A fortune teller who uses spears of asparagus to predict the future has foreseen two Royal births, British glory at the Olympics and the death of a high-profile British figure in 2012.
Jemima Packington, 56, who claims to be the worldâs only ‘Asparamancer’, tosses the veg into the air and interprets the shapes they form when they land.
The 56-year-old from Pershore, Worcestershire, has also warned of a change of leadership for one of the UKâs main political parties and the collapse of the Euro.
The mystic accurately predicted the credit crunch and Oscar wins for The Kingâs Speech in recent times.
She explained: ‘It might sound silly to some people but my readings are very accurate.
‘I have been doing readings using asparagus since I was eight years old. My great aunt read tea leaves and I have inherited her gift.’
But if Jemima’s inclinations are anything to go by, Britain can expect a dismal performance from the England football team at Euro 2012.
Jemima said: ‘When I was making the reading for the Olympics I cast the asparagus and the spears landed in the shape of a sun.
‘The spears all remained strong and intact which I interpreted as good weather and a solid performance from the athletes.
‘When I did a reading to predict the England football teamâs chances at Euro 2012 a lot of older spears pointed upwards and many lost their spores.
‘The spores from the spears showed there would not be success for the England team.’