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A former lunatic asylum on the Isle of Wight, Whitecroft Hospital, has now been converted to luxury apartments – and rebranded as Gatcombe Manor. However, this attempt to shake off its creepy past has only been partially successful, as the place is s

The famous Elizabethan magician and astrologer John Dee owned a black mirror that he used for contacting the dead. The mirror – which he called his ‘shew-stone’ – was made of obsidian (volcanic glass), and was brought from Mexico to Europe between 15

Am I doing the right things for my future? I hope that I’m on the correct path and would love my spirit guide to confirm things for me. Maressa, 37, Barrowford, Lancashire Your spirit guide is a woman called Lydia who lived in America in the 19th

The seahorse is a deeply symbolic creature – one of the only species where the male is the one to give birth! The Ancient Greeks thought the seahorse guided the souls of drowned sailors to the afterlife, and it’s widely considered lucky. Call on the

For centuries, coastal communities from all round the world have told tales of terrifying serpent or squid-like sea monsters that lurk beneath the waves, waiting to snatch unwary sailors and fishermen to their deaths. But is there any truth to these

I went to feed the birds one frosty morning recently, and slipped spectacularly on the frozen garden path, landing heavily and ending up plastered in dried mealworms! It must have looked like a Bushtucker Trial! I couldn’t get up and my frantic cries

I feel honoured that this beautiful young lady watched my live readings on Facebook before she passed. Then, even more amazing, she found me to contact her family to let them know she is with ‘bestie’ Vicky. That brought me to tears, honestly. ■

I dreamt I was flying like a bird over rooftops in London where I live. I was trying out different landing and take-off spots, and looking for a nice-looking flat and ideal landing area! It was a nice dream really, but I woke up feeling quite lost an

Hurrah! Spring is on its way, bringing excitement and opportunity. Throughout April, Aries energy becomes more powerful. On the 4th, Mercury enters Aries, bringing things out in the open, then on the 12th, the new moon in Aries ushers in the true ast

4th Communications planet Mercury bursts into fiery Aries, bringing clarity, frankness and no-holds-barred opinions! 9th The square of power planet Mars in airy Gemini and dreamy Neptune in sensitive Pisces shows it’s time to get real! 12th The n

In 1999, professional wrestler Owen Hart fell to his death while he was being lowered into the ring for a WWF show in Kansas City’s Kemper Arena. His ghost is now said to haunt the arena; employees say they’ve spotted Hart walking the rafters while d

Bring a bit of nautical chic into your home with this mussel marine doorstop. Not only is it super-stylish but it’ll have you singing a sea shanty every time you open your door! Altogether now, ‘What shall we do with a drunken sailor...’ £28.95 from

• Home owners and landlords all experience problems, until at least 4 June • Birds fall to the ground and die, apparently at random • Cities and countries experience blackouts • Freddy Flintoff is in the news for medical reasons • A red and white Bri

Sally Windsor, 42, from West Sussex I’ve been a dressmaker for 20 years. I have a little shop in a village near my house in Balcombe, West Sussex. The shop had a wooden front and an old-fashioned Singer sewing machine. It even had a spray of beauti

An easy way to get those dogs’ hairs off your sofa is to rub it with a tumble drier sheet – it creates static and the hairs just cling to it. Pets love getting a new toy, however, you can land up with a mound of them! Keep them in a cupboard and ju

I took this photo of my husband and my eldest daughter over 14 years ago. I’m pretty sure that’s an orb on the right of the photo. I’d love to know if I’m right please. Anne-Marie Bullock, Hertfordshire Thank you for your picture, I agree with yo

The rainbow is seen in many cultures as the bridge between the mortal world and the spiritual world above. In Norse mythology, Bifrost is the burning rainbow bridge that links Midgard, the world of men, with Asgard, the realm of the gods. In Greek my

This house is the subject of a lot of debate. The stories are so startling that when people visit, they expect it to be like a fairground ghost train, yet here the devil really is in the detail. I have no doubt that there is still something in this h

The Mesopotamian goddess Ishtar is an ancient and powerful force. Associated with love and war, this feisty lady always made an impact. Known for her sexual allure, when she descended into the Underworld to rescue her lover, she took all the lust fro

In horror writer HP Lovecraft’s legendary ‘Cthulhu’ mythos, Azatoth is a character who dreams all day long. Essentially he is the creator of the whole Universe, amongst many other things, but the Universe (and everything else) exists only as one of h

I really enjoy this time of year. The snowdrops and crocuses are beginning to come up, reminding us that spring is properly on its way. The future may still be very uncertain, but even if we’re stuck at home, we can enjoy the beauty of nature. And of

Rod Stewart and Elton John – why did they really fall out so badly in 2018? Because they were once infamous American political rivals Alexander Hamilton (Rod Stewart) and Aaron Burr (Elton John). If you’ve seen the hit hip-hop musical Hamilton, you’l

If you think Sehkmet is fierce, then meet Ītzpapalotl, the skeletal warrior goddess who ruled over the heavenly realms in Aztec mythology! She was said to be the afterlife protector of babies who’d died during childbirth, and frequently took the form

This month brings us back to the start of the lunar cycle. The New Moon is taking place in the first sign of the zodiac, Aries. I asked the cards (drawing each card randomly) which crystal and message do we most need for the rest of 2021, and pulled

I’m seeing the roads being dug up – but we’re not talking about roadworks, rather, a new path for yourself. It’s time for you to rediscover who you are. Take a chance on – you! Gemma’s business mind has always been her driving force – ahead of livi