Advantages: A long and entertaining read
Disadvantages: More than a passing esoteric interest needed

...I discovered this magazine quite by accident. Having been bored and looking for something different, it was a case of this one or another on angling. Well I like angling but not the fishy kind (try a different context). So I picked it up, flicked through the pages and with curiosity firmly aroused purchased the mag. It won’t appeal to everyone but I couldn’t resist taking "Spirit & Destiny" home. It isn’t your usual horoscope magazine but incorporates many sections on everything from aromatherapy oils to celebrity interviews. I found it diverse enough to keep me interested for more than an hour and I am still going back to it for various snippets of information even now. If you only want to giggle your way through your monthly forecast this would be quite an expensive way to do it. But if your into natural healing... Read review

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Advantages: Price, variety of subjects covered,lack of advertisements.
Disadvantages: Not enough months in a year.

...This brilliant newish {been around since about September 2002} magazine is like a breath of air to anyone wanting abit more than pages of advertisements out of their monthly magazine. For £2.80 an issue you can have a magazine crammed with everything spiritual/destiny related that you could wish for. From the ancient art of rune casting,alternative therapies,chinese horoscopes,psychics and mediums put the test,to fairies and guardian angels to wiccan witchcraft. Every article is knowledgable,easy to read and gives an insight into many different beliefs. Includes an indepth horoscope every month which has been surprisingly accurate! Whatever the reader wants on a spiritual level can be found within the covers of this publication. The only problem i have found is that i cannot put it down until i have read it cover to cover... Read review

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Advantages: Less adverts then other mags...
Disadvantages: Not many places sell it!

...I started reading this magazine in September 2003, and have had every magazine the have published since. I have to admit, this is the first magazine that I have just HAD to get every month. Others have been when I remembered, or felt like it, but if I've missed a couple I haven't worried. Every month there is a page that tells you the important days in that month, depending on where the moon is etc, then there are also in depth forecasts for the month for each star sign which happen to be very accurate! I have to admit that my favouirte section is that of Silja. She gives you tips (this month it was on superstition), and every other month she explains one of the deity's in the Wicca religion. People also write in with questions and concerns, and Silja gives them advice (when there is a non magical alternative Silja always... Read review

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Advantages: See op
Disadvantages: Not easy to find in shops

...Spirit and Destiny first came to my attention a couple of years ago when a friend gave me her old copy of the magazine.I was instantly hooked.This is not just your usual monthly mag it has much more to offer. Spirit & Destiny has many different sections to appeal to different readers. There is a destiny and beyond section which, this month, includes Chinese horoscopes,an article on reading auras and the magazines resident white witch offering simple spells and remedies to solve readers dilemmas. In the feel good section there is celeb watch where a psychic or clairvoyant predicts what is going to happen to different celebrities in the coming months.Feel good also includes a monthly article by the barefoot doctor,star dates and what's hot this month. In this months edition features include an interview with John Travolta... Read review

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Advantages: lots of information
Disadvantages: nothing

.... Bewitched is a section hosted by their resident witch Silja here she answers readers problems gives us magic spells she also features different wiccan deity’s used in magic and gives tips on superstitions ect.And gives a short write up of things that have been happening in her life to give us an insight into the wiccan way of life Each month they feature a star and gives an insight into the person they are according to their style of dress and using Indian face reading. And a What’s going on with? Article on a star in the spotlight and a chin there life. Every month they feature a different item giving useful health benefits and interesting historical and magical facts associated with it and also a few recipes using it. I have tried a few of the recipes in Spirit and Destiny and they have always turned out really nice. One month... Read review

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Advantages: A magazine collection which you will refer to for a long time
Disadvantages: Need a display cabinet to store it all!

...Mind, Body and Spirit is a weekly magazine priced at £2.99. If you're interested in tarot card, natural healing, aromatherapy, astrology etc, this is a must. It builds into a comprehensive reference collections of all things spiritual and natural. The sections in the magazine are as follows:- Natural Healing Aromatherapy: carrier and blending oils, their properties and uses, and how to make blended oils. Advice on what plants and herbs will help you with energy, sleep, easing muscle complaints etc, recipes for your own beauty products, such as moisturisers, shampoos, creams etc, advice on which products to use on which types of skin. There are often free oils with the magazine, incense sticks etc. Massage – covers various forms of massage, including reiki, with extensive instructions on how to perfect your massaging... Read review

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Advantages: It has something for everyone
Disadvantages: £2.99 is a bit expensive every week

...described. To start from scratch, much of the equipment would be very costly and possibly hard to find. The main advantage to this magazine over many books is that it takes you through different techniques step by step from the very beginning of the process. Many books expect you to already have a basic understanding and can throw you in at the deep end. The depth of explanation in Mind, Body and Spirit Magazine is in such detail that it prevents you from becomming bored before you have even started. If you have an interest in alternative health treatments, old traditions different types of analysis, the supernatural and readings such as Tarot and Palm then this is the magazine for you.... Read review

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Advantages: I FANCY great tracks like DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE that give me a HAPPY FACE.
Disadvantages: Loads of filler tracks. Beyonce is a NASTY GIRL when she is a producer.

...drums that signal the introduction to Independent Women Part I. The relaxing composition of bass and drums and makes its transition into a lively collection of bass lines and drum claps, moving at a steady pace. These splendid instrumenentals take me out of my relaxation zone into the direction of head-nodding and dancing my upper body away to the music track. The three Destiny's Child members, especially Beyonce as the frontline singer, show a lot of spirit in their vocal delivery, bringing harmony to my eardrums. Destiny's Child also manipulate their vocals really well to flow with the beats provided for Independent Women Part I. However, the main drawback of the Independent Women Part I track is Destiny's Child's lyrics focuses on a subject matter that is cliche and uninteresting. The R'n'b singers, mostly Beyonce... Read review

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Advantages: It's free!
Disadvantages: none

...Spirit is a free, short, in store magazine from Superdrug which I think deserves a mention in this catagory. What you need to know to begin with is that, like all in store mags, the main purpose of Spirit is to advertise special offers and new products. This aside, Spirit is one of the most helpful reads I've had regarding health and beauty advice. Every month it contains columns and advice on the latest fads, worries, and breakthroughs regarding womens health and wellbeing. There are regulars on beauty tips and the best brands, all of which have been tried and tested by the editors and columnists themselves, or in many situations the readers. So just like her on Ciao it's the consumers' verdict to the rescue! In addition there is sometimes a seperate mens' section, containing all the shaving tips and hair advice needed... Read review

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Advantages: The detail, great free gifts, dont have to wait ages for next issue
Disadvantages: a bit pricey for every week

...Mind, body, spirit is not just for spiritural healers as some may expect, but beeing a magazine junkie i will love any and every magazine (but not any rudey dudey ones.......) Mind body spirit is worth a read for all, basically it is divided into simple sections: natural healing, you, friendship and love, fortelling the future, spells and magic and spirits and ghosts. they all contain lots of realative, informative and actually interesting infomation. The infomation on natural oils can be very useful- there is tons of medical uses, there is a lot on stress relief, feng shui and even yoga! in 'fortelling the future' it teaches you how to read tarrot carts and construct your very own birth chart. which is quite fun! There are simple spells to preform and in spirits and ghosts you can read real-life incounters. You, friendship... Read review

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