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ELLO NE LOVERS. Enough with the doom and gloom, the sun is shining people are smiling It’s been eventful already this year.

Hottest June ever :) Let’s see what the rest of the summer brings.

Hopefully, beaches and Barbies :) and festivals and holidays, and if you can’t for whatever reason get out of the North East well ENJOY! There is so much going on that it seems a shame to go anywhere anyway.

Take a peek here at the great food music and entertainment, on our song titled pages Let’s celebrate just being us, Northerners we are a very special breed you know!

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There aren’t enough adjectives to begin to explain Jango Flash , this started out as an interview, but as soon we I arrived I was hit by a wall of pure energy and enthusiasm so much so that I felt like some kind of energy vampire, because when we eventually left them, let’s just say we felt way better than when I arrived.

This will be from now on referred to as the JANGO FLASH EFFECT. They are (almost) all sitting with their manager at 3 Tanners Bank North Shields enjoying a pint in the sunshine As I said it started as an interview, ME: Hey everybody, want to tell me who’s who?

JF: Hi I’m Jack singer and front man, I’m Ollie I play bass, I’m Jake I play guitar, there is no need for an introduction for the sweetheart and long- time friend of NE Love, the drummer Ed who I am reminded was responsible for drums on Sam Fenders breakthrough single ‘Play God’, but we are still a man down at this point, and I’m told by Jack that it’s the ‘flamboyant’ rhythm guitarist Sam. He wasn’t wrong, as I soon saw when I got to meet the angel faced, although as I suspected anything but, angelic, Sam. We move on to more questions, and I’m excited to hear that they believe in (as do I) kismet; or fate or whatever you want call the invisible force that has brought them together. Its even more incredible sat here looking at them because they, so look the part, they look every inch the part in fact they are in fact dedicated musicians with bags of charisma and just enough cheek, it’s the perfect recipe.

These band members have played in all kinds of other bands before, coming together. Jack has also played with Sam (Fender) and is a childhood friend of his, you may remember’’’’ we spotted Sam first too, way before he ’made it’ In 2018 Jack started writing songs and in telling me quips, there’s no one I would trust more than this guy (Ed) so he immediately got NEL VE.CO.UK / EIGHT

him onboard, the rest as they say was fate, Sam first then Ollie and Jake. With Ed spotting someone with a flex peddle on a bus and a conversation that went from “nice bit of kit mate” to band mates.

Divine intervention claims Jake :) Another friend we all have in common is Kristian Atkinson, who, when he pops up in the conversation, one of them calls “the Robin Hood of punk… how cool is that? And it’s exactly what I’m gonna think every time he’s mentioned now.

I manage to get in a few more questions and Darin asks them, what venue would you most like to play in?

JF: Paradiso Amsterdam (Ed) Electric Ballroom (Sam) and The Moth Club (Jake) and Glasto crops up of course as well as festivals in Belgium (Ollie) ME: Ideal band to go on tour with?

JF: The Strokes, This answer seems pretty unanimous and I have to say I concur, having heard them I can see how that would work.

I cannot wait to see them live, I’m more excited than they are, and considering this energy that’s saying something.

The single “Tired Eyes” will be released after the summer rounds of gigs and festivals in September.

I loved it, that’s actually why this meeting came about. And with an EP due out at the very end of the year it’s a really exciting time for these guys and we highly recommend that you have them on your radar l

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Effervescent (in fact)

This was not 1994, it was in fact July 1st 2023 Coastella Festival, Percy Park yet again I find myself in North Shields, what’s going on here? some magnetic force pulling me back?

Errrr not really no, on this occasion and despite the awesome line up: Mystery Jets, Futureheads, Liam Fender, some rave bangers courtesy of Judge Jules (to name but a few) but we are excitedly here to see Jango Flash live.

We have already met and chatted to this charismatic five- piece band and been completely blown away by the raw energy.

I guess then it was no surprise that the audience (who were trying to hang on to plastic cups, hats and various festival accoutrements) were; immediately, in the first few bars of 494, bam transfixed! They have done it again it’s all eyes on them. It’s like someone threw a switch, the energy was as I expected electric, these boys are going to grab attention wherever they go. They just look like rock stars.

The soon to be released single ‘Tired Eyes’ has hit record written all over it and the charismatic lead singer Jack gave it so much energy that it belied its title.

Every single member of this band belong on a stage, I’m just surprised it’s taken them this long to get together.

Frankly seeing this band up there reminds you of why you love live music.

British climate be damned, Coastella see you next year!

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GLORIA GAYNOR 1984

I AM WHAT

Pride is now a colourful rainbow celebration of all that the LBTQIA community and everything they represent. This is as it should be, and is a far cry from the outrage that was known as the Stonewall rebellion, which was a series of spontaneous protests by members of the gay community in response to a police raid that began in the early morning hours of June 28 , 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City. Patrons of the Stonewall, other Village lesbian and gay bars, and neighborhood street people fought back when the police became violent. The riots are widely considered the watershed event that transformed the gay liberation movement and the twentieth-century fight for LGBT rights in the United States.

As was common for American gay bars at the time, the Stonewall Inn was owned by the Mafia. While police raids on gay bars were routine in the 1960s, officers quickly lost control of the situation at the Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969. Tensions between New York City Police and gay residents of Greenwich Village erupted into more protests the next evening and again several nights later. Within weeks, Village residents organized into activist groups demanding the right to live openly regarding their sexual orientation, and without fear of being arrested. The new activist organizations concentrated on confrontational tactics, and within months three newspapers were established to promote rights for gay men and lesbians.

A year after the uprising, to mark the anniversary on June 28, 1970, the first gay pride marches took place in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. Within a few years, gay rights organizations were founded across the US and the world.

Today, LGBT Pride events are held annually worldwide in June in honor of the Stonewall riots.

The Stonewall National Monument was established at the site in 2016. An estimated 5 million participants commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, and on June 6, 2019, New York City Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill rendered a formal apology for the actions of officers at Stonewall in 1969.

Very few establishments welcomed gay people in the 1950s and 1960s; those that did were often run by organized crime groups, due to the illegal nature of gay bars at the time. The homophobic legal system of the 1950s and 1960s prompted early homosexual groups in the US to prove gay people could be assimilated into society, and such early groups favored non-confrontational education for homosexuals and heterosexuals alike. However, the last years of the 1960s saw activity among many social/political movements, including the civil rights movement, the counterculture of the 1960s serving as a catalysts for the Stonewall riots.

The Pride movement arose from the ashes of these tragic events and now is a worldwide celebration of the LBTQIA lifestyle l

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CINDY LAUPER 1986

TRUE COLOURS He says, she says

It’s very difficult to know where to begin really.

Living in the wrong body/ gender is a hard road to travel. It brings many obstacles, which can break you or make you stronger.

I was born Brian yule in the 70s and always knew I was different my childhood was traumatic, very lonely and with just one sibling and unsupportive parents, coming out as a trans boy was out of the question.

From about the age of six I had always had the idea that I was different. I would to pay a lot of attention to what women were wearing and their makeup. For years I wondered why I looked different, why my parents would dress me differently to my sister.

I couldn’t concentrate at school because it was all I could think about. I couldn’t let anybody know how I felt and at home it would have been totally unacceptable, but when I was alone, I would experiment and dress up using makeup to help me feel better about my life but it wasn’t enough I gradually got more daring NEL VE.CO.UK / FOURTEEN

stepping outside at night when there was no one around.

I remember my grandfather coming around with the newspaper and in it was a place called Transformation in Newcastle, you could actually change for the day but you had to be over eighteen. It seemed magical to me and I made it my goal to eventually go there.

Time went on and my sister had left which left me on my own, a very bad situation for me so I left home shortly after leaving school moving in to a one bedroom flat this was the beginning of my journey, I didn’t really have contact with my parents they struggled to understand me and I found myself involved with alcohol and drugs in hindsight putting myself in vulnerable situations looking back I realise it was TIA trying to get out but I was afraid.

I was trying to be me in a world where this was not acceptable, I had to be Brian as a consequence I suffered mental health issues because of the pressure on my young mind.

At 17 I became a bit more confident, passed my driving test and

BECAUSE OF MY PAST EXPERIENCES I HAVE I OPENED MY OWN SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE TRANS COMMUNITY IN SOUTH SHIELDS, IF I CAN HELP ANYONE AVOID THE AGONY OF GROWING UP THE WAY I DID THAT WILL MAKE IT ALL WORTHWHILE

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went straight to Transformation where eventually had my makeover.

At last this was ME I felt alive, human, like I belonged and had a purpose but I had no idea about gender clinics or even where to purchase a wig. There were still people in my life that would not accept me I feared losing them and being alone again.

This was followed by another crazy idea. I applied for the navy and unexpectedly I had a reply within weeks and was sent on training I passed all my courses and was shipped off to sea within six months of training. It is a man’s world and my options were limited, and my lifestyle would eventually have its consequences. I remember joining my first ship carrying my bags onboard knowing I had a change of clothing and makeup in one of them and praying that I’d be put somewhere on my own.

Over the years I joined many ships following the same routines hiding from everyone as if it were dark again it had major consequences on my health I started using alcohol and drugs slowly slipping back to the place I was before. I left in my 20s I was discharged I was diagnosed with PTSD and my mental health destroyed. I was still trying to fit in and got married trying to feel like others and look normal, the married man with children and a job just like everybody else.

Eventually I told my wife that I had been this way since I was young causing the separation and loss of contact with my son. I found myself in and out of relationships trying to fit I, and have a normal life until I eventually went to my doctor and told them how I was feeling, how it was impacting my mental health and people around me.

For years been dishonest with people including myself. The doctors then referred me to the gender clinic in Newcastle.

I was to be prescribed HRT and I attended laser hair removal in my treatment started I was so excited unfortunately it was not that simple the clinic had made a mistake and I was no longer prescribed hormones I was so unhappy that I there were many suicide attempts.

I found myself marrying again and having two more children the relationship lasted 10 years but we eventually separated.

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I began my permanent change at 41 years old. My kids are on board as are close friends and family I am now 45 years old and have been on HRT for 18 months, at last I am becoming the real me.

It has been a tough few years, I found myself subject to hate crime I was attacked on the street in front of my children it was horrific I had so many broken bones, but I’m a survivor and this is who I will be for the rest of my life and I will make it to my final transition. In fact I found out about NE Love through Ruth at Ruby Red Aesthetics in Sunderland who has been integral to my transformation, cheeks brows, I feel like I look like I was meant to.

Because of my past experiences I have I opened my own support group for the trans community in South Shields. If I can help anyone avoid the agony of growing up the way I did that will make it all worthwhile. It is somewhere to meet like-minded and I feel like I can use my life experiences to point them in the right direction, maybe build a safe environment in the community for people to meet and even help parents understand the younger ones. Mainly I want to help people understand the pitfalls and to know there is light at the end of the tunnel in the form of happiness when you find the real you l

Tia x

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LLOYD COLE AND THE COMMOTIONS 1984

PERFECT SKIN

Let’s face it (no pun intended)

Now a multi million pound industry the injectable business has grown over the past fifteen years or so, to be so widely available and common place that it’s almost as casually thought of as going to the hairdressers.

It’s not for everyone and there are some pretty unscrupulous practitioners out there. So for your own safety it’s wise to maybe not look for the cheapest option maybe ask a friend, don’t believe all of the reviews you read. Or just let us give you some intel re what it’s all about which might enable you to make a more informed choice. It is such a vast area that for today lets just talk about fillers.

Wrinkles are caused by a loss of collagen, or hyaluronic acid, as skin ages. Dermal fillers are injections that fill in lines and wrinkles with hyaluronic acid, temporarily replacing the skin’s elastin that has been lost with age and adding volume to the face. Unlike Botox, they combat wrinkles & lines that are unchanging and are still visible when the face is at rest. Fillers can also be used to plump and add volume to the lips or cheeks. The effects of fillers are immediately visible, and last between 6 – 24 months, fading gradually. Fillers can be immediately reversed if need be although hopefully you won’t feel the need. If you’re looking to take the next step in anti- aging treatments, talk to a professional to help you decide if you can benefit from fillers!

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naturally occurring substance within the skin that diminishes with age. Hyaluronic acid is what creates youthful volume, and when it decreases, fine lines and wrinkles can set in. The gel-filled syringes of dermal fillers are injected by a medical aesthetics professional in the targeted areas of the face and work to increase collagen production and add volume to the desired areas with hyaluronic acid.

Over the years, good practitioners have been able to achieve astonishing results by using fillers not just in the lips but lift sagging jowls, fill cheeks for a fresh youthful appearance in the forehead where unlike Botox they can reduce static lines even when the face isn’t at rest, marionette lines and nasolabial folds, reduce the appearance of scars by evening out the texture, even nose jobs, known as a liquid rhinoplasty. The ways that these treatments can be used (in the right hands) is incredible and can not only make you look better, but as we all know can give you an incredible feeling of self- confidence when you look better you feel better right?

So no need to go out looking for a face lift just yet a tweak here and a tweak there and you can look fresh as a daisy.

Even better, in the right hands it can be so natural looking that no one would ever know unless you told them.

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FOREVER YOUNG Denise and Sarah are an incredibly talented mother and daughter team who are bringing their expertise and revolutionary treatments to Forest Hall.

EXILIS is a revolutionary technology used to tighten skin and reduce fat virtually anywhere on the face or body working in the deep layers of the tissue to stimulate collagen tightening and regeneration and subcutaneous fat reduction.

This non-invasive, no-downtime treatment can dramatically improve sagging skin, reduce wrinkles and reduce unwanted subcutaneous fat.

Recommended for anyone aged between 25-70 who is seeking aesthetic improvement and ensures safe and superior results and will help you achieve healthy-looking skin.

Ultrasound is used on the body to break down stubborn pockets of subcutaneous fat which are then gradually eliminated by the body. Radio frequency is used on both the face and the body to tighten the skin by a process of new collagen formation, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, for firmer, tighter and more healthy skin.

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Give skin back its snap with: High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, also known as ‘HIFU, the non-surgical or ‘lunchtime face lift’ that is now, one of the most sought-after lifting, firming, and tightening treatments for face and neck.

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layers of the skin with heat, which it does without damaging the skin’s surface and the result is a natural lift with virtually no downtime.

The heat causes collagen production to increases up to 12 weeks post treatment, this results in a more youthful and refreshed look.

A HIFU Facial lifts, tightens, and firms up loose skin, other parts of the body can also be treated such as the chest or hands, for example. Not only giving skin back its snap but also naturally kickstarting your body’s production of collagen and elastin to reduce signs of ageing.

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FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD 1984

RELAX After a lovely warm welcome by Tove and Nicola at Ocean Zen, I was taken into the treatment room for a crystal facial with reiki chakra balance. It felt so cosy and relaxing so that when Nicola explained what she was going to do so I was completely at ease, It’s been a hectic week so it was nice just to lie down and chill.

The treatment began with a deeply relaxing facial massage using crystals to stimulate the acupressure points and then crystals where also placed all over my body.

When the crystals where placed some felt hot and others cold - Nicola explained that crystals are believed to hold and radiate energy. When you use a crystal, you are transferring your own energy into the stone, this energy transfers a temporary heat sensation in the stone. I tend to hold a lot of anxiety in my stomach, Nicola said she was drawn to that area so she altered the crystals to where they were needed. I’m unsure how long I was lying there the time just seemed to drift away.

I laughed when I opened my eyes to see how many crystals were on me, I really hadn’t felt them. I left feeling incredibly calm and positive, all the negative thoughts I had earlier had simply drifted away.

Ocean Zen is definitely the place to go to chase away your cares and worries using holistic treatments. The girls also run a lot of community projects, events, festivals, retreats and meditation. I have my eye on the next moon ceremony! they even have parent and child zen classes, that’s a fabulous idea right?

Check out the shop too, where they have clothing for sale, homeware, jewellery plus much more, this really is Whitley Bay’s hidden GEM! l

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N O I H S A F DAVID BOWIE 1980

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Clothing that looks fabulous no matter if your size 8 or size 24.

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C+C MUSIC FACTORY 1991

GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT Everybody!

Meet Sean Hamill, originally from Belfast, Sean is qualified in his field, with GP referrals, obesity management and Diabetes control, his huge breadth in legal scope of practices allow him to work with clients who’s lives benefit greatly from using physical exercise.

Sean is a rugby playing cold water swimming PT often found jumping in the ice-cold waters off Longsands! He has been in the industry for over 10 years and has had the privilege with working with over 600 different clients from all walks of life, some that wanted to become fitter, lose weight and be more toned, to those who have conditions that affect their ability to train such as osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, mental health issues rehabilitation even heart conditions.

Sean’s qualifications allow him to legally work with GPs and request their medical records if need be. Sean has very recently worked with a client who had been wheelchair bound for a whole year and had the pleasure of seeing her stand and attempt her first step!

Being nominated as PureGym PT of the year, representing the Northern Irish region and being chosen from 2500, this says a lot about his credentials.

Owner of Team Hamill Physique operating out of JD Gym Shiremoor – Newcastle, he is bringing a different approach, listening to his client is tantamount, and maintains that a PT’s job is first, to understand clients barriers, needs and then find them a solution. This is his speciality.

His “Hybrid Personal Training” is a mixture of 1-2-1 personal training and Sean’s online software that allows him to track clients online workouts, measurements, lifestyle and goals on the days they aren’t with him.

Reinforcing self accountability and helping clients build a more structured and balanced lifestyle. This method of coaching is easy to adopt method is fantastic for monitoring results.

BoxFit is also available at TH where each group consists of 4 members and last 45 minutes. This includes glove/pad work, resistance, agility and body weight training.

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DAVID BOWIE 1974

MY NAME IS KERRY AND I AM A PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER AND BEHAVIOUR SPECIALIST

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You may have noticed there are a lot of dog trainers and behaviourists around at the moment, and there are a lot of conflicting ideas being shared on social media including a lot of outdated & harmful methods.

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Well, as with all areas of life I think it's best to hire an experienced professional with qualifications, a solid education and a commitment to ethics. It is for this reason that my methods are reward-based and force-free.

(Did you know they've trained bears and tigers using positive reinforcement? so please trust me when I say it works. What I will never promise is a quick fix - because this doesn't exist if you want real lasting change.)

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I’m guessing that there are those of you out there that think that once you have tried one crepe you have tried them all. If that’s the case I’m also guessing you haven’t spent much time in gay Paree.

Guess what? you don’t need to go that far, the Nathalie has brought just that type of crêpe right here to Whitley Bay and boy can you taste those original French touches.

We have met Nathalie, before in a previous issue very amicable, very sweet, very French and always smiling.

However today I paid her a flying visit on a tight deadline an ordered her perfectly executed ‘Provincial’ a Caramelised onion chutney base topped with French goat cheese, wild rocket, red pepper and pine nuts with a freshly pressed orange juice.

Oh lala, it took me right back to my recent French holiday…I need another now! Yes both, the holiday and one of Nathalie’s creations.

Do you know that you can even book Crêperie Nathalie for private events too l

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WARMDUSCHER 2022

TWITCHIN IN THE KITCHEN Witchin even

So What is kombucha? And why is it so popular, Kombucha is a mildly fizzy, fermented drink made from sweetened tea and a specific culture known as a ‘scoby’, short for a ‘symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts’. The bacteria and yeasts in the scoby convert the sugar into ethanol and acetic acid. The acetic acid is responsible for kombucha’s distinctive sour taste and the reason why it is so good for your gut.

If you have never done anything regarding fermenting foods this is going to sound strange, but pay heed because your gut and your wallet will thank you for this one. You can buy Kombucha in 250mls cans almost anywhere now for around £2 or a litre at H&B for £5.39

But why would you when you can make your own, get the kids involved, the Scoby is pretty icky, kids love icky right? And it looks like someone’s internal organs pickled, so my kitchen right now looks like something right out of Jekyll and Hyde!

You will need a large sterile jar a breathable lid (preferably a cotton napkin and an elastic band. The scoby (you may have to buy one to begin with) but it will live and grow, then you can share it with your mates, Any old tea bags and cane sugar, my tipple is lemon and ginger but you wont need those later on, you can use just about anything, fresh mint is a lovely touch, experimenting with flavours is great fun. You will also need flip top bottles that you can pop every day fermentation = fizz.

Boil 4 t bags in a in 200 ml of water, remove tbags and as 100200 grams of sugar let it cool to about body temp and then slip in the scoby. Its that simple…. Watch the scoby grow day by day and in about a week you can pick out your scoby, and bottle your Kombucha, this is where you add your flavours blueberries are great, piece of pear ferment well but as I said grated ginger and lemon is great. You will need to pop your cork every day from about day 2 or 3, the kids will love that and we don’t want any exploding bottles, its so satisfying in a bubble wrap kid of way.

I tend to put the one in the fridge that I’m using and leave the others out. Just one very important tip make sure everything is sterile you want good bacteria not the bad guys, Make a new batch when you bottle the previous one then you will never run out and as the scoby grows you can make it in larger batches just more tea and more water…simple.

Voila Kombucha…Enjoy l

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TAROTSCOPES Aries

Cancer

Taurus

Leo

“Hey ho, let’s go!” You have a plan and nothing is going to get in your way. You have crossed the t’s and dotted the i’s.

You have the stamina and discipline which will ensure whatever you put your efforts into will yield great results.

Don’t let this go to your head though, staying grounded and never forgetting your roots, will take you further than any bravado will.

“Roll up roll up for the Mystery Tour...

That’s an invitation!” Things are about to get pretty wild for you. Magic and mayhem will come knocking at your door to tempt you to forget reality for a while and frolic in the world of fantasy and freakiness. Usually, you like to play things safe, yet you are being coaxed out of your comfort zone for a reason.

Take a risk and you never know where it may lead you. Exciting times!

Gemini

“You only see what your eyes want to see. How can life be what you want it to be? You’re frozen when your heart’s not open” Don’t believe everything you think, your perception of something is not how it truly is. You may be laying down the rules and wanting everyone to adhere to them, then wondering why no one wants to play. Openness and flexibility are your friends, receptivity is much more fun than resistance.

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“You’re simply the best, better than all the rest.” Success looks good on you, others are noticing this even if you currently aren’t. This is just the beginning, so many opportunities are about to be presented. These are not coming out of the blue, you’ve earned every one of them. The universe is bringing rewards and recognition. This truly is your time to shine. Bask in that spotlight baby!

“You’re still standin’ better than you ever did. Lookin’ like a true survivor, feelin’ like a little kid” You made it through! I know it hasn’t been easy and your will may have been tested to its limit in recent months, however, it’s time to take that victory lap as you met the challenges head-on and triumphed in times you thought you would fail. Be proud of yourself, others are. March proudly forward with your pride intact, you are stronger than ever and pretty invincible currently. What a force of nature you are!

Virgo

“Everybody stands, as she goes by.

Cause they can see the flame that’s in her eyes.” Your light is dazzling all those you connect with. Your free spirit and charisma are touching the hearts of all who come into contact with you. You’re like a breath of fresh air, your optimism is infectious and your company is in demand.

The only thing you have to do is continue being your authentic self, you are creating a stir wherever you go and uplifting people’s spirits as you play this game of life with ease and enjoyment. You glow girl!

Libra

“We gotta get out of this place. If it’s the last thing we ever do We gotta get out of this place. ‘Cause girl, there’s a better life for me and you” Expect the unexpected! something is coming out of the blue that could see your plans doing a complete 180. Travel could be involved and a lust for life could hit you hard in the soul. Don’t think too much about this, your mind cannot comprehend what is happening yet your gut and heart know the way. Let them lead you, they are guiding you swiftly towards a dream you may not have even dreamt of yet.

Scorpio

“It’s been a hard days night, and you’ve been working like a dog” You are physically and mentally exhausted, you have been setting yourself on fire just to keep others warm and you have burned yourself out. You need to set up strong boundaries and speak up for yourself. Free yourself from anything that is bringing you down, if it’s not a f*ck yes, it’s a no!

Sagittarius

“When you wish upon a star. Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires. Will come to you” The universe is showering you with pixie dust, there is magic in the air and synchronicities are in abundance. Please take notice of any signs that are presented to you in the coming months, they are trying to guide you to your destiny. Fate favours the bold, take chances, and have faith that everything is going to work out in ways you could never have imagined. This is an auspicious time for you. Your wishes will be granted.

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Capricorn:

“Ain’t nothin’ gonna to break your stride. Nobody gonna slow you down, oh no. You got to keep on moving.”

Nothing is getting in your way, you are determined to get where you want to go and are ploughing full steam ahead to reach your target. You will not be suffering fools and won’t listen to any excuses. You are focused and driven as you know that now is the time to do what you have been thinking about for a while. Your motto is ‘Bring it on’. You are unstoppable.

Aquarius:

“Very superstitious, Writing’s on the wall” Your spidey senses and internal antenna are on point currently. Take notice of your dreams, and any gut feelings or vibes you pick up. You are tapped into something that cannot be explained with your logical mind, yet your soul is singing a song that sounds familiar. Anything to do with esoteric practice will benefit you. There are secrets about to be uncovered to you that could change the way you look at life. All will be revealed in divine timing, just be open to receive.

Pisces:

“Go on now, go, walk out the door.

Just turn around now Cause you’re not welcome anymore” You may have gone through quite a time in the recent past, feeling like your hands have been tied and feeling powerless as things seemed out of control. Yet now you feel this surge of strength and are ready to speak your mind. Someone who may have taken advantage during this time and who may have mistaken your softness for weakness is about to see how powerful you truly are. The strongest warriors are often the ones who fight for peace.

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