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New Year’s Predictions 2026: Automatic Writing, Scrying & Tarot

Guest: Jacob Mayfield

As we step across the threshold into 2026, Ghostly Podcast looks to the other side—using ancient divination practices to glimpse what the coming year may hold. For our annual New Year’s Predictions episode, we’re joined by Jacob Mayfield, who helps guide us through three forms of divination: Automatic Writing, Crystal Ball Scrying, and Tarot.

This episode is part ritual, part experiment, and part prediction. Two of the divinations -Automatic Writing and Scrying – are interactive, meaning you can follow along and try them yourself at home as we do them in real time. Join Ghostly Society on Facebook or Patreon to see our results.

Will the messages be symbolic? Psychological? Paranormal? Or something else entirely? That’s for you to decide.

Divination #1: Automatic Writing

We begin with Automatic Writing, a practice said to allow messages to flow from the subconscious—or possibly from something beyond—without conscious control.

Listeners are invited to:

· Set an intention for 2026

· Quiet their mind

· Write continuously without editing or judgment

As we write alongside you, we interpret the messages that emerge and discuss what they may reveal about themes, warnings, and opportunities in the year ahead.

Divination #2: Crystal Ball Scrying

Next, we turn to scrying with a crystal ball, one of the most iconic and misunderstood forms of divination.

Together, we:

· Explain how to prepare your space

· Describe what to look for (and what not to look for)

· Share what we personally experience during the scrying session

Shadows, symbols, impressions, and mental imagery all come into play as we explore what 2026 may bring on a collective level.

Divination #3: Tarot Reading

Finally, we close with a Tarot reading for 2026, offering a structured look at the energies shaping the year ahead.

The cards reveal:

· Major themes and challenges

· Areas of growth and transformation

· Advice for navigating what’s coming

We discuss the symbolism of each card and how it may apply broadly—or very personally—depending on the listener.

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About our Guest

Jacob Mayfield joins us for this episode to lend insight, interpretation, and grounded discussion as we explore these divination practices and what they might reveal about the year ahead. Jacob is “passionate about all things mystical, especially Tarot and Palm reading…[combining] traditional methods of divination and fortune-telling with a contemporary perspective.”

What Do You See?

Are these predictions glimpses of the future, reflections of the present, or something more mysterious? Listen, participate, and decide for yourself.

Happy New Year from Ghostly Podcast—and welcome to 2026.

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Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

“Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

“Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

In this episode of Ghostly, we explore the dark history and chilling ghost stories surrounding New Jersey’s Ringwood Mine and Ringwood Manor. From centuries-old mining tragedies to lantern-lit apparitions wandering the woods, Ringwood remains one of the state’s most active paranormal locations.

History of Ringwood

Iron mining in Ringwood began in the 1740s and eventually reached nearly 2,000 feet underground. Dangerous working conditions and numerous accidents left a long history of tragedy. During the Revolutionary War, the mines were operated by Robert Erskine, Washington’s surveyor general—whose spirit is said to linger to this day.

Hauntings & Evidence

The Hand in the Water – Archaeologist Edward Lenik reported seeing a pale hand and arm rise from a flooded mine shaft on Hope Mountain before being pulled back beneath the surface.

The Knocking Ghost – Miners heard mysterious knocking sounds deep underground, always before an accident. Some believed it was a protective warning; others said a dead miner was calling for “company.”

Robert Erskine’s Lantern – After Erskine’s crypt deteriorated, locals claimed to see his apparition—and even his skeleton—walking between the grave and Ringwood Manor, carrying a glowing blue lantern.

Blue Lights in the Manor – Visitors have reported glowing blue figures, cold spots, disembodied voices, and footsteps inside the manor, believed by some to be Erskine or a later resident.

A Modern Encounter – A local historian working late in the manor witnessed a translucent figure by the window holding a faintly glowing lantern, vanishing moments later.

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Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

“Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

“Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

Sources for this week’s episode

Spooky season: Ghost stories from the Ringwood mines

Visit the haunted Ringwood Manor in Ringwood State Park

Haunted Mine Histories: The Ghost of Robert Erskine • Edumine

GOSTS IN RINGWOOD MANOR – The New York Times

Ringwood Manor | Ringwood New Jersey | Real Haunted Place

RINGWOOD MINES/LANDFILL | Superfund Site Profile | Superfund Site Information | US EPA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringwood_Mines_landfill_site

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https://www.northjersey.com/picture-gallery/news/2025/09/11/photos-of-ringwood-peters-mines-site-through-the-years/86081876007

Beneath the quiet town of Ogdensburg, New Jersey, lies the Sterling Hill Mine, a labyrinth of tunnels stretching deep into the earth—and, some say, into the afterlife. With more than 77 recorded deaths and countless stories of strange lights, disembodied voices, and shadowy figures, this mine has earned a chilling reputation as one of New Jersey’s most haunted places.

In this episode of Ghostly Podcast, Pat and Rebecca descend into the darkness to explore the legends and evidence behind the hauntings of Sterling Hill. From the ghostly miner known as Bicycle Pete to whispers caught on EVP deep in the tunnels, the spirits of Sterling Hill seem determined to make their presence known.

Will you believe the hauntings are real—or just echoes of the past trapped in stone?

Evidence Discussed

· Whispered voices recorded in the tunnels saying “I’m scared.”

· Apparition of “Bicycle Pete”, seen pedaling near the mine long after his death.

· Shadow figure and ghostly push in the old dynamite storage room.

· Dark shape by the elevator shaft, where miners once descended to their deaths.

· Residual energy—flickering lights, cold spots, and phantom footsteps thought to be miners still working below.

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Got a ghost story you’re dying to share? Now you can! Ghostly has an official phone line. Call or text us with your spooky encounters—and if you leave a voicemail, you might hear it on the show! You can also just say hi, or make your voice heard in our latest polls.

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Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

“Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

“Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

Sources for this week’s episode

Inside the Mine — The Sterling Hill Mining Museum

The Sterling Hill Mining Museum

Sterling Hill Mining Museum – Wikipedia

Origin of The Mine — The Sterling Hill Mining Museum

(21) Haunted 360°: Sterling Hill Mine – YouTube

(21) Ghost Hunting a Real HAUNTED MINE! – YouTube

Pics of my haul from the Sterling Hill Mine in NJ, a lot of these are fluorescent under UV! : r/rockhounds

(21) On the Offense | Kindred Spirits: Inside the Investigation | Travel Channel – YouTube

10 Ghost Mines from Around the World – Listverse

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Since her tragic death in 1962, Marilyn Monroe has never truly left the spotlight. From her Brentwood home to Hollywood’s grandest hotels, countless witnesses claim to have seen her spirit – still luminous, still restless, and still haunting Los Angeles.

In this episode, Rebecca and Pat explore the many ghostly sightings tied to Hollywood’s golden girl. Is Marilyn’s lingering presence a sign of a soul that can’t find peace—or a reminder that legends never fade?

Haunting Highlights:

The Roosevelt Hotel: The famous full-length mirror that once reflected her face—and still does.

Brentwood Home: Whispers, footsteps, and warm embraces in the house where she died.

The Hippodrome: A wistful reflection on the Santa Monica Pier’s carousel mirrors.

Westwood Cemetery: A mysterious pink mist rising from her crypt.

On the Set of Blonde: Ana de Armas and the “séance” that brought Marilyn back to life.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Tags: Marilyn Monroe, Hollywood Ghosts, Celebrity Hauntings, Roosevelt Hotel, Brentwood, Westwood Cemetery, Paranormal, Ghost Stories, Ghostly Podcast

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Got a ghost story you’re dying to share? Now you can! Ghostly has an official phone line. Call or text us with your spooky encounters—and if you leave a voicemail, you might hear it on the show! You can also just say hi, or make your voice heard in our latest polls.

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Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

“Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

“Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

Sources for this week’s episode

Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe Among Top Ghosts Sightings in Los

Hollywood ghost sightings

They Say Marilyn Monroe is the Hardest Working Ghost in Showbiz … – Blog

The Haunting Death of Marilyn Monroe – US Ghost Adventures

The Ghost Of Marilyn Monroe And The Ghost’s of The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel | Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Paranormal Investigation And Overnight In The Marilyn Monroe Suite – Brocarde

Marilyn Monroe One Of The Ghosts Said To Haunt Hollywood

Marilyn Monroe: Her Mysterious Death, Ghostly Hauntings, and a UFO Conspiracy?

Ana de Armas Believes She Was Haunted by Marilyn Monroe on Blonde Set

A Psychic Talks Blonde, Ana de Armas, Marilyn Monroe’s Ghost

Marilyn Monroe’s Ghost ‘Sighted’ At Hollywood Hotel – The Sauce

Marilyn Monroe Haunts Here – Creepy LA: The Los Angeles Halloween Blog

Marilyn Monroe’s Ghost Haunts the Roosevelt Hotel – Amy’s Crypt

John Lennon’s death shocked the world — but for some, it seems his spirit never left. In this episode of Ghostly, we explore reports that Lennon’s ghost still lingers at the Dakota Apartments in New York City, where he was tragically murdered in 1980. From glowing apparitions in the archway to the sound of phantom piano music, believers claim Lennon continues to send messages of peace from beyond the grave.

Pat and Rebecca dig into the evidence, including sightings by Dakota residents, Yoko Ono’s own experiences, and even a few mysterious recording studio stories from Paul McCartney. Could these encounters mean Lennon is still trying to communicate—or are they simply echoes of grief, memory, and fame?

Stories & Evidence Discussed

Residents of the Dakota reporting a glowing figure of Lennon standing in the archway where he died.

Yoko Ono’s claim that she saw John sitting at the piano, telling her, “Don’t be afraid, I am still with you.”

Paul McCartney’s studio account of strange noises and equipment malfunctions while finishing “Free As a Bird.”

Julian Lennon’s story of the white feather—a symbol his father promised to send from the afterlife.

In This Episode

Rebecca shares the haunting accounts and emotional side of Lennon’s afterlife legacy.

Pat questions whether these experiences point to a ghostly presence or the powerful impact of collective memory.

Together, they debate: Is John Lennon truly haunting the Dakota, or are we just hearing the final notes of his legend?

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Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

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“Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

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John Lennon’s Ghost Is Among the Most Sighted at His Former New York Apartment

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