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FAMILY FORTUNES Continued from previous page... A nickname for a slim person: “Slimmy.” Something that Father Christmas does when he comes to your house: “Feeds your pets.” A boy mentioned in a nursery rhyme: “Little Red Riding Hood.” A place you would keep a pen: “A zoo.” Something you beat: “An apple.” Something associated with rain: “Water.” An animal that lives in the English countryside: “A lion.” A popular TV soap: “Dove.”

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Though many of you may be snowed under with increased responsibilities and duties at work make sure you make time for your friends whom you will rely on heavily this month. Avoid power struggles; better to prove yourself with friendliness and efficiency. You have some pretty strong ideas about how things should go at work. Stick to your guns, but wait for the right moment before you express your convictions. There's no need to create unnecessary barriers for yourself by speaking up too abrasively, too soon. Although work in and around the home is a focus, you are likely to encounter obstacles on domestic projects. Communication and shared resources could help solve the problem. You’ll feel the need to improve your personal appearance and it’s a great time to do so. The first half of the month is a great time for you with everything going your way, however by the middle of the month your plans and ideas will face some difficulties and may reach a standstill. Follow your instincts and the second half of the month can be as good as the first. Blocked work projects will move forward and career doors will open this month but needless to say, with this comes increased responsibility. Try to tie up the loose ends of your financial affairs and not to be impulsive in buying things you don’t really need.

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Delays to implement your plans and ideas may cause you frustration this month and you’ll be so busy thinking about your ideas that people will find it hard to communicate with you. Try not to have complete tunnel vision as other opportunties may be missed. You will be feeling very indecisive this month although a great month is ahead for you. Things you have been awaiting will fall into place but be carfeul not to make any important decisions until the feeling lifts and and you feel confident with your choices. A busy month is in store for you. Different professional matters will keep you busy all through the month but you’ll be in good spirits to cope with the added workload. Married ones may engage in a few arguments but they are nothing to worry about and help clear the air. Don't let anybody put a downer on your outlook. If somebody calls you an idealist, ignore their sneer and take it as a compliment. Idealism is a very positive attribute. Aim high - you'll set the bar for yourself, and you can accomplish just as much as you think you can. Watch out this month for something that seems too good to be true, remember it usually is! Conflicts at home could effect your concentration at work but try to use your charms to iron things over rather than ranting and raving as conflicts may turn nasty.

You're sure to have a great big smile plastered across your face this month. Why? Because life is good, and you're enjoying it. Keep yourself busy during the middle of the Sagittarius month or you’ll become bored and either get into trouble or spend money you don’t have.

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THE SIXTH SENSE My name is Paula Wratten and each month I will be writing an article about spiritual, philosphopical and psychic matters. TAROT - Tarot is a set of cards used for divination or looking into the future. Many people are afraid of the cards thinking them to be used for occult practices. No one really knows where they originated from although some people believe that the priests of Egypt passed down their knowledge through images as reading and writing was scared to the elite. With the destruction of the great library of Alexandria which was reputed to hold many esoteric books including the book of thoth, most of the information was lost but some believe that sacred knowledge was passed on via the symbols in the major tarot cards. Whatever the origins of the tarot they have appeared throughout history as playing cards all over the world. The tarot consists of 22 major arcana cards and 56 minor cards. Playing cards have been used since the 14th century and many vary in the number of cards used in the pack, but the tarot has remained true to the 78 cards which it originally had. Today you can buy tarot cards with the most amazing art work, some have fairies, cats, even vampires on them, but the most widely used are the rider Waite first published in 1910, the designs were drawn by Pamela Coleman Smith and these seem to be the most popular cards on the market. The most feared card in the tarot is the death card but for me this simply means change and transformation and it is very rare it would signify an actual death. Even after 20 years of using and teaching tarot I am still learning its secrets and find it a fascinating insight into our past on how our ancestors passed down information that is still being used and talked about today. It even survived through the dark ages where fear of this knowledge often ended in death or torture. Whatever your thoughts are about tarot you cannot help but wonder that a set of playing cards has captured the imagination of artists and royalty alike. So next time you play a simple game of snap you could be using the oldest form of knowledge on the planet in picture form.

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Paula Wratten is a respected and trusted medium in the UK. Her growing client base that extends to America and Australia also includes some celebrity clients. Paula has also been involved in helping the police with missing person cases. She has featured in The Sun newspaper, Chat its Fate, Prediction magazine, BBC radio and an appearance on Channel 5 in the UK. She also did a reading for Gordon Brown on the radio the day he became prime minister, much of what Paula has said is now coming true. One of the most interesting parts of her job is the house clearing or what is commonly known as ghost busting but Paula likes to call it spirit rescue. She has cleared many properties of psychic activities from humble two bedroom homes to large Manor houses. Paula has now moved to Spain to the very popular destination of Marbella. If you would like a reading with Paula you can contact her on 665 413 146 (spanish mobile) or 07887 505 222 (UK mobile) or you can email her on paulawratten@aol.com or just look at her website on www.paulawratten.co.uk

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At the Cinema Madagascar 2 Escape to Africa Released 28th November 2008 in Spain. All of the loveable characters like Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo, and of course the penguins are back. In this sequel they find themselves in the wildest place of all - the vast plains of Africa where our zoo-raised crew encounter species of their own kind for the very first time. Whilst finding their roots they soon find the differences between the concrete jungle and the heart of Africa. Despite long-lost relatives, romantic rivals and scheming hunters, Africa seems like a great place...but is it better than their Central Park home?

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All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week. Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La CaĂąada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

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Train Timetables 902 240 202 Airports Malaga 952 048 844 Gibraltar 956 773 026

Health Centres Marbella 952 769 946 Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

Fire Brigade Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046 952 952 952 952 952 952 952

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Chemists 24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella. Tel: 952 83 25 89

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Town Halls Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100

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