Jemima Packington, 69, who is known as the world’s only ‘asparamancer’, has shared her predictions for 2026
William Telford Senior Reporter and Business Specialist and SWNSJamesConnolly (James Connolly)
07:24, 03 Jan 2026Updated 07:26, 03 Jan 2026
Jemima Packington, the world’s only asparamancer
A fortune teller who forecasts the future by hurling asparagus spears claims 2026 will witness a General Election and the arrest of a former Royal Household member.
Jemima Packington, aged 69, who accurately predicted the Queen’s passing, Brexit and Boris Johnson’s rise to prime minister, reckons this year will be crammed with political turmoil and controversy.
The clairvoyant is the globe’s sole “asparamancer” and insists she can glimpse tomorrow by launching asparagus spears skyward and deciphering their landing patterns.
Jemima has now unveiled her key forecasts for 2026 – cautioning of governmental change in the UK, shocking election outcomes in the US and severe flooding that will wreak havoc on infrastructure.
Jemima’s predictions are scarily accurate
She’s also anticipating scandals engulfing cherished soap opera stars, surprise celebrity deaths, and a musical revolution – with swing-style melodies overtaking K-pop.
On the political front, she envisages a General Election in the UK accompanied by mass resignations, whilst across the pond she anticipates the US midterm elections will deliver an unexpected Democratic surge.
The Royal Family, she maintains, will encounter additional health concerns but will ultimately triumph – though she ominously forecasts the arrest of a former Royal Household member.
She said it will be a bad year for TV stars
In sporting matters, UK football supporters are tipped for a “tremendous” World Cup, whilst Kevin Sinfield CBE is destined to finally secure a knighthood, Jemima reckons.
Explaining her method, Jemima, from Bath, Somerset, revealed: “I cast the asparagus on to a flat surface and it makes patterns.
“From those patterns, I can make predictions. I just have to concentrate on the list of questions that I’ve been given.
“People always want to know about royalty, showbiz and politics.”
She revealed that her forecasts are typically 75 to 90 per cent accurate, a result of years of honing her skills.
She further commented: “I don’t get too political, but I’m predicting this year that the EU is going to be relying less on the US.
“Another major prediction is flooding in the UK.”
Farmers wilol get some much needed respite, Jemima predicted
Jemima recalled seeing the spears form the shape of a shattered crown just months before the Queen passed away on September 8, 2022.
NEW YEAR PREDICTIONS 2026.
1. A General Election will take place in the UK.
A change in government is imminent. Political resignations will be plentiful.
2. Further flooding in the UK will lead to significant disruptions to our infrastructure.
3. The US midterm elections will witness a massive shift towards the Democrats.
This will come as a shock to the current administration.
4. Major scandals will rock beloved characters from UK soaps.
The public will be left reeling.
5. People will turn to mindfulness as a means of self-healing.
There will be a greater focus on alternative methods and medicines.
6. The existing European Union countries will strive to reduce their dependence on the US.
The US will bear the brunt of this.
7. UK farmers will receive much-needed additional support.
8. UK Football will enjoy a fantastic World Cup.
She predicted a bumper year for the British Asaparagus Festival
9. The Royal Family will face more health scares but will overcome them.
10. An arrest is expected of a former member of the Royal Household.
11. Kevin Sinfield CBE is predicted to receive his well-deserved Knighthood.
12. A seismic shift in popular music is anticipated, with emerging musicians embracing the jazzy Swing era of the 40’s and 50’s.
K Pop will be out, and Swing Pop will be in.
13. The entertainment and pop world will mourn the loss of some of its royalty, with some departures being quite unexpected.
14. Certain renowned ex-sportsmen are set to lose favour with the British public, while others will thrive in their new careers.
15. The delightful British Asparagus Festival is forecast to enjoy even greater success than usual.
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