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Long before modern headlines, the North of England had its own 'Yorkshire Nostradamus.'
Born Ursula Southeil in a cave in Knaresborough back in 1488, Mother Shipton is arguably one of the most legendary prophets in British history. Local lore suggests she was born with an 'out-of-this-world' appearance and a mind that could see through the veil of time itself.
From the Great Fire of London to the defeat of the Spanish Armada, Mother Shipton’s verses have eerily mirrored reality for centuries.
Today, her cave remains England's oldest tourist attraction, and her cryptic rhymes are still being studied by those looking to uncover what lies ahead.
By combining Shipton’s ancient Yorkshire wisdom with the chilling visions of Nostradamus and Baba Vanga, we’ve put together a guide to what may be a truly transformative year.
Here are 15 supernatural, sometimes quite chilling predictions for 2026.
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13. The Red Adversary (Nostradamus)
Mentioned alongside the sea war, the "Red Adversary" is often interpreted as a rising superpower in the East. Nostradamus suggests 2026 will be the year this power "puts the great Ocean in dread," shifting the global balance of power. | Getty Images/Canva
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14. The Great Shaking (Nostradamus)
A "mighty trembling" is predicted for the month of May. While some fear a literal earthquake, others believe this refers to a "social earthquake"—a massive, viral movement that "shakes" the foundations of our modern society. | Getty Images
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15. The Silver Screen (Mother Shipton)
Shipton famously said that "pictures shall seem alive" and "man shall walk under water." While this sounds like modern movies and submarines, interpreters believe her 2026 vision refers to a massive leap in Deepfakes and AI, where we can no longer tell the difference between what is real and what is a "picture." | Getty Images/Canva