his family’s hearts, but also in the hearts and homes of those that followed him. Maybe even today he will still be pulling those one-liners with his mates in the spirit world, and those that loved him…

Christine Chalklin, 65, from Pontefract, West Yorkshire Craning over my mother Ditiane’s shoulder, I looked, fascinated, at the complex chart she was drawing up. ‘What’s that?’ I asked. I was just a child and had no idea what she was doing. ‘It’s an astrology chart,’ my mother explained. ‘I’ll show you how to do it when you’re older.’ She wasn’t a professional astrologer but it was a serious hobby, and my grandmother Melita was also an enthusiastic follower of this ancient practice. Growing up, it was normal to hear my mum and grandmother discussing the planets and their influence over tea. When I was 11 years old, my mother taught me the basics of astrology. She told me about the meanings of the sun signs, the 12 planets and the…

Every month, I draw a card for all of the four astrological elements. This month, it’s the advice that you need to hear. FIRE (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius). Your hard work is paying off . Whatever you’ve been working towards, there’s a good chance you’re about to reach your goal. Whatever you do, don’t give up now! If you want a new career path, then the skies are on your side, making that happen. EARTH (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn). Expect powerful change. If you thought you were going to cruise through 2020 unchanged, think again! You’re headed for a new way of being. In fact, this card suggests you’re at an important life turning point, so think about which direction you want to go in. AIR (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). Emotions are running…

Aries 21 MARCH - 20 APRIL MANTRA: ‘I channel my abundant energy in constructive ways.’ Your spiritual style The idea of meditating in the lotus position would drive you round the bend. However, that’s not to say that you can’t – just that you do it in a more proactive way. Running, for example, can feel like a spiritual practice for you, as can certain types of yoga, like Bikram or Ashtanga. Try repeating a mantra if you can’t still your mind. Rituals that include fire work for you – write a list of your worries around the time of the Full Moon and burn them as a regular part of your spiritual routine. Your psychic summer This is a particularly important summer. Events triggered at the end of June…

• 5TH JUNE Lunar eclipse in Sagittarius. Issues around religion and philosophy are likely to be highlighted by this eclipse, along with freedom of speech and of movement. We’ll want to know the bigger picture. • 21ST JUNE Solar eclipse in Cancer. Look out for a re-emergence of the female power. Expect more leaders like Greta Thunberg to emerge to tip the balance from conventional to transformative. • 23RD JUNE Neptune retrograde. Old patterns and conventions are washed away – this can be disorientating, but humanity will start to consider new ways of living and connecting. • 30TH JUNE Jupiter conjunct Pluto. The fusion triggers optimism, generosity and abundance – we can say farewell to pessimism and the balance of power being skewed. Time to introduce new ways of doing…

Cooking is having a ‘moment’ as everyone’s getting busy in their kitchens, experimenting with new flavours and tastes like never before! If you don’t usually cook with spices, you might be wondering where to start – so, with the help of spicentice.com, we’ve put together a guide to some of the most common spices and how to use them, as well as a couple of simple spicy recipes! The brilliant thing about spices is that they have incredible health benefits – and of course they’ve been used in spellcraft and magic for millenia, too. There’s never been a better time to learn to be a kitchen witch! • Recipes supplied by spicentice.com. You can buy all the spice mixes from their website, where you’ll also find more recipes. MAKE YOUR…

Tanya Fillbrook, 51, from Wimborne, Dorset Walking down the stairs of my home, I suddenly got that nasty feeling you get when you’ve missed a step. With a yell, I grabbed the bannister, just about managing to stop myself from tumbling down to the bottom. The ghost was staring at me What was weird wasn’t just that I’d felt numb, almost trance-like at the time I almost fell, but that it had happened previously, in the same place. I’d nearly tumbled from the fourth step from the top before! I’d probably just have thought it was a coincidence if there hadn’t been other paranormal activity at my home, a small Victorian house in Poole, Dorset. I’ve lived here for over 10 years, and right from the start, I’ve witnessed all…