A clairvoyant known as 'Mystic Veg', who foretells the future by throwing asparagus spears, has issued a series of startling predictions for the year 2026, warning of political chaos, a major shift in pop music, and a shocking arrest within the Royal Family's former staff.
The Asparagus Prophet's Political Forecast
Jemima Packington, a 69-year-old from Bath, Somerset, claims her unique method of interpreting how asparagus lands allows her to see future events with 75% to 90% accuracy. For the coming year, she foresees significant instability in Westminster. Packington predicts that 2026 will see another UK General Election, a move that could place Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership in jeopardy. She anticipates widespread political resignations accompanying this ballot.
Her visions extend across the Atlantic, where she forecasts a dramatic shock during the US midterm elections. Packington believes there will be a massive and unexpected swing towards the Democratic Party, posing a serious challenge to the current administration.
Royal Drama and Cultural Upheaval
In a deeply ominous prediction for the monarchy, the seer states that a former member of the Royal Household will be arrested. She also warns that the Royal Family will face further health scares in the year ahead, though she believes they will ultimately prevail. This follows her previous claim that she saw asparagus form a 'broken crown' before the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.
Beyond politics and royalty, Packington predicts a seismic shift in global culture. She declares that the era of K-Pop's dominance is over, forecasting that young musicians will revive the Swing-style music of the 1940s and 1950s. In a sombre note, she also warns of the deaths of 'showbiz and pop nobility', including some that will be very unexpected.
Floods, Football and Further Forecasts
Among her 15 specific predictions for 2026, Packington highlights severe weather disruptions. She warns that major flooding in the UK will cause serious infrastructure problems. In brighter news, she tips UK football for a 'tremendous' World Cup and predicts that rugby union coach Kevin Sinfield CBE will finally receive a knighthood.
Other forecasts include major scandals affecting beloved UK soap opera stars, a cultural move towards mindfulness and alternative medicine, and a strategic shift where EU countries try to lessen their reliance on the United States. She also believes UK farmers will receive much-needed help and that the British Asparagus Festival will be exceptionally successful.
Describing her technique, Jemima Packington said: 'I cast the asparagus on to a flat surface and it makes patterns. From those patterns, I can make predictions.' She added that people are consistently most curious about futures involving royalty, showbusiness, and political power.
