October 2021

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Hurrah, it’s Halloween again! Needless to say, this is my absolute favourite time of year. My daughter and I plan our costumes months in advance, and get very excited about baking lots of delicious Halloween treats – we’ve got some fantastic (and ver
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A Grave Business
Wren Harris, 40, from Leicestershire Brushing aside cobwebs, I cautiously poked my head up into the attic. At 12 years old I wasn’t scared of spiders – I just wanted to explore. ‘What’s this?’ I muttered to myself, stumbling across a box full of boo
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Place Of Peace
Despite being a cemetery, a place for the dead, the land surrounding our home teems with life. In the spring, Justin and I watch the birds building nests and raising their fledglings, and in the summer, little brown baby rabbits hop between the stone
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Did You Know?
The ancient Celts celebrated the festival of Samhain on 31 October, to mark the end of the harvest. It was all about respecting the dead – perhaps in the hope that they’d be looked after by their departed ancestors during the hard winter months. Th
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BONFIRES AND broomsticks
Halloween – or Samhain (pronounced Sow-win) as it’s known to witches and pagans – is one of two spirit days in the witch’s calendar, the other one being Beltane, in May. These are the times of year when the veil between our world and that of the dead
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From The Heart
Please could you take a look at this photo from my wedding to my husband Mick in 2018? This photo has really stuck with me, so much so that I keep it as my phone background. I’m convinced I can see several orbs. One seems to be on Mick’s arm, ano
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Outer Source
Thousands of pigeons have disappeared in what appears to be some kind of Bermuda Triangle-type experience. The Bermuda Triangle is an area of the Atlantic Ocean where airplanes, ships and even seabirds have mysteriously gone missing, never to be seen
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Explore The Past
Dr Hilary Jones seems to want a name for himself, and seems a bit desperate about it, but can we blame him? In 1876, he was Elisha Gray, who records show was the real inventor of the telephone, but Alexander Graham Bell got the credit. That must have
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Make it HAPPEN!
• Learn about manifesting • Attract the things you want and need into your life • Become more positive, upbeat and optimistic! The Law of Attraction is one of the most powerful spiritual laws in the universe and has become increasingly recognised ov
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Death By Fire
Hannah Jacobs, 62, from London Picking up my violin in its hard black case, I opened the front door. ‘Mum, I’m going to violin practice,’ I called. ‘OK Hannah, see you later,’ she called back. I closed the door behind me and set off down the street.
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Did You Know?
In the Scottish Highlands and rural Wales, ghostly lights are said to appear when someone is about to die. These flames are known as corpse candles – and it was said that the ghostly lights would bob around outside the house of the soon-to-be-decease
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Who Let The Dogs Out?
We’re a nation of dog lovers. The special connection we have with ‘man’s best friend’ goes beyond words – and it’s something we share with their wilder cousins, too. From enigmatic wolves to mysterious jackals, we can find power and beauty just by
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Did You Know?
When wolves travel in a pack, the weakest go at the front and the very strongest wolf, the Alpha, travels at the back, defending the group from attacks from behind and ensuring the whole group is protected. There’s a lot that human leaders could lear
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See Your Aura
I’ve been ghosted by a man who I thought I had a close connection with, and it’s left me devastated. Can my spirit guide offer me some insights into the situation? Lacey, 29, Kenilworth Your spirit guide is a writer named Gerard who lived in Paris i
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Jump Into The Void
Danny Mills, 33, from Sheffield As I stood in the supermarket, checking the prices on tins of beans before adding them to my basket, my mobile phone pinged. A mate had texted to wish me a happy birthday. I shoved my phone back into my pocket with a
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Did You Know?
Have you ever stood on the edge of a cliff or a railway platform and wondered for a second or two, ‘what if I jumped?’ Although this seems weird, it’s actually a really common experience and has nothing to do with suicidal ideation. The French even
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Did You Know?
Mental health problems are very common – according to mental health charity Mind, one in four people experience a problem of some kind every year in England. The problem seems to be getting worse, as the amount of men and women with common mental hea
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The Green Stuff
For centuries, people have turned to herbs as remedies for everything from curing warts to dressing wounds. Medical herbalist Hannah Charman says she’s seeing a growing number of clients turning to herbal medicine to help with mental health problem
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Simple Herbal Remedies
All the following herbal remedies are safe, easy to use at home and available from pharmacies or health food stores. You can use them on a regular basis to help alleviate stress and improve general wellbeing. This is a vital part of your herbal fir
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Turn To The Angels
Here we are again at Halloween, and hopefully in a much better place than 2020, thanks to the vaccine. The message that the angels want to get across is very much to focus on the here and now, and on the future. Try not to allow yourself to be trappe
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If You Go Into The Woods Today
Alison Crocker, 51, from Alderholt, Dorset Deep in the woods, the boughs of ancient trees twisting above me, I turned on my camera. I was all alone in the New Forest hunting paranormal creatures – something I’ve done for the last 12 years. I’m a cl
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Did You Know?
The New Forest is well-known for being home to pixies – lots of place names reference this – and also Puck, the mischievous sprite from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, who’s said to live here. These aren’t cute little Victorian winged fairies though – t
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Pyramid Power!
Last July, tech billionaire Elon Musk caused controversy when he Tweeted, Aliens built the pyramids obvs. Twitter immediately erupted with excitement and outrage – because Musk was echoing one of the biggest conspiracy theories of all time, and one t
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Did You Know?
Pyramids were built for religious purposes. The ancient Egyptians thought the dead had to take everything they needed with them to the afterlife, and that the soul or ‘ka’ couldn’t exist without a body or ‘ba’ – so they mummified the bodies of their
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Reaching For The Moon
The Full Moon this month is in the first sign of the zodiac, Aries. It’s the right time to make a commitment to working with the Full Moon. Start by making a list of anything which upsets you and move on from it. You will be surprised how powerful th
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Let’s Dream Talkz Z
I had a strange dream where I was in a swamp land, in semi-darkness, although with familiar people around me, and I saw a snake having its neck broken. I think it was a boa constrictor. When I woke up, I felt weird. I don’t have a fear of snakes in r
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Symbols Explained
We’ve had weapons for as long as we’ve been on the planet. From a simple knife to a deadly bomb, there are countless tools we can – and sadly, do – use to do harm to our fellow human beings. Different cultures use different weapons, and of course, th
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The Fallen
Whatever our faith, we think of angels as creatures of pure light and goodness, the beings that stand between humanity and the divine – but the truth is, that’s not always the case. Some angels are actually rather nasty! Fallen angels crop up in re
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BARRY DODDS’ Haunted Britain
THE VENUE: Bishton Hall, Stoke-on-Trent THE HAUNTING: This stunning Grade II-listed building dates back to 1750 – and some parts of the building are so old that they’re even mentioned in the Domesday book. That’s a lot of history for one location!
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Dodds’ Thoughts:
I loved this place. This was one of the first investigations post-lockdown and I’m so pleased that it was in such a special location. This is a perfect building for investigating, I’d love to know if anyone can last longer in the upstairs childrens
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Monthly Blog
October is all about the pace quickening and life becoming more intense. Many of the planets that have been in retrograde motion in the heavens are shifting back into gear and heading in the right direction. Hurrah! First off, Pluto in Capricorn make
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Did You Know?
In cultures all over the world, Rabbit is seen as a trickster. They were also considered to be messengers to the underworld, as they make their holes in the earth and come and go as they please. They’re said to help with fertility and good luck – in
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Your October ritual
If you’re having a tough time, the Morrigan can help. Write your request on a piece of paper and ask her to bless you with strength. Pop a picture of a crow and the letter into an envelope and seal. Say, ‘Balance dark and light, and aid my plight,’
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Practical Magic
Cleansing is an important part of any magical practice, from cleansing yourself in preparation for a spell, to cleansing tools, like your wand and cauldron. It’s also important to cleanse the space that you work in, so that there are no energy bloc
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Wickedly GOOD
October is – naturally – our favourite time of year here at Chat it’s fate, and one of the best things about it is the food! There are so many delicious treats associated with Halloween – toffee apples, pumpkin pie and of course all the trick-or-trea
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REACH FOR The Stars
Who doesn’t love a nice pen? This Parker ballpoint pen from luxury gift hub, Pen Heaven, is super-special. Coming in a magical midnight blue gloss finish, it’s etched with a silver-grey map of the constellations. If this doesn’t bring you good luck
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Sleeping EASY
A dream saved my life Jane Mortimer, 68, from Essex Hobbling round the shopping centre, I had to sit down on a bench for a breather. My legs were aching painfully and my feet hurt – it was like I’d done a 10-mile run, not popped into town for a pot
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Did You Know?
Both Paul McCartney and John Lennon shared a premonition that their band was going to be a success. Paul dreamed he was digging up gold coins in his garden – and when he spoke to John, discovered he’d had the same dream! He said, ‘So both of us had t
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Vampire’slair
It’s no wonder that the 19th century horror writer Bram Stoker was inspired to write Dracula on a trip to Whitby. In summer, holiday-makers flock to this pretty Yorkshire seaside town to swim in the sea and enjoy fish ‘n’ chips and donkey rides on th
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Get Your Spook On
Last year, Halloween was a quiet affair – but this year we’re all keen to enjoy some Halloween fun! Here’s a round-up of some of the best Halloween events taking place across the UK – along with their spooky histories... he Halloween custom of tric
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Opportunity KNOCKS
This month, jaunty Jupiter moves direct in freethinking Aquarius, making a good aspect with energising Mars. It’s time for blue-sky thinking, whatever the weather. Opportunities abound now and you can change your life for the better – if you want to!
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What’s Going On?
If you’ve been missing masked maniac Michael Myers, then there’s good news – he’s once again ready to scare you to death! The 12th film in the Halloween franchise, Halloween Kills, is a sequel to 2018’s Halloween. Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis), the sole
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Get Out And About
This is Halloween month so there’s loads going on – check out our feature on p56 for more info. If you’re looking to be spooked, then you’re spoilt for choice! • Jack the Ripper stalked the East End of London in 1888, leaving a trail of corpses behi
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Mystic Snippets
Standing on the side of the road, I looked both ways and stepped forward – and time seemed to stand still. There was a car rushing towards me. I could see the driver’s horrified face clearly through the window – he knew he was going to hit me. There
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Tomorrow’s News
If you were given one secret door, one brilliant opportunity, or one chance to start over – would you take it? If you get that this month, the answer must be ‘yes’! The next two years are important as Sharon and Ozzy will be planning where to live
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Rabbiting On
Leila Khoury, 49, from Nottingham Sitting back in the comfy living room of my new boat, I smiled to myself. ‘Home at last,’ I murmured. It was 2007 and I’d spent the previous decade travelling round the world, but my dad wasn’t very well, so I’d de
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Witching Hour
’d love to develop my psychic I power, is there a spell that can help? Pam, Rotherham Every morning, take five minutes out, close your eyes, and trace an eye shape over the centre of your forehead with your dominant hand. This is the third eye and t
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Kirsten Riddle Goddess report
The Morrigan is a triple goddess associated with death – the perfect Halloween deity! Although she’s a goddess of the dark arts, her primary power is transformation. She can shapeshift into a crow, bull, or wolf. Associated with prophecy, the Morri
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Looking Ahead
• Newspaper sales fall steeply • People try and get back with their ex when they shouldn’t – don’t do it! • London’s transport system on the brink of collapse • Online churches become a thing • Spooky skies in the autumn nights – including strange sc
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Dates For Your Diary
6th Power planet Pluto moves forward in structured Capricorn. Expect transformations! New Moon in equable Libra brings new beginnings for partnerships. 7th Love planet Venus moves from scorching Scorpio into sexy, openhearted Sagittarius. 9th The
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Bewitching Ingredient!
Governed by the planet Jupiter, and associated with the element of fire, it’s no surprise that figs are associated with protection. Fig branches were placed by the door to keep evil at bay, and the leaves were used in divination spells. Figs can be e
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YOUR STARS FOR October
Seeing both sides of an argument, combined with your natural diplomacy, makes you scrupulously fair-minded. You also prefer to look on the bright side and see the best in all people in all situations. Your love of beauty and refinement means you have

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