Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2021 i Chat It's Fate

I’ve got a bit of a fascination with aliens going on at the moment. I loved Paula Green’s story on p14 – she’s a no-nonsense Yorkshire grandma who’s met all sorts of different aliens. She says she’s been abducted on several occasions. I don’t believe we’re alone in the universe – there are billions of planets so there must be intelligent life out there somewhere. Maybe Paula’s got a point! If you fancy reading up on Starseeds – people who believe they’re aliens – we’ve got a brilliant roundup of all the best new spiritual and supernatural books on p50. So if you’re taking your summer holiday this month and get to relax on a sunlounger for a bit – lucky you – you need to read this first! Have…

I was drawing in the back garden on my own when a small black bird with a red beak hopped onto the fence next to me. I didn’t think anything of it, but after a while I heard its voice – in my head! ‘Hello,’ it said, ‘Do you like school?’ ‘Erm, yes,’ I replied telepathically, surprised. I was only four years old, but I didn’t think birds could talk! But the black bird seemed really interested in my life, and it asked me all sorts of questions about my family, interests and friends. After a while, my mum popped her head out of the back door. ‘Paula, who are you talking to?’ At once, the bird flew off to the rooftop on the house on the opposite side of…

Kay Maloney, 36, Walsall, West Midlands The moment I stepped into the living room of the 1950s home, I gasped as a heavy energy hit my chest. I saw the ghost at once. She was an old woman smoking a cigarette – and she was ‘You angry ’re . here to get rid of me,’ she snarled, glaring at me with hate in her eyes. My heart sank. I’ve been doing house clearances for two years, working as a medium and tarot reader for five. I could tell this wasn’t going to be easy. The spirit laughed nastily and drifted out of the room. I followed her, squeezing the clear quartz crystal in my left hand and the black obsidian in my right. My crystals, along with my Tibetan monk…

It had been a cold winter, and on the morning of 8 February 1855, snow lay thick on the ground in the town of Exmouth, in Devon. But that wasn’t what caught the eye of the town’s residents, opening their curtains on this particular morning. What grabbed their attention was a trail of hoofprints that led throughout the town. The prints were around four inches long, and looked like they’d been made by a clovenhooved creature, like a donkey or goat. Not so odd, you might think – after all, there are plenty of goats in Devon! But the trail indicated that whatever had made the prints walked on two legs, not four. And the prints were everywhere! They crossed roads, walls, rooftops and even haystacks, out in the fields.…

With the New Moon in Virgo and a Full Moon in the opposite sign of Pisces, it’s very much a month to get organised – which makes sense as we all go back to work/study after the summer break. Here’s your monthly oracle card message from the heavens. Sign of the month: VIRGO – A new romantic cycle begins. Get ready for romance! This is a lovely card for your birthday month. If you’re attached, it suggests you can reinject some  romance your , you re single, that new love could be coming in the year ahead. It also suggests the year ahead will be happier if you do a bit of give and take. LIBRA – Rather than being all in your head, ask yourself what love would do?…

BACK TO SCHOOL eptember is all about resetting S ourselves after the summer holidays. Like the seasons, astrology has certain rhythms and routines. September means a Virgo Sun and new moon, so it’s unsurprising we all resume routine now, as Virgo rules the everyday routines of work. In terms of other heavenly bodies, Vesta, the second biggest body in the asteroid belt, (Ceres is the biggest) moves into Scorpio, adding extra intensity to our day-to-day lives. You may not have heard much about asteroid Vesta. In astrological terms, Vesta represents the keeper of the spiritual flame – a sacred feminine creative energy. Excitingly, this moves into Scorpio on the 20th (the same day as the full moon in Pisces), a sign known for intimacy and piercing psychological depth. Vesta in…

Alison Ward is offering one-hour telephone readings to three lucky readers. During the session, you will learn how to write your own love letters to the universe and receive a psychic reading. To enter, answer the following question: What kind of house does Alison live in now? Is it: A. A stately home B. A bungalow C. A terraced house Email your answer with your name and contact info to itsfate@swns.com with the headline LOVE LETTER GIVEAWAY. Three entrants will be chosen at random on or after 30 September 2021.…

Forget Netflix, forget the pub – as the end of summer approaches, there’s still time to get the sun-lounger out and chill out in the garden with a good book! We’re here to help – we’ve picked the best of the new and recent releases, all with a supernatural or spiritual twist, of course. From learning to love yourself to reading about angels in disguise, we’ve got the summer read for you – sorted! THE BIG QUESTION Am I Loved? by John Bieber (Umbria Press, £17.99) The title of the book says it all – it’s not messing around, it goes straight in with the big question that gets to the heart of the human condition: am I loved? The introduction says: ‘It is not another novel or self-help book,…

We’d all like to boss it at work, be in control of our finances, and strut our stuff feeling confident in our own bodies, wouldn’t we? But being an empowered woman in 2021 is easier said than done – what with uncertainty round the pandemic, trying to juggle family life and work, and all the competing messages on social media, it’s sometimes a miracle that we manage to put one foot in front of the other! We spoke to three inspiring women who are bossing it in their own fields and asked them for their advice on empowerment. What, we asked them, do Chat it’s fate readers need to do to grab life by the horns? Here’s what they said… Don’t over-think being ‘independent’! Stephanie White is an empowered woman…

Raise the bar this month. Get your hopes high, roll up your sleeves, start visualising the future – and manifest those dreams! TESS DALY Tess lives by a strict rule: you’re part of my team and on board or you’re not on board. This even extends to husband Vernon Kay! Tess has reached national treasure status and is looking now beyond Strictly. She wants to be known for her own mind rather than dresses and glitter. I predict serious interviews as well as fun sports presenting in future. Family life is very important, and she dreams of being a mum again but time is not on her side. Her mother is also in my mind as Tess relies on her. Tess is always the young daughter in her mother’s eyes.…

I recently lost someone very dear to me. I was in the garden, weeding and thinking about them, when a red admiral butterfly landed on my foot! Later that day, I went for lunch, and the restaurant was called the Butterfly Café. I realised I was wearing a blouse with a butterfly motif, too. I’ve heard that in some cultures, the souls of the dead are thought to come back as butterflies. Whether that’s true or not, I certainly felt comforted by their presence that day. Kayla, Northants…

Celebrity PAST LIFE Is Chrissy Teigen a bully, as accused? She was a badly deformed orphan in Victorian times, and was literally bullied to death for it. Sometimes, people turn themselves into bullies out of self-defence or to punish the people who bullied them in their previous lives. But no-one is their past life self – we’re merely evolved from them. She’d be better off focusing on being a good role model. Meditation mandalas Do you have trouble ‘switching off’ in order to meditate? Jenny digitally paints channelled meditation mandalas especially 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 JENNY’S IN-DEPTH Regression MESSENGER OF DEATH Dear Jenny ’ve had nothing but bad…

Some light workers choose to place their magical tools under copper pyramids to charge and renew them. The four sides represent the four elements (earth, fire, air, water) and the triangle parts represent holy trinities such as the Triple Goddess or the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Pyramids have long been thought to have restorative powers – which is why the ancient Egyptians interred their dead in them, to help them to the afterlife. They also believed that pyramids drew and magnified energy.…

Who’d have thought that ghosts need public transport? They materialise out of thin air and disappear just as quickly, so why would they want to hitch a ride, or take a train? It might seem strange to us, but there’s a phantom trend for travel and it’s been catching on for a while! Spectral forms have been seen and caught on camera, pacing the London Underground, and catching the bus or train. Some believe these spirits are re-enacting events or retracing their steps from when they were alive. Sometimes ghosts are drawn to the place where they died or even trapped there and trying to get home – think phantom hitchers who thumb a lift, then vanish from the passenger seat. Scary as it is for those who experience these…

In 2009, this mystery reared its head once more when fresh tracks appeared in the snow in a Devon garden. Jill Wade, 76, of Woolsery, said in the Mail Online: ‘I couldn’t believe it – the footprints were in the shape of a cloven hoof... I hadn’t got a clue what it was, but I thought I would love to know.’ Jonathon Downes from the Centre of Fortean Zoology said: ‘Do I believe that the Devil comes from the pits of Hell to wander around the gardens of North Devon? Of course not. But if you’re asking if there are things that can’t be explained by modern science, then yes.’…

FACE FACTS Dear Roi I dreamed I was playing on a slot machine and suddenly I won some money. Malaysian currency started to come out, so I called out to my stepdad to tell him and he came over to the slot machine. He then turned to me and when I saw his face, it started to crumble and sag, like when someone has a stroke and loses use of some of their face muscles. Eleanor Cox, 39, London Dear Eleanor You ve taken a gamble with your life, and it s given you an increased sense of personal power or success, although in unexpected ways. However, these ways could well be of benefit to not only yourself, but to your stepdad too. I suspect you sense that he could…

The wine glasses rattle on their own THE VENUE: The Frog And Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester THE HAUNTING: On the corner of Oldham Street in Manchester is an iconic building known as The Frog. The hub of comedy in the North-West, it’s launched the careers of comedy legends including Johnny Vegas, Steve Coogan, Peter Kay and more. It’s the home of the International Women In Comedy Festival, and every weekend punters are entertained by the finest stand-ups in the land – but what happens when the doors close at night? For years, there’ve been reports of poltergeist activity, and a tall dark figure is regularly seen lurking about the upper floors. Staff have watched equipment being operated by unseen hands and often lock up in pairs, too afraid to be…

2nd Power-packed Mars in Virgo makes an opposition to dreamy Neptune in sensitive Pisces – put in some rocket fuel to make those wishes come true. 7th The New Moon is in attention-focused Virgo. Let’s get back in the swing of routine! 10th Love planet Venus enters scorching Scorpio – things get intense in the bedroom. 14th Fiery Mars enters equable Libra – let’s have a heated debate! 20th The Full Moon falls in the sensitive and psychic sign of Pisces. Make the most of this potent time. 22nd The Sun beams into balance-loving Libra. Working in partnerships is well-starred. 27th Mercury is going retrograde – go back to find solutions!…

Goddess report Wohpe is the beautiful Lakota goddess of peace. She’s also associated with beauty, pleasure and meditation. Her name means ‘meteor’ and she’s linked to falling or shooting stars. The Lakota believe if you see one, you should make a wish to Wohpe. In charge of measuring time and creating the seasons, she can help you find inner peace. RIDDLE’S REMEDIES Dear Kirsten I’m fed up with dating idiots! Could a spell help me find someone decent? Karen, Cardiff Dear Karen Magic can help you sort the wheat from the chaff – and you can use bread to do it! Take a slice and crumble it up into breadcrumbs, thinking about what you want from a partner. Take a handful of oats, and add this to the bowl, then…

Samantha Jayne, 49, from Swindon A lot of people who dabble in the spirit world think it’s all light and angels, that ghosts are essentially harmless. I know from my own experience that this simply isn’t true. I’d always known at some level that I was different, but it wasn’t until I was 28 years old and running a pub in Bristol that I finally realised just how different! Although the pub was open on Sunday nights, we were never very busy. One evening, the barmaid was alone downstairs while I was upstairs in the flat – when I heard a piercing scream. Alarmed, I raced down the stairs, burst into the bar. ‘What’s the matter?’ I panted. The barmaid was in floods of tears. ‘Someone goosed me,’ she wept.…

We’ve all had a tumultuous couple of years – but respite is in sight. As summer eases into autumn, Mercury in peaceful Libra lines up with Jupiter in fair-minded Aquarius to help us all relax and try and find our ‘happy place.’ Later in the month, Mars in Libra trines Saturn in Aquarius – and then the Sun lines up in Libra, too. The vibe is all about looking for opportunities to find inner calm. So how will you find yours..? Aries We all need other people. True, it can be an ongoing challenge to communicate clearly and pleasantly – but it will be worth it. Discuss with your other half, or a close friend, how you can enhance harmony between you and around you. SLOW THE PACE by watching…

Katie paints your spirit guide Dear Katie Will I progress in my career, and will things get easier financially? Stacey, 41, Norwich Dear Stacey Your spirit guide is a woman named Sarah who lived in Canada in the 19th century. As a child she was abused by her father, who wanted a son to help him on the farm. She ran away and enlisted in the army as a nurse and a spy – by disguising herself as a man! Although she doesn’t guide you to do what she did, Sarah is bringing through the message of shapeshifting and flexibility. She guides you to not get stuck on one path, or let fear stop you from expansion. There are options available to you, but you have talked yourself out of…

YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED Every month I choose three cards totally randomly. Ask your question (it can be anything), choose your card and then look down to get your answer – no peeking! Card A MY KINDNESS IS A GIFT I BESTOW UPON THE WORLD It’s very easy to feel as though you’re the one doing all the giving right now. But reframe what’s going on. If you got this card, then you’re an amazing person, and the love you give the world is a way to show the universe how kind we humans can be. Don’t be a doormat but do show others what kindness does. Card B WHEN I MOVE MY BODY, I FEEL EMPOWERED, CLEANSED AND STRONG If you chose this card, there is definitely an important message…

Gone are the days when, if you were vegetarian and went out for a meal, the only option on the menu was veggie lasagne – if you were lucky! If you were a vegan, you’d probably have to make do with a bowl of chips! In the last few years, there’s been an explosion of bloggers and cookbooks catering to vegans, and the supermarkets are now bursting with delicious plant-based ranges and ready-meals. Celebrity vegans like Beyonce, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have also helped make a plant-based lifestyle look not just attainable but appealing. The number of vegans in the UK increased by a whopping 40% in 2020, meaning there are currently around 1.5 million vegans in the country – a number that is growing rapidly. Rebel Recipes is…

Pilgrimages have been popular since Medieval times, with devoted Christians following routes to shrines, abbeys, cathedrals, and temples. Many walked thousands of miles to visit the Vatican City in Rome, or Jerusalem. It was considered an act of piety to go on a pilgrimage, a way of demonstrating your devotion to God – but that wasn’t the only reason people undertook them. For many, it was an opportunity to get out and see the world – some of those Mediaeval pilgrims were also the world’s first tourists! In recent years, modern pilgrims have been embracing ancient routes again. Some hope for healing, and visit famous shrines like Lourdes, but others just want to walk in the footsteps of saints. A pilgrimage can take a day, a week or a year…