Longtime Malibu psychic Averi Torres takes a look back at the year that was and looks ahead at what’s to come.
By Kim Devore / The Malibu Times
Natural disasters, Washington gridlock, a global economic crisis, political upheaval. Other than the dreamy diversion of a fairy tale royal wedding, 2011 may not go down as one of the most holly jolly years on record. But according to longtime Malibu psychic Averi Torres, improvements may be on the way in 2012.
“There was a lot of tension last year,” Torres explains. “But just like a rubber band, you have that tension build up and then you let it go. 2011 was a year of tremendous change and a lot of people had problems accepting who they are. Sometimes it can be difficult because we are all evolving.”
Torres, who has been on the local psychic scene for decades, boasts a string of successful predictions for 2011. Such successful insights include that the military would drop its “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, a major earthquake and tsunami would hit Japan and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak would resign. She even tapped the Dallas Mavericks as NBA champs.
Torres also has some surprising predictions for the year to come. She believes 2012 will be the year that both gay marriage and marijuana will be legalized in the United States. Not only that, but after a few hiccups, there may be glimmers of hope on the economic horizon.
“I see a volatile stock market with stocks emerging stronger after steep corrections, mainly rebounding in the second half.”
The psychic to the stars also has some good news on the Malibu real estate front, predicting an increase in demand and prices on the rise.
In baby news, Torres predicts a bundle of joy for English royals Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
One thing she doesn’t see is the end of the world.
According to the Mayan calendar, the countdown to the apocalypse is on.
Some believe the end is coming Dec. 21, 2012. That’s the date that the ancient Mayan Long Count calendar allegedly marked as the end of an era that would reset the date to zero and signal the end of humanity.
“There are some doomsday-sayers who are making a fortune over fear,” Torres says. “I don’t believe that for a minute.”
But when it comes right down to it, Torres says the future is in the hands of the individual.
“If our spiritual growth is negative, we could go down into a downward spiral. We have the power to turn things around for a better world, but need to visualize the future we want. If we want love, sharing and tolerance, everyone needs to take their responsibility seriously. Whether 2012 is better is your choice.”