Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian mystic celebrated for allegedly predicting major world events like COVID-19 and 9/11, remains one of the most talked-about psychics. However, new insights from an expert suggest her so-called “psychic predictions” may not be what they seem.
The Origins of Baba Vanga’s Mystical Fame
Born in 1911 in a small Bulgarian town, Baba Vanga led a difficult life. She lost her mother as a child and was blinded by a storm at the age of 12. According to Viktoria Vitanova-Kerber, an academic specialising in the mystic’s life, Baba Vanga’s psychic abilities surfaced during World War II, when she reportedly helped people locate missing soldiers.
After the war, her reputation grew, attracting people from across Bulgaria and even abroad. By the 1960s, crowds would line up outside her home, hoping for guidance. Most of her visitors sought answers to personal questions such as, “Will I get married?” or “Will I have children?”
Baba Vanga passed away in 1996, but her fame has endured. Her supposed predictions of major events like the COVID pandemic and Princess Diana’s death continue to capture public fascination.
Did Baba Vanga Really Predict COVID and 9/11?
Baba Vanga’s followers attribute several significant historical events to her predictions, including the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, the election of Barack Obama, and the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Some even claim she foresaw humanity’s contact with aliens in 2130 and a war with extraterrestrials in 3005.
But Vitanova-Kerber’s research reveals a critical problem: none of Baba Vanga’s predictions are documented. “She wasn’t someone who kept diaries or recorded her prophecies,” the academic said. “There are almost no written records of what she really said, making it impossible to verify these claims.”
The Source of the Psychic Predictions
So, if there are no official records, where did these predictions come from? Vitanova-Kerber believes that many of these claims stem from people who visited Baba Vanga while she was alive.
“Years later, these individuals recall new details, saying, ‘Oh, she told me this and that,’” she explained. For example, if Baba mentioned “a great sickness” during a reading, people might now assume she was predicting COVID-19.
Baba’s niece, who lived with the mystic, is another source of these predictions. According to Vitanova-Kerber, the niece claims to have written down several of Baba’s prophecies but has yet to provide any evidence. In a 2021 interview, she even suggested that Baba foresaw COVID as early as 1988 but stated she is waiting for the “right moment” to release the records.
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The Role of Media and Misinformation
A Russian journalist also claims to possess secret tapes of Baba Vanga’s predictions, but these have never been verified. Many of the alleged predictions on the tapes focus on Russia’s future global dominance, raising questions about bias and manipulation.
Vitanova-Kerber highlights another intriguing point: Baba Vanga’s predictions during her lifetime were mostly personal rather than political. “After her death, people began interpreting her words through a political lens,” she said, casting further doubt on the authenticity of the claims.
Attempts to Prove or Disprove Her Abilities
As Baba Vanga’s fame grew, scientists attempted to assess her abilities. In the 1970s, a research team of psychiatrists and neuroscientists studied her, even attaching electrodes to her head to monitor brain activity. However, their findings were inconclusive.
The researchers also surveyed thousands of people who had consulted Baba Vanga, asking them to report her accuracy. “The results were mixed,” Vitanova-Kerber said. “There were some positive responses, but nothing definitive.”
Expert’s Verdict on Baba Vanga’s Legacy
Despite the lack of concrete evidence, Baba Vanga’s mystique endures. For Vitanova-Kerber, the fascination with her predictions speaks more to human nature than to any psychic abilities. “At the end of the day, we will never know for sure what she truly said,” she concluded.
While her predictions remain a topic of debate, Baba Vanga’s life story continues to captivate, reflecting the enduring appeal of mystery and the search for meaning in uncertain times.
Conclusion: Fact or Fiction?
Baba Vanga’s predictions, whether genuine or not, have become part of popular culture. But expert analysis suggests that much of what is attributed to the Bulgarian mystic is likely exaggerated or fabricated. With no verifiable documentation and several questionable sources, the truth about her psychic abilities may never be fully known.
For now, Baba Vanga’s legend lives on—fuelled by speculation, selective memories, and a deep-rooted human desire to make sense of the future.