As the calendar flipped from 2021, many of us breathed a sigh of relief, hoping for a brighter, calmer 2022. We looked forward to an end to global challenges and a pick-me-up for the economy.
But hold that thought! According to a variety of seers, psychics, and even centuries-old prophecies, 2022 might not have been the peaceful year everyone wished for. Get ready to explore some truly unsettling and downright bizarre predictions made for the year.
10. More Royal Woes Predicted
The British Royal Family has certainly faced its share of challenges recently, with Queen Elizabeth navigating numerous controversies. Just when a new year might have offered a fresh start, fortune-teller Jemima Packington, also known as the “Mystic Veg,” had other ideas for 2022.
By tossing asparagus spears and reading their patterns, Packington foresaw continued difficulties and “misery” for the royals. She has a track record, supposedly predicting the drama surrounding Harry and Meghan, and Boris Johnson’s rise to Prime Minister. Her 2022 forecast also touched on sports, tipping Croatia for the FIFA World Cup and Manchester United for the Premier League title. So, perhaps more royal headlines were on the horizon.
9. Nostradamus’s Ominous Outlook
Nostradamus, the famous 16th-century French seer, is often credited with foretelling major world events like the Great Fire of London and the rise of Hitler. For 2022, interpreters of his quatrains suggested some grim possibilities. One prophecy hinted at the “sudden death of the first character,” leading some to speculate about leaders like North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, given ongoing health rumors.
Another passage, “Towards middy extreme siccity / In the depths of Asia they will say earthquake,” was thought to point to a major earthquake in Japan. Believers also claimed Nostradamus predicted the potential collapse of the European Union, an escalating migration crisis, and even the significant rise of artificial intelligence in 2022. Only time would tell if these ancient words held true for the year.
8. Looking Back: 2022 Through 1922 Eyes
It’s fascinating to see what people a century ago imagined for 2022. English author W.L. George, writing in 1922, got some things remarkably right. He predicted widespread commercial air travel and that coal wouldn’t be depleted. He also thought many old buildings would be preserved and that women would hold more seats in Congress, though not achieving full equality.
Some of his other visions were more fanciful, like trains running on glass plates and anti-gravity screens preventing plane crashes. Futurist R.F. Kellum, around the same era, foresaw common car ownership and sprawling suburbs. Later, in 1965, Hugo Gernsback imagined a 2022 where science had developed an injection to stop unwanted facial and leg hair. At least one prediction was for something truly useful!
7. Peruvian Shamans: Hope and Hardship
Just before 2022 began, Peruvian shamans gathered near Lima for their traditional New Year rituals. Their predictions offered a mixed view of the year ahead. They foresaw the coronavirus lingering but becoming milder before eventually “disappearing.” The shamans and healers made offerings to “Pachamama” (Mother Earth), praying for the pandemic’s end in 2022.
However, they also anticipated more economic difficulties worldwide and for Peru. Regarding international tensions, they predicted that Russia would not succeed in any invasion of Ukrainian territory. On a lighter note for their nation, the shamans forecasted that Peru would qualify for the Qatar World Cup.
6. A Psychic’s Visions: From Viruses to Politics
Nicolas Aujula, a past life regression and soul therapist, offered a diverse set of predictions for 2022, apparently channeled through a voice he hears. Unlike some others, he saw a better year for Queen Elizabeth. However, he also warned of a new virus emerging, a chilling thought given his reported foresight of the COVID pandemic.
Aujula’s visions included an asteroid heading towards Earth, only to be deflected by military intervention. He expressed concern about evil cults boosting their recruitment efforts and foresaw the assassination of a public figure in the U.S. Intriguingly, he predicted a woman named “Jackie” would rapidly rise to global fame in the political arena. Quite a mixed bag of cosmic and earthly forecasts!
5. Old Moore’s Almanac: Nature’s Fury
Sometimes, predictions come not just from individuals but from long-standing publications. The Old Moore’s Almanac, with nearly 250 years of forecasting under its belt since 1764, offered some unsettling visions for 2022. It specifically pointed to extreme weather events for Ireland, including an earthquake, a landslide, and even a tsunami. The last major tsunami damage in Ireland was in 1755.
The almanac’s in-house psychic also suggested that 2022 would see the beginning of a search for a female Taoiseach (Prime Minister) in Ireland within the next three years. It’s worth noting their 2021 edition reportedly predicted rapid Covid testing aiding Ireland’s return to normal, extreme European heat, and the Alex Rodriguez/Jennifer Lopez breakup.
4. Astrologers See a Positive Shift
After a tough 2021, many were desperate for some good news. Western astrologers offered a ray of hope, announcing an energetic shift for 2022. This was attributed to Jupiter moving into the sign of Pisces at the very end of 2021. Astrology educator Kirah Tabourn explained that Jupiter is linked with healing and abundance.
Its presence in Pisces was expected to help spread love and abundance on a global scale. Although Jupiter was set to move out of Pisces in May 2022, the initial optimistic effects were predicted to linger. Interestingly, Tabourn also believed 2022 would see an increase in cults and spiritualism, suggesting a year of seeking deeper meaning alongside the positive cosmic vibes.
3. Celebrity Retirements and Political Turmoil
Predictions for 2022 weren’t solely focused on global disasters or royal affairs. Psychic Sonja Dover, for instance, turned her gaze to the entertainment world. She foresaw actor Alec Baldwin retiring in 2022, following the tragic on-set incident in 2021. She also had a take on the Eurovision Song Contest, suggesting the Netherlands wouldn’t win, with contenders likely from Croatia, Luxembourg, or Italy.
Meanwhile, psychic couple Skip and Sha’ron Leingang, who conduct combined readings, predicted American politics would “explode” in October 2022, with even greater chaos anticipated in France. Skip also mentioned very anxious moments for the stock market, followed by an eventual upswing.
2. The Nova Event: A Message from the Heavens?
Astronomers anticipated a celestial event in 2022: KIC 9832227, a usually faint nova in the Cygnus constellation, was predicted to brighten significantly, lighting up the night sky. This astronomical occurrence led an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi to believe it could signal the coming of the messiah.
It’s not the first time cosmic events have been tied to profound prophecies. In 2012, some feared the end of the Mayan calendar meant world-ending events. When that passed, attention turned to a series of blood moons in 2015, which some U.S. evangelicals believed would trigger Armageddon. Thankfully, we’ve navigated those predictions too!
1. Baba Vanga’s Terrifying 2022 Warnings
Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic often called the “Nostradamus of the Balkans,” passed away over two decades ago, but her prophecies for 2022 still made headlines. Her visions were particularly unsettling. She apparently foresaw yet another pandemic, this one emerging from melting ice in Siberia due to climate change, spreading rapidly and causing millions of deaths. Chillingly, scientists did discover ancient viruses preserved in glaciers in 2021.
Her other predictions for the year included a devastating locust invasion from Africa leading to widespread famine and war, and severe water shortages hitting several cities worldwide. Perhaps most alarmingly, Vanga predicted that 2022 would be the year humans make contact with alien lifeforms. These aliens, she suggested, would arrive via asteroids, attack Earth, and take hostages. It’s said Baba Vanga gained her “second sight” after losing her vision in a tornado. Her past credited predictions include the 9/11 attacks, the rise of ISIS, and Brexit.
So, there you have it – a whirlwind tour of some of the most bizarre, unsettling, and occasionally hopeful predictions for 2022. From royal scandals and new pandemics to alien invasions and astrological shifts, the seers certainly painted a dramatic picture. Whether you believe in such prophecies or take them with a grain of salt, they definitely make for interesting reading! Perhaps the best approach is to hope for the positive and brace for, well, anything!
What do you think about these predictions for 2022? Did any come true or feel eerily close? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
