Writing Fantasy Moments - Misinterpretation

"Prophecy will bite your prick off every time." -A Feast For Crows

Writing prophecies and visions well is tough. Confession: I've never touched prophecies. Most of them feel forced or underwhelming or cliche.

As a reader, I know when they're done well and when they're not. Writers out there: care to share some tips on prophecy writing in fantasy?