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What Does Your Tree Zodiac Sign Reveal About You? January. Tree Rowan Looks as though this month could be quite a sociable one.

You may find that you are involved in different kinds of gatherings, such as work meetings possibly getting involved in things that interest you. You may feel a bit restless so it maybe time to review and change some things in your life.

Keywords. Sociability and changes

August. Tree Vine This maybe a time to be a little on your guard and avoid unnecessary conflict. Seems as though things could be moving forward for you especially if there seems to have been certain situations that seem to have been holding you up.

Be on the lookout for good opportunities that seem likely to be coming your way.

Keywords. Protection and opportunities

February. Tree Ash It maybe a good idea to step back from a problem or situation and try to see it differently.

Be aware of possible difficult situations, and avoid conflict and follow your intuition. It may be a good time to step back and think carefully before voicing your opinions.

Keywords. For your intuition. at this time.

September. Tree Ivy Things maybe a little tricky this month, there may be a few hold-ups or obstacles to things you are hoping to achieve. Just remember to look after yourself and follow your intuition.

There may be a need to step back and rethink something, and maybe compromise where possible.

Keywords. Hold ups, flexibility

March. Tree Alder Maybe it’s time to review and renew. Could be a good time to make some small life changes. If you have been over doing things a little lately it could be an idea to slow things down a little.

Keywords. Review and re-new April. Tree Willow It is quite likely some things have been holding you up, and it has not been easy recently. It does look as though this is about to ease up and start to move forward. Could be a good idea to step back and take a look at what could be changed for the better.

Keywords. Move forward May. Tree Oak Seems as though some things need to be sorted out, to help clear your living space and your mind. Friends and family seem to be very important this month, and there maybe some social events regarding those close to you.

Something that you have been trying to avoid really needs to be sorted out, now would be a good time to do this.

Keywords. Clearing and socialising June. Tree Holly Someone may need your help to face responsibility, this could mean yourself and others being in a very supportive role. It looks as though your social life is likely to pick up this month also. Be aware not to over do things.

Keywords. Being supportive, and socialising July. Tree Hazel It could be that you will be doing research or looking at doing some study. Changes look very likely. Some thing that has been avoided for a while should be looked at and dealt with.

Try not to get involved in circumstances or situations which may bring you conflict.

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October. Tree Broom This looks like a very positive time, also being your birth month it seems apt that things are looking up. There could be new people, and interests and some opportunities to get together with friends and family, and to hopefully meet new people. Also towards the end of the month there maybe a few very minor obstacles, but will be easily dealt with.

Keywords. Sociability and new opportunities November. Tree Elder It does seem as though study is on your mind at present. You may find yourself either researching or seeking information regarding things of interest to you. You may also feel the need to clear things both emotionally and within your living space, as you feel there maybe new things on the way. There is possibly an issue that you will have to deal with later in the month.

Keywords. Study and clearing December. Tree Birch This may not be one of the easiest times, as you feel as though you need to be on your guard. A situation would be worth stepping back from, and trying to see it from a different perspective. This month would be good for you to follow those instinctive feelings, and work with your intuition.

Remember also you are a lot stronger than you think.

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Your garden in October Autumn is officially here! October, in all its glory, gives us a wonderful display of colours. The trees are beginning to lose their leaves in abundance as they become dormant for winter, telling us that the change of season is in full swing.

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Movie Previews For October You’d think that heading into the last quarter of the year, the summer swash of blockbuster releases would be replaced by films you could wrap up warm to near the fire – not at Cineworld. This October brings with it, not just scares, but laughs, toe-tapping songs, and even space epics!

Kicking us off on October 3rd is highly anticipated Spidey spin-off film Venom. In it, Tom Hardy steps into the shoes of down-on-his-luck reporter Eddie Brock, who finds himself forced to wrestle with an unwanted inner demon.

Then, Rowan Atkinson returns as the bumbling British agent in Johnny English Strikes Again just two days later on October 5th. This time Johnny will need to master technology to save the world in honour of queen and country.

Fast forward a week and it’s a double whammy of hard-hitters as Ryan Gosling swap City of Stars for shooting stars in Neil Armstrong biopic First Man. Then on the same day, the thrills turn up to 11 as seven total strangers check in for some Bad Times at the El Royale. One more week ahead on October 19th sees the release of two very different kinds of Halloween sequel. One is Halloween, a follow-up to the original 1978 John Carpenter slasher. The other? Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, a sequel to the Jack Black-headed family adventure that promises more tricks as well as treats.

Lastly on October 24th, get ready to experience the story of Rock’s greatest frontman in Bohemian Rhapsody, which documents the rise and graceful fall of Freddie Mercury. Get ready to go ga ga!

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