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May this year of 2021 be A year of Health & Happiness....A year of Wealth & Wisdom.....

A year of Peace & Prosperity....And also a year of Love & Laughter!

Happy New Year from all at Use Locally

Karol’s Korner Happy New year!

And wow what year we have all had, 2020 has certainly been 1 we are all happy to say Adios to!!

One of the things we have temporarily said Adios to in the magazine, is the competition page. We know our readers love our ticket giveaways, and once events resume, we will bring them back for you, in the meantime, we have a new format for a competition for you next month.

Despite the issues we all faced there were personal highlights in 2020 which for me included making 1 of my poodles an Irish champion, passing 2 of the required exams for becoming a judge in the dog showing world, learning to bottle feed puppies and doing some DIY! 1 of the things I started last year was a memory jar, which I started off in January by writing something positive that happened every week and putting it in the jar, needless to say it became super challenging with lockdown, however if I hadn’t done it I wouldn’t have these lovely memories to look back on and feel a sense of achievement!

So 2021 I resolve to be more focused on my memory jar and to attempt to be more “in the moment”, after all if there’s 1 thing we have all learnt from Covid, life is not promised to any of us!

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Recipe – Coconut Curry Short Story – Percy Comes for Dinner Puzzles

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

LEO

March 21st - April 20th

24th - August 23rd

You’ve got your mind on money and money on your mind at the beginning of the month. Pursuing a lucrative job is worth the time and effort. You could get a solid job offer on the 13th, courtesy of the career oriented New Moon. The Full Moon on the 28th warns against getting swept off your feet by a charming suitor who is offering you the world.

Finding ways to be of service could bring great fulfilment in the opening days of the month. Donate your time, money and resources to a worthy cause. The New Moon on the 13th beckons you to begin a fitness regimen. Career demands could put strain on a close relationship in the second half of January; it’s important to put your cards on the table with a romantic partner.

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April 21st - May 21st

August 24th - Sept 23rd

Your drive and determination will skyrocket in the first week of January; take this opportunity to pursue a lofty goal. Flirting with someone from a foreign country is a distinct possibility; late evening Skype or Facetime sessions could pass the time nicely. On the 28th, the Full Moon could mark the end of a career path, turning you in a more rewarding direction.

Matters of the heart are the focus in the beginning of January. If you’re looking for love, post a profile on a dating website; you will generate lots of interest. If you’re already in a serious relationship, you should only proceed with caution. Don’t rush into making hasty decisions. On the 28th, the Full Moon will bring a secret to light; prepare for a shock.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st Increasing your income should be your focus in the first half of the month.

Applying for lucrative jobs, starting a business, or courting wealthy clients are all good possibilities at the beginning of January. The fruits of your labour could pay off around the middle of January, when the New Moon could deposit a dream job in your lap.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th All eyes will be on you at the start of January. Use your powerful charisma to win favours, conquer hearts and secure jobs. The New Moon on the 13th is perfect for changing your look or upgrading your wardrobe. Assuming additional work responsibilities during the second half of the month could pave the way to a big promotion and raise.

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LIBRA

AQUARIUS

May 22nd - June 21st

September 24th - Oct 23rd

January 21st - Feb 19th

The beginning of January brings the intellectual stimulation you crave. This is a great time to attend some advanced and engaging courses in your favourite subject; online learning will be engrossing. The New Moon on the 13th will bring a financial windfall in the form of a refund check, insurance payment, or court settlement. Use this money to bring long-term security.

Abandoning yourself to domestic pursuits will be pleasurable at the beginning of January. It’s a great time to decorate, clear out clutter and make upgrades to your abode. On the 13th, the New Moon could prompt you to relocate to a more congenial area. Your association with a creative group could come to an end near the 28th, due to a contentious Full Moon.

Keeping a low profile will be the order of the day in early January. Home improvement projects could be especially engrossing, deepening your enjoyment of domestic pursuits. The Full Moon on the 28th will mark a big change in a close relationship; it’s possible a strong union will fall by the wayside. During the final days of January, you’ll radically change the way you share ideas.

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PISCES

June 22nd - July 23rd

October 24th - Nov 22nd

Feb 20th - March 20th

An intimate relationship will occupy most of your time and attention during the first half of the month. On the 13th, the New Moon could mark a big change in your relationship status. Getting engaged, married, or divorced is a distinct possibility. A source of income could come to an end as February draws near, due to a disruptive Full Moon.

Money matters look likely to be coming first and foremost in your thinking as you start the New Year. The middle of January will begin to bring some positive results of these financial decisions and also for other plans and projects you set in motion during the last few months of last year. As January begins to fade and February starts to loom large you may find yourself rethinking some aspects of your life.

January begins on a sociable note. Even if you are only communicating via Zoom or Skype, you’ll greatly enjoy communications with your nearest and dearest. The New Moon on the 13th may find you joining a group of influential people who are dedicated to making the world a better place. Beware of making promises you can’t deliver during the second half of the month.

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